Donna Veloce, sidelined this spring after winning the March 7 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park, recorded her fourth workout of the summer July 31 at Del Mar and remains a candidate for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1). Source
Month: July 2020
Patience Pays Off With Whitney Favorite Tom’s d’Etat
In the spring of 2018, Greg Bensel, the racing manager for G M B Racing, was riding his bike through the operation’s 1,000-acre Benson Farm at Greenwood Lodge in Paris, Ky. Source
Marlborough racing tips and best bets for Saturday, August 1
Ce Ce a Fitting Headliner of Clement Hirsch Stakes
Formerly contested as the Chula Vista, the 1 1/16-mile dirt race was renamed the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes in 2000 after the longtime horse owner and Oak Tree Racing Association co-founder died, and now 20 years later, his son, Bo, has Ce Ce in it. Source
Judge Vacates Earlier Action Dismissing Lasix Lawsuit
A Circuit Court Judge has vacated his previous order dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association against two racetracks that have implemented rules prohibiting the race-day use of Lasix in 2-year-olds. Source
Masiello Acquires Fiya for $400,000 at Wanamaker’s Sale
Fiya, a 3-year-old gelded son of Friesan Fire who impressed in a last-out turf test at Laurel Park July 17, was purchased by Robert Masiello for $400,000 to top the July online auction conducted by Wanamaker’s. Source
Handicapping: Views on Saratoga, Monmouth, Del Mar
Dave Liftin analyzes the Saturday stakes action from across the country. Source
Goodwood: Battaash wins fourth King George Qatar Stakes in record time
Battaash wins the King George Qatar Stakes at Glorious Goodwood for the fourth successive year, with a record time of 55.62 seconds. Source
Tiz the Law Expected to Top Field of 6-8 in Travers
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
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says fans will not be allowed to attend sports pilot events
Fans will not be allowed to attend the pilot sports events scheduled for this weekend in England after a spike in coronavirus cases. Source