Nine racehorses, six trainers, and one jockey account for the 16 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2023 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. Source
Month: February 2023
Amateur James Turner is second jockey to have his horse disqualified for breaching whip rules
MARCUS TOWNEND: Turner used his whip five times over the permitted level when his mount Mavis Pike finished runner-up in the National Hunt Flat race at Newcastle on Saturday. Source
Dalgleish To Hand In His Trainer’s License
Record-breaking Scottish trainer Keith Dalgleish has announced he is set to quit the profession this year. Source
Constitution Hill comes through Kempton unscathed in his final test ahead of Cheltenham Festival
MARCUS TOWNEND: Nick Henderson’s Constitution Hill has successfully come through one of his final big tests before the Cheltenham Festival with a workout at Kempton racecourse.Source
Four Yakteen Colts in Derby Dozen After Barn Change
Byron King’s Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm. Source
Trainer Robert Medina Opens Public Stable
Trainer Robert “Robbie” Medina has opened a public stable based out of Lexington and is accepting new clients. Source
Frankie Dettori suffers blow in bid for final Classic win after 1,000 Guineas hope is retired
Frankie Dettori has lost one of his best chances of securing a Classic win in his final season before retiring with the news that Commissioning has suffered a career-ending injury.Source
Cheltenham Festival: Horse racing trophy found after Sheffield raid
The Grand Annual Steeple Chase cup was stolen from a silversmiths in Sheffield. Source
Old Colony Insurance Welcomes Christman
Lexington-based Old Colony Insurance, a leading farm and equine insurance agency for more than 50 years, welcomes John David Christman. Source
Former trainer Henrietta Knight pays tribute Jim Lewis after his death aged 88
Lewis’s claret and blue colours, a tribute to his beloved Aston Villa, were carried to victory three times in the Gold Cup by Best Mate, who became the first horse since Arkle to complete three wins.Source