US$30.5 million now on offer in Dubai World Cup meet

The Dubai Racing Club announced Tuesday that the 26th Dubai World Cup meeting, scheduled for March 26, 2022 will offer US$30.5 million in purse money with all races carrying a purse of at least US$1 million. The overall prize money for the upcoming season, which begins Nov. 4 and includes 22 meetings, will be in excess […]

#US RACING: Jockey Jose Ortiz test positive for COVID-19

Jockey Jose Ortiz has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss his scheduled mounts at Kentucky Downs. His agent, Jimmy Riccio, told Horse Racing Nation Wednesday that Ortiz "tested positive for it yesterday. And he's feeling good, but he's off the rest of the week." Marty McGee of the Daily Racing Form first reported the news in a social […]