Honor A. P., who stamped himself as a leading contender for the April 4 Santa Anita Derby (G1) with a runner-up finish in the March 7 San Felipe Stakes (G2), continues to train well toward Santa Anita Park’s marquee 3-year-old event.
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Trainer Schosberg Practices Healthy Habits at Belmont
Live racing on the New York Racing Association circuit is on hold, but more than 1,300 horses continue to train at Belmont Park.
Independence Hall, Tiz the Law Prep for Florida Derby
Independence Hall got acquainted with Gulfstream Park March 22 during a sharp half-mile breeze ahead of a scheduled start in the Florida Derby (G1), while Tiz the Law put in his final breeze for the Florida Derby at Palm Meadows.
Sam Houston to Cancel Last Four Days of Meet
Due to ongoing health and safety concerns surrounding the outbreak of COVID-19, Sam Houston Race Park will cancel the remaining four days of its current Thoroughbred meet.
Golden Sixty Wins Hong Kong Derby in Final Strides
Golden Sixty swooped to victory in the final strides of the BMW Hong Kong Derby March 22 in a performance that, on a normal Sunday, would have had the Sha Tin Racecourse grandstand shaking with cheers.
Dubai World Cup Day Canceled Due to COVID-19
The March 28 Dubai World Cup card at Meydan, a $35 million event highlighted by the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), has been called off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wells Bayou Wires Field to Take Louisiana Derby
Wells Bayou led throughout to capture the $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) for 3-year-olds March 21 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Crown Melbourne shuts gaming floor after losing virus exemption
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has suspended trading in its shares after being told to close its flagship Melbourne casino’s main gaming floor to minimize further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
On Friday, Crown announced that trading in its shares on the Australian Stock Exchange had been halted until Tuesday morning pending the release of an announcement. The state government in Victoria subsequently confirmed that it was removing Crown Melbourne’s exemption from the state’s social distancing requirements intended to minimize COVID-19 transmission.
Crown faced a growing chorus of public criticism for keeping its operations going despite the coronavirus concerns. Crown deactivated every second gaming machine and enforced player distancing at gaming tables but critics wondered why the government appeared to be prioritizing the financial health of a major tax contributor over public health.
In announcing the revocation of Crown’s exemption, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said Saturday that the state’s chief health officer was “not confident the measures that were in place and were appropriate are appropriate now.” Crown, “like every other venue, will need to comply with the new orders.”
Exam of Maximum Security Finds No Serious Issues
An exam of Maximum Security diagnosed the 4-year-old colt with minor subchondral bruising and inflammation in all four limbs, but noted all other parameters are normal.
Ward 'n Jerry Outstays the Competition in San Luis Rey
Amid COVID-19 restrictions that left a Santa Anita grandstand void of owners, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams had reason to smile from afar March 21 when their 7-year-old gelding Ward ‘n Jerry rallied to win the $101,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (G3T).
Hear My Prayer Among Seven Gulfstream Winners for Lopez
On a March 21 afternoon when most of the racing news took place at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Paco Lopez grabbed headlines at Gulfstream, riding a record-equaling seven winners, including Hear My Prayer in the $75,000 Melody of Colors Stakes.
Farnan Confirms Superiority With Golden Slipper Win
Farnan became arguably the most valuable stallion prospect in Australia March 21, after the star colt by Not A Single Doubt continued his almost faultless career by taking out the Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) at Rosehill.
Factor This Sets Another Track Record in Muniz
Factor This was once again a factor from start to finish as he grabbed the early lead and never looked back in posting a three-length victory in the $300,000 Muniz Memorial Classic (G2T) for a second straight graded stakes win in track-record time.
Juddmonte Team Rebounds With Oaks Prospect Bonny South
Though the sadness of losing Taraz to a catastrophic injury last month may be slow to pass for her connections, her sometimes workmate Bonny South has given the Taraz team something to cope with the heartache by winning the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2).
Cistron Nips Bound for Nowhere in San Simeon Battle
Unraced since winning a grade 1 on dirt last July, Hronis Racing’s Cistron got a perfect stalk-and-pounce trip to win the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (G3T) by a head over Bound for Nowhere March 21.
Wells Bayou Takes Louisiana Derby
Wells Bayou led throughout to capture the $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) for 3-year-olds March 21 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
By My Standards Continues Fair Grounds Superiority
Whether competing in its signature race for 3-year-olds or its richest race for older dirt horses, By My Standards has been in a stakes class of his own at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in 2019-20.
Keeneland Cancellation Keeps Bejarano in California
The cancellation of the Keeneland spring meet will keep jockey Rafael Bejarano in Southern California.
Surveillance Firm Played Role in Federal Indictments
During the past four years The Jockey Club and Meadowlands Racetrack have retained the services of a leading international investigative company and that association may have paid a dividend in recent federal indictments.
Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale Canceled
The Texas Thoroughbred Association board of directors unanimously voted to cancel its Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale scheduled for April 3 at Lone Star Park due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.