Sweet Majesty gives a good effort in pre-1000 Guineas run
KINGSTON, Jamaica - TRAINER Edward Stanberry looks certain to have his first serious say in the upcoming Jamaica three-year-old Classic races, specifically the 1000 Guineas, with his improving and gutsy bay filly Sweet Majesty. Sweet Majesty, by Soul Warrior - Bitter End and ridden by Christopher Mamdeen, shed the maiden tag with a noticeable performance […]
#US RACING: Two weeks after second sample for Medina Spirit still not tested
Almost two weeks after the announcement that Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for betamethasone after the race, the colt’s connections have not ordered the second half of the sample to be tested by a laboratory. Trainer Bob Baffert’s Kentucky attorney, Craig Robertson, declined to comment when contacted by Horse Racing Nation Thursday evening, other than […]
#US RACING: Horse racing has more questions than answers post-Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — After a week dominated by the failed drug test of trainer Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby-winning Medina Spirit, horse racing enjoyed a rare moment to celebrate at the Preakness when unheralded Rombauer gave owners John and Diane Fradkin and trainer Michael McCarthy a victory in their first Triple Crown race. That moment is […]
#CANADA RACING: Woodbine gets gov’t clearance to resume racing
Woodbine Racetrack in Canada has set a date of no later than June 18 to start its delayed Thoroughbred racing season after being cleared to reopen by the provincial government in Ontario. The Government of Ontario announced Thursday a three-step “Roadmap to Reopen” the economy plan based on decreased daily COVID-19 case counts, lower hospitalization rates and […]
Sentient allotted 59.0 kgs in Lady Geeta Trophy
KINGSTON. Jamaica The handicaps for the three-year-old and upwards Graded/Open Allowance Lady Geeta Trophy was released today (May 20). Thirteen horses have been entered for this six furlong contest led by the consistent Sentient trained by Gary Subratie. Sentient is at the top of the handicaps with the maximum weight allowed 131 lb or 59.0 […]
PREDICTION/ODDS for Saturday, May 22, 2021 posted on Quickgallop
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The PREDICTION/ODDS for Saturday's (May 22) race card is now ready and has been posted on Quickgallop.com. To view press the PREDICTION/ODDS button at the top of the Quickgallop.com homepage.
Nine races on tap for Tuesday, May 25, 2021 - Overnight on Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica - One hundred horses have been nominated in the 9 races on offer at Caymanas Park on, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The Overnight is ready and has been posted on Quickgallop.com. To view press the Overnight button at the top of the Quickgallop.com homepage.
#US RACING: New York State Gaming Racing Commission crackdown on clenbuterol
Medication is a hot topic in racing these days, and three trainers said they welcomed a vote by the New York State Gaming Commission on Wednesday to place tight, new restrictions on the use of clenbuterol. Trainer Chad Brown told Horse Racing Nation he was "happy to hear about it because I don't think it […]
#UK RACING: Battaash and Glass Slippers on course to run at Royal Ascot
Battaash is on course to defend his King’s Stand Stakes crown at Royal Ascot after showing his well-being following an injury setback sustained over the winter. And he could face Glass Slippers at the Royal Meeting, as she is heading directly to Ascot after connections opted to miss this weekend’s Temple Stakes at Haydock. Battaash […]
UK RACING: 4,000 spectators per day planned for Royal Ascot meet
Ascot is preparing for a maximum attendance of just 4,000 people for each of the Royal meeting’s five days next month. It is still possible the fixture could be used as a pilot event that would potentially allow 10,000 spectators on course. However, with the meeting only four weeks away, officials have decided to plan […]