British horse racing cancelled after equine flu outbreak
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - All British horse racing was cancelled on Thursday (February 7) after three animals tested positive for equine influenza despite having been vaccinated against the disease. Horses from the infected yard raced on Wednesday at Ayr and Ludlow, potentially exposing a significant number of animals from yards across Britain and in […]
11 races on tap for Saturday (Feb 9), spotlight on 3-year-olds – Check top of page for Overnight
KINGSTON, Jamaica – After putting together a programme very late last week, the promoter of local racing has issued a powerful 11-race card with over 110 runners for this Saturday, February 9 at Caymanas Park. The John Clifton Wright Memorial Cup for three-year-old fillies over six furlongs (1,200 metres), divided into two sections is the […]
Kentucky Derby 2019 odds: Hidden Scroll’s price plummets
With 142 interests on William Hill US’ board to win the 2019 Kentucky Derby, one thing is apparent: If you have a strong opinion and plan to play the Las Vegas futures, bet a horse before his next start. Heading into the New Year, for instance, you could land Sham Stakes (G3) winner Gunmetal Gray […]
Australian trainer not contesting charges of possession of ‘batteries’
Australian trainer Darren Weir faces a ban of four years after deciding not to contest charges brought against him for the possession of equipment used to deliver electric shocks to horses. Police seized four of the illegal Taser-type devices at the Melbourne Cup winner's stables on 30 January. At a hearing with Racing Victoria, Mr […]
Millions feared lost as deadline for update on fate of Layezy Racing syndicate passes
Members of a horse racing owners club and associated betting syndicate have been left unsure of whether they will get any of their millions of pounds of savings back, after a promised update failed to materialise. More than 300 worried members of the Layezy Racing gambling syndicate - which is closing down - have set up […]
Harvey Wallbanger takes Holy Bull Stakes at 29-1
Harvey Wallbanger chose an opportune time to overcome his bout with second-itis. The runner-up in a trio of races to begin his career, then a winner last November at Churchill Downs, the colt earned a trip to the Grade 2, US$350,000 Holy Bull Stakes. He capitalized Saturday, running up the rail to the Kentucky Derby 2019 […]
SATURDAY RACING WRAP - Apprentices dominate as Superluminal wins feature
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The first race day of February was ignited by the presence of the apprentices who won seven of the 10 races on offer. The way was led for the young riders by Christopher Mamdeen who rode a triple, Jamaican Citizen, Big Black Nation and Storm Princess. By virtue of winning these three […]
‘Cook Food Special’ Lord Ashton delivers at even money in nightcap
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Lord Ashton, the Gallopja.com “Cook Food Special” on today’s 10-race card at Caymanas Park came with a late burst under the guidance of Dane Nelson to capture the 10th and final event – a Restricted Allowance for 4-year-olds and up – non-winners of two a short while ago. Lord Ashton, trained by […]
Triple for Mamdeen, Todd on the double
KINGSTON, Jamaica – In his best day in the saddle since graduating in September of last year, apprentice Christopher Mamdeen crowned himself with three winners on the 10-race programme at Caymanas Park minutes ago. Mamdeen set off in front from the gates opened on the Steven Todd conditioned Storm Princess and was never headed. It […]
Samantha Fletcher a winner on One Soo True
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Apprentice Samantha Fletcher riding as if her live depended on it pushed One Soo True to win the day’s eighth race just minutes ago at Caymanas Park. Fletcher, looking sharp in the saddle took over from Roy Rogers in the straight, and still had enough strength to hold off the fast finishing […]