Following the exploits of Enable and Stradivarius, Battaash can make history by capturing today’s Qatar King George Stakes for a fourth time at Glorious Goodwood.Source
Month: July 2020
Zoustar Colt Tops Magic Millions Weanling Sale Day 1
Peter O’Brien, with the backing of Segenhoe Stud owner Kevin Maloney, put his stamp on day one of the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale with the purchase of a Zoustar colt as buyers zeroed in on foals deemed to be of the highest quality. Source
Massachusetts Rejects Legalization of Sports Betting
The Massachusetts State Senate rejected the legalization of sports betting in the state July 29 by unanimously passing a $455 million economic development bill that does not include any language for the provision. Source
Lawmakers Revisit Mobile Sports Betting in New York
With New York state’s budget desperate for revenues after being financially battered by the effects of COVID-19, some lawmakers are pressing, once again, for legalization of mobile sports betting in the state. Source
Battaash bids to follow Stradivarius into history books by winning fourth King George Stakes
The flying Battaash bids to extend his flawless record in the King George Stakes, with trainer Charlie Hills describing the race as a ‘home game’ for his sprinter. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, July 31
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Friday’s meetings at Goodwood, Pontefract, Wolverhampton and Lingfield,Source
Battaash Bids for Fourth King George Stakes Win
The fact Angus Gold is prepared to mention Battaash in the same breath as Dayjur says it all. Source
Donnacha O’Brien upstages dad Aidan by landing the Nassau Stakes with Fancy Blue at Goodwood
The O’Briens dominated day three of Glorious Goodwood but it was 22-year-old Donnacha who stole the show by landing the Group One Nassau Stakes with Fancy Blue, his first runner in Britain.Source
Churchill Downs Inc. Posts $118M Second-Quarter Loss
Its gaming and racing business slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which included the postponement of the Kentucky Derby (G1) until Sept. 5, Churchill Downs Inc. posted a net loss of $118.8 million in the second quarter of 2020, the company reported. Source
Tepin Half Brother Harvard Heads to Leopardstown
Tepin’s sole appearance on European soil left a lasting impression as she broke new ground for North America in landing the 2016 Queen Anne (G1) at Royal Ascot. Source