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 […]
#US RACING: Jockey Sammy Mendez faces 20-year suspension for battery use
Sammy Mendez, the leading Quarter Horse jockey at Indiana Grand in 2020 and '21, is facing a 20-year suspension and US$10,000 fine after admitting he both possessed and used a prohibited electrical device during training and racing at the Shelbyville, Ind., track. The penalty was recommended by Indiana Horse Racing Commission executive director Deena Pitman […]
WATCH THE QUICK GALLOPER’S assessment of the None Such Sprint
FINAL PROGRAM for Sat, Dec 4, 2201 - on Quickallop.
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The FINAL PROGRAM for the 10 races on offer this Saturday, December 4, 2021, has been posted on the Quickgallop.com website. Readers can access this FINAL PROGRAM by clicking on the FINAL PROGRAM at the top of the Quickgallop.com home page.
#US RACING: Irad Ortiz Jr set to continue winning efforts at Gulfstream Park
Having won more races at a single winter meet than any jockey in history, Irad Ortiz Jr. returns to Gulfstream Park for the 2021-22 season with his sights set on a fourth straight riding title. Already, the 29-year-old Ortiz is in elite company as one of only four riders to lead the country’s premiere […]
UK RACING: Dunne opened towel to fellow jockey Bryony Frost
Robbie Dunne "opened his towel and shook himself" in front of fellow jockey Bryony Frost in the men's changing room, she said. Frost was giving evidence at a disciplinary panel hearing claims she has been bullied and harassed by Dunne. Dunne has said being naked was not a sexual act and could only recall being […]