#UK RACING: Stradivarius faces his toughest task in Goodwood Cup

Stradivarius could be facing “the greatest challenge of his life” when he crosses swords with Santiago in the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup on Tuesday. The John Gosden-trained six-year-old will be bidding for a history-making fourth success in the two-mile contest, having become just the third horse to record a hat-trick in the Gold Cup at […]

Los Alamitos off probation after new safety plan approved

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Alamitos is off probation with the California Horse Racing Board approving its plan to address injuries and deaths at the Orange County track. The board voted 6-0 remotely on Monday to allow Los Alamitos to continue operating. It had been on a 10-day probation and under threat of losing its […]

UK RACING: It’s John Gosden vs Aidan O’Brien at Ascot on Saturday

Enable will face a maximum of seven rivals when she bids to become the first three-time winner of the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. John Gosden’s brilliant mare was just denied in her bid for an historic third consecutive victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at the […]

#US RACING: Haskell card at Monmouth Park rakes in over US$20 million

Monmouth Park set a track record for handle for a non-Breeders’ Cup day when bettors wagered a total of US$20,479,392 on Saturday’s 14-race Haskell Stakes day card. The record handle was achieved despite restrictions for on-track attendance due to COVID-19 guidelines. The overall handle from all sources surpassed the previous non-Breeders’ Cup record of US$20,024,509 […]

TRINIDAD RACING: Guineas dates moved again as purses are cut substantially

THE GUINEAS has finally found a date with history. It will now take the place of Trinidad Derby Stakes which is traditionally staged on September 24 at Santa Rosa Park. The Guineas is the first leg of the Triple Crown series, and this is the second time the date and purse have been changed. The […]