Enable, Winx make history as Justify captures Triple Crown
PARIS, France (AFP) - Enable and Australia's leading equine lady Winx cemented their places in racing's record books in a 2018 season that produced a landmark Melbourne Cup success for Godolphin and a Triple Crown for Justify. Over jumps the Grand National was captured by Tiger Roll, the smallest horse in the field displaying the […]
Racing legend Lester Piggott leaves hospital with pacemaker
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Lester Piggott, widely regarded as the greatest ever flat race jockey, has been discharged from hospital following a two-week stay which saw him fitted with a pacemaker. The 83-year-old, who rode 30 British Classic winners including a record nine Epsom Derbies, has suffered from heart issues in the past. "Dad […]
Legal wrangling delays decision on New Mexico racino license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico regulators marked another special meeting Friday without making a final decision on the state's sixth and final license for a horse racetrack and casino, a move that could potentially push the matter into next year after a new governor takes the helm. The Racing Commission met behind closed doors […]
New Jersey looks at renewed horse racing subsidies
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is considering renewing financial subsidies to its horse racing industry. Former Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, ended state support for the industry seven years ago, diverting the money to help struggling Atlantic City. But under his Democratic successor, Phil Murphy, the state is advancing a $100 million plan to […]
Baltimore Mayor eyes overhauling racetrack without moving Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — Endorsing a proposed $424 million overhaul of the Baltimore track that hosts the Preakness Stakes, Mayor Catherine Pugh says the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown wouldn't necessarily have to be relocated. The Baltimore Sun reports the mayor said Friday that she believes the Pimlico Race Course could be demolished and […]
Glorious Forever clinches Hong Kong Cup
HONG KONG, China (AFP) - Glorious Forever sealed a clinical victory at the Hong Kong Cup on Sunday at the city's Longines International Races, one of the world's richest race meetings with a total purse of almost $12 million. Star Brazilian jockey Silvestre de Sousa dominated the race from start to finish with the four-year-old […]
Riding legends the real McCoy for aspiring jockeys
ASCOT, United Kingdom (AFP) - Bob Champion battled back from cancer to win the Grand National whilst record breaking AP McCoy broke nearly all the bones in his body before finally triumphing in the world's greatest steeplechase at his 15th attempt. Champion may be 70 now and his magical win on Aldaniti almost 40 years […]
Racing legend Lester Piggott hospitalised
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Lester Piggott, widely regarded as the greatest ever flat race jockey, has been admitted to hospital although his family say it is for purely precautionary reasons. The 83-year-old, who rode 30 British Classic winners including a record nine Epsom Derbies, has suffered from heart issues in the past. "He'll be […]
Finishing line looms for Maisons-Laffitte
PARIS, France (AFP) - Parisian racecourse Maisons-Laffitte is to be closed next year as part of a cost-cutting measure to counter dwindling betting revenue, French racing's ruling body France Galop announced on Wednesday. The track along the banks of the Seine will stage its last race at the end of 2019, almost a century and […]
Track that hosts Preakness should be demolished
BALTIMORE (AP) — The nearly 150-year-old Baltimore track that hosts one of America's premier horse races should be torn down and rebuilt at a cost of US$424 million, according to a report issued Thursday (December 13, 2018). The Maryland Stadium Authority, in the second phase of a comprehensive study of Pimlico Race Course, recommends demolishing […]