Features - Editor - 02 July 2009
After almost ten months of sorting out a waterlogged racecourse, Worcester Racecourse was only too happy to open its doors to horse racing in the beginning of May. But yesterday, 1 July 2009, Mother Nature once again proved that she was a force to be reckoned with, when an almost unbearable heat wave hit the racecourse and had everyone a little hot under the collar. The heat proved to be too much for the horses and after the havoc that incurred after the first race, the rest of the meeting was cancelled, which has led to an investigation.
Horse Racing News - Editor - 29 June 2009
Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra fans have been trying to put the disappointment of not seeing these two racing greats perform, behind them. Unfortunately, performances by both these outstanding horse racing athletes has again ignited the fire, and it seems that racing enthusiasts will not be able to let go of this dream, until Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta meet some day. On Saturday, Zenyatta showed breathtaking form, as she defeated the rest of her field in the Vanity Handicap, to increase her consecutive victories to eleven.
Features - Editor - 25 June 2009
Rachel Alexandra is a very talented filly that has taken the horse racing industry by storm this year, especially with her surprising win at the prestigious Preakness Stakes. Previous victories have included the Kentucky Oaks and since being purchased by Jess Jackson, majority owner of Horse of the Year, Curlin, meticulous and careful decisions have been made in regard to her racing career. It is because of the cautious decisions made by Jackson, that horse racing enthusiasts have been disappointed a little by the confirmation that Rachel Alexandra will not be in the starting gates at the Breeders Cup in November.
Horse Racing News - Editor - 22 June 2009
On Sunday, 21 June 2009, the Canadian horse racing society come together at the Woodbine Racecourse, for one of the most prestigious events on their racing calendar, the running of the 150th Queens Plate Stakes. In Canada, the Queens Plate Stakes is a large and glamorous event that is always well supported. With a purse of $1 million, this wonderful horse racing meeting also attracts some of the best three year old horses Canada has to offer, which guarantees an exciting and action packed event.
