Legislation was introduced April 30 at the New York State Capitol paving the way for the state to provide $455 million in borrowed funds to NYRA for a massive reconstruction project at Belmont Park. Source
Month: April 2023
Hong Kong Horses All-Conquering on Champions Day
Hong Kong horses swept all before them on FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin Racecourse, winning three group 1 races against a credible team of foreign raiders. Source
Japan’s Derby Shots ‘Proud’ to Seek First Win for Home
Tucked away in the quarantine barns far from the madness which envelops the rest of their competition on the Churchill Downs backside is team Japan, a group who have arrived to secure the first win in the Kentucky Derby (G1) for their home country. Source
Annapolis Set for 2023 Opening Verse at Churchill
Trained by Todd Pletcher, Annapolis was a three-time stakes winner in 2022 that included a victory in the Turf Mile Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland. Annapolis finished the year beaten only 5 1/4 lengths in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T). Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, May 1
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday’s racing from Windsor, Beverly, Bath and Warwick.Source
Horse of the Year Havre de Grace Dies at 16
Havre de Grace, the 2011 Horse of the Year and Champion Older Mare, died April 30 at Timber Town Stables in Lexington. Her death was a result of multiple hemorrhaging episodes after producing a colt two days earlier. Source
Godolphin Returns to Classic Stage With Two in KY Oaks
From the sands of Dubai to the lawns of Royal Ascot, the Godolphin outfit has captured one prize to the next, yet there are two of the world’s most prestigious trophies that have eluded the global powerhouse: the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. Source
Justin Palace Wins Tenno Sho; Titleholder Pulled Up
Justin Palace swept to his first G1 victory in Tenno Sho (Spring) (G1) as defending champion Titleholder was among two horses pulled up before the finish. Source
HBD to #BreedersCup Filly & Mare Sprint Champ Goodnight Olive! 🎂 #shorts
Confidence Game’s Kentucky Derby Entry a ‘Celebration’
Trainer Keith Desormeaux, who saddled Exaggerator to a second-place finish in the 2016 Kentucky Derby (G1), will look to win the May 6 classic with Confidence Game. Source