California Horse Racing Board elects vet as new chairman

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — The California Horse Racing Board has chosen a longtime veterinarian as its new chairman. Gregory Ferraro was elected Thursday during the board's meeting at Del Mar racetrack north of San Diego. He was appointed to the governing body five months ago by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Ferraro noted the board has […]
Santa Anita to race less this winter in bad weather

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Santa Anita will race less, if at all, in inclement weather during its winter-spring meet that begins on Dec. 26, although what factors will decide whether racing occurs in such conditions haven't been announced. Led by new chairman Gregory Ferraro, the California Horse Racing Board approved Santa Anita's racing license […]
Want a Winner? Check out Prediction/Odds now posted on Quickgallop.com

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Want a winner? Check out the Prediction/Odds for the 10 races on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Simply press the Prediction/Odds button on the home page on Quickgallop.com and get the information needed to pick winners.
Final programme - 10 races - on Saturday (Nov 23) card now on Quickgallop.com

KINGSTON, Jamaica - The final programme of 10 races is now on Qucikgallop.com. Press the FINAL PROGRAMME at the top of the homepage and view.
Overnight for Saturday, November 23, 2019 - now on Quickgallop.com

KINGSTON, Jamaica - There is an 11-race programme on tap at Caymanas Park on Saturday, November 23 at Caymanas Park. The Overnight for the 11 races has been posted on www.Quickgallop.com. Simply press the OVERNIGHT button at the top, of homepage and view.
US RACING: Bodexpress smashes mile track record at Gulfstream

It's official: Bodexpress is no longer a punchline. The colt, a maiden throughout the Triple Crown series who threw jockey John Velazquez at the Preakness Stakes' break, moved his record to 2-for-2 since then with a track record-setting performance on Wednesday at Gulfstream Park West. The son of Bodemeister led at every call before hitting the […]
US RACING: Japanese purchase stallion California Chrome

The California Chrome Syndicate has reached an agreement with the JS Company LTD. of Japan to purchase California Chrome, subject to all the Japanese government’s quarantine and exportation requirements being met, Taylor Made Stallions announced Wednesday. As part of the agreement, the California Chrome Syndicate has the first right of refusal if California Chrome is […]
US RACING: Horse racing's major players form safety coalition

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A group of horse racing organizations has announced the formation of a coalition to promote enhanced safety protections and work together to develop new reforms in a sport roiled by a series of equine deaths. The Thoroughbred Safety Coalition introduced Tuesday includes Churchill Downs Inc., the New York Racing Association and […]
US RACING: Money raised to install equine MRI at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A fundraising campaign to install an equine MRI at Santa Anita has been successful, and it's expected to be in place during the troubled track's winter-spring meet that begins on December 26. Karen Klawitter, CEO of the Southern California Equine Foundation, said Tuesday the machine which allows for horses to be […]
US RACING: Filly dies after workout at Del Mar, other horse euthanized

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — A 3-year-old filly has collapsed and died after a workout at Del Mar, while another horse that was injured in a race on Nov. 10 has been euthanized, making it four horses that have died since the track's fall meet began November 8. Slewgoodtobetrue died in the barn area Sunday. […]