Following the approval of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York Racing Association has added a Thursday, February 29 card to the winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack. Source
Month: January 2024
Greece’s Markopoulo Park Ceases Racing
Horse Races S.A. announces that the organization and conduct of Greek horse races is ceased as of Jan. 30. The average number of registered horses in the Greek Jockey Club has been below 300 over the last two years. Source
Simulcast Signals to NM Blocked Over NMRC, NMHA Dispute
At least four states, including Kentucky, are withholding their simulcast signals from New Mexico to support the New Mexico Horsemen’s Association’s ongoing dispute with the New Mexico Racing Commission. Source
Harris stripped of licence after ‘campaign of abuse’
Horse racing trainer Milton Harris is stripped of his licence after a catalogue of incidents including a “campaign of abuse and harassment” against a neighbour and rival. Source
Jockeys’ championship leader Sean Bowen poised to return from injury nightmare in bid to clinch first title
It seemed a formality before Christmas that Bowen would waltz away with the championship, given he had built up a lead of more than 30, but a fall on Boxing Day threw everything into doubt.Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, January 31
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday’s meetings at Exeter, Leicester and Kempton.Source
Laoban Insurance Dispute May Be Ready for Decision
Litigation over a $5 million insurance claim following the sudden death of Kentucky stallion Laoban is coming to a head in a Kentucky federal court. Source
Confidence in Wootton Bassett Reaches Karaka
Agent Damon Gabbedy’s 15 years of experience in Europe instills huge confidence that proven Northern Hemisphere sire Wootton Bassett can transfer his potency Down Under. Source
National Treasure, Fierceness Top Initial NTRA Polls
A victory in the Jan. 27 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) propelled National Treasure into first place in the initial National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top Thoroughbred Poll. Source
Racehorse Gardy’s Legacy tests positive for METH after winning run in Ohio – as animal activists demand trainer is permanently suspended
Gardy’s Legacy tested positive for D-methamphetamine after winning a race in Ohio on September 3 at MGM Northfield Park.Source