The son of Goldencents won four consecutive graded stakes in 2019 and just missing winning the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) by a neck. He retires with $1,360,430 in earnings. Source
Month: December 2020
Racecourses Across England Close Doors to Spectators
Racing’s brief spell of welcoming limited numbers of spectators back on course came to an end Dec. 30 after health secretary Matt Hancock announced 23 additions to the areas of England placed under the most severe Tier 3 and 4 restrictions. Source
Tiz the Law Retired to Ashford Stud
Tiz the Law, the flashy New York-bred who thrilled the world earlier this season with his dominant score in the Belmont Stakes (G1), has been retired to stand at Ashford Stud for the 2021 season, according to a Dec. 30 release. Source
Marlborough racing tips and best bets for Thursday December 31
Cheltenham abandons New Year’s Day racing due to waterlogged course
The New Year’s Day card at Cheltenham is abandoned due to wet conditions on the course. Source
Cheltenham’s New Year’s Day horse racing event CANCELLED due to waterlogged tracks
The popular horse racing venue announced the heavy rainfall in recent days has caused the tracks to be waterlogged and therefore not in a good enough condition to host races.Source
Three-Year-Olds Ring In the New Year in Jerome
There were will be a nice birthday present awaiting one of five newly turned 3-year-olds Jan. 1 in the Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips: Best bets for Wednesday, December 30
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Wednesday’s meetings at Taunton, Market Rasen, Catterick and Wolverhampton.Source
AAEP Staffer Kleine Receives Service Award
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) honored a tireless advocate for equine veterinary practice and the welfare of horses when presenting the 2020 Distinguished Service Award to its director of industry relations, Keith Kleine. Source
Hot Rod Charlie, Get Her Number Resume Training
Hot Rod Charlie and Get Her Number, grade 1-caliber colts who sat out the final stages of their 2-year-old seasons, have resumed training toward their returns as 3-year-olds, according to their trainers. Source