horse racing

Arizona jockey Martin Osuna arrested at Evangeline Downs Racetrack for falsifying racing documents.

In one of the most exciting finishes of all time, the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby was won today by Mystik Dan in a photo finish with two other horses.

Louisiana's tradition of horse racing will be represented by a trainer and a jockey in Saturday's Kentucky Derby in Louisville.

The Texas furniture mogul's response to losing $8 million on a Kentucky Derby bet is epic, to say the least.

Rich Strike won the 148th Kentucky Derby in shocking fashion after entering the race at 80-1 odds.

Nine syllables? Or is it ten? It's an incredibly long name and you will laugh out loud when you hear this track announcer speed through the call.

It was a big night for Gerard "Gee Money" Melancon as the Rayne native claimed his 5,000th racing victory.

Tuel will call races at the Opelousas track beginning next Wednesday night as Evangeline Downs opens their live racing season.

The animal rights group recently announced they've purchased stock in the parent company of two south Louisiana racetracks.

Fans won't be allowed in the stands but may still watch and wager via video screens in the casino, bars, and restaurants. Online wagering is available too.

Computers will pit 13 Triple Crown winners against each other in a virtual version of the Kentucky Derby on May 2nd.

St.Landry Parish leaders will be in court Friday to see about keeping an injunction against Fair Grounds horses in place a little longer.

Evangeline Downs will shine brightly in the horse racing spotlight this weekend for Louisiana Legends Night.

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission denies an appeal by the connections of Maximum Security.

A 22-1 long shot winner has qualified for the Kentucky Derby following Saturday's Louisiana Derby.

Delta Downs will offer an extra day of racing this Tuesday with a ten race card. The extra day was added because of weather cancellations earlier in the season.

A racehorse turns a tough day at the track into an incredible victory.

The horse owned by Gayle Benson will race with a different jockey in the saddle in this Saturday's second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.

It's not very often the stars line up to tell you exactly who will win horse racing's biggest prize.

A day at the races takes an unexpected turn when a 15-foot snake decides to cross the track in front of the field.