Charlatan, a winner of the first of two divisions of the Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park May 2, did not pass initial post-race testing and is having a split sample reviewed, according to an individual with knowledge of the situation. Source
Month: May 2020
Silver Springs Training Center Revives Bwamazon Legacy
Bwamazon was a breed-to-race powerhouse at Kentucky racetracks in the 1980s. Source
Cocktails & Conversation: Week 9 Featuring Todd Pletcher
We’re BACK with another captivating week of Cocktails & Conversation. This week, we’re welcoming Todd Pletcher to the show! You may be asking, can they really get Todd to chat for an entire hour? Maybe, maybe not, but our hosts Nick Luck and Britney Eurton are up for the challenge! We’ll go behind-the-scenes with the 11x Breeders’ Cup-winning Trainer while mixologist Mark Tubridy whips up his famous cocktails (stay tuned for the drink list and ingredients coming soon)!. Tune in Thursday at 6 pm ET. Source
Maxfield Moves Up in NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
After a one-length victory in the Matt Winn Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs May 23, Maxfield took another step forward when he moved up into the fourth position on this week’s NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll. Source
Efforts to Improve Safety of Turf Surfaces Continue
With grass racing continuing to see increased popularity in North America, track superintendents and industry experts work to improve the safety and performance of racing surfaces, they’re increasing their focus on turf courses. Source
Shang DQ’d From 2019 Iowa Derby Second, Asmussen Fined
Shang has been disqualified from his runner-up finish in the 2019 Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows after testing positive for the beta-blocker Atenolol and trainer Steve Asmussen has been fined the maximum penalty of $1,000. Source
Newcastle Receives 369 Entries for Opening Day
Connections have greeted the planned return of British racing at Newcastle May 25 with huge enthusiasm as a mammoth entry of 369 horses was received for the fixture. Source
Osarus Prepares for Online Breeze-Up Sale
This has been a spring like no other for pinhookers and breeze-up consignors with the arrival of a global pandemic laying waste to the usual calendar of sales. Source
Morticia to Make Seasonal Bow at Churchill Downs
Morticia, whose retirement plans were put on hold for another season of racing, will make her comeback race May 28 at Churchill Downs in a five-furlong allowance on the turf. Source
Television, Radio Schedule for the Racing Week Ahead
A radio and television program guide from America’s Best Racing. Source