Month: March 2021
The Jockey Club Requests Dismissal of Stallion Cap Suit
The Jockey Club contends it has the power to limit the number of mares a stallion can cover in a season and has asked that litigation filed by three top Kentucky-based horse farms to prevent implementation of that “stallion cap” rule be dismissed. Source
Benoit de la Sayette a ‘victim of malicious cocaine video’, says PJA
Teenage rider Benoit de la Sayette is the victim of a ‘malicious’ video designed to discredit him, says the Professional Jockeys’ Association. Source
Essential Quality Draws Post 4 for Blue Grass Stakes
Godolphin’s homebred champion will be ridden by Luis Saez. Source
Liam’s Map Runners Score Three Stakes at Gulfstream
Lane’s End third-crop stallion sires stakes winners at a variety of distances Source
Racing League: Jockeys Frankie Dettori & Hollie Doyle join team event
Top jockeys including Frankie Dettori, Hollie Doyle and Oisin Murphy have been signed up for the new Racing League competition. Source
Faucheux Wins First Trainer’s Title at Fair Grounds
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots wrapped up the 149th season of racing March 28. Despite the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, simulcast business was exceptionally strong due to the tremendous support from both horseman and bettors alike. Source
Juveniles Impress Early at Gulfstream Under Tack Show
It was a tale of sunny skies and strong winds at Gulfstream Park during the March 29 under tack show ahead of The Gulfstream Sale, Fasig-Tipton’s select 2-year-olds in training sale, March 31. Source
Mystic Guide Takes Over Top Spot in NTRA Poll
Dubai World Cup (G1) victor Mystic Guide took over the No. 1 spot in this week’s National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll with 21 first-place votes and 333 points. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips: Best bets for Tuesday, March 30
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Tuesday’s meetings at Newcastle, Warwick, Wolverhampton and Fakenham. Source