Another horse injured, killed at Los Alamitos

PEEK IT UP, a 3-year-old quarter horse filly, died after suffering an injury in Saturday’s eighth race at Los Alamitos, becoming the 23rd horse to die in a racing or training injury at the Cypress track this year. Video of the race shows the horse running fast on the outside when she appears to injure…

Quarter Horse trainer Bobby Martinez hit with 34-Year Suspension for eight Class 1 violations

Quarter Horse conditioner Bobby R. Martinez, who has trained winners of more than $12.9 million, has been handed a potential 34-year suspension and fines of up to $480,000 after the New Mexico Racing Commission says he had eight positive tests for a Class 1 substance. The rulings, issued March 31, were all for ostarine, which…

Alleged drug smugglers may have ties to Quarter Horse racing

Cross-posted from the Daily Racing Form WRITTEN BY MATT HEGARTY A group of 18 people who were arrested last week in Louisiana on charges of drug smuggling included several individuals with ties to Quarter Horse racing in the state, according to reports covering the arrests and officials with the state racing commission. The list of…

Quarter horse racing, the Treviño brothers and drug money from Mexico

The New York Times published an in depth article today linking quarter horse racing to one of the most sought after drug traffickers in the world. The details of how Miguel Ángel Treviño Morales and brother José Treviño Morales have insinuated themselves into quarter horse racing makes for disturbing reading. Writing about José Treviño Morales's…

NM Racing Commission discusses safety rules changes

The Associated Press Reports: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The New Mexico Racing Commission is holding a public hearing Wednesday on a proposal to adopt stricter standards for horse racing. The commission will take testimony at its Albuquerque headquarters on model regulations developed by the Association of Racing Commissioners International. The move comes after a New…