British bookmakers are behind a virtual running of the Grand National with profits to be donated to the National Heath Service. Flat racing in Britain has been suspended until at least the end of April because of the coronavirus pandemic with jumps racing on hold until July 1. The world’s… Read More »
In a stance that may well have more than a ripple effect among other jockeys still riding throughout the world, America’s golden-boy apprentice, Manny Franco, has decided not to ride while the pandemic is on. You may recall Franco was the young man who guided US 3YO sensation TIZ THE… Read More »
The Irish National Hunt season has officially come to a close following the suspension of racing and announcement the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals will not be rescheduled. The government in Ireland last month cancelled all sporting events because of the coronavirus outbreak, including those behind closed doors, until at least… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Sha Tin this Wednesday night, with the entire meeting to be staged on the all weather track. Race One: 10 Fairy Floss Race Two: 9 Little Thunder Race Three: 9 Red Brick Fighter Race Four: 7 Excel Delight Race Five: 6 This… Read More »
Britain’s leading female jockey Hollie Doyle is keeping herself busy to make sure she is ready for the resumption of racing, whenever that might be. Doyle, 23, is riding out every day and will be primed for a return to action once the go ahead is received on the track…. Read More »
Joao Moreira has become the fourth jockey to rack up 900 winners in Hong Kong. Moreira rode five winners at Sha Tin on Sunday with racing continuing in the Asian centre throughout the coronavirus pandemic. The meeting went ahead after the Hong Kong Jockey Club received a late exemption to… Read More »
Aqueduct racetrack has been turned into a temporary hospital site help some of the many affected by coronavirus in the New York City area. “Aqueduct Racetrack will serve as a safe haven for those recovering from this virus,” New York Racing Association chief executive Dave O’Rourke said. “We recognise that… Read More »
American racing fans may have unearthed something to get them all through the global crisis. At beautiful Gulfstream Park today, TIZ THE LAW (Constitution-Tizfiz) burst to the top of the table for Top 3YO honours in the US with a dominant display of strength running to claim the Gr 1… Read More »
With New York now the epicentre of deaths and contraction due to COVID-19 in the United States, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) has closed one of its main tracks, Aqueduct, for the foreseeable future. With spring and summer on its way, Aqueduct was set for a major racing season…. Read More »
English trainer Ralph Beckett believes racing in Britain will be ready to resume behind closed doors should it be given the go-ahead. Beckett, who is National Trainers Federation Flat committee chairman, believes providing correct measures are taken to protect against coronavirus, Flat racing will be in a position to start… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, and while there are no feature races, the depth is pretty good across the afternoon. Race One: 1 Hurricane Hunter Race Two: 8 Willie Way Race Three: 9 Fantasy Race Four: 8 Incanto Prepared Race Five: 5 Jade… Read More »
Santa Anita has called racing off because of the coronavirus after instructions from the Los Angeles County Health Department. The track in Arcadia, California, was preparing to stage eight races when the cancellation was announced on Friday (Saturday AEDT). There has been no time frame set for when racing will… Read More »
British racing authorities have contingency plans for the resumption of the sport behind closed doors once the go-ahead is given. Racing is likely to resume on the Flat following the current shutdown which is scheduled to last at least until the end of April amid the coronavirus pandemic. A letter… Read More »
United States Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating. Castellano tested positive as part of a physical that officials at Gulfstream Park mandated as a prerequisite before being cleared to ride in Saturday’s Florida Derby. “After being in New York with my… Read More »
Singapore will host a quality meeting on Friday night for punters to have a bet or two on before the focus turns to Tancred Stakes day on Saturday. View our Singapore Tips for Friday below. Race One: 2 Pioneer Seven Race Two: 6 Scooter Race Three: 1 Showbound Race Four:… Read More »
Irish authorities believe they are well-equipped to handle any restrictions when racing resumes. Horse Racing Ireland had hoped to continue racing behind closed doors during the coronavirus crisis until the government ordered a shutdown earlier this week in line with Britain. There were 10 meetings held in Ireland after Britain… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, and while there are no feature races, the depth is pretty good across the evening. Race One: 1 Galaxy Racer Race Two: 1 Best Alliance Race Three: 4 Winning Ways Race Four: 11 Blooming Spirit Race Five:… Read More »
New Zealand trainers can continue to work their horses while racing is shut down under government guidelines. From midnight Wednesday, New Zealand will move to COVID-19 alert level 4 with only essential services permitted to operate. NZ Thoroughbred Racing has issued a statement outlining conditions. “Our advice from the Ministry… Read More »
British trainers are being advised to continue exercising their horses and adhere strictly to social-distancing requirements, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of new measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. Johnson said the vast majority of the public must stay at home until further notice. A list of key… Read More »
Racing in Ireland has been cancelled for at least a month along with all other sports during the coronavirus crisis. The Flat season got underway earlier this week with the public locked out but the Irish government said it would be off until at least April 19. Racing in Britain… Read More »
