US RACING: Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro to plead not guilty to doping charges
Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro, the top names in federal indictments unsealed last week tying the trainers into a doping scheme, will plead not guilty on their charges when they appear in a New York court on Monday. That's according to an Asbury Park Press investigation published Tuesday by reporter Stephen Edelson, who detailed that 12 […]
US RACING: Aqueduct is down after backstretch staff tests positive for coronavirus
The New York Racing Association announced Thursday that live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack will be suspended until further notice due to changing circumstances in the racing community relative to the coronavirus pandemic. A backstretch worker who lives and works at Belmont Park tested positive Thursday morning for the coronavirus. Following NYRA's Preparedness and Response Plan, the worker has […]
Australian racing goes on amid pandemic
SYDNEY (AP) — It's arguably more popular in Australia than any other country, so it's no surprise that horse racing is continuing — minus the spectators — despite the increasing travel and other restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. The multi-billion-dollar racing industry employs 250,000 part- and full-time workers in Australia, where there are more than […]
US RACING: Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro to plead not guilty to doping charges
Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro, the top names in federal indictments unsealed last week tying the trainers into a doping scheme, will plead not guilty on their charges when they appear in a New York court on Monday. That's according to an Asbury Park Press investigation published Tuesday by reporter Stephen Edelson, who detailed that 12 […]
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 […]
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 […]