Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday’s racing from Catterick, Leicester and Southwell.Source
Month: February 2023
Carl Spackler ‘Teaches Them a Lesson’ in Gulfstream Win
Maiden Watch: Feb. 20-Feb. 26 Source
Redevelopment of Metro Racecouse Pushes Trainers Out
Long-term use of Morphettville as a training venue is under a cloud, but an AU$350 million redevelopment of Adelaide’s metropolitan racecourse will provide financial certainty for the Thoroughbred industry, the South Australian Jockey Club says. Source
Rich Strike Skipping Dubai, Pointing Toward KY Cup
The 148th Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Rich Strike, will not be making an overseas trip to Dubai this year, his owner RED TR-Racing’s Rick Dawson, confirmed in a Facebook Post Feb. 27. Source
Last Chance for 2023 National Horseplayers Championship
The final chance to qualify for the 2023 National Horseplayers Championship is once again happening on the eve of the tournament, March 9, during the Last Chance/First Chance qualifier at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. Source
Dalham Hall’s Byrne on Winning the ’23 Stud Staff Award
Bethan Byrne from Dalham Hall in Newmarket collected the Stud Staff prize at last week’s Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards at York Racecourse. Here, she tells Racing Post about her role and journey to it. Source
Saunders to be Honored with E.P. Taylor Award of Merit
Trainer Dale Saunders has been in Thoroughbred racing more than 50 years, capturing 2,177 wins and earning more than $17.4 million. Source
TERF Announces Grants Available for 2023
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of their 2023 grant awards cycle. Source
HISA Confident AMDC Program Will Launch March 27
Ben Mosier, the executive director of the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit that will oversee the program, said once approved, all test results and adjudication will flow through HIWU rather than individual state commissions. Source
Dutrow Receives Green Light to Resume Training
Rick Dutrow’s bid to have his trainer’s license restored after a 10-year ban received the green light Feb. 27 when a status report from the New York State Gaming Commission’s executive director voiced support for reinstatement. Source