#US RACING: Filly dies at Golden Gate Fields, 2nd fatality in 2 weeks
ALBANY, Calif. (AP) — A 4-year-old filly died at Golden Gate Fields on Thursday, the second thoroughbred to die at the Northern California racetrack in two weeks. The filly named Munny was trained by Blaine Wright, who also trained the other horse that died Jan. 28. Munny had one win in nine career starts and […]
#US RACING: Breeders' Cup won't allow race-day Lasix in qualifying races
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Qualifying races for this year's Breeders' Cup will be run without the antibleeding medication Lasix in the world championships' attempt to move toward the elimination of race-day medications. Under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, which was passed by Congress in December, Lasix-free racing will be the U.S. standard as of […]
SportsMax’s AT THE TRACK for February 11, 2021
The prospects at the stables of Anthony “Baba’ Nunes
THE FOUR-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARDS Nunes is blessed by having the Horse of the Year Nipster (a recent addition) and the first runner-up to the Horse of the Year, Toona Ciliata, in his shed row. Nipster has already had two three-furlong gallops under Nunes’ watchful eyes and is set to race close to the end of […]
Toona Ciliata makes seasonal bow – watch Father Patrick
KINGSTON, Jamaica Nine runners are scheduled to face the starter in this year’s renewal of the Eileen Cliggott Memorial Trophy at 6 ½ furlongs (1,300m) tomorrow at Caymanas Park. The top speedsters at present plus the main run-on horses are entered to make this offering quite intriguing. Below is the analysis of each runner. ENGLAND’S […]
ON THE CLASSICS 2021 – She’s A Wonder quietly making her move
KINGSTON, Jamaica - After her good effort at a mile when she finished second behind Further and Beyond in the Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes last December, She’s A Wonder, known for her speed, made a relatively quick return to the racetrack on Saturday, February 6. The three-year-old bay filly by Bern Identity – Jamaican Dream did […]
From start to finish it’s Money Monster
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Money Monster won his first race for the season from his second start. That victory came in a native-bred four-year-old and upwards (non-winners of four) and an imported four-year-old and upwards (non-winners of three) contest going 6 ½ furlongs (1300 metres) on Sunday, February 7 at Caymanas Park. Owned and trained by […]
Quickgallop.com recap of race day – Sunday, February 7, 2021
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The good form of 2020 champion apprentice Oshane Nugent (13 wins) was confirmed as he rode another two winners to remain on top of the standings in the 2021 title race. In the opening event, the promising young reinsman used the speed of the Paul “Sleepie” Charlton-trained It’s All I at the […]
The Ash Wednesday Overnight programme is ready - 11 races
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Ash Wednesday race card dubbed the DAY OF CHAMPIONS has 11 races on offer with 108 horses nominated to run. The OVERNIGHT is ready and has been placed on Quickgallop.com. To view press the OVERNIGHT button at the top of the QUICKGALLOP.COM home page.