Maine's path to sports betting legalization was hard-earned. Early attempts by legislators to get this form of gambling passed were supported by peers – and rejected by the governor. But Gov.

Ron Gierkink is based in Toronto and covers Woodbine as a handicapper and reporter. He joined Daily Racing Form in 1988.

Desert Flower won Sunday’s Group 1 English 1000 Guineas at Newmarket Racecourse in Britain to complete an unprecedented trans-Atlantic sweep of four classic races for Godolphin Racing in less ...

Was a close fifth in the Churchill Downs Stakes enough to send Mullikin on to the $1 million Met Mile on June 7 at Saratoga? Probably not.

Pennsylvania Sire Stakes action for 2025 kicked off on Saturday afternoon at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows with three $41,121 divisions for 3-year-old male pacers. Louprint, last year's Dan ...

On a rainy Saturday at Churchill Downs, Simply in Front won a watered-down renewal of the Distaff Turf Mile. The race drew 10 entrants of relatively modest accomplishment for a Grade 2 worth $ ...

A state chockablock with bedroom communities, Connecticut is passionate about college basketball, with UConn's women's and men's teams regularly contending for national championships. It's also ...

Known for its political independence and outsize importance during presidential primary season, New Hampshire likes to do things its own way. No wonder, then, that the state has chosen to set its ...

In 1989, the Oregon Lottery debuted Sports Action, an analog means for people to make parlay wagers on football. The product had its share of critics, but its presence enabled Oregon to be one of ...

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Steve Andersen is based in Los Angeles and San Diego, reporting on Hollywood Park, Santa Anita, and Del Mar. He joined Daily Racing Form in 1994.