New Vocations has officially launched its annual Breeders’ Cup Pledge. Source
Month: September 2020
Caravel Headlines Wanamaker’s October Sale
After a recent standout performance by $400,000 Wanamaker’s graduate Fiya, the online auction house is set to offer another up and coming 3-year-old in the Mizzen Mast filly Caravel, who is undefeated with a stakes victory last out. Source
Sam Houston 2021 Purses to Average $248K a Day
Sam Houston Race Park will kick off its 2021 live racing season on Friday, January 8 with an expanded 46-day Thoroughbred meet with overnight purses of approximately $248,000 per day. Source
Channel Maker, Sadler’s Joy Renew Rivalry in Joe Hirsch
The wheel of fortune for older distance turfers in New York will be spun once again Oct. 3, and, as a carnival barker would say, where it stops nobody knows. Source
Frank’s Rockette to Try Older Females in Gallant Bloom
Speedy Frank’s Rockette will try to secure a fourth straight win and fourth stakes victory this season when she faces older fillies and mares for the first time Oct. 3 in the $150,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park. Source
Keeneland Gives Fans Many Options to Enjoy Fall Meet
Keeneland is making it easy for fans no matter their location to watch and wager on the track’s 17-day Fall Meet with two exciting programs. Source
Beau Recall Targets Breeders’ Cup Berth in First Lady
Slam Dunk Racing and Medallion Racing’s Beau Recall has not, as yet, made a trip to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships during the entirety of her four-year racing career. Source
Newsom Signs California Racing Reform Legislation
On Sept. 29, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill from California Sen. Bill Dodd meant to improve horse racing safety across the state and build on reforms adopted last year, the senator’s office said in a release. Source
Derby hero Serpentine added to Aidan O’Brien’s team for Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday
Aidan O’Brien-trained Derby winner Serpentine has been added to the line-up for Sunday’s Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe after a 72,000 euro supplementary entry fee was paid.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips: Best bets for Thursday, October 1
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Thursday’s meetings at Ffos Las, Chelmsford City, Salisbury and Warwick.Source