He may be a rising 7-year-old, but the now the Nick Ryan trained INDIAN PACIFIC is ready to run his best race since being under new care in Friday's Entry Education Abell Stakes! The ex-WA sprinter is enjoying life at HQ and will appreciate the step up to 1200m! #LoveTheValley Source
Month: February 2024
Gin Gin Seeks Kentucky Oaks Spot in Busher
In the case of the March 2 Busher Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack, a victory in the mile $200,000 race for 3-year-old fillies should be enough to deliver a starting spot in the May 3 Lillies for the Fillies at Churchill Downs. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, February 29
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday’s meetings at Taunton, Ludlow, Wetherby and Chelmsford City.Source
Alvarado Still ‘On Cloud Nine’ Days After Saudi Cup
Jockey Junior Alvarado was still “on cloud nine” while returning to action Feb. 28 at Gulfstream Park, where he rode for the first time since capturing the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) Feb. 24 aboard Senor Buscador. Source
Gotham Starters Could Target Another Derby Day Stakes
When the one-turn mile distance of the Gotham Stakes (G3) is taken into consideration, it’s hardly a surprise that a different race on Derby Day at Churchill Downs could be on some of the travel itineraries. Source
Longtime Maker Assistant Ramsey Starts Training Career
After spending close to a decade as the top assistant for decorated trainer Mike Maker, Nolan Ramsey is striking out on his own. A 27-year-old native of Lexington, Ramsey is the grandson of prominent owner Ken Ramsey. Source
NFL Champ Coffey Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Jockey Basil Frazier, grade 1-winning mare Flag de Lune, and racing writer/broadcaster Jon White named 2024 Washington Racing Hall of Fame inductees. Longtime trainer and former NFL running back Junior Coffey to receive Lifetime Achievement award. Source
Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale Catalogs 124 Horses
The Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, April 3, catalogs 124 horses for the single session sale. A breeze show will be held April 1 at Lone Star Park. Source
Dubai ‘Super Saturday’ Focuses on Stellar Individuals
Dubai’s “Super Saturday” program has been diluted by a new schedule that sprinkles key races more widely through the season, leaving the March 2 card more about some individual stars than the races themselves. Source
Finger Lakes Adds Three More Claiming Series in 2024
Finger Lakes racing secretary Jerry Richards has added three more claiming series to the 2024 meet that kicks off April 29, pending New York State Gaming Commission approval. Source