Filly Cathedral Reader euthanized after race at Keeneland
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Keeneland says that filly Cathedral Reader has been euthanized after a "catastrophic injury" sustained during the Madison Stakes on Saturday. Cathedral Reader's death comes amid scrutiny of the sport following the deaths of 23 horses at Santa Anita since December 26. Keeneland said in a statement that the Kentucky bred will […]
Can Tiger Roll become first horse to win three straight Grand Nationals?
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tiger Roll put his name alongside Grand National legend Red Rum on Saturday by winning the greatest steeplechase in the world in successive years -- now the question is can he become the first to win three in a row? Tiger Roll succeeded where 17 other National winners since Red Rum […]
Baltimore lawmakers oppose bill due to Preakness concerns
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates voted unanimously Saturday to oppose a measure to let The Stronach Group use state bonds to pay for improvements at tracks at Laurel and Bowie, due to concerns about moving the Preakness horse race out of Baltimore to one of those tracks. The […]
Roadster’s late surge earns victory in Santa Anita Derby
Through the far turn of Saturday's Grade 1, US$1 million Santa Anita Derby, Roadster appeared out of contention not just on the day, but for any shot at the 2019 Kentucky Derby as well. But then a colt who trainer Bob Baffert has hyped since Triple Crown winner Justify retired then kicked back into gear. […]
Tacitus wins Wood Memorial
NEW YORK (AP) — Tacitus has won the US$750,000 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, earning 100 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Tacitus ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:51.23 on Saturday. Tacitus was The 5-2 wagering favourite. Tacitus rallied from 10 lengths back to win the Tampa Bay Derby last month in […]
Favoured Vekoma cruises to Blue Grass victory at Keeneland
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Favoured Vekoma pulled away down the stretch to earn a 3 ½-length victory in the US$1 million Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on Saturday to take a big step toward the Kentucky Derby. The chestnut colt followed up last month's third-place finish in the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth Stakes with […]
'Superstar' Tiger Roll emulates National legend Red Rum
AINTREE, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tiger Roll put his name alongside legend Red Rum on Saturday winning back to back Grand Nationals in stunning style. The 4-1 favourite, superbly ridden by Davy Russell, took up the running at the last fence and although 66-1 outsider Magic of Light came back at him the nine-year-old had […]
Horse deaths put Santa Anita under scrutiny on big race day
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Santa Anita is facing enormous scrutiny, and not just because this weekend is the biggest race day of the year. The venerable track where superstars Seabiscuit and Zenyatta once thrilled fans is fighting for its future a month before the Kentucky Derby, with track officials struggling to answer for the deaths […]
Tiger Roll primed to emulate National legend Red Rum
LONDON, United Kingdom |(AFP) - Tiger Roll has been called both a "little rat" and "lion-hearted" but the latter quality will be needed if he is to emulate the legendary Red Rum and win back to back Grand Nationals on Saturday (April 6, 2019). Davy Russell will once again be in the saddle -- trainer […]
Kemboy comes good at Aintree – as Tiger Roll leads Grand National betting
AINTREE, United Kingdom (AFP) - Kemboy gained handsome redemption after unseating his rider at the first fence in the Gold Cup with a stylish all the way win in Thursday's feature on the first day of Aintree's Grand National festival. Willie Mullins' charge was well backed down to 9-4 favouritism to make amends for his […]