#UK RACING: Champion jockey Oisin Murphy tests positive for cocaine
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Irish jockey Oisin Murphy has vowed to "fight to clear my name" after testing positive for cocaine at a race meeting in France. The 25-year-old British champion flat jockey denies taking the drug and is awaiting the result of a B sample following the test in July. Murphy, on course […]
#EUROPEAN RACING: Love out of clash with Enable
Second favourite Love has been ruled out of a clash against record-seeking Enable in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday. Love's odds had drifted this week from 6-4 to 4-1 after heavy rain made the ground very soft at ParisLongchamp. The filly was considered Enable's main rival but all her wins this season […]
#US RACING: Trainer Bob Baffert seeks history as Authentic chases Preakness win
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) - Kentucky Derby winner Authentic chases bragging rights in a coronavirus-disrupted campaign while his trainer, Bob Baffert, could make more horse racing history in Saturday's 145th Preakness Stakes. Baffert could become the first trainer to win eight times in the famed 1 3/16ths of a mile (1,900m) Triple Crown classic for […]
#EUROPEAN RACING: Frankie Dettori's 'favourite girl' chases historic third win in Paris
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Frankie Dettori's "favourite girl" Enable has her final tilt at making racing history on Sunday as she strives to become the first horse to win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe three times. At six years old, trainer John Gosden's "battle-hardened" mare has kept racing fans' hearts beating in the […]
#EUROPEAN RACING: Trainer of Enable John Gosden calm as Arc history beckons
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Trainer John Gosden says his nerves are steady before he watches stable stars Enable and Stradivarius bid for racing history in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday. The Englishman is bidding for his fourth victory in the past six runnings, with Enable attempting to become the first horse […]
More restrictive use of whip in California taking effect
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jockeys and exercise riders in California will be working under a more restrictive rule governing the use of whips that went into effect yesterday (October 1). The amended Rule 1688 was designed by the California Horse Racing Board to further protect horses without compromising the safety of horses and riders, although […]
FINAL PROGRAM for Sunday, October 4, 2020 now on Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The FINAL PROGRAM for the eight races on tap for Sunday, October 4, 2020. To view press the FINAL PROGRAM button at the bottom of the Quickgallop.com home page and follow the instructions.
PAST PERFORMANCES for Sunday, October 4, 2020 is on Quickgallop.com
KINGSTON, Jamaica - As quick as ever, Quickgallop.com has posted the PAST PERFORMANCES of all horses nominated on the eight-race programme at Caymanas Park on Sunday, October 4. To view simply press the PAST PERFORMANCES button at the top of the Quickgallop.com home page.
OVERNIGHT for Sunday, October 4, 2020 on Quickgallop.com - eight races
KINGSTON, Jamaica - There are eight races on the Sunday, October 4, 2020 card at Caymanas Park.The OVERNIGHT programme for these races has been posted on Quickgallop.com. To view press the OVERNIGHT button at the top of the Quickgallop.com home page.
#US RACING: Irad Ortiz Jr tests positive for COVID-19
Reigning two-time Eclipse Award winner Irad Ortiz Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 and will not return to the saddle Sunday as originally scheduled. Ortiz Jr., who Saturday serves the final of 10 days of suspensions to start the Belmont Park fall meet, is asymptomatic. Agent Steve Rushing has Oct. 8 pencilled in as the return […]