Sam Spear, a Northern California media icon and sportscaster who promoted thoroughbred racing in the Bay Area for five decades, passed away in October of 2021 at the age of 72. Source
Month: August 2022
Tattersalls Online Monthly Sale Dates Confirmed
Tattersalls Online have announced sale dates for the remainder of 2022, with sales scheduled to take place monthly until the end of the year, building on the success of the Tattersalls Online platform since its establishment in 2020. Source
Ross Coakley Stands By Ride Following 23-Day Ban
Jockey Ross Coakley has been left upset by a controversial 23-day ban that he feels has painted him in a poor light following his first group victory in Germany Aug. 28. Source
HISA Establishes Horsemen’s Advisory Group
As promised in remarks made by HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus during the Aug. 14 Jockey Club Round Table, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) formally announced Aug. 29, its intent to establish a Horsemen’s Advisory Group. Source
TAA to Present the Kitten’s Joy Stakes Sept. 6
Another successful Colonial Downs race meet will culminate on Virginia Derby Day Sept. 6, highlighted by a dedication to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Source
THA’s Open Letter on the Launch of HISA
HISA has survived constitutional challenges and the legal maneuverings now are just a distraction lacking substance. THA has been engaged directly with HISA to create a responsive regulatory structure built upon our current industry best practices. Source
Life Is Good Edges Flightline in Latest NTRA Poll
The Top Thoroughbred Poll concludes Tuesday, Nov. 8, following the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Source
Horseplayers’ Happy Hour | September 1, 2022
Matt Bernier and PTF are back with a two-track contest featuring races from Kentucky Downs and Saratoga. They'll also look back at the Travers as well as Win-and-You're-In Races from Del Mar and Saratoga, including the Grade 1 Ballerina, Grade 1 Sword Dancer and Grade 2 Pat O'Brien. Then they'll look forward to WAYI races for the BC Classic with the Jockey Club Gold Cup from Saratoga and the return of Flightline in the Pacific Classic at Del Mar. Also covered will be the Del Mar Handicap, WAYI for the Longines Turf, and the Flower Bowl, WAYI for the Maker’s Mark Filly & Mare Turf. This is also an interconnected series of contests where you only need to play one week to participate in the prize pool — which consists of $20,000 worth of Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seats, added to the pool at no cost to players. It costs just $20 to play and the proceeds benefit retired racehorses. ***Sign up at horseplayers.com — just navigate to the Horseplayers Happy Hour page. ***Comment live during the show with your thoughts! ***As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email – This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners. ***If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and show notes from the free podcasts, please check out ITM Plus – https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus Source
Multiple Group 1 Winner State of Rest Retired
State of Rest will not defend his Ladbrokes Cox Plate (G1) crown and has been retired immediately, trainer Joseph O’Brien has announced. Source