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The top three finishers from Santa Anita’s Apr. 12 San Pedro S., Yiannis (Midshipman), Serbian Syclone (Wildcat Heir) and Kentuckian (Tiznow), will face off once again in that venue’s GIII Lazaro Barrera S. Sunday. Hronis Racing’s undefeated Yiannis was a debut winner in Arcadia Jan. 31 prior to his score in the San Pedro for trainer John Sadler. Rockingham Ranch’s Serbian...
Seth Hancock, whose family owns Claiborne Farm, released a statement Monday announcing he has added his support of the Water Hay Oats Alliance and its call for the passage of federal legislation to ban race-day drugs. Hancock’s statement reads: I’ve never trained a race horse in my life and I don’t pretend to know how....
Much like in America, in Australia as children we were captivated by the heroes we saw daily on both the small and big screens. Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Happy Days, I Love Lucy, John Wayne films and the iconic M.A.S.H, just to name a few. These breakfast delights would again be served up as soon as we...
Riding plans are coming together for next week’s Royal meeting, and Kevin Ryan, trainer of G1 Prince of Wales’s S. contender The Grey Gatsby (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}), revealed on At The Races Wednesday that champion rider Ryan Moore is likely to pilot that dual Group 1 winner. “We’re nearly sure Ryan is going to ride him; it’s...
Curragh trainer Michael Halford intends to send a team of five to Royal Ascot next week headed by last years Listed Chesham S. runner up Toscanini (Ire) (Shamardal).The Godolphin-owned 3-year-old colt, who was also Group 1 placed when finishing second in the National S. as a juvenile, was last seen finishing third to leading G1 Commonwealth Cup...
A handful of Chilean-bred horses have left a mark on racing in this country down the years–runners such as Lido Palace and Malek come immediately to mind–and Il Campione (Chi) (Scat Daddy) will try to join that group when he makes his U.S. debut in a loaded renewal of the GIII Poker S. at Belmont Park. Past...
by Danny Power Anyone who has studied Australian history shouldn’t be surprised that the premier states of New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria are at loggerheads over the future of the media rights to Australia’s racing vision. For nearly 200 years, NSW and Victoria-particularly their respective capital cities, Sydney and Melbourne-have been bickering. This is...
BENETEAU COLT TOPS BOOK 2 By Kelsey Riley Action on the Gold Coast shifted down a gear yesterday as the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale rolled into its fifth day and the single-session Book 2. The momentum built through Book 1 continued, with 179 lots sold for A$9,863,000 (US$8,032,575) for a clearance rate of...
While the opening session of Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages Sale saw headliner Blind Luck (Pollard’s Vision) RNA for $1.4 million, overall trade was relatively steady, with 204 head bringing a total of $12,607,200. The average rose 4.54% to $61,800 from last year’s corresponding mark of $59,116, while the median was unchanged at $35,000. The buy-back...
EquiLottery CEO and inventor of the patented lottery game with the same name, Brad Cummings will be testifying on behalf of SB74 in Frankfort, Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 10, according to a statement. The bill, which supports a lottery game like EquiLottery based on the outcome of live horse racing, will be heard in front...
DAVID POWELL In the debate about the number of fatal breakdowns at Aqueduct, I am struck by the omission of, what seems to me, the obvious major cause: that these horses are running on a powerful analgesic, phenylbutazone, and don’t feel the pain–nature’s warning signal when an injury occurs–in time to save themselves. The racing...
Post times for this year’s G1 Investec Oaks and Derby, set for June 5 and 6, respectively, have been pushed back to 4:30 p.m., according to Racing Post. Television audiences for the Classics have fallen since coverage was moved from the BBC to Channel 4 racing in 2013, with 1.5 million people watching from home as...