After narrowly topping Tyler Gaffalione last month in a thrilling finish in the jockey’s race at Keeneland, Luis Saez did it again—in come-from-behind fashion—securing the Churchill Downs fall title in the final two days of the meet. Source
Month: November 2022
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, November 29
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday’s meetings at Wolverhampton, Lingfield, Southwell and Ayr.Source
Keeneland Library’s BC Exhibit Takes Step Back in Time
Though this year’s Breeders’ Cup may be in the rearview, its memories can still be viewed in the ‘Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland’ exhibit at the Keeneland Library which was set up during the September Yearling Sale and will be taken down in a few weeks. Source
Emerald Downs Announces 2023 Live Racing Season
The 2023 season features 20 Saturdays, 19 Sundays, 11 Fridays, and two Mondays. Opening Day shares billing with the 148th Kentucky Derby with a special 1 p.m. PT first post at Emerald Downs. Source
TAA Launches Holiday Giving Campaign
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Holiday Giving Campaign begins tomorrow, November 29th, on Giving Tuesday and runs through December 31, 2022. Source
‘Transformed’ Turf Course Debuts Dec. 1 at Gulfstream
Leif Dickinson wants to correct anyone who believes a “new” turf course will be unveiled Dec. 1 at Gulfstream Park. Source
Jockeys and Jeans Stallions Season Sale Begins Jan. 10
This is the only Stallion Season Auction that brings together Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Stallions in one sale, and one in which all proceeds go to help former jockeys who suffered catastrophic, career-ending injuries. Source
Santa Anita to Continue ‘Ship & Win’ Program
With Santa Anita Park’s Classic Meet opening day looming Dec. 26, the track will again offer significant bonuses to horsemen bringing out of state horses to run at Santa Anita this winter and spring via a Ship & Win program. Source
Live Racing Begins Nov. 30 at Turfway Park
Turfway Park is well known for its horse racing history in Northern Kentucky, and after two years of rebuilding, the track is thrilled to welcome back live racing fans Wednesday, Nov. 30, with the first post time scheduled for 6:15 p.m. ET. Source
Tourist Relocates to Rockridge Stud for 2023
Tourist, a grade 1 winning son of Tiznow who earned $2,170,340 and holds the record for the fastest time in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1), is relocating to Rockridge Stud in Hudson, N.Y. for the 2023 season. Source