Orlando Mojica, involved in a one-horse spill in the third race at Indiana Grand July 22, was issued a 30-day suspension for “carelessly and recklessly” guiding his mount, stewards wrote in a ruling issued July 23. Source
Month: July 2020
Fiery Watan out for revenge over impressive Nahaarr in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood
Nahaarr looked a Group horse in a handicap at Newbury two weeks ago and may well take an awful lot of beating in Saturday’s Stewards’ Cup.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, August 1
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Goodwood, Chepstow, Hamilton and Newmarket.Source
Battaash Scores Record-Breaking Fourth King George Win
There have been times when Battaash has not always been bombproof, but if there is one place he has a brilliant record, it is Glorious Goodwood, and he lit up a red-hot day with another scorching display in the King George Qatar Stakes (G2). Source
Battaash wins King George Stakes for fourth successive year at Goodwood
Battaash underlined his bullet-like reputation as he smashed his own course record to land a fourth King George Stakes easily and give racing a welcome lift.Source
Kentucky Downs Preview Day at Ellis Attracts Quality
Before Art Collector and other Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) prospects are expected to come to town for the Runhappy Ellis Park Derby Aug. 9, five $100,000 turf stakes put Ellis Park in the spotlight Aug. 2. Source
Riddle Appointed to Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
Dr. Tom Riddle has been appointed to serve as a member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. He fills the slot left by Dr. Stuart Brown, who last month was named Keeneland’s Equine Safety Director. Source
Midnight Bisou Chases Personal Ensign Repeat
Only time will tell if this year’s renewal of the $500,000 Personal Ensign Stakes (G1) will be as thrilling as last year’s running, when Midnight Bisou and Elate left the field in their dust in a knockdown, drag out duel to the finish line. Source
Tiz the Law Expected to Face Modest-Sized Travers Field
It looks as though Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) winner Tiz the Law will face a modest number of rivals in the $1 million Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 8 at Saratoga Race Course. Source
Tiz the Law Expected to Top Travers Stakes Field
It looks as if Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) winner Tiz the Law will face a modest number of rivals in the $1 million Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 8 at Saratoga Race Course. Source