At the conclusion of the first day of the International Jockey Concussion, Safety and Wellness Conference, HISA, in collaboration with Jockeys’ Guild, revealed that they are launching a major initiative to support jockey well-being. Source
Category: Racing News
This category covers all news related to horse racing, including upcoming races, results, injuries, and suspensions. It is a great place to find out about the latest news from the horse racing world.
Desert Flower, January Rematch in Fillies’ Mile
The 1-2 finishers of Doncaster’s May Hill Stakes (G2) rematch in the Oct. 11 Fillies’ Mile (G1) at Newmarket. Source
Ticker Tape Home With Class Edge in Ontario Fashion
Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse will send out graded stakes winner Ticker Tape Home, winner of the Seaway Stakes (G3) at Woodbine, and recent allowance winner Star Candy in the Oct. 12 Ontario Fashion Stakes (G3) at Woodbine. Source
Louisiana Downs Names Roxanne Tanner Director of Racing
Louisiana Downs is excited to announce the promotion of Roxanne Tanner to director of racing. Tanner has been with the track for nearly three years and previously served as the racing ambassador. Source
Style Points Faces Brown Duo in Sands Point
With the Breeders’ Cup just three weeks away, the Sands Point Stakes (G2T) is an unlikely spot to search for a candidate for the World Championships. Yet it could be a nice stepping stone to future success. Source
Everest, All-Star Mile Get Group 1 Status
News that 12 Sydney races will receive black-type upgrades—aside from elite status for 1,200-meter (about six-furlong) The Everest (G1) and Melbourne’s All-Star Mile (G1)—has sparked a concerned reaction from sections of the breeding industry. Source
Delta Downs Kicks Off Thoroughbred Season Oct. 10
Delta Downs will kick off its 2024-25 Thoroughbred season Oct. 10 with post time at 4:50 p.m. CT throughout the season that ends Feb. 22. Source
Louisiana Downs’ Director of Racing Crawford Retires
Louisiana Downs announces the retirement of Director of Racing and Racing Secretary Matt Crawford, following a distinguished career in horse racing. Source
Keeneland Championship Sale to Offer Flightline Share
Keeneland Championship Sale to offer stallion share in Horse of the Year and sire Flightline on Oct. 30 before the Breeders’ Cup World Championship races in Del Mar, California Nov. 1-2. Source
Idiomatic Back at No. 3 in NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Idiomatic climbed her way back up the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Top Thoroughbred poll, ranking third after her victory in the Spinster Stakes (G1) at Keeneland Oct. 6. Source