#US RACING: Baffert to end appeal of DQ of Medina Spirit

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert says on social media that he has asked attorneys to end his appeal of Medina Spirit's disqualification as 2021 Kentucky Derby winner after the now-deceased colt failed a postrace drug test that detected the steroid betamethasone in his system. The two-time Triple Crown winner had appealed his disqualification by […]

#US RACING: National Treasure 9-5 favourite for Pegasus World Cup

Bob Baffert is the only trainer to win the Pegasus World Cup Invitational twice. And oddsmakers say he's got a chance to win it for a third time on Saturday next  January 27, 2024. Preakness winner National Treasure — trained by Baffert — has been installed as the 9-5 favorite for Saturday's $3 million Pegasus […]

#US RACING: Bad weather causes cancellation at three tracks

The only three racetracks that had Thoroughbred racing scheduled Tuesday had their cards cancelled because of the winter blast that has hit so much of the country. This marks the first day since Christmas when no Thoroughbred races will be run in the US. Parx Racing called off morning training and its 1010-afternoonaces early Tuesday […]

#US RACING: Three winners for Saffie Joseph Jr in Florida

Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph Jr saddled three winners  three wins at the two main racetracks in Florida. Joseph saddled the winner of the US$125 000 co-feature Gasparilla Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. At Gulfstream Park, Joseph Jr had two winners. The Joseph conditioned 4-5 favourite Mystic Lake won the Gasparilla by three quarters-of-a-length under stable […]