Byron King

Following the announcement last week that FanDuel TV would be phasing out its horse racing coverage, the board of directors of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters has disseminated a letter it sent to the executive leadership at FanDuel and Flutter Entertainment to emphasize the importance of the network to the racing industry. In supporting its members who work for the network, the board said, "We wish in this communication to express our support for our members and colleagues affected by these job cuts. The reporting and storytelling you have...

Second Stride's Champions Night fundraiser will convene at The Manhattan Project, 2101 Frankfort Ave. in Louisville from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 29, the retired racehorse organization said in a release Thursday. An admission donation is set at $25, while the restaurant is giving 10 percent of its bar business during the Derby Week event to Second Stride. Also, there will be the Smoke Easy Cigar Lounge, along with both live and silent auctions of racing memorabilia and experiences. As in the past, the centerpiece will be...