US RACING: Drug reportedly in Charlatan's test is lidocaine
Lidocaine, which The New York Times reports is the substance for which Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Charlatan tested positive, is most commonly used as a local anaesthetic and has legitimate medical purpose, a leading racing regulator says. News broke Tuesday that two post-race samples from Arkansas Derby day had not yet cleared, but still needed to […]
UK RACING: Jockeys will wear masks when racing resumes
Jockeys will wear masks if racing resumes behind closed doors on 1 June, according to British Horseracing Authority (BHA) protocols. If a return to action is approved by the government, the first meeting would be held at Newcastle. Social distancing officers will ensure people stay two metres apart and face coverings will be mandatory for […]
UK RACING: Sports events in March 'caused increased suffering and death’
Two major sporting events held in March "caused increased suffering and death", the scientist leading the UK's largest Covid-19 tracking project has said. Data gathered from millions of volunteers found coronavirus "hotspots" shortly after the Cheltenham Festival and Liverpool's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Professor Tim Spector said rates of cases locally "increased several-fold". […]
US RACING: UPDATE – Bob Baffert replies to positive tests from Arkansas Derby
In response to a report Tuesday that two of his Arkansas Derby day runners were flagged for positive tests, trainer Bob Baffert issued a statement to Horse Racing Nation saying he's "extremely disappointed" word leaked before state officials issued a ruling. Paulick Report first broke news, via an Arkansas Racing Commission representative, that not all samples from […]
US RACING: Report says Arkansas Derby winner Charlatan trained by Bob Baffert tests positive
In a development that could impact the upcoming Triple Crown series, two samples producing positive tests for a banned substance on Arkansas Derby day will be sent soon for confirmation by an independent lab. Bernie Hettel, Arkansas’ state steward, said Tuesday that by law he cannot yet divulge which horses tested positive on May 2, […]
US RACING: California stewards suspend champion jockey Irad Ortiz Jr
Stewards have assessed back-to-back Eclipse Award-winning jockey Irad Ortiz Jr a three-day suspension after a disqualification in last Saturday's Charles Whittingham Stakes (G2). The term, which begins Sunday and concludes June 5-6, could put the champion out of commission aside from designated stakes races the first weekend of Belmont Park's meet. The stewards cited Ortiz […]
US RACING: VIDEOS of 11 race card at Gulfstream Park – Monday, May 25, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com continues to keep its loyal readers connected with racing across the world. Today, Monday, May 25, 2020 we feature all 11 races from Gulfstream Park, Florida, United States. VIEW AND ENJOY!
Grooms ready for reopening of local racing
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Despite having the difficult task to manage over 500 racehorse grooms, president Fabian White says his association is well-equipped to deal with all protocols for a smooth return of live thoroughbred racing at Caymanas Park. Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), the sole promoter of local horse racing, had recently issued […]
US RACING: VIDEOS of 11 race card at Gulfstream Park – Sunday, May 24, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com continues to keep its loyal readers connected with racing across the world. Today, Sunday, May 24, 2020 we feature all 11 races from Gulfstream Park, Florida, United States. VIEW AND ENJOY!
US RACING: Maxfield wins Grade One event at Churchill Downs
More than six months since Maxfield became a Grade 1 winner with an eye-catching stretch drive in Keeneland’s Breeders’ Futurity (G1), he delivered again to win Churchill Downs’ Grade 1, US$150,000 Matt Winn Stakes in a similarly impressive performance. Guided patiently by jockey Jose Ortiz, Maxfield split horses near the top of the stretch, then […]