Cieren Fallon faces a spell on the sidelines after breaking his back in two places when falling from his mount at Windsor July 1. Source
Month: July 2024
White Birch Ruled Out of Showdown With City of Troy
White Birch will not take his place in the Eclipse Stakes (G1) July 6 after he was ruled out of the Sandown contest following an unsatisfactory blood test. Source
Sportsnet, Citytv Partner for King’s Plate Coverage
Woodbine Entertainment and Rogers Sports and Media announced July 3 that they have entered into a multi-year media rights agreement for Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred horse race, the King’s Plate Stakes. Source
Glatt Appointed to TOC Board of Directors
The board of directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California unanimously voted to appoint owner/trainer Mark Glatt to fill a vacancy on the board created by the recent resignation of longtime board member Rick Gold. Source
Newton Abbot horse deaths not linked, says BHA
The deaths of four horses at a Newton Abbot race meeting last month are not linked, says the British Horseracing Authority. Source
NMRC Debates Moving Ruidoso T-Bred Races to Albuquerque
The New Mexico Racing Commission held an emergency meeting July 2 in the wake of flooding that caused damage to Ruidoso Downs. Among plans discussed was moving Ruidoso’s Thoroughbred racing to Albuquerque. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, July 3
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday’s meetings at Epsom, Thirsk, Musselburgh and Bath.Source
KEEP, Race for Education Award $58K in Scholarships
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation and the Race for Education are delighted to announce the awarding of $58,000 in scholarships for 2024. Source
Louisiana Thoroughbred Champion Awards, REAP Benefit
REAP is thrilled that the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders has graciously allowed us to hold our annual benefit in conjunction with Horse of the Year and Champions Ceremony on Aug. 2, 2024, at Mojo’s at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. Source
Lexington Honors Hometown Hero McPeek
Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Kenny McPeek was celebrated July 2 for his many achievements in the Thoroughbred industry. Lexington mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed it Kenny McPeek Day in the city. Source