#US RACING: Fair Grounds Race Course damaged by Hurricane Ida

At least one barn was heavily damaged, the tote board came down and the jockeys’ room is a mess, but the damage to Fair Grounds Race Course from Hurricane Ida was far less than it could have been, given the magnitude of the storm. “Hopefully they can get the adjusters or whoever they need out […]

COVID-19 concerns cause cancellation of Wednesday race meet

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), the regulatory arm of horse racing in Jamaica, has cancelled the nine-race card scheduled for Caymanas Park tomorrow, September 1, due to concerns regarding COVID-19. In a letter to the promoting company Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) advising of the cancellation, the JRC stated that […]

King Arthur reigns in She’s A Maneater Trophy race

KINGSTON, Jamaica - IT was fitting that the She’s A Maneater Trophy found its way to the stables of trainer Jason DaCosta as it was his late father, Wayne, who crafted and executed the outstanding career of the former Horse of the Year and Triple Crown winner. The first engagement of the She’s A Maneater […]

Special notes – race day of Saturday, August 28, 2021

CHANGE OF EQUIPMENT MAKES QUEEN T A WINNER After seven career starts and wearing the blinkers for the first time, Queen T easily brushed aside rivals to win Division 1 of a Restricted Maiden Condition race for native-bred three-year-olds who did not finish second or third in their lifetime. Going over 5 ½ furlongs (1,100m), […]

#UK RACING: William Buick wins his 100th race of the season

William Buick celebrated his 100th winner of the season in dramatic fashion after Flame Of Freedom (9-4) got up almost on the line to secure victory in the Racegoers Club Handicap at Epsom Downs today (Monday 30th August). The Derby-winning rider reached the milestone aboard the Dragon Pulse filly in the seven-furlong contest, which was delayed after […]