A magical day saw Belmont Park open its doors for the first time in three years as a sold-out crowd of 6,000 wined, dined, and wagered its way through a memorable Sept. 18 afternoon.
A New York federal district court is considering dismissal of a lawsuit accusing several major players in the horse racing industry of engaging in racketeering and other unlawful activities related to betting by computer-assisted wagering companies.
Arthur Hancock III, who soared to the heights of Thoroughbred racing and breeding and is enshrined in the Racing Hall of Fame as a Pillar of the Turf, died Sept. 18 at his home near Paris, Ky., according to a family member. He was 83.