The New York governor raised doubts April 29 that Saratoga Race Course will be able to offer racing in front of fans this summer as the state seeks to avoid the reopening of “attractive nuisance” facilities that might attract large numbers of people. Source
Month: April 2020
Coolmore Announces 2020 Australia Stallion Fees
Yes Yes Yes, the first Everest winner to retire to stud after three years of the rich slot race, has had his service fee set by Coolmore where he will stand in a 16-stallion roster featuring sought after international bloodlines. Source
Nyquist More Than Rewarded Ryan’s Confidence
Bloodstock agent Mike Ryan recalls the process of scouting, pinhooking, and cheering on Nyquist to victory in the 2016 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1). Source
Horse racing professionals and sports bettors reveal secrets of their success
SAM TURNER (Robin Goodfellow) spoke to some successful horse racing professionals and sports bettors about their views and methods they endeavour to employ on a daily basis.Source
Magic Millions Battles Inglis for Online Market Share
Magic Millions has launched an internet auction platform and will go head-to-head with the rival Inglis Digital business in a bid to capture a share of the rapidly growing and lucrative online Thoroughbred trading market. Source
Secretariat Slight Favorite in Virtual Kentucky Derby
Secretariat, considered by many as the most talented and iconic Thoroughbred to have raced in America, has been established as the 7-2 morning-line favorite for the virtual Kentucky Derby that will be televised May 2 on NBC. Source
Dr Post Displayed His Toughness at an Early Age
When Dr Post gamely out muscled the competition to win the 1 1/16-mile Unbridled Stakes at Gulfstream Park on April 25 by 1 1/2 lengths and possibly put himself in the 3-year-old classic picture, it did not surprise Jay Goodwin. Source
Irish Champions Weekend Rebounds After Loss of QIPCO
The line-up of race sponsors at Irish Champions Weekend is expected to remain unscathed after the loss of QIPCO, whch ended its backing of the Irish Champion Stakes (G1) at the two-day extravaganza in September. Source
Demonstrators Call for Racing to Resume at Santa Anita
Demonstrators calling for the resumption of spectatorless racing in California rallied in front of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors April 28 while the board was hosting its regular meeting via teleconference. Source
British Idiom Headlines Packed Fantasy Stakes Field
After having her perfect record snapped in the first start of the 2020 season, British Idiom will try to kick off a new winning streak May 1 when she takes on 13 competitors in the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park. Source