The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority hosted a webinar July 1 discussing rule changes that go into effect July 8. Source
Month: July 2024
What was your biggest win at the track?It was a memorable 2012 #BCBC for Tyler Hoffman!
Future Stars Forecast: Karl Burke
SPECIAL TIME for this Tuesday's [7/2] #FutureStarsForecast as trainer Karl Burke joins us from across the pond to discuss #RoyalAscot winners Leovanni and Shareholder. Leovanni seized victory in the Queen Mary Stakes and Shareholder punched his ticket to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint with triumph in the Norfolk! Join us LIVE, starting at noon ET/5pm UK time! Source
City of Troy, White Birch Set for Coral-Eclipse Clash
The clash of generations between City of Troy and White Birch (GB) looks to be on after both Irish stars were among 11 confirmations for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown July 6. Source
Belmont Winter Racing to be Exclusively on Tapeta Track
NYRA said it is committed to improving all aspects of winter racing at the new Belmont Park and shifting from dirt to the all-weather in the winter months will enhance equine safety. Source
Flooding Continues at Ruidoso, Cancels Rescheduled Card
Due to continued flash flooding from the burn-scarred areas in the Ruidoso area, Ruidoso Downs has canceled Quarter Horse racing July 1, meant to be a make-up day for the Rainbow Derby trials that were canceled June 30. Source
NYRA Announces Events Schedule for 2024 Saratoga Meet
The New York Racing Association announced July 1 post times and the lineup of attractions, entertainment and events for the 2024 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course. Source
National HBPA Petitions FTC for No-Effect Thresholds
The petition filed July 1 with the Federal Trade Commission cites no-effect medication thresholds used by other federal agencies. Source
HorsePlayers Happy Hour, e4: Independence Day Special
Come and celebrate Independence Day with the team from HorsePlayers Happy Hour! Thursday's game (and accompanying livestream) will once again focus on Belmont at Aqueduct and offer up three ways to win your way into the $10,000 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge. Join PTF and the In the Money Team in a format where you are encouraged to interact and come up with bets for the three races included in the live stream. We are a livestream dedicated to a weekly series of interconnected horse racing contests that anyone can play in and win for just $20. More on that in a minute The contest starts at 1:05pm ET, before the show begins. As we raise money for thoroughbred aftercare, we are also offering participants three ways to win $10,000 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge seats, with $20,000 of that added to the prize pool at no cost to players. It is truly one of the best values out there for anyone interested in horse racing. Whether you study the races to make your picks or pick your lucky numbers, this is a contest you want to play in. You only have to play in one event to potentially participate in the prize pool. To play in the contest go to horseplayers.com and sign up for HorsePlayers Happy Hour. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Monday, July 1
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Monday’s meetings at Pontefract, Worcester, Wolverhampton and Windsor.Source