US RACING: California’s Jockey’s Guild not in favour of new whip rules, rues lack of communication
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jockeys competing in California won’t be allowed to strike a horse more than six times during a race, and then only in an underhanded position, according to a new rule approved by the California Horse Racing Board. The rule would allow no more than two strikes in succession using whips that […]
IRISH/UK RACING – Trainer Aidan O’Brien wins ninth Irish 1000 Guineas with Peaceful – as stallion Galileo records 85th Group One victory
Trainer Aidan O'Brien won his ninth Irish 1000 Guineas courtesy of Peaceful, who helped Galileo bag a record 85th Group One victory as a stallion. The 3/1 chance hit the front outside of the furlong marker and established a handy lead in a race which developed into something of a sprint. He was always in […]
IRISH, UK RACING: Siskin wins Irish 2000 Guineas
Siskin, trained by Ger Lyons and ridden by Colin Keane, won the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas in brilliant fashion today at the Curragh. Vatican City flew home from the back to take the runner-up spot at odds of 14/1 under Padraig Beggy, with Aidan O'Brien stablemate Lope Y Fernandez third at 9/2. Successful trainer Ger […]
US RACING: VIDEOS of 10 race card at Gulfstream Park – Friday, June 12, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com continues to keep its loyal readers connected with racing across the world. Today, Friday, June 12, 2020 we feature all 10 races from Gulfstream Park, Florida, United States. VIEW AND ENJOY!
Not This Time filly commands US$1.35 million to top OBS Spring Sal
Note - all prices are listed in US dollars. Hip No. 1254, a daughter of Not This Time consigned by Top Line Sales LLC, agent, was sold to Gary Young for $1,350,000 to top the second session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2020 Spring Sale of Two Year Olds in Training. The bay filly, […]
Ghostzapper colt sells for US$750,000 on first day (Wednesday) of OBS Spring Sale
Note – all prices in US dollars Hip No. 1250, a son of Ghostzapper consigned by Sequel Bloodstock, Agent, went to Ben McElroy, agent for Arman Shah, for $750,000, topping the first session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2020 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training. The bay colt, whose eighth in :9 4/5 was […]
US RACING: VIDEOS of 10 race card at Gulfstream Park – Wednesday, June 10, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com continues to keep its loyal readers connected with racing across the world. Today, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 we feature all 10 races from Gulfstream Park, Florida, United States. VIEW AND ENJOY!
US RACING: VIDEOS of 10 race card at Gulfstream Park – Sunday, June 7, 2020
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Quickgallop.com continues to keep its loyal readers connected with racing across the world. Today, Sunday, June 7, 2020 we feature all 10 races from Gulfstream Park, Florida, United States. VIEW AND ENJOY!
US RACING: McKinzie wins Sunday’s Triple Bend feature at Santa Anita
Making his first start in the U.S. this season, McKinzie broke from the outside stall and remained widest of all when coming from off the pace to win Sunday's US$200,000 Triple Bend Stakes (G-2) at Santa Anita Park. Reunited with Hall of Famer Mike Smith, McKinzie stalked fractions of :23.59 and :46.13 set by Ax […]
UK RACING: Trainer Aidan O'Brien feels the Love in English 1000 Guineas
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Love won the English 1000 Guineas on Sunday at Newmarket to give trainer Aidan O'Brien his sixth win in the race. Ryan Moore took control in the final furlong, forging clear of longtime leader Cloak of Spirits while favourite Quadrilateral was third. Love's victory was O'Brien's fourth win in the […]