Longtime Louisiana trainer Eddie Johnston died Aug. 28 following a battle with cancer. He was 74. Source
Month: August 2021
SEC Alleges Empire Racing Stables Used in Ponzi Scheme
In federal charges alleged by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Jason Dodd Bullard and Angela Romero-Bullard are accused of misappropriating investors’ money into their Empire Racing Stables operation as well as other businesses they owned. Source
Maximus Aurelius Tops Keeneland August Digital Sale
Maximus Aurelius, a 3-year-old colt by Tapit out of champion Closed Hatches, sold for $40,000 to Pewter Stable to lead the Aug. 31 Keeneland August Digital Sale, held as part of Keeneland’s Digital Sales Ring platform. Source
The Critical Way Makes the Grade in Parx Dash
Monster Racing Stables’ The Critical Way held on for a third straight stakes victory and his first at the graded level in the $200,000 Parx Dash Stakes (G3) Aug. 31 at Parx Racing. Source
Knicks Go Continues to Lead NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
For the fourth consecutive week, Knicks Go is the No. 1 ranked horse in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, while Gamine, winner of the Ballerina Handicap (G1) Aug. 28 at Saratoga Race Course, moved into fourth place. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, September 1
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Wednesday’s meetings at Bath, Worcester, Lingfield, Uttoxeter and Hamilton.Source
Soler Balances Horsemanship, Leadership as Head Starter
It’s not unusual for a child to grow up with a fervent desire to be a jockey or horse trainer. But Hector Soler’s young daydreams involved an often overlooked racetrack job that gets little attention, except for the wrong reasons. Source
Happy Romance a Fairytale Story for Owners
The progress of Happy Romance and her first-time owners was one of the stories of the 2020 flat season, and dreams are alive that she can lower the colors of an illustrious set of rivals in the Sept. 4 Sprint Cup (G1) at Haydock. Source
Maximus Aurelius Tops Keeneland Aug. Digital Sale
Maximus Aurelius, a 3-year-old colt by Tapit out of champion Closed Hatches, sold for $40,000 to Pewter Stable to lead today’s Keeneland August Digital Sale, held as part of Keeneland’s Digital Sales Ring platform. Source
Bunglejungleparty Tops Tattersalls August Sale Opener
There was a distinctly international vibe to the opening session of the Tattersalls August Sale in Newmarket Aug. 31 epitomized by the top lot, who boasted French form, was sold on behalf of an Irish owner, and went the way of Qatari interests. Source