Since arriving at Turfway Park last month, the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) winner has recorded two three-furlong breezes, the latest being a :36 3/5 move Feb. 25 at the Florence, Ky. oval. Source
Month: February 2023
Jim Lewis, owner of three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, dies aged 88
Jim Lewis, the owner of three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, has died aged 88. He died on Sunday from kidney failure, as confirmed by his widow.Source
University of Louisville Program Honors Dickinson
In recognition of Michael Dickinson’s innovations to improve racing safety, the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program named him the 33rd recipient of the John W. Galbreath Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship in the Equine Industry. Source
Jim Lewis: Owner of triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate dies
Jim Lewis, the owner of triple Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, dies at the age of 88. Source
Sheppard at the 2023 Sharp EIT All Star Mile!
GERONIMO! SHARP EIT ALL-STAR MILE DAY JUST GOT BIGGER ARIA Award winners Sheppard will have the crowd partying after the last at The Sharp EIT All-Star Mile Meet them at The Valley on Saturday 18 March. Secure your tickets now 👉 http://bit.ly/asm-sheppard Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, February 27
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday’s racing from Ayr, Plumpton and Wolverhampton.Source
Arabian Knight, Three Others Transferred to Yakteen
Nine days after trainer Bob Baffert lost a court decision to overturn his two-year ban from Churchill Downs, four Kentucky Derby prospects, including impressive Southwest Stakes winner Arabian Knight, were transferred to the barn of Tim Yakteen. Source
Corbetts Cross boosts Cheltenham credentials with impressive Naas victory
Corbetts Cross stylishly strengthened his Cheltenham credentials at Naas with success in the Grade Two Johnstown Novice Hurdle.Source
Smith New TAA Director of Marketing and Communications
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is pleased to announce the hiring of Samantha Smith, who will be joining the team as the new Director of Marketing and Communications, effective Feb. 27. Source
Santa Anita Re-Opens Tracks for Light Training
On Sunday, horses were able to jog on both surfaces under partly cloudy skies with a spectacular backdrop of snow-laden San Gabriel Mountains which were blanketed with snow as low as 1,000 feet. Source