Jockey Flavien Prat tested positive for COVID-19 and was taken off his mounts July 12 at Del Mar, the Southern California track announced Sunday.
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Field Pass Validates Owner's Decision in Transylvania
The connections of Field Pass made a last-minute change in plans that paid off when the 3-year-old Lemon Drop Kid colt edged Street Ready in the $100,000 Kentucky Utilities Transylvania Stakes (G3T) on the turf course July 12 at Keeneland.
Laoban Colt Swift in OBS July Breeze Show Finale
A 2-year-old colt from the family of Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful King Guillermo breezed the fastest eighth-mile during the July 12 sixth and final session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales July 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age Sale under tack show.
Nominations for Annual White Horse Awards Now Open
While these awards are normally presented at the annual White Horse Awards program in conjunction with the Breeders Cup World Championships, this year’s program will take place online at a venue and format soon to be announced.
Weisbord Glad to Be Back to a Horse Sale
One consignor who may have a greater appreciation than most for the COVID-19 pandemic health and safety protocols in place for the Fasig-Tipton July Horses of Racing Age Sale is Bradley Weisbord of ELiTE Sales.
Freshman Sire Harzand Off the Mark With First Winner
Lady Joanna scores in Poland to give Gilltown Stud sire his first winner
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Blueprint: British Racing in Danger of Owner Shortage
A 20% reduction in owners and a 15% drop in horses in training predicted
Fasig-Tipton Offers More Diverse HORA Catalog
When Fasig-Tipton conducts its annual Horses of Racing Age Sale July 13, the catalog will reflect a broader cross section of racing stock. The sale will also have COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place.
Pinatubo Returns to Winning Ways in Prix Jean Prat
Charlie Appleby was confident in Pinatubo before the Shamardal colt’s third start of the season, but exhilaration and resilience were words jockey William Buick reached for after winning the July 12 in the Qatar Prix Jean Prat (G1) at Deauville.
Fancy Liquor Looks to Improve in Transylvania
Trainer Mike Maker’s 1-2 punch in the $100,000 Kentucky Utilities Transylvania Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland is intact.
Monomoy Girl's Comeback Continues With Ruffian Score
In just her second race in 20 months, Monomoy Girl tuned up for her upcoming return to grade 1 competition by taking the $145,500 Ruffian Stakes (G2) for fillies and mares July 11 at Belmont Park.
Silent Poet Wins Connaught Cup With New Jockey
Stronach Stables homebred gelding Silent Poet persevered over Admiralty Pier July 11 in a Connaught Cup Stakes (G2T) clash at Woodbine.
Leinster, Totally Boss Give Arnold Shakertown Thriller
Leinster held by a head at the wire while Totally Boss just missed, giving Arnold not only a thrilling 1-2 finish in the 5 1/2-furlong turf event, but two very viable contenders for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) back at the Lexington track.
Stay Away Jonesy First Winner for Awesome Indian
Jarett Case Rogers’ Stay Away Jonesy rewarded New Mexico-based freshman sire Awesome Indian with his first winner July 11 at Ruidoso Downs, rallying to a neck victory in maiden special weight company against eight fellow state-breds.
Pinatubo Seeks Redemption in Prix Jean Prat
Charlie Appleby has been gracious in defeat at the hands of Kameko and Palace Pier so far this season but for both the trainer and his star pupil Pinatubo, the Qatar Prix Jean Prat (G1) marks a crucial crossroads in the season.
Dunbar Road Much the Best in Delaware Handicap
Peter Brant’s Dunbar Road swept to a geared-down victory under Irad Ortiz Jr. in the $400,000 Delaware Handicap (G2) July 11 at Delaware Park.
Finland’s Veikkaus fails underage slots test, vows to up its game
Finland’s Veikkaus gambling monopoly has suffered yet another public relations black eye after local police revealed the company’s shoddy age-verification practices.
On Friday, Veikkaus reported that Finland’s National Board of Police had conducted a test to see how strictly the company was enforcing age restrictions in its land-based slots network. The company somewhat dryly noted that the results “leave Veikkaus with considerable room for improvement.”
The police enlisted a crop of “young looking” adults to attempt to gamble at retail gaming venues operated directly by Veikkaus as well as independent venues that host Veikkaus-controlled slot machines. If one of these pups was challenged by shop staff, the ‘youth’ was to reply that they didn’t have ID on them, while police agents monitored the interaction from a distance.
The police conducted around 300 tests in various cities in February. Only around 16% of the fresh-faced undercover agents were challenged to produce proof of age at the independent shops while the halls run directly by Veikkaus scored a significantly higher but still dismal 40%.
Maximum Security to Get New Rider for San Diego
Maximum Security is likely to have a California-based jockey aboard him when he returns in the July 18 San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar, trainer Bob Baffert said July 11.
Oxted Gallops to July Cup Glory
Cieren Fallon guided Oxted to a July 11 success in Europe’s premier sprint, delighting not only his celebrated parent but also trainer Roger Teal, who joined the triumphant jockey in experiencing a group 1 victory for the first time.