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West Nile Virus in Horses: 2026 Cases, Symptoms and How EEE Differs

Florida reported a horse infected with both West Nile virus and the deadlier EEE on Nov. 2, following an earlier co-infection in August. Here's what to watch for, and why in Florida and the Gulf South mosquito season isn't over yet.

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How a Racehorse Ownership Partnership Works: The Fed Chair's Winner

Deterministic won the Breeders' Cup Mile for four owners, one of them linked to the Fed chair. Here is how people really split a racehorse, and its bills.

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African Horse Sickness: Signs, Midges and South Africa's 2026 Case

One mule near Clanwilliam tested positive for serotype 7. Here is what the disease is, why officials care so much about a single case, and how horse owners anywhere can cut midge risk.

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Racing

Clásico Simón Bolívar: Venezuela's Biggest Race and Gran Yaco's 2026 Win

A year after losing a photo finish, the US-bred Gran Yaco closed late to win Venezuela's top race for former MLB star Víctor Martínez. Here's what the race is and why it matters.

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Racing

Breeders' Cup 2026 Results: All 14 Winners and Race Schedule

Sovereignty won the Classic at Keeneland on Halloween. Here are all 14 Breeders' Cup winners and their trainers, plus the final race order, TV by race and every morning-line favorite from the draw.

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Racing

Breeders' Cup Classic 2026 Result: Sovereignty Wins at Keeneland

Sovereignty won the $7 million Classic at Keeneland, with The Puma second and Knightsbridge third. Here is the result and the full field, horse by horse, with posts and morning-line odds.

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