Filly Cathedral Reader euthanized after race at Keeneland
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Keeneland says that filly Cathedral Reader has been euthanized after a "catastrophic injury" sustained during the Madison Stakes on Saturday. Cathedral Reader's death comes amid scrutiny of the sport following the deaths of 23 horses at Santa Anita since December 26. Keeneland said in a statement that the Kentucky bred will […]
Can Tiger Roll become first horse to win three straight Grand Nationals?
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tiger Roll put his name alongside Grand National legend Red Rum on Saturday by winning the greatest steeplechase in the world in successive years -- now the question is can he become the first to win three in a row? Tiger Roll succeeded where 17 other National winners since Red Rum […]
Baltimore lawmakers oppose bill due to Preakness concerns
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates voted unanimously Saturday to oppose a measure to let The Stronach Group use state bonds to pay for improvements at tracks at Laurel and Bowie, due to concerns about moving the Preakness horse race out of Baltimore to one of those tracks. The […]
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – The first two Classic races are just a week away. First there is the fillies only 1000 Guineas run over a mile which is scheduled for next Saturday, April 13. Then one day after, on Sunday, April 14, the colts and geldings, 2000 Guineas also run over a distance of mile is […]
THE RACEDAY VERDICT (06-04-2019) – Apprentices dominate, plus a ‘Big Bang’
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The value of weight in determining the outcome of races was underscored at the completion of the 11 races on Saturday, April 6 at Caymanas Park. Six of the 11 races were won by claiming apprentices and this trend has been taking place for a while now. Christopher Mamdeen, the currently leader […]