HORSE RACING NEWS
09/07/2014
090714-Yankee Affair Quotes
John Velazquez, winning jockey aboard Red Rifle (No. 6): "We thought if somebody went, I'm on the outside and it would be perfect to sit off whoever goes, instead of being on the lead the whole time. I was able to sit there, bide my time and hope that he
09/05/2014
Exercise rider dies after fall at Belmont Park
"They were nearing the end of the work and Juan reached back to hit the horse once, right-handed," said Brown. "The horse ducked into the rail and he [Vazquez] ended up over the inside rail." Juan Vazquez, who was born in Mexico and trained several horses
09/05/2014
PALACE MALICE RETIRING
"This situation causes us to address retiring Palace Malice, although Dr. Larry Bramlage's prognosis states that the horse should race to his true potential as a five-year-old, after sufficient time for healing this problem," Campbell said. "After winning
09/04/2014
Horsewoman Sandra Lovato dies in Ohio automobile accident
Sandy Lovato graduated from Norwalk High School in 1978 and moved to New York, where she started her career working with horses at the racetrack and met the love of her life, Frankie Lovato, Jr. She served as PTA president at School District 13 in Valley
09/03/2014
RACING RETURNS TO CHURCHILL DOWNS ON FRIDAY
A vibrant atmosphere is likely for Saturday night’s 10-race opener that begins at 6 p.m. (all times Eastern). The season begins under the lights with “Downs After Dark Presented by Old Forester: College Rivalry Night.†Louisville is known to many as
09/02/2014
Racing resumes at Belmont Park September 5
In addition to six graded stakes, TVG Super Saturday will feature a Tom Durkin bobblehead giveaway and autograph signing by the legendary and now-retired track announcer, a food truck festival and a Family Fun Day filled with activities for fans young and
09/02/2014
2014 meet at Saratoga Race Course
The 2014 Saratoga season saw a record $17.45 million in stakes purses, topped by two blockbuster racing days - the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers on August 23 and the Grade 1, $1.5 million Whitney on August 2. One of the more memorable on-track highlights
09/02/2014
Gulfstream’s Rainbow 6 Guaranteed Pool Friday $150,000
The Rainbow 6 is paid out when there is only one bettor holding a ticket with all the winners of the last six races. Live racing returns to Gulfstream Friday at 1:15 p.m. Saturday's 12-race program, highlighted by the $250,000 Affirmed and $2
08/31/2014
Prioress (G2) Quotes
"This is a week since my father passed away, and he's here with me. It means a lot. It's been a tough couple of weeks." Paco Lopez, winning jockey aboard Stonetastic (No. 2): "Very impressive. I know the filly has never run here, but I know that filly. I
08/31/2014
Forego (G1) Quotes
Cornelio Velasquez, winning jockey aboard Palace (No. 6): "I wanted to break good and stay in good position behind the speed. I had a lot of horse. When the opening came, I was in good position. I think my horse is the best sprinting horse now." Brian Lyn