The Aidan O’Brien-trained Matrika bids to go one better than when finishing runner-up in the Albany Stakes (G3) at Royal Ascot eight days ago in the Airlie Stud Stakes (G2). Source
Month: June 2023
Irish Derby, German Derby Make World Pool Debuts
World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will be in operation at both the Irish and German Derbies for the first time on Sunday, July 2. Source
CHRB Approves Northern California Race Meet Licenses
The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting on Thursday, June 29, at Cal Expo in Sacramento. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri and Brenda Washington Davis. Source
Joseph Cleared in Investigation; CDI’s Suspension Ended
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has not been found in violation of any rules following a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission investigation after two of his horses collapsed and died following races at Churchill Downs this spring, his attorney said June 30. Source
HISA Pauses Some Sanctions Relative to Injection Rule
Citing widespread misunderstanding, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority will not assign sanctions against horsemen for the next couple of weeks if they violate a prohibition of intra-articular injections within seven days of a workout. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, July 1
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s racing from Newcastle, Newmarket, Chester, Doncaster, Windsor and Lingfield.Source
Michael Bell is looking to ring up another valuable win with ADJUVANT
Michael Bell won a valuable Royal Ascot handicap last Saturday and the trainer might repeat the trick with ADJUVANT (Newcastle, 2.05) in Saturday’s Northumberland Plate.Source
HIWU Alleges Banned Substance, Suspends Ohio Trainer
Ohio-based trainer John T. Brown will face up to a two-year suspension after the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit alleged one of his runners tested positive for a banned substance. Source
Attorney: Trainer Joseph Cleared in KHRC Investigation
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has not been found in violation of any rules following a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission investigation after two of his horses collapsed and died following races at Churchill Downs this spring, his attorney said June 30. Source
Stakes Producer Theheartofdixie Dies at 27
The daughter of Crafty Prospector was a multiple stakes producer. Source