The two sales companies announced joint restrictions on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, and bronchodilators. Source
Month: April 2020
BackTrack: Smarty Jones Accelerates in Arkansas Derby
This week is a recap of Smarty Jones’ victory in the April 10, 2004 Arkansas Derby (G2) at Oaklawn Park. The recap, written by Robert Yates, ran in the April 17, 2004 magazine issue. It carried the headline “Wise Guy.” Source
Sleepy Eyes Todd Draws Away to Win Gus Fonner Stakes
Thumbs Up Racing’s Sleepy Eyes Todd burst from the starting gate in the $54,500 Bosselman Pump and Pantry/Gus Fonner Stakes April 29 and was never threatened by his eight rivals at Fonner Park. Source
Gamine to Get Route Test in Oaklawn Park Allowance
Gamine will get another chance to prove herself May 2 in a $61,000 allowance optional claiming race for 3-year-old fillies at Oaklawn Park, contested at 1 1/16 miles. Source
Santa Anita Issues Letter Regarding Possible Racing
A letter distributed from a Santa Anita Park executive to industry leaders in California states the track will release a condition book April 30 for a possible resumption of racing that could begin by May 15 if a Safer at Home order is lifted. Source
Beshear Authorizes Spectatorless Racing in Kentucky
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said April 29 that he has authorized the return of spectatorless racing as part of the first phase of the several business openings in the state that begins May 11. Source
In Rough Quarter for CDI, TwinSpires Provides Relief
As one might expect with the closing of casinos and many racetracks throughout the country because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Churchill Downs Inc. reported a rough first quarter. Source
Island Commish Returns From Layoff in English Channel
Matthew Schera’s Island Commish, unraced since extending his win streak to three races in the Kitten’s Joy Stakes (G3) Jan. 4, returns to action in the $75,000 English Channel Stakes, one of three stakes May 2 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Benefits Available to Owners Under COVID-19 Legislation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association compiled a summary of benefits available to horse owners under the latest federal COVID-19 legislation to help the industry navigate the hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Maximum Security Turns in First Gallop for Baffert
Maximum Security, transferred away from trainer Jason Servis after he was indicted in March on federal charges related to the alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs, had his first gallop for new trainer Bob Baffert April 29 at Santa Anita Park. Source