Naran Huleg seeks sweep of Japanese Grade 1 sprints in the Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama. Source
Month: September 2022
Racing’s Return to Massachusetts Moves One Step Closer
The long-hoped-for return of Thoroughbred racing to New England will become reality next year now that Commonwealth Equine and Agricultural Center has submitted its formal application for two race dates in 2023 to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Source
Lukas Classic, Ack Ack Added to NBC’s Oct. 1 TV Program
The $500,000 Lukas Classic (G2), featuring Rich Strike, and $300,000 Ack Ack Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Oct. 1 have been added to the list of races to be televised live on NBC’s television coverage Saturday from 4-6 p.m. ET. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, October 1
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Ascot, Wolverhampton, Newmarket, Redcar and Fontwell.Source
Dettori says it ‘would mean everything’ to land seventh win in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
The 51-year-old, who will ride Torquator Tasso, has won the €5m race more times than anyone. When Dettori jumps on board last year’s winner, it will be the only day he is allowed to race in a 20-day period.Source
Symbolize can steal the show in the Peroni Nastro Azzurro Challenge Cup for trainer Andrew Balding
The Hampshire stable of Andrew Balding was thrust into the spotlight by the Amazon Prime documentary Horsepower and SYMBOLIZE (Ascot, nb, 3.36) can steal the show for the same trainer.Source
Meadowlands Cancels Oct. 1 Amid Threat of Heavy Rain
Due to a forecast calling for heavy rain, live racing has been canceled for Saturday, Oct. 1, for the all-turf Monmouth-at-Meadowlands meet, the track announced Sept. 30. Source
Laurel to Increase Clay Content to Portion of Surface
The Maryland Jockey Club track maintenance crew has been adding some clay to portions of the Laurel Park dirt surface—mainly from the half-mile pole to the eighth pole—to make the composition consistent with the rest of the surface. Source
Northern California Trainer Offield Dies
Golden Gate Fields is deeply saddened by the passing of longtime Northern California trainer Duane Offield, who passed away on Sept. 29 after a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old. Source
Ce Ce Follows Similar Preparation Into Chillingworth
Bo Hirsch’s champion Ce Ce, who won the 2021 Chillingworth Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park before her victory last fall in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) at Del Mar, aims to repeat history Oct. 2. Source