Horse euthanized after training breakdown at Del Mar
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — A 3-year-old gelding that suffered a breakdown in a workout at Del Mar has been euthanized, the fifth horse to die during the fall meet that ends Sunday. Trained by Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, Koa was euthanized on Saturday. He had three wins in 10 career starts and earnings […]
US RACING: Mo Forza continues rise with victory in Del Mar’s Hollywood Derby
Earlier this month, Mo Forza went from maiden winner to graded hero of the Twilight Derby (G2) at Santa Anita Park. And the rapid ascent continued Saturday when he took on comers from both coasts and won Del Mar’s Grade 1, US$300,000 Hollywood Derby. The 3-year-old son of Uncle Mo bided his time just off […]
Jockey Frankie Dettori to be crowned World’s Best Jockey
Frankie Dettori continues to build upon his legacy, as he'll be crowned the 2019 Longines World’s Best Jockey next month in Hong Kong, it was announced Friday. That makes Dettori the first jockey to win the award in back-to-back years. Overall, he has been named the World’s Best Jockey three times in the last five […]
US RACING: Del Mar cancels Thanksgiving racing with rain in forecast
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — With the forecast calling for substantial rain in Southern California next week, Del Mar has cancelled Thanksgiving Day racing. Track officials said Saturday that they would shift several of the races from Thursday's card, including the US$100,000 Red Carpet Stakes, to expanded 10-race cards next Saturday and Sunday. There will […]
UK/US RACING: Abdulaziz of Phoenix Thoroughbreds implicated in money laundering trial
Upon its founding in 2017, Amer Abdulaziz Salman’s Phoenix Thoroughbreds made a swift and far-reaching impact on global racing. Self-proclaimed as the “world’s first regulated thoroughbred fund,” Phoenix -- whose investors Abdulaziz has never identified -- paid out vast sums to acquire high-end bloodstock, resulting in major wins around the world. This week as part […]
UK RACING: Donnacha O'Brien retires to concentrate on training
Donnacha O'Brien has announced his retirement from the saddle, stating he wishes to focus on training from next season. O'Brien, the 21-year-old Irish champion Flat jockey, rode two Group One winners in Britain in 2019, claiming the QIPCO 2000 Guineas on Magna Grecia at Newmarket in May and also partnering Magical to victory in the […]
US RACING: Jockey Corey Nakatani calls it a day – retires after injury
Corey Nakatani, a 10-time Breeders’ Cup-winning jockey, has called it a career. Nakatani’s son and agent, Matt Nakatani, posted a news release Saturday afternoon on Twitter announcing his 49-year-old father’s retirement. Corey Nakatani hasn’t raced since August 2018, when he injured in his back in a spill at Del Mar. “The time has come to […]
US RACING: Gulfstream Park race track makes significant upgrade
When Gulfstream Park opens for its Championship Meet next Friday, guests will be greeted by a US$20 million modernization of the legendary venue. These significant improvements continue The Stronach Group’s commitment to keeping Gulfstream one of South Florida’s premier entertainment destinations. While not all elements will be completed by opening day, the remodelled and renovated […]
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 […]