Superstar jockey James McDonald is confident cult hero Nature Strip can make doubters ‘eat their words’ as the gelding chases a record fourth Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes.Source
Month: March 2023
Kentucky to Add Sports Wagering as Senate Approves Bill
In a bit of a surprise for the 2023 legislative session, Kentucky lawmakers have approved a bill that will allow wagering on sports in the state. Source
Wonder horse Constitution Hill could switch to chasing after the Aintree Hurdle next month
Constitution Hill’s run on the opening day of next month’s Grand National meeting at Aintree could be his last over hurdles, according to trainer Nicky Henderson.Source
Sallee Executive Maxwell Dies at 82
Former Sallee Horse Vans vice president Robert “Bob” Maxwell will be remembered for his extraordinary kindness and generosity. Source
Warrant Looks to Rebound in Temperence Hill
The 5-year-old son of Constitution looks to regain his form in the $150,000 1 1/2-mile Temperence Hill Stakes at Oaklawn Park April 2. Source
Matareya Among Graded-Winning Trio in Inaugural Matron
Oaklawn created the $250,000 Matron Stakes to enhance its program for older female sprinters with the hope of earning graded status quickly. So far, so good. The inaugural running March 31 lured a field of seven, including grade 1 winner Matareya. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, March 31
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday’s racing from Wetherby, Lingfield, Southwell and Newcastke.Source
Cory Moelis Joins TERF Board
The board of trustees of the Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is pleased to announce Cory Moelis has joined the TERF board. Source
Weld Fillies Tarawa, Homeless Songs Return to Action
Trainer Dermot Weld is preparing to unleash sophomore Tarawa and last year’s Irish One Thousand Guineas (G1) captress Homeless Songs for their 2023 debuts. Source
Rodriguez, Ness to Finish as Laurel Park Leaders
With only Friday’s closing day program remaining, Jaime Rodriguez and Jamie Ness will respectively finish as leading jockey and trainer during Laurel Park’s calendar year-opening winter meet. Source