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New World Screwworm in Horses: 2026 Texas, New Mexico, Arizona Cases

Texas quarantined parts of Bandera and Medina counties on Nov. 10 after a Bandera County horse was found with screwworm, and Arizona confirmed its sixth case the same day, a horse near Pearce. Here's what it means, how to run a daily wound check and what's changing for hauling and shows.

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Racing

Paddy Power Gold Cup 2026: Cheltenham's November Meeting Guide

Nineteen chasers stayed in for Saturday, the ground has eased, and Friday's Shloer Chase is down to four, with Jonbon and new jockey Harry Cobden. Here's the weekend, the race and how a handicap evens things out.

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Competitions

Stuttgart German Masters 2026: Schedule and How to Watch

The 40th edition packs three World Cup legs into one arena this weekend. Here is when each class starts, how it works and where to watch.

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Racing

What Is a Void Race? Huntingdon's Stop-Race Flag Explained

A withdrawn horse heading back towards the field ended Huntingdon's card with no winner. Here's how racing's stop-race flag works, what 'void' really means, and why officials would rather stop a race than gamble on a near miss.

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Racing

Cigar Mile 2026 Schedule: What Time and How to Watch

NYRA's year-end dirt mile moves to the rebuilt Belmont Park for the first time. Here's the date, what we know about the time and TV, and the horses still pointing to it.

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Horse Culture

Colombia Cabalgata Law: Bill Sets 8 km Limit and Breathalyzers

A bill filed in Colombia's Senate would set national rules for cabalgatas: shorter routes, sober riders, permits and welfare checkpoints for the horses. Here is what it proposes, and what a well-run ride looks like whether or not it passes.

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