British Horseracing Authority chief executive Nick Rust has reiterated racing will be ready to resume as soon as it is safe and has defended the Cheltenham Festival. Racing has been shut down in Britain since March 17, a few days after the four-day Cheltenham Festival attended by 250,000 people. “As… Read More »
Racing will remain on hold beyond the end of April after the British Horseracing Authority extended its suspension on meetings in Britain. Action ceased on March 18 because of the coronavirus pandemic, with the BHA announcing a halt to all fixtures until at least May 1. The government subsequently introduced… Read More »
France Galop remains hopeful of resuming racing behind closed doors in May. French racing was staged without spectators last month before France Galop announced a suspension of meetings between March 17 and April 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic. While French President Emmanuel Macron has extended the country’s lockdown until… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, and while there are no feature races, the depth is pretty good. Race One: 1 Galaxy Racer Race Two: 10 Compassion Spirit Race Three: 2 Triumphant Horse Race Four: 1 Happy Good Guys Race Five: 9 Smart… Read More »
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia is withholding Maximum Security’s winning prize money for the $20 million Saudi Cup, after trainer Jason Servis was indicted on federal charges in the United States. The trainer is one of 27 people indicted by the District Attorney for the Southern District of New… Read More »
Daring Tact has extended her unbeaten record to three from three with victory in the Oka Sho, the Japanese 1000 Guineas, at Hanshin. Trained by Haruki Sugiyama, Daring Tact is a daughter of 2014 Japan Cup winner Epiphaneia. The filly produced produced an extraordinary burst of speed from back in… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where most eyes will be on the opener, the Griffin, where we’ll see six newcomers having their debut. Race One: 4 Smiling Face Race Two: 1 Bella Baby Race Three: 3 Victorious Seeker Race Four: 2 Good View… Read More »
Racing in Ireland will remain on hold following the Irish government’s extension of lockdown restrictions. Last month, all sporting events in Ireland were cancelled until at least April 19 because of the coronavirus outbreak, including those behind closed doors. A number of race meetings had taken place without spectators in… Read More »
A drive-in coronavirus testing centre is to open at Haydock racecourse as part of the British government’s drive to increase testing for thousands of National Health Service workers. The site is part of a network of testing centres being set up around Britain, and will operate on an appointment basis… Read More »
Plans for a resumption of racing in Britain will be reviewed by the board of the British Horseracing Authority next week. Racing has been suspended until at least the end of April amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the last meetings in Britain at Wetherby and Taunton on March 17, both… 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. Race One: 9 Everyone’s Elite Race Two: 2 Let’s Take It Easy Race Three: 4 Lucky Quality Race Four: 1 Momentum Galaxy Race Five: 10… Read More »
Days after raising hopes of a return by the start of May amid the coronavirus outbreak, British horse racing organisers announced the postponement of two of their biggest Flat-racing festivals and said the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting might only be staged behind closed doors. The Guineas Festival at Newmarket on… Read More »
Brian Hughes has been officially crowned Britain’s champion jockey for the first time following the close of the 2019/2020 jumps season. The 34-year-old was leading defending titleholder Richard Johnson by 19 winners on 141 victories when the season was brought to an unscheduled end on March 17 because of the… Read More »
Hong Kong champion Beauty Generation has continued his resurgence with victory in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy at Sha Tin. Sunday’s win sets Beauty Generation up for a tilt at an unprecedented third Group One Champions Mile later this month. Racing is continuing in Hong Hong and Japan but has… Read More »
British bookmakers will donate over PS2.6 million ($A5.3m) to NHS charities from profits on the Virtual Grand National, with almost five million people tuning in to watch the race. With the real thing cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic and racing on hold until at least the end of April,… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where the feature race on the card will be the clash between Beauty Generation and Waikuku in the Chairman’s Trophy (1600m). Race One: 1 Trust Me Race Two: 11 Unique Treasure Race Three: 2 Waikuku Race Four: 2… Read More »
Potters Corner has come out on top in the 2020 Virtual Grand National. With the real thing cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the computer simulation captured the imagination, with bookmakers donating all profits to National Health Service charities. Virtual Grand National – Robotic commentary. Little message at the end… Read More »
The presenter of Saturday’s Virtual Grand National, Nick Luck, says the race will create a welcome distraction from the daily coronavirus news. Millions are expected to watch the race on ITV this weekend – with major bookmakers donating all profits to NHS Charities Together. “It was never set up for… 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 Doncaster Mile day on Saturday. View our Singapore Tips for Friday below. Race Four: 9.Hee’s Forte Race Five: 2 Yulong Edition Race Six: 4 Prime Time Race Seven: 3 Nowyousee Race… Read More »
New Zealand racing’s governing body is making plans to get the sport back up and running in the second half of the year. Racing in New Zealand was shut down last month in line with government protocols surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. NZ Thoroughbred Racing has been working on a schedule… Read More »
