McGuire Thoroughbreds

01/31/2026

Thank God it’s the last day of January, the horses and people are tired of this

01/06/2026

11/27/2025

The state of Kansas approved 1,000 HHR machines, which is a precursor to the return of Thoroughbred racing in the state. While Kansas has not had live Thoroughbred racing since 2008, the goal is for the sport to return in the fall of 2026.

11/25/2025

For the first time in over 17 years, live Thoroughbred racing is set to return to the state of Kansas in October 2026.

10/13/2025

Happy birthday to Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day, who was born on Oct. 13, 1953, in Brush, Colorado. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1991, Day won 8,803 races during his remarkable career with purse earnings of more than $297 million. He won the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey four times (1984, 1986, 1987, 1991) and led all North American riders in wins six times. Day won the Preakness six times, the Belmont twice, and the Kentucky Derby once, as well as 12 Breeders’ Cup races. Happy birthday, Pat!

Credit: NYRA

08/24/2025

An opening date has been set for the new gambling and entertainment center that will occupy the former Wichita Greyhound Park.

06/07/2025