Jockey Mychel J. Sanchez was replaced aboard a scheduled mount Jan. 21 at Laurel Park after receiving a 60-day suspension in Pennsylvania, reportedly for a violation involving wagering. Source
Nick Henderson’s Shishkin looks to land early blow over Willie Mullins’ Energumene at Ascot
National Hunt devotees will at last be treated to a humdinger of a renewal of the SBK Clarence House Chase with two of chasing’s heavyweights doing battle.Source
Capacity Crowds Expected at Dublin Racing Festival
Racecourses in Ireland are poised to welcome back capacity crowds with immediate effect after the Irish government agreed to scrap most COVID-19 restrictions Jan. 22, including the current limit on attendances at indoor and outdoor events. Source
N.J. Stewards Suspend Trainers Richards, Lucas, Potts
In a series of rulings published Jan. 21 on the Association of Racing Commissioners International website, New Jersey stewards fined and/or suspended numerous trainers for infractions during last year’s Monmouth Park meeting. Source
New York Race Track Chaplaincy to Honor Andy Serling
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy announced Jan. 21 that it will honor Andy Serling, NYRA television analyst and handicapper, for his generous and continued devotion to the backstretch community. Source
Big Upset Marks Second Night of Dubai Carnival
A cold and windy night at Meydan Racecourse ends with a shocker in a race that had been expected to shed some light on potential candidates for the Saudi Cup (G1) and Dubai World Cup (G1). Source
TERF Awards $4k to MidAtlantic Horse Rescue
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is pleased to award $4,000 to the MidAtlantic Horse Rescue for educational purposes. Source
Golden Sixty Goes for More Gold in Hong Kong Feature
Golden Sixty looks to further gild his legend in the Stewards’ Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse Jan. 23, one of two group 1 races on the program. Source
Early Triple Crown Nominations Due Jan. 29
Early nominations for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to become eligible to compete in the 2022 Triple Crown series are Jan. 29 with a $600 payment. Source
Forewarned Not to be Overlooked in Jazil
The Uriah St. Lewis owned and trained Forewarned, a longshot victor of last month’s Queen County Stakes, is not to be overlooked again in the $100,000 Jazil Stakes Jan. 22 at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source
