#US RACING: Young Exercise Rider Dies After Training Accident At Tampa Bay Downs

Exercise rider Daniel Quintero, 19, died as a result of a training accident Saturday morning at Tampa Bay Downs, where racing went ahead as scheduled. An eyewitness said Quintero came off the horse he was riding and was struck in mid-air by an oncoming horse, according to Daily Racing Form. Margo Flynn, vice president of marketing at […]

#UK RACING: Frankie Dettori Names Horse After Himself

Jockey Frankie Dettori, who plans to retire after the 2023 Breeders' Cup, might have an uncommon opportunity before his career draws to a close: riding a horse he named for himself. 2-year-old Lanfranco, who has Dettori's full first name, is owned and bred by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, governor of Medinah province […]

#US RACING: Hot Rod Charlie Retired To Stud In Japan

Hot Rod Charlie, the fan favorite who started in 15 graded stakes and won four of them, was retired to stand at stud in Japan. Trainer Doug O'Neill confirmed that the 5-year-old son of Oxbow has finished his racing career. Daily Racing Form reported he will stand at Shadai Farm. "It's been such a such an enjoyable, thrilling […]

US RACING: Keeneland’s Horses Of All Ages Sale - First Day Results

Bedouin Bloodstock knocked the Jan. 9 opening session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale out of the park with their well-connected duo claiming top honors. The mare Evocative  sold to agent Kerri Radcliffe for $550,000, and her Quality Road   yearling filly sold to West Bloodstock, agent for Robert and Lawana Low, at $450,000. During Monday's session, […]

US RACING: Trainer Jeff Mullins Suspended For Clenbuterol Positive

Trainer Jeff Mullins has been fined $1,500 and suspended 30 days (Jan. 9 - Feb. 7) in a "settlement agreement and mutual release" for a clenbuterol positive in a horse he trained last year. The ruling was released by the California Horse Racing Board Jan.7. The agreement between the two parties says that Mullins must serve […]