California Horse Racing Board equine medical director Jeff Blea has filed litigation against the state’s Veterinary Medical Board alleging that the regulator improperly suspended him. Source
Month: February 2022
KY Rep Files Bills on Sports Wagering, Lower Breakage
In a press conference Feb. 28, Kentucky state Rep. Adam Koenig (an Erlanger Republican) unveiled his latest bill which would allow sports wagering as well as a bill that would see Kentucky lower its breakage rate on pari-mutuel wagers to a penny. Source
New Mexico Horsemen File Ethics Complaint
The New Mexico Horsemen’s Association is claiming ethics violations and seeking contempt charges against the New Mexico Racing Commission. Source
Life Is Good, Country Grammer Set for Dubai World Cup
WinStar CEO, president, and racing manager Elliott Walden said Feb. 29 that both Life Is Good and Country Grammer will be running the March 26 Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan Racecourse. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, March 1
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow is on hand with his tips for Tuesday’s meetings at Newcastle, Leicester and Catterick.Source
Williams could run star L’Homme Presse in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham
Trainer Venetia Williams is seriously considering running star novice chaser L’Homme Presse over three miles for the first time in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.Source
Engelbrecht-Bresges is VP of Horse Sports Confederation
The International Horse Sports Confederation General Assembly has unanimously elected Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as vice president of the organization. Source
I Am Invincible Colt Tops Day Two at Inglis Premier
Anticipation built throughout the day that the I Am Invincible colt was likely to top the session and that was immediately evident when the opening bid was made at $361,068, leading to competition from multiple parties. Source
TOC Honors Reddam Racing, Tommy Town, and Baoma Corp.
The Thoroughbred Owners of California gave its 2021 statistical awards to Reddam Racing, Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, and Baoma Corp. All winners will be recognized at TOC’s annual meetings at Del Mar Aug. 13 and at Golden Gate Fields Oct. 22. Source
Rood & Riddle to Host International Podiatry Conference
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will host the second Rood and Riddle International Podiatry Conference, an educational seminar for veterinarians and farriers, April 15-16 at the Spy Coast Equine Educational Center on Newtown Pike in Lexington. Source