Bob Baffert makes history as horse racing drives a spike in famous deaths

Fused, killed by Juan Hernandez, wins the Hollywood Gold Cup at Santa Anita on Sunday. The victory gave trainer Bob Baffert a record ninth Gold Cup win. (Benoit Photo by Press) Like a horse running through the well-known season of the year, five weeks, one name, as usual, dominates the conversation, cf. Hall of Fame …

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Victor Josef Newgarden makes $3.666 million from his record Indy 500 purse of $17 million

INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden’s first Indy 500 victory was also the richest in the race’s history since the 2023 record bagged just more than $17 million. Bina-ntt IndyCar Series at the spur of the moment; who continued the celebration on Monday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway earned $3.666 million to win the 157th running of …

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Josef Newgarden’s $3.6 million payout is part of the Indy 500’s largest purse in history

For the second consecutive year, a record for the Indianapolis 500 purse broken This year’s $17,021,500 peak payout for 2022 was the largest ever, with $16,000,200 spread across the 33-car field. Joseph Newgarden the winner of the 2013 race, earned $3.666 million. Marcus Ericsson, who took second on Sunday, took home $3.1 million with him …

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The outcome of the Indy 500 generates controversy and intrigue

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Called the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the Indianapolis 500 is considered one of the toughest and most difficult races in the world. It’s definitely a classy car. But he also likes it very much, even if Marcus Ericsson strongly disagrees. The The controversial finish at the 107th running of the Indy 500 …

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After the death of 12 horses at Churchill Downs, the medical examiner is calling it a national emergency

A federally created race horse body inspection, the top veterinary emergency called for Tuesday in Kentucky, after the death of 12 horses in the last two months. Churchill Downs. The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) announced the summit and other steps Monday to ensure security at the famous Louisville horse stadium. “We remain deeply …

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IndyCar is determined to track down the wheel that’s left flying from the Indy 500 wreck

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar owner Roger Penske says a series of officials will investigate what led to a loose wheel in a crash on the D in Indianapolis that ended up sailing through a fence and a grandstand before landing in an automobile parking lot. “We haven’t had a wheel in a long time,” Penske …

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An Indianapolis 500 fan whose car was hit by a flying tire gets a visit to the Brickyard, a ride home

Edition 107 Indianapolis he was wild, and no one knew it better than Robin Matthews. A major crash involved Felix Rosenqvist and Kyle Kirkwood’s helmet flying through a track fence, narrowly avoiding a crowd of fans on Sunday. But he landed right on Matthew’s car. Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles came to the rescue, …

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