California invader Queen Goddess, winner of the off-the-turf Dec. 26 American Oaks (G1) at Santa Anita Park, takes on a pair of two formidable Oaklawn Park stakes winners in Coach and Mariah’s Princess in the Feb. 5 $250,000 Bayakoa Stakes (G3). Source
Month: January 2022
Groundbreaking of Cumberland Run Harness Track
The track is a joint venture between Ron Winchell and Marc Falcone, who are the majority owners of Kentucky Downs, and Keeneland. Source
Newmarket Trainer Mick Ryan Dies at 80
John Ryan has paid tribute to his father Mick, who died last week aged 80, and said the late Newmarket trainer would have been happy that his son was racing in Bahrain at the time of his death. Source
BHA to Meet With Jockeys Over Weight Changes
A meeting this week between officials at the BHA, the PJA, and several current jockeys is designed to offer the weighing room a chance to air their grievances over the decision to replace the temporary three-pound COVID-19 weight allowance. Source
Trainer Willie Mullins eyes Supreme Novices’ Hurdle for Kilcruit after maiden victory at Punchestown
Trainer Willie Mullins is likely to throw Kilcruit into a red-hot Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival after he opened his account over hurdles at the third time of asking.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, February 1
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Tuesday’s meetings at Ffos Las, Wolverhampton and Newcastle.Source
F-T Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale Adds 35 More Supplements
Fasig-Tipton has cataloged an additional 35 supplemental entries to its 2022 Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale. These entries are cataloged as Hips 572-606 and may now be viewed online. Source
Con Lima Named 2021 Texas Horse of the Year
Con Lima has been named the 2021 Texas Horse of the Year by the Texas Thoroughbred Association. Con Lima has also been named champion 3-year-old Texas-bred filly for 2021 following a remarkable season. Source
Trainer Mick Ryan’s Parting Shot
John Ryan has paid tribute to his father Mick, who died last week aged 80, and said the late Newmarket trainer would have been happy that his son was racing in Bahrain at the time of his death. Source
Groupie Doll’s Daughter Doll Baby Earns Debut Score
Whisper Hill Farm’s homebred Doll Baby, a daughter of Tapit and two-time champion Groupie Doll, scored a one-length victory in her Jan. 30 debut for trainer Ralph Nicks at Gulfstream Park. Source