#US RACING: Del Mar increases purse money for upcoming season
Del Mar’s seventh fall race meeting — starting on Saturday, Oct. 31 — will provide horsemen with a healthy 10 percent blended increase in their overnight purses and the highest bonuses ever tied to the popular “Ship & Win” program. Despite the ongoing pandemic situation, the track was able to hold firm on its recently […]
US RACING: Honor AP retired after getting injured in Kentucky Derby
Lane’s End farm announced Monday that Honor A P will retire from racing and stand the 2021 season at their Versailles, Ky., farm. The 3-year-old colt retires as a Grade 1 winner and the top earner of his leading second-crop sire, Honor Code. In his most recent start, Honor A P dealt with an unlucky […]
US RACING: Tapit filly fetches US$1.25 million amid solid trade at Keeneland sale
Claiborne Farm, agent, paid US$1.25 million for a filly by leading sire Tapit out of Grade 1 winner Embellish the Lace to top Sunday's first session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale on a day marked by brisk trade and the sale of five horses for $1 million or more. In the first of two […]
CANADIAN RACING: 13-1 chance Mighty Heart wins Woodbine’s Queen Plate
TORONTO, Canada — Mighty Heart easily captured the 161st running of the CA$1-million Queen's Plate on Saturday. The race was originally scheduled for June 27 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There were no fans in the stands at Woodbine Racetrack. Mighty Heart, who earned trainer Josie Carroll a third Plate win, captured […]
#UK RACING: Chance ride for Tom Marquand earns win in English St Leger on Galileo Chrome - watch video replay
Tom Marquand picked up a memorable winning spare ride as Galileo Chrome landed the Pertemps St Leger at Doncaster. Shane Crosse was forced to miss the mount on Joseph O'Brien's charge when testing positive for Covid-19 on Friday and connections turned to Marquand, who was taken off then Investec Derby favourite English King the week […]
#UK RACING: Magical lowers the colours of Ghaiyyath in Irish Champion Stakes
Magical (9/2) became only the second horse to record back-to-back wins in the Irish Champion Stakes, claiming the notable scalp of Ghaiyyath in the process. Seamie Heffernan sat on the tail of the 8/13 favourite throughout and asked his mount to pick him up after the home turn. She was in front a furlong out […]
#US RACING: VIDEOS of the 11-race card at Gulfstream Park – Saturday, September 12, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com continues to keep its loyal readers connected with racing across the world. Today, Saturday, September 12, 2020, we feature all 11 races from Gulfstream Park, Florida, United States. VIEW AND ENJOY!
#US RACING: US Senate approves national standards for horse racing industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key House committee on Wednesday gave bipartisan approval to legislation to create national standards for the horse racing industry to prevent fatalities and discourage illegal medication practices. The Senate’s top Republican said he would press to pass the Bill before the year is out. The 46-5 vote in a Democratic-controlled panel […]
#US RACING: VIDEOS of the 9-race card at Gulfstream Park – Thursday, September 10, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com continues to keep its loyal readers connected with racing across the world. Today, Thursday, September 10, 2020, we feature all 9 races from Gulfstream Park, Florida, United States. VIEW AND ENJOY!
#UK RACING: Logician return "extraordinary" as star wins on comeback – watch video replay
Last year's St Leger winner Logician maintained his unbeaten record with a facile victory on his eagerly-awaited return in the Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Conditions Stakes at Doncaster. Facing only one rival in Charlie Appleby's Mythical Magic, Logician was sent off a 1-12 shot and the manner of his win reflected that price. A […]