If NYRA’s plan in adding $300,000 to the purse for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Stakes (G2T) at Saratoga Race Course was to attract a large, highly competitive field with international flavor, then its mission was accomplished. Source
Month: July 2023
Caribbean Aftercare Facing Financial Crisis—Again
The Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare’s resources have been stressed by sporadic funding and a larger than typical racehorse population at Camarero Race Track. The CTA said it has enough money to feed the horses in its care for 45 days. Source
Three Finalists Revealed for 2022 Dr. Tony Ryan Awards
All three books were authored by women. Source
BHA Amends Whip Rule Penalties Following Review
While there have been no changes to the technical aspects of the rules, sanctions have been amended after discussions between the BHA, Professional Jockeys Association, and senior riders. Source
Mullen Remains Under Medical Care at Albany
The jockey was unseated from Rebel’s Romance during the Bowling Green Stakes (G2T). Source
#FutureStarsForecast: Tyler Gaffalione
Star jockey Tyler Gaffalione joins the #FutureStarsForecast to chat about recent scores in the juvenile division and how Breeders' Cup Sprint champ, Caravel, is doing ahead of her next start! Take part in the conversation LIVE starting at 7pm ET on Breeders' Cup social! Source
Frankie Dettori eyes record sixth Goodwood Cup with Courage Mon Ami – as owners Wathnan Racing look to underscore rising Qatari investment in the sport
Dettori’s five previous Goodwood Cup wins mean his race record is equal to some illustrious names, headed by Lester Piggott and including Steve Donoghue.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, August 1
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday’s meetings at Goodwood, Beverley, Perth, Worcester and Yarmouth.Source
Aspen Grove Runs Strong Into Saratoga Oaks Invitational
Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1T) victress Aspen Grove will look to double up on graded scores in the $400,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes (G3T) Aug. 4, a 1 3/16-mile Mellon turf test for sophomore fillies, at Saratoga Race Course. Source
HorsePlayers’ Happy Hour – August 3, 2023
PTF is back at the Spa for another all-Saratoga edition of the show. He’ll have an array of special guests and will be looking back at English Breeders’ Cup Win-and-You’re-In action including the King George and Sussex Stakes. Reigning BCBC champ Drew Coatney will stop by and they’ll look ahead to big races this weekend, including the Whitney, which is likely to have Classic ramifications as we see if Cody’s Wish wants to go 9 furlongs. Horseplayers' Happy Hour is also an interconnected series of contests where you only need to play one week to participate in the prize pool — which consists of $20,000 worth of Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge seats, added to the pool at no cost to players. It costs just $20 to play and the proceeds benefit retired racehorses. ***Sign up at horseplayers.com — just navigate to the Horseplayers Happy Hour page. ***Comment live during the show with your thoughts! ***As a reminder, you can sign up for the FREE Players' Newsletter at https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/email – This weekly newsletter, sent on Friday, is a hub for horse racing content from the ITM Team and our partners. ***If you want even more premium handicapping analysis, including exclusive podcasts, detailed written analysis, and show notes from the free podcasts, please check out ITM Plus – https://www.inthemoneypodcast.com/plus Source