Aiken Training News Today

The Aiken Horse Show fundraiser ends its three-day run on Easter Sunday with competition, egg hunt and Easter bunny appearance for the kids in Hitchcock Woods.

Champions that have galloped over the one-mile oval’s sandy surface include five-time Horse of the Year Kelso, Capot, Conquistador Cielo, Devil Diver, Gamely, Midshipman, Pleasant Colony, Shuvee, Swale and Tom Fool.

Mason Springs is the school, and Crystal and Marcus Ryan are the teachers.

The S.C. Equine Advancement Act would allow South Carolinians to bet on horse races from their phone. The bill passed the House and awaits action in the Senate.

Retired thoroughbred jockey Robbie Davis who rode the winners of 3,382 races is coming to Breakfast at the Gallops on March 15 at the Aiken Training Track.

Private Creed, a bay thoroughbred colt, is the 2023 Aiken-Trained Horse of the Year. He received the same honor in 2022, making him the fourth two-time winner.

The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum hosts a tour that gives attendees a look behind-the-scenes of horse training.

A large piece of undeveloped Aiken County property owned by the ruler of Dubai has changed hands.

A large piece of undeveloped Aiken County property owned by the ruler of Dubai has changed hands.

Horse lovers will find plenty to do in Aiken.