Attorneys for trainer Bob Baffert presented several witnesses Aug. 29 that shored up their position that Medina Spirit’s betamethasone positive came from an ointment that did not affect the horse’s performance and also were critical of other testing. Source
Month: August 2022
Too Much Bling Filly Tops Texas Summer Yearling Sale
A Texas-bred filly by Too Much Bling led the way at the 2022 Texas Summer Yearling Sale, topping the sale when the hammer dropped at $100,000. Source
Aussie jockey turned TV racing presenter launches raunchy OnlyFans career featuring ‘bets and boobs’
A horror fall that killed her close friend left Libby Hopwood unable to race again. Now, after years helping punters tip a winner on TV, she’s doing the same on OnlyFans – wearing next to nothing.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, August 30
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday’s race meetings.Source
Group One Winner Entriviere to be Offered at Gavelhouse
Group 1-winning mare Entriviere, by Tavistock has been retired and will be offered to the market via Gavelhouse Plus after a career-ending injury. Source
Amateur Gold Cup-winner Jim Wilson, who rode Little Owl to glory in 1981, dies at 72 from cancer
Jim Wilson, one of only three amateur jockeys to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 72.Source
Real Rider Cup Returns to Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show
The Real Rider Cup, a charity show jumping event created by Anita Motion to benefit Thoroughbred aftercare, is once again bringing the racing and equestrian worlds together in Fair Hill, MD on Friday evening, September 16. Source
Kentucky Downs Stakes Hopefuls Work for Ward
Several horses breezed Aug. 29 for Wesley Ward including group 1 winner Campanelle, who is nominated to the Sept. 10 Mint Ladies Sprint (G3T) at Kentucky Downs. Other workers included Arrest Me Red, Nakatomi, Castle Leoch, and Twilight Gleaming. Source
#FutureStarsFriday: Keith Asmussen on Echo Again, Epicenter, and More!
The Asmussen family has been influential in racing for generations. Last year, Steve Asmussen, already in the Hall of Fame, made history becoming North America's winningest trainer. Steve's oldest son, Keith, joins Ren Carothers to chat about the family's success, current headliners like Travers victor Epicenter, and a rising star to watch named Echo Again. Source
Ferguson to Sell Fillies Bought During Medical Episode
Mystery buyer Louis Bloodstock made a splash at the Magic Millions National Yearling Sale when 22 yearling fillies were purchased. It now transpires that the figure behind the purchases is former Magic Millions and Torryburn Stud owner Rob Ferguson. Source