Silver Prospector turned in a golden performance Feb. 17 at Oaklawn Park, earning a preliminary Beyer Speed Figure of 97 for his one-length victory in the Southwest Stakes (G3).
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Pumpkin Rumble Retired Due to Injury
Nine-year-old gelding Pumpkin Rumble, a four-time stakes winner that took back-to-back renewals of Valedictory Stakes (G3) at Woodbine, has been retired due to a minor injury and has been accepted into the LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society.
Record Number of Entries Bolster Texas 2-Year-Olds Sale
The Texas Thoroughbred Association and Lone Star Park are pleased to announce a record number of consignments to the Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale.
Ghaiyyath Brings Top Rating Into Dubai Millennium
Ghaiyyath, the top-rated horse trained in Dubai, will make his season debut when he breaks from the outside post in a six-horse field under William Buick in the 2,000-meter (about 1 1/4-mile) Dubai Millennium Sponsored By Jaguar Group (G3).
Japan's Serein to Make Kentucky Oaks Bid Via UAE Oaks
With 85 total Road to the Kentucky Oaks points on the line, the $250,000 UAE Oaks Sponsored By Range Rover (G3) will be a stepping stone for whoever should win the Feb. 20 test, and connections of Japan-based Serein are hopeful their filly belongs.
Team Valor Sends Spanish Mission, Oleksandra to Meydan
Dubai World Cup-winning owner Team Valor International is hoping for more Meydan glory and could have a pair of runners at the world-leading $35 million meeting.
Ghaiyyath Brings Top Rating Into Dubai Millenium
Ghaiyyath, the top-rated horse trained in Dubai, will make his season debut when he breaks from the outside post in a six-horse field under William Buick in the 2,000-meter (about 1 1/4-mile) Dubai Millennium Sponsored By Jaguar Group (G3).
CDI Putting in New Synthetic Track at Turfway Park
Churchill Downs Inc. announced plans Feb. 18 to invest $5.6 million to replace the existing track at Turfway Park with a new Tapeta synthetic surface, making it one of three U.S. tracks with this footing.
CDI Putting in New Synthetic Track at Turfway Park
Churchill Downs Inc. announced plans Feb. 18 to invest $5.6 million to replace the existing track at Turfway Park with a new Tapeta synthetic surface, making it one of three U.S. tracks with this footing.
Pa. Lottery blames growth of skill games, lack of big jackpots for drop in profits
The growing proliferation of so-called skill games at Pennsylvania Lottery retailers are having an impact on the lottery’s ability to generate revenue to pay for programs for senior citizens, a lottery official told state lawmakers on Tuesday.Legal, Pennsylvania, Financials, Sales
Tiz the Law Tops First NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
With the Road to the Kentucky Derby starting to heat up, the flashy Tiz the Law stands as the one his classmates are chasing. Trained by Barclay Tagg, Tiz the Law sits atop the first edition of the NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll
Track Updates, Gaming Expansions Continue in Kentucky
Updates on all five of Kentucky’s Thoroughbred racetracks were presented at the first Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting of the year Feb. 18 in Lexington.
Big East matchup highlights Wednesday odds
Seton Hall hasn’t won the Big East regular-season championship in men’s basketball since 1992-93, but the No. 16 Pirates control their destiny to do that this year. They host No. 21 Butler in a 6:30 p.m. ET tipoff Wednesday, the only game of the night involving two ranked schools. Seton Hall is a 6.5-point favorite.
Odds courtesy of OddsShark.com
First-place Seton Hall (18-7, 10-3) held a one-game lead over No. 15 Creighton as of Tuesday. The Pirates lost the first meeting with Creighton on February 12 and visit Omaha to close the regular season. Seton Hall has one of the best scorers in the country in senior guard Myles Powell. He’s second in the Big East at 21.7 points per game and has climbed to third in school history in total points with 2,161 career.
Butler (19-7, 7-6) is fifth in the Big East and has alternated wins and losses over its past six. The Bulldogs hosted Seton Hall on January 15 and lost 78-70 despite leading by 10 at halftime. Powell scored 19 of his 29 points in the second half. Quincy McKnight also had a huge game with 11 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds. Seton Hall is 6-1 ATS in the past seven meetings.
Pletcher Stallions Light Up Weekend Stakes Results
Four of the five stakes races over the weekend that served as points qualifiers on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) or the Road to the Kentucky Oaks (G1) were won by the progeny of Todd Pletcher trainees turned stallions.
Pope Foundation Announces Thoroughbred-Related Grants
The John William Pope Foundation, a grantmaker based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has awarded $80,000 to thoroughbred-related nonprofits during its most recent board meeting.
Racetrack Executive Quigley Dies at 90
During a long career in racing, Quigley oversaw construction of Meadowlands and Garden State Park in New Jersey and Retama Park in Texas. He was a pioneer in offering simulcasting.
Churchill Downs Putting in New Synthetic Turfway Track
Churchill Downs Inc. announced plans Feb. 18 to invest $5.6 million to replace the existing track at Turfway Park with a new Tapeta synthetic surface, making it one of three U.S. tracks with this footing.
Concrete Rose Resumes Breezing Toward 2020 Return
Bluegrass native Arnold has the spring meet at Keeneland on this mind, training four high-class turf horses that are just now gearing up for spring returns, topped by millionaire Concrete Rose, a four-time stakes winner in 2019.
Suntracer Rescued and Returned to Kentucky
Scott Mallory rescued the stallion after Stonewall’s Prestige Stallions, where Suntracer was standing, closed suddenly and left dozens of horses in need of homes.
MGG Drops Claims Against Thomas Clark Bloodstock
All claims were dropped Feb. 18 against Thomas Clark Bloodstock by a New York investment firm pursuing assets associated with a lawsuit against Zayat Stables.