The 3-year-old filly also became Perfect Timber’s first winner in November 2021. Source
Month: August 2022
Oaklawn to Offer End of Season Trainer Bonus
Trainers who race at Oaklawn during the 2022-23 season will be eligible to receive thousands of dollars in new incentive bonuses, thanks to a program sponsored by Oaklawn and the Arkansas H.B.P.A. The meet begins Dec. 9 and continues through May 6. Source
Amo Racing’s Norfolk Stakes Appeal Dismissed
Amo Racing’s appeal against the victory of The Ridler in the Norfolk Stakes (G2) has been dismissed, although Paul Hanagan’s ride on the winner was criticized by the disciplinary panel as “poor, reprehensible, and self-evidently culpable.” Source
Virtual Thoroughbred Owner Conference Returns Sept. 6
The Thoroughbred Owner Conference’s virtual sessions will return Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. ET, with a panel composed of previous recipients of OwnerView’s New Owner of the Year Award. Source
Ellis Park Finishes Historic 100-Year Meet
Despite having seven less racing days than 2021, Ellis Park field sizes during the 2022 season increased by 9.8%. The average handle increased by 19.7% and average commission increased by 14.6%. Source
Epicenter Rises to Third in BC Classic Rankings
Winchell Thoroughbreds Epicenter, winner of the Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, rose to third place in the latest Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings, while the undefeated Flightline maintained the overall lead. Source
Awesome Strong, Lynx Seek Continued Gulfstream Success
CSLR Ranch Partners’ Awesome Strong has been installed as the 5-2 morning-line favorite for the $200,000 Affirmed division of the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes series Sept. 3 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Glamorous jockey who is ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror race fall lists her shocking injuries
Gun apprentice jockey Leah Kilner – who is ‘lucky to be alive’ following a horror race fall in July – has revealed her shocking injuries on social media as she continues her road to recovery.Source
Jockey Melancon Arrested in Louisiana
First reported by Paulick Report Aug. 30, jockey Gerard Melancon was arrested Aug. 26 in Louisiana on a charge of “unnatural stimulation of horses” at Evangeline Downs. Source
Horse Racing Women’s Summit Announces Sponsors
The Horse Racing Women’s Summit (HRWS) is pleased to announce 1/ST RACING and FanDuel TV as presenting sponsors for the inaugural event that will take place September 28-30 at Santa Anita Park. Source