THE VERDICT: The 2019 Thornbird Stakes
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Lady Blue’s two-length victory in the seven-furlong 28th running of the Thornbird Stakes on Saturday last (March 16, 2019) has ignited her connections of the possibility of what is to come in the April 13, 1000 Guineas (fillies only) one-mile Classic event. Quickgallop.com analyses the outcome of the Thornbird in finishing order. […]
Sire of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah dies at 13
VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) — WinStar Farm says that stallion Pioneerof the Nile, sire of 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, has died. Owner Ahmed Zayat confirmed the death of the 13-year-old to the Associated Press on Monday and said he was "like a family member." WinStar stated on its web site that Pioneerof the Nile […]
Watching the gallops
KINGSTON, Jamaica – As trainers get their horses ready for their next racing engagements, Quickgallop.com provides its readers with some exercise gallops. Below are the gallops for Saturday, March 16, 2019. A Seh Soup – Cant 9f Acapella (B) – Gate 5 Str. Gal 1st 4f 493 X 1041 Action Run (&) – Hacked Aldebaran […]
After the Trials – on to the Classics – 1000, 2000 Guineas
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Thornbird Stakes (fillies only) and the Prince Consort (colts and geldings) are now done and dusted with Lady Blue and Toona Ciliata coming up trumps for their various connections. With both races run over seven furlongs (1,400 metres), Lady Blue confirmed her position as one of the leading lights heading towards […]
Santa Anita set to resume racing on March 29
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Santa Anita plans to resume racing on March 29, pending approval of new safety and medication rules by the California Horse Racing Board. Racing has been suspended since March 5 at the track, where 22 horses have suffered fatal injuries since Dec. 26. Limited training is being allowed on the main […]
Long Range Toddy wins Rebel Stakes No. 1
With Improbable forced four-wide around both turns, Long Range Toddy tracked him down to score one for the locals Saturday in the first division of split runnings of Oaklawn Park's Grade 2, US$750,000 Rebel Stakes. Under jockey Drayden Van Dyke, Improbable swung past fellow California shippers Extra Hope and Galilean off the turn, looking like a […]
Santa Anita to resume on March 22
Agreement made on changes to race-day Lasix administration policy Santa Anita Park is again scheduled to host live racing March 22 following an agreement worked out midday March 16 between The Stronach Group and Thoroughbred Owners of California. The reopening for racing at the Arcadia, Calif., oval—which has been closed for two weeks for testing of its main track—was in jeopardy […]
Omaha Beach beats Game Winner in Rebel 2nd division
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Omaha Beach edged 1-2 favorite Game Winner on Saturday in the second division of the US$750,000 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn after Long Range Toddy staged a neck upset in the first division. Ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, Omaha Beach ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.42. The colt earned […]
CHELTENHAM - Al Boum Photo snaps Mullins's Gold Cup jinx
CHELTENHAM, United Kingdom (AFP) - Irish trainer Willie Mullins ended years of frustrating near misses as Al Boum Photo won the blue riband of steeplechasing the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday. Mullins -- the most successful trainer at the Festival with 64 winners -- had finished runner-up six times and it looked as if his […]
Ellis, Nunes prevail in Prince Consort with Toona Ciliata
KINGSTON, Jamaica – After leading from the off and then passed by Father Patrick (Omar Walker), Toona Ciliata responded well to the urgings of his jockey the wily Shane Ellis to land the 28th running of the Prince Consort Stakes (colts and geldings only) just moments ago at Caymanas Park. Toona Ciliata trained by Anthony […]