Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro may have won a score of races as heavy favorites in the last few years, but the two trainers are longshots to prevail against federal charges that can land them as much as five years in prison. Source
Month: March 2020
Industry Group Releases Plan for COVID-19 Aftermath
The industry group responding to the impact of the coronavirus on horseracing in Britain released an operational plan March 30, detailing the conditions required for racing to resume in Britain, which is planned for May 1. Source
BHA sets out plan to resume racing on May 1 with start of the Flat season
The BHA has indicated that Flat racing under restrictions will be the priority when the sport is allowed to resume with Summer jump racing fitting in when it can.Source
Grounded Planes in Australia Strand Horses in Limbo
International Racehorse Transport is working with domestic and overseas authorities in a bid to develop protocols that would allow equine flights to restart during the coronavirus pandemic that has seen air travel cease. Source
Chaplain Chavez Steps Up in Times of Uncertainty
It is early afternoon at Belmont Park and Humberto Chavez, who heads the New York division of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America, is in the midst of another work day that he suspects won’t end until nightfall. Source
NTRA to Air Teleconference on Federal Stimulus Programs
The April 1 teleconference will have in-depth analysis of key tax and business provisions impacting businesses and individuals involved in the horse racing and breeding industry. Source
Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita 2-Year-Old Sale Canceled
Fasig-Tipton announced March 30 that the 2020 Santa Anita 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale has been canceled due to current restrictions in place at Santa Anita Park as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Source
Tiz the Law Retakes Lead in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
After slipping to the No. 2 spot in the poll behind undefeated Authentic the last couple weeks, Tiz the Law moved back out front with 35 first-place votes and 389 points on the strength of his 4 1/4-length victory in the Curlin Florida Derby (G1). Source
Goffs Doncaster Breeze-Up Sale Moves to London
Goffs has moved to lend some clarity to its upcoming sales schedule by announcing a range of changes in the wake of ongoing uncertainty due to the coronavirus crisis. Source
Old Friends Debuts Virtual Tour Series
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Kentucky, today debuted the first in a series of Virtual Farm Tours that will enable fans to continue to access the non-profit organization’s 100-plus equine retirees at its Georgetown location. Source