The driver of a Brook Ledge van was hospitalized and a Tex Sutton airplane was put out of commission after an accident early March 12 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington.
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Zayat Suit: Ashford Requests Claims be Dismissed
Ashford Stud defended the “fair market” purchase of American Pharoah breeding rights from Zayat family members and argued a New York investment firm has no claim to repossess them as part of an ongoing lawsuit with Zayat Stables.
Compounder Says No Link to MediVet Equine
Tailor Made Compounding, which had been identified as a partner on the website of the controversial equine products company MediVet said in a statement it has not affiliation with MediVet and has not “for some time.”
Green Light Go Resumes Breezing, Targets Bay Shore
Green Light Go, the winner of the Saratoga Special Stakes (G2), recorded his first breeze since a fever forced him to miss the Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) Feb. 29, working a half-mile at Palm Meadows Training Center in :49.20 March 12.
Ortiz Set to Return from Wrist Injury at Gulfstream
Having made a rapid recovery from a fractured right wrist through intensive therapy, jockey Jose Ortiz returns to action March 14 at Gulfstream Park.
Lane’s End Farm Introduces Stallion Select Tool
Lane’s End Farm debuted its new Stallion Select tool March 12. The innovative new feature will automatically match any mare with her best-suited Lane’s End stallion.
Tracks Across Nation Close Doors Due to COVID-19
Local, state, and national policies regarding the spread of COVID-19 have reshaped current racing conditions. Tracks in California, New York, and Kentucky—including the first two weeks of the Keeneland meet—will conduct racing without patrons.
Nonna Madeline, Sally's Curlin Meet in Hurricane Bertie
Teresa Viola Racing Stables and St. Elias Stable’s Nonna Madeline didn’t get any breaks in her last start, but with an alert start, the Todd Pletcher trainee should prove a force in the $150,000 Hurricane Bertie (G3) March 14 at Gulfstream Park.
Dialed In, The Factor Colts Fastest in OBS Works
A Dialed In colt and a son of The Factor posted the fastest workout times during the March 12 first under tack show session for horses cataloged to the Ocala Breeders’ Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale.
Stronach Group to Stand Down Indicted Trainers' Horses
Horses who were conditioned by trainers indicted on federal charges March 9 in New York will face a 60-day stand down period at The Stronach Group tracks.
Tracks Across the Nation Close Doors Due to COVID-19
Local, state, and national policies regarding the spread of COVID-19 have reshaped current racing conditions. Tracks in California, New York, and Kentucky—including the first two weeks of the Keeneland meet—will conduct racing without patrons.
Dubai World Cup Card to Be Contested Without the Public
Due to precautions taken related to the coronavirus, the $12 million Dubai World Cup Presented by Emirates Airline (G1) and its supporting program will be conducted March 28 without paid spectators at Meydan Racecourse, officials said in a release.
Keeneland to Start Spring Meet Without Spectators
The upcoming spring meet at Keeneland will open April 2 without spectators in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the track announced March 12. Keeneland has also canceled the April 2-Year-Olds in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale.
COVID-19 Update: Cal, NY Tracks Closed to Public
A look at ‘Local, state, and national policies regarding the spread of COVID-19 and how they are shaping current and future events; tracks in California and New York announce they will conduct racing without patrons for now.
Racing in Ireland to Go Behind Closed Doors
Horse Racing Ireland announced March 12 that racing will take place behind closed doors starting at Dundalk Friday evening until March 29, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Scott Stevens Reaches 5,000-Win Milestone
Scott Stevens is now officially the 35th jockey to have ridden in 5,000 winners in North America, according to Equibase records.
COVID-19 Update: Santa Anita, GG Closed to Public
Local, state, and national policies regarding the spread of COVID-19 and how they are shaping current and future events; Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields are to be closed to the public immediately.
Racing Officials Keeping Eye on COVID-19 Developments
Local, state, and national policies regarding the spread of COVID-19 and how they are shaping current and future events in Thoroughbred racing.
NYRA Supports License Suspensions in Doping Case
The New York Racing Association applauds and supports the actions taken by the New York State Gaming Commission to suspend the licenses of 12 horsemen named in Monday’s indictments by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Record Low in 2019 for Equine Fatalities in Racing
Despite a rash of breakdowns at Santa Anita Park in 2019, the overall number of catastrophic breakdowns during racing fell 8.9% in 2019 compared with 2018.