Paul Townend died at 61 after battling coronavirus Source
Month: March 2020
Nadal, Tiz the Law Second Choices in Derby Wager Pool 4
With a rescheduled Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) still 22 weeks away, the pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3-Year-Olds” has been made the 5-2 morning line favorite for Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Source
Graded Winner International Star to Stud in Chile
The son of Fusaichi Pegasus was sold to Haras Porta Pia Stud Farm near Santiago. Source
New Bolton Center Launches Telehealth Service
In an effort to provide the highest level of veterinary care amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine at New Bolton Center announced the launch of a new telehealth service for large animals. Source
Queen’s Plate Postponement Looms During COVID-19 Crisis
Officials at Woodbine are considering the potential postponement of the Queen’s Plate, the Toronto track confirmed in a March 31 statement to BloodHorse. Source
Q B One Progresses to First Timed Work
Spendthrift Farm’s Q B One, the first foal out of champion Beholder, registered his first timed workout March 30 at Santa Anita Park. Source
Bond Runs Deep Between Tough Stevens Siblings
The connection has never wavered. Scott was Gary’s sounding board through his recuperation from hip replacement surgery in 2016, just as Gary gave Scott the support and comfort he needed while recovering from a horrible accident at Canterbury Downs. Source
Ohio Racing Suspension Extended Through April 30
Live racing in the state of Ohio will remain suspended at least through April 30, according to a March 31 release from the Ohio State Racing Commission. Source
Sir Winston Returns to Belmont Park After Dubai Travels
Reigning Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Sir Winston is back in familiar surroundings at Belmont Park after clearing quarantine upon his return from Dubai. Source
Newmarket Community Pulls Together in Face of COVID-19
The Newmarket racing community has joined forces with local business and council leaders to provide vital support to vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source
