If Finite can pass a two-turn test to win the 1 1/16-mile Golden Rod Stakes (G2) Nov. 30 at Churchill Downs, her connections might want to start calling her infinite, reflecting the unlimited things she can seemingly do. Source
Month: November 2019
Tiz the Law Faces Eight in Kentucky Jockey Club
Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law is taking his undefeated show on the road for the Kentucky Derby trail. The Champagne Stakes (G1) winner is expected to head a field on nine in the $300,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) Nov. 30. Source
Outlook is Bright for Got Stormy in Matriarch
A weekend of seven graded races at Del Mar is punctuated Dec. 1 by the $300,000 Matriarch Stakes (G1T), where TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) runner-up Got Stormy faces Toinette, Significant Form, Juliet Foxtrot, and others. Source
Gold Dream Takes on Chrysoberyl in Champions Cup
A week after the drama of the Japan Cup (G1), top-level racing returns to the dirt as Chukyo Racecourse hosts the Dec. 1 Champions Cup (G1) with a field that includes a confrontation between age and youth. Source
Trainer Emma Lavelle admits watching Paisley Park was nerve-wracking
Trainer Emma Lavelle admitted watching the comeback run of Paisley Park on Friday was a nerve-wracking experience but victory in the Ladbrokes Long Distance Hurdle left her excited.Source
United Set to Take Flight In Hollywood Turf Cup
Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella was optimistic that racing an extended distance would benefit United in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park, an assessment that proved spot on with a second to Bricks and Mortar. Source
Favourites Paisley Park and Champ win at Newbury
Favourites Paisley Park and Champ secure victories in Friday’s meeting at Newbury. Source
Dettori Repeats as Longines World’s Best Jockey
Frankie Dettori has been named Longines World’s Best Jockey for the second consecutive year, the first rider to do so back to back, the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities announced Nov. 29. Source
Frankie Dettori Repeats as Longines World’s Best Jockey
Frankie Dettori has been named Longines World’s Best Jockey for the second consecutive year, the first rider to do so back to back, the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities announced Nov. 29. Source
From rugby to racing – Jonathan Davies seeks Welsh National win
Injured Wales rugby centre Jonathan Davies wants Welsh National success with award-winning horse Potters Corner. Source