Britain’s best-known Flat jockey has thrown his weight behind the Frankie Dettori raffle with the winner getting to own a horse for a day ridden by the Italian wearing colours they have designed.Source
Month: April 2020
Resumption of Racing Group reveal plan for strict controls of courses, jockeys, staff and officials
The tight guidelines of the strictest scenario for a possible return to racing have been underlined with the selected racecourses operating as almost sealed sites.Source
Churchill to Launch Stand-Alone HHR Facility in Newport
In addition to the historical horse racing games it plans to offer at a remodeled Turfway Park in Florence, Ky., Churchill Downs Inc. also plans to launch a standalone historical horse racing facility affiliated with the track in nearby Newport, Ky. Source
Horsemen Relieved Churchill is Opening Stable Area
A day after an April 29 announcement from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear cleared the way for stabling to open beginning May 11 at Churchill Downs, horsemen expressed relief the action could soon lead to a resumption of racing in the state. Source
New Vocations Celebrates Record Number of Adoptions
Though April 2020 was a month of social distancing and working from home, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program withstood the trend of solitude and sent 60 retired Standardbred and Thoroughbred racehorses into new and loving homes. Source
Cheltenham Festival ‘may have accelerated’ spread of coronavirus
Ex government advisor Sir David King says the festival was “the best way” for coronavirus to spread. Source
Always Dreaming a Derby Come True for Bonomo
First Saturday in May: Industry figures relive Kentucky Derby (G1) memories. Source
Racing Industry Leader R.D. Hubbard Dies at 84
R.D. Hubbard was a successful owner/breeder and influential racetrack owner and executive. Source
Churchill Downs Aims to Include Spectators at Derby
While conceding protocols will almost certainly need to be in place because of ongoing policies during the COVID-19 outbreak, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen expressed strong commitment to having fans attend this year’s Kentucky Derby (G1). Source
Industry Executives Want Focus on Opening Belmont Park
A top racing industry official in New York says the first order of re-opening the Thoroughbred industry in the state should be focused on more immediate plans by the New York Racing Association for Belmont Park. Source