Jockey fined for 'touching a rival' during Derby(5/11/2024)-Sierra Leone jockey Tyler Gaffalione was fined $2,500 Friday for “touching a rival with his left hand” near the finish of the 150th Kentucky Derby.
Leadership Change for Racehorse Owners Association(5/10/2024)-The Racehorse Owners Association, the representative body for owners in British racing, announced May 10 the departure of its chief executive, Charlie Liverton.
Snap Decision Aims for Key Steeplechase Win in Iroquois(5/10/2024)-The $200,000 Calvin Houghland Iroquois is the longest of the National Steeplechase Association’s grade 1 races at three miles. Millionaire Snap Decision towers over the field of six.
Amidst Waves Back From Breeders' Cup in Soaring Softly(5/10/2024)-Two-time stakes winner Amidst Waves attempts to rebound in her sophomore debut as she faces an oversubscribed field in the $175,000 Soaring Softly Stakes (G3T) at Aqueduct Racetrack at six furlongs on the outer turf.
Hernandez Confident in Mystik Dan's Ability(5/10/2024)-Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. has confidence in Mystik Dan’s ability ahead of a potential rematch with Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Muth in the $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 18.
Whitebeam, Aspray Could Give Brown Seventh Beaugay Win(5/10/2024)-It’s not quite the Chicago Bulls of the Michael Jordan era, but a look at the recent history of the $175,000 Beaugay Stakes (G3T) might give a similar impression. Trainer Chad Brown has won five of the last six editions.
Namur Stands Out in Victoria Mile on HK and Dubai Form(5/10/2024)-Namur stands out in field of of 15 in the Victoria Mile (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse after doing battle with some of the world’s best in Hong Kong and Dubai.
Gaffalione Fined for Kentucky Derby Ride(5/10/2024)-Kentucky stewards fined Tyler Gaffalione $2,500 after a May 9 review of the stretch run by Sierra Leone and Forever Young during the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Torres Comes Full Circle in MyRacehorse Preakness Ride(5/10/2024)-Jockey Jaime Torres earned his first graded stakes victory aboard Seize the Grey in the Pat Day Mile Stakes (G2) and now has the chance to bring home the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1) while wearing silks that mean a lot to him.
Equine Safety a Highlight of Kentucky Derby Week(5/10/2024)-A thrilling 150th renewal of the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1) and increased betting numbers through the week were not the only positive stories to come out of Churchill Downs early this month. There was also encouraging news on the equine safety front.
Muth, Imagination Breeze in Company for Preakness(5/10/2024)-Bob Baffert trainees Muth and Imagination had their final timed workouts May 10 in preparation for the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1). They covered six furlongs in tandem in 1:11 4/5 at Santa Anita Park.
Numbers Down at Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale(5/10/2024)-Leading Western Australian studmaster Brent Atwell is backing the commercial appeal of Newgate Farm first-season sire Ozzmosis and he used the Inglis Australian Broodmare Sale to buy a mare to visit the Coolmore Stud Stakes (G1) winner.
AAEP Biometric Sensor Development to Next Phase(5/10/2024)-The American Association of Equine Practitioners requests the participation of Thoroughbred industry trainers and owners in the impending research phase of the AAEP’s initiative to assist with implementation of wearable biometric sensors.
Ova Charged, Manama Gold's Sister in F-T Digital Sale(5/10/2024)-Fasig-Tipton has added an entry to its May Digital Sale: Charged Temp (Hip 42), a full sister to 2024 graded stakes winners Ova Charged and Manama Gold.
Oaklawn Park Tweaks Racing Schedule for 2024-25(5/10/2024)-Three additional December dates and another holiday Monday highlight Oaklawn’s 2024-25 live racing schedule. The track will race 65 dates next season (Dec. 6-May 3), largely on a Friday-Sunday schedule.
Nolan Ramsey Trains First Winner at Gulfstream Park(5/10/2024)-Nolan Ramsey, the longtime assistant to trainer Michael Maker before going out on his own in April, saddled his first winner as a trainer May 10 at Gulfstream Park. The 27-year-old Kentucky native notched his first victory with Marshamarshamarsha.
AAEP Project for Wearable Biometric Sensor Development Advances(5/10/2024)-Edited Press Release The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) requests participation from Thoroughbred trainers and owners in the research phase of the AAEP’s initiative to assist with the implementation of wearable biometric sensors to improve early detection of musculoskeletal injuries. In November 2023, the AAEP Racing Committee released a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting…
Sunrise at Old Hilltop Highlights Preakness Week Festivities(5/10/2024)-Sunrise at Old Hilltop, an event which offers fans a chance to take a behind-the-scenes walking tour of Pimlico Race Course, will once again be part of the Preakness week lineup in 2024, it was announced via presser Friday. Admission is free to the tours–which run on a first-come, first-served basis between 6:00 and 9:00…