Animal Kingdom fades in Queen Anne Stakes

Animal Kingdom came up short in an attempt to add the Queen Anne Stakes title to his 2011 Kentucky Derby win and Dubai World Cup championship from earlier this year.

New leader for operator of NY thoroughbred tracks

The directors of the New York Racing Association have chosen a lawyer without a background in horse racing as the organization's new president and CEO.

Paynter excellent after Friday's return race

Paynter, trained by Bob Baffert, came out of his return race Friday at Hollywood Park in excellent shape. The 4-year-old colt, owned by Zayat Stable, won the 7th race allowance event over seven furlongs.

Wise Dan works for upcoming race

Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan put in a workout Saturday at Keeneland two weeks ahead of his next start. Trained by Charles LoPresti, the 6-year-old gelding is training for the $150,000 Firecracker Handicap at Churchill Downs on June 29.

Funny Proposition upsets Royal Delta in Fleur de Lis

Funny Proposition, ridden by Joel Rosario, took the lead at the start and pulled away from champion mare Royal Delta down the stretch to win Saturday night's $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs.

Fort Larned cruises to win Foster Handicap

Fort Larned, winless in his first two starts this year, notched his initial victory of 2013 in dominating fashion Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap.

Up the Backstretch: A bunch of guys hangin' out at the Downs

Danny, Ronny and Indy plus Goldy, Forty and Pooly all meet Saturday night at Churchill Downs.

Dominguez announces retirement

Champion jockey Ramon Dominguez has announced his retirement from thoroughbred racing due to injuries. The three-time Eclipse Award winning rider suffered a skull fracture in January at Aqueduct.

Royal Delta odds-on to win Fleur de Lis

Champion mare Royal Delta gets back into competition Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap, a race she won last year by eight lengths.

Six to do battle in Foster Handicap

Six high-quality older thoroughbreds will do battle Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap at the distance of 1 1/8 miles.

Royal Delta odds-on to win Fleur de Lis

Champion mare Royal Delta gets back into competition Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $175,000 Fleur De Lis Handicap, a race she won last year by eight lengths.

Horse-racing trainer Henry Cecil dies at 70

Henry Cecil, who trained unbeaten superstar Frankel and was one of British horse racing's greatest trainers in a career spanning nearly half a century, died Tuesday following a long battle with cancer. He was 70.

Triple Crown race winners lead the way in final poll

Oxbow, Orb and Palace Malice, the three winners of this year's Triple Crown races, finished 1,2,3 in the final NTRA poll for 3-year-olds.

Santa Anita gains 2014 Breeders' Cup

The 31st edition of the Breeders' Cup World Championships will be conducted at Santa Anita Park in 2014. It will be the third straight year that the California track will host the World Championships.

Fracture sidelines Point of Entry

Point of Entry, winner of Saturday's Manhattan Handicap at Belmont Park, will be out of action with a fractured leg bone. The 5-year-old will undergo surgery later this week at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

Paynter's return set for Friday at Hollywood Park

Haskell Invitational winner Paynter will make his return to the races Friday at Hollywood Park. The 4-year-old colt will start in the 7th race, an allowance event at seven furlongs.

Calder

A day of upsets at the Summit Preview

At 13-1 odds, Black Diamond Cat managed a clean victory in the Ponche Handicap, and the filly R Free Roll won the Unbridled.

Horse Racing

Jackson Bend, Trickmeister head strong Ponche Handicap field at Calder Race Course

6-year-old Jackson Bend, having finished third or better in seven of his eight Calder starts, will be back for the Ponche Handicap.

Tough to pick a top 3-year-old after Belmont upset

Once again, the "Test of the Champion" proved otherwise.