Perfect opportunity for Double Crown
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The three-year-olds continue their preparations for the upcoming Classic series of races in a non-winners of two Restricted Allowance contest going seven-and-a-half furlongs (1,500m). Six runners have been declared to face the starter in this testing encounter scheduled for today at Caymanas Park. Below is an analysis of the runners. 1 - […]
US RACING: NYRA will continue to offer live racing
The New York Racing Association on Monday announced its intention to continue to offer live racing as scheduled at Aqueduct Racetrack following announcements from Arkansas' Oaklawn Park and Louisiana's Fair Grounds. Since last Thursday, NYRA has conducted live racing without fan attendance. This announcement comes following consultation with the New York State Gaming Commission and adheres […]
RACING YES! SPECTATORS NO!
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) yesterday granted permission to the promoting company, Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL), for the holding of three meets in the next eight days without spectators at the racetrack. The JRC is the regulatory body of horse racing in Jamaica. The new racing dates are Tuesday […]
Virus doesn't deter horse racing at US tracks, but few fans
Drayden Van Dyke hopped off Charlatan after winning the sixth race by 10 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita on Saturday and celebrated by trading elbow taps in the winner's circle. No traditional post-race handshakes during the coronavirus pandemic. The jockey, like all riders at the Southern California track where no fans were in attendance, had […]
US RACING: Nadal punches ticket to Kentucky Derby after win in Oaklawn Rebel Stakes
Pressed by a pair of aggressive rivals through the opening three-quarters of Saturday’s Grade 2, US$1 million Rebel Stakes, Nadal proved to be the goods when putting them away and fending off all comers to punch his ticket to the 2020 Kentucky Derby. First it was the Louisiana-bred No Parole who tried to beat rail-riding […]
US RACING: Charlatan follows in the hoofs of Justify with easy victory today at Santa Anita
Now it’s fair to ask: Is Charlatan trainer Bob Baffert’s next Justify? Going from a mid-February debut to a 1-mile allowance race at Santa Anita Park, the son of Speightstown has duplicated the 2018 Triple Crown winner’s career trajectory with similar ease, drawing off Saturday in the sixth race out west. Sure to get a […]
UK RACING: Al Boum Photo snaps door shut on rivals to repeat Gold Cup success
CHELTENHAM, United Kingdom (AFP) - Al Boum Photo became the first horse since Best Mate in 2004 to win successive Cheltenham Gold Cups on Friday, part of a memorable four-timer on the day for trainer Willie Mullins. The Irish raider, under an inspired ride by Paul Townend, held off Santini and Lostintranslation in a thrilling […]
US RACING: Race meets continue in US without spectators
With no March Madness, NBA or NHL action due to the coronavirus pandemic, horse racing looks like the only game in town -- and maybe the entire United States -- this weekend. Oaklawn Park's Rebel Stakes (G2) and Turfway Park's Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) are prominent on the Kentucky Derby trail, and Santa Anita Park also hosts its […]
Racing suspended until further notice
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Racing Commission has suspended racing until further notice. The regulators in a release to racing personnel said: The World Health Organization on the 12th March 2020 declared the Corona Virus a Pandemic. Due to the presence of the virus in Jamaica and the policy direction of the Government of Jamaica […]
No decision yet on Saturday, Sunday race meets – as stakeholders say yes but Racing Commission to rule
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Following a just ended meeting of horse racing stake holders, the decision was taken among attendees to go ahead with the planned race meets of Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15. The stakes holders’ meeting which was held at Caymanas Park was attended by representatives of the promoting company, Supreme Ventures […]