US RACING: Nadal punches ticket to Kentucky Derby after win in Oaklawn Rebel Stakes
Pressed by a pair of aggressive rivals through the opening three-quarters of Saturday’s Grade 2, US$1 million Rebel Stakes, Nadal proved to be the goods when putting them away and fending off all comers to punch his ticket to the 2020 Kentucky Derby. First it was the Louisiana-bred No Parole who tried to beat rail-riding […]
US RACING: Charlatan follows in the hoofs of Justify with easy victory today at Santa Anita
Now it’s fair to ask: Is Charlatan trainer Bob Baffert’s next Justify? Going from a mid-February debut to a 1-mile allowance race at Santa Anita Park, the son of Speightstown has duplicated the 2018 Triple Crown winner’s career trajectory with similar ease, drawing off Saturday in the sixth race out west. Sure to get a […]
UK RACING: Al Boum Photo snaps door shut on rivals to repeat Gold Cup success
CHELTENHAM, United Kingdom (AFP) - Al Boum Photo became the first horse since Best Mate in 2004 to win successive Cheltenham Gold Cups on Friday, part of a memorable four-timer on the day for trainer Willie Mullins. The Irish raider, under an inspired ride by Paul Townend, held off Santini and Lostintranslation in a thrilling […]
US RACING: Race meets continue in US without spectators
With no March Madness, NBA or NHL action due to the coronavirus pandemic, horse racing looks like the only game in town -- and maybe the entire United States -- this weekend. Oaklawn Park's Rebel Stakes (G2) and Turfway Park's Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) are prominent on the Kentucky Derby trail, and Santa Anita Park also hosts its […]
Racing suspended until further notice
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Racing Commission has suspended racing until further notice. The regulators in a release to racing personnel said: The World Health Organization on the 12th March 2020 declared the Corona Virus a Pandemic. Due to the presence of the virus in Jamaica and the policy direction of the Government of Jamaica […]
No decision yet on Saturday, Sunday race meets – as stakeholders say yes but Racing Commission to rule
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Following a just ended meeting of horse racing stake holders, the decision was taken among attendees to go ahead with the planned race meets of Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15. The stakes holders’ meeting which was held at Caymanas Park was attended by representatives of the promoting company, Supreme Ventures […]
US RACING – The domino falls –Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro suspended
NEW YORK, USA - Setting a precedent for other racing jurisdictions around the country, the New York State Gaming Commission has suspended licenses of trainers and veterinarians indicted Monday on doping charges by the federal government. Among those whose licenses are no longer valid include high-profile trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro, who investigators allege […]
UK RACING: Gordon Elliott on a roll as Envoi Allen delivers Cheltenham joy for Ireland
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Gordon Elliott delivered at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday as Ireland's banker for the meeting, Envoi Allen, came home to win the Ballymore Novices Hurdle -- one half of a double for the Irish trainer. Elliott's other winner, Aramax, took the Juvenile Hurdle -- one of four victorious horses on […]
UK RACING: Tiger Roll on for National history bid after courageous trial
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tiger Roll ran an encouraging trial ahead of his tilt at winning an unprecedented third Grand National by finishing second in the Cross Country race at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday. Tiger Roll had to give second best to the highly impressive French runner Easysland, who was given a brilliant […]
UK RACING: Henderson back on a high thanks to dazzling Epatante's champion display
LONDON, United Kingdom |(AFP) - Nicky Henderson began the Cheltenham Festival on a low note with his star Altior an absentee but the sexagenarian training legend was all smiles a few hours later collecting his eighth Champion Hurdle with the dazzling Epatante. The 69-year-old lost the battle to have Altior fit for a tilt at […]