Billy Whizz set for win number 4
KINGSTON, Jamaica - After a close second place finish in the recent Jamaica Cup over 9 ½ furlongs (1,900m) behind Further and Beyond, Billy Whizz returns to his rightful status of non-winners of four. On Saturday (December 4), Billy Whizz takes on rivals in a Restricted Stakes event (non-winners of four), meaning that when Billy […]
#US RACING: Laurel Park halts racing after horse deaths
Laurel Park, in Maryland has halted racing through Sunday "as work continues to complete repairs to the track and to analyze recent equine injuries," the track said in a news release. "While racing is suspended, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and the Maryland Jockey Club are working with industry experts to analyze surface composition and […]
Every chance for Legality in Saturday’s Overnight
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A field of 10 runners vies for top honours in a three-year-old and upwards Overnight Allowance call going 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m). That race will be competed for on Saturday (December 4) at Caymanas Park. From the number one draw will exit Chinamax, who finished down the track in his last effort, […]
#UK RACING: Another female jockey says she was verbally abused by Robbie Dunne
A second female jockey says she was verbally abused by fellow rider Robbie Dunne and reduced to tears. Former amateur rider Hannah Welch said the incident after a race at Chepstow in November 2018 was a contributory factor to her giving up jump racing. "He was shouting and swearing, standing very closely in front of […]
THE QUICK GALLOPER’s – extra notes from Sunday, Nov 28, 2021
1 - Eleven-year-old chestnut gelding Fortuneonehundred notched his 23rd career win after leading home rivals in a five-year-old and upwards Optional Claiming ($180,000-$150,000) event over 5 ½ furlongs (1,100m). Apprentice Andre Powell broke the Errol Subratie-owned and trained Fortuneonehundred in second place behind Chief of State (Shane Richardson) but quickly assumed the lead going into […]