For the second straight year, Casa Creed came up just short in the $1.5 million 1351 Turf Sprint Stakes (G3) Feb. 25 at King Addulaziz Racecourse as front-running Bathrat Leon (JPN) just held on in the 6 3/4-furlong test. Source
Month: February 2023
Commissioner King Denies Havnameltdown in Saudi Derby
Commissioner King rallied past Havnameltdown in the final strides to give his Saudi connections an emotional victory over the American Raider from Bob Baffert’s powerful stable of 3-year-olds. Source
Churchill Downs Announces Kentucky Derby Milliners
From master milliners of classic creations to celebrity stylists and fresh fascinators, this year’s collection of illustrious designers can top off any Derby ensemble. Source
Redmond, Murray Receive Gerry Dilger Scholarship
The foundation’s board grants these scholarships to candidates who wish to further their life and horse education by granting them the opportunity to travel, work and learn in the United States and Ireland. Source
Trainer O’Connell has Hammond in Sights in Record Books
Kathleen O’Connell, who started her racing stable in 1981, is likely to soon pass Kim Hammond as the leading female trainer in North America by victories. Source
Unprecedented Demand at Magic Millions Perth Sale
Day 1, which saw almost AU$19.5 million (US$13.1 million) traded across the 327-lot Book 1 and 2 catalog at an average of AU$73,525 ($49,436), continued on the second day of the sale with 87% of horses finding new homes in the second session. Source
Christian Williams’ Kitty’s Light can get the cream at Newcastle, as handler hopes for more honours
Christian Williams has carved out a reputation as a brilliant trainer of handicap chasers and he hunts more major honours courtesy of Cap Du Nord and KITTY’S LIGHT (Newcastle, 3.25).Source
Cheltenham heartbreak for Tom O’Brien and James Bowen, as both jockeys pick up injuries this week
Jockeys Tom O’Brien and James Bowen have suffered heartbreaking injuries ahead of the Cheltenham Festival next month.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, February 25
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Kempton, Lingfield, Chepstow, Newcastle and Chelmsford City. Source
Delaware Park Donates to Food Bank of Delaware
Delaware Park Casino & Racing presented the Food Bank of Delaware with a check in the amount of $5,000 Feb. 24. Source