James Fanshawe runner bids to become the first dual winner since Right Boy in 1958-59.
Monthly Archives: June 2020
The Lir Jet Denies Ward's Golden Pal in Norfolk
Despite a change of colors and completely different ground, The Lir Jet emulated his sire Prince of Lir by landing the June 19 Norfolk Stakes (G2) to give Oisin Murphy a first Royal Ascot win for Qatar Racing.
Tiz the Law an Even-Money Favorite in Belmont Betting
While the June 19 advance wagering did little to dispel the notion that Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law will be a heavy favorite in the $1 million Belmont Stakes (G1), it did provide an early indication of who might be the second choice.
Fanny Logan's Hardwicke Win Gives Dettori Milestone
Not only did Fanny Logan win, she ran away with the June 19 Hardwicke Stakes (G2), storming clear in the straight to score well under Frankie Dettori, who recorded the 70th Royal Ascot winner of his career.
Jack and Noah Wires the Sir Cat Stakes at Belmont
Gary Barber’s Jack and Noah returned to the site of his debut win in September, setting fast fractions and finishing strong for a gate-to-wire victory in the $80,000 Sir Cat Stakes June 19 at Belmont Park.
Authentic Pointed to July 18 Haskell Stakes
Two-time graded winner Authentic, second to Honor A. P. in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) June 6, is scheduled to make his next start in the $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) July 18 at Monmouth Park, co-owner Sol Kumin said.
Despite the Differences, It's Still the Belmont Stakes
On a typical day in New York, horse racing takes place in the background of a city of more than 8 million people and can easily be overlooked.
Keeneland Confirms COVID-19 Positives
Twenty-seven backside workers have tested positive for COVID-19 at Keeneland, the Lexington track confirmed June 19, but many were asymptomatic and all but two have been cleared to return to work.
Impasse Continues for Summer Racing in Illinois
A June 19 meeting promising an agreement ‘one way or another’ passes without action.
Toinette, Keeper Ofthe Stars Meet in Wilshire Stakes
Toinette is perfect in four turf starts at Santa Anita Park. Keeper Ofthe Stars has racked up consecutive victories in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) and Gamely Stakes (G1T). One streak has to end when they race in the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes (G3T).
The Lir Jet Denies Wesley Ward's Golden Pal in Norfolk
Despite a change of colors and completely different ground, The Lir Jet emulated his sire Prince of Lir by landing the June 19 Norfolk Stakes (G2) to give Oisin Murphy a first Royal Ascot win for Qatar Racing.
Summer Sunday, Jean Elizabeth Return in Whimsical
Sovereign Award-winning Summer Sunday, owned by Anne and William Scott, makes her 5-year-old debut vs. Jean Elizabeth and eight others in the $125,000 Whimsical Stakes (G3) at six furlongs June 21 at Woodbine.
Pinatubo Seeks Redemption in St. James's Palace Stakes
Charlie Appleby is refusing to be downbeat about Pinatubo’s QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (G1) defeat, insisting any improvement from Newmarket will make his juvenile sensation the one to beat in the St James’s Palace Stakes (G1).
UK ‘experts’ want ads to be “the gambling equivalent of ‘smoking kills’”
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is seeking input on how to minimize the excesses of VIP gambling programs as it gets some tough input on gambling advertising from its critics.
On Friday, the UKGC issued an update on the challenges it issued to the gaming industry last October to make gambling a safer product for consumers. That challenge included tasking a number of UK operators with heading up ‘working groups’ on certain areas of concern.
Gambling critics likened this to putting foxes in henhouses, so the UKGC also sought input from ‘Experts by Experience,’ a self-described group of individuals “who have suffered a wide range of gambling harms, including recovering gambling addicts, family and partners of addicts, and those who have lost children to gambling suicides.”
The three areas of focus in the UKGC’s update are VIP incentive programs, game & product design, and the use of Ad-Tech to ensure youths and vulnerable individuals weren’t exposed to online gambling promos. Much of the info below was previewed in April, but here goes nothing.
Two-time Sprint Champion Roy H Trains Toward Return
Two-time champion sprinter Roy H, unraced for 17 months due to foot ailments, breezed three furlongs in :37 1/5 at San Luis Rey Training Center in California toward what trainer Peter Miller hopes will lead to a summer return.
Golden Horde Gives Trainer Cox a Sweep of Royal Sprints
Clive Cox unleashed his next star, Golden Horde, in the Commonwealth Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot.
Construction Resumes at the National Museum of Racing
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame recently resumed construction on the new Hall of Fame Education Experience after a two-month delay because of the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent “New York State on PAUSE” executive order.
Saratoga Stakes Schedule Released, Travers Now Aug. 8
As part of a revamped Saratoga Race Course schedule, the 1 1/4-mile Travers has been moved up three weeks to an Aug. 8 date with a $1 million purse as the centerpiece of a 71-stakes schedule worth $14.45 million for the 40-day meet.
Handicapping: Opinions on Belmont, Supporting Stakes
Dave Litfin analyzes Saturday’s stakes action from Belmont Park.
Cafe Pharoah, Full Flat Pursue Derby in Unicorn Stakes
Cafe Pharoah, the qualifying points leader on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, defends his position June 21 at Tokyo Racecourse against 15 rivals in the one-mile Unicorn Stakes (G3).