US RACING: Horsemen want racing at Arlington without spectators
In the wake of a green light given by the state of Illinois for racing to resume, horsemen are renewing pressure on Arlington International Racecourse to get going with a summer meeting. The Illinois Department of Agriculture's announcement lifts COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in June, provided racing is conducted without fans in the stands. Domenic DiCera, executive director of […]
US RACING: Laurel Park to Resume Live Racing May 30
In a May 28 meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission, members unanimously approved the decision to open Laurel Park to resume live racing beginning May 30. Simulcast, intertrack, and common pool wagering are approved to begin as early as May 29. The Laurel Park summer meet will encompass 28 days of racing starting May 30 […]
US RACING: VIDEOS of 11 race card at Gulfstream Park – Thursday, May 28, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com continues to keep its loyal readers connected with racing across the world. Today, Thursday, May 28, 2020 we feature all 11 races from Gulfstream Park, Florida, United States. VIEW AND ENJOY!
US RACING: Bob Baffert’s trainee Nadal suffers career ending injury
Undefeated Grade 1 winner Nadal, who won a division of the Arkansas Derby (G1) for trainer Bob Baffert earlier this month, has sustained a likely career-ending injury that was diagnosed after a workout at Santa Anita Park on Thursday, in a story first reported by Bloodhorse.com. The injury suffered was reported as a left front […]
Apprentice Tameka Lawrence wants to make good after injury, COVID-19
Most jockeys would be devastated and heartbroken if they were to endure almost two years without booting home a winner but not apprentice Tamicka Lawrence. Instead, the young rider says she is using her disappointments as stepping stones for better things to come. Being a female jockey isn’t an easy profession, but with the requisite […]
US RACING: Drug reportedly in Charlatan's test is lidocaine
Lidocaine, which The New York Times reports is the substance for which Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Charlatan tested positive, is most commonly used as a local anaesthetic and has legitimate medical purpose, a leading racing regulator says. News broke Tuesday that two post-race samples from Arkansas Derby day had not yet cleared, but still needed to […]
UK RACING: Jockeys will wear masks when racing resumes
Jockeys will wear masks if racing resumes behind closed doors on 1 June, according to British Horseracing Authority (BHA) protocols. If a return to action is approved by the government, the first meeting would be held at Newcastle. Social distancing officers will ensure people stay two metres apart and face coverings will be mandatory for […]
UK RACING: Sports events in March 'caused increased suffering and death’
Two major sporting events held in March "caused increased suffering and death", the scientist leading the UK's largest Covid-19 tracking project has said. Data gathered from millions of volunteers found coronavirus "hotspots" shortly after the Cheltenham Festival and Liverpool's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Professor Tim Spector said rates of cases locally "increased several-fold". […]
US RACING: UPDATE – Bob Baffert replies to positive tests from Arkansas Derby
In response to a report Tuesday that two of his Arkansas Derby day runners were flagged for positive tests, trainer Bob Baffert issued a statement to Horse Racing Nation saying he's "extremely disappointed" word leaked before state officials issued a ruling. Paulick Report first broke news, via an Arkansas Racing Commission representative, that not all samples from […]
US RACING: Report says Arkansas Derby winner Charlatan trained by Bob Baffert tests positive
In a development that could impact the upcoming Triple Crown series, two samples producing positive tests for a banned substance on Arkansas Derby day will be sent soon for confirmation by an independent lab. Bernie Hettel, Arkansas’ state steward, said Tuesday that by law he cannot yet divulge which horses tested positive on May 2, […]