Horse Racing News

Ellis Park is Open for Business

The Ellis Park Racecourse has been a part of horse racing history in Kentucky since as far back as 1922. Although wagering and features such as starting gates and paddocks, have changed over the years, Ellis Park Racecourse has always been known as a racecourse that has an atmosphere of nostalgia and which overflows with charm and warmth. Not surprisingly, loyal supporters and the horse racing industry felt the sting of disappointment when live racing did not start on the 4th of July as it usually does, and Ellis Park Racecourse faced permanent closure.

Mount Nelson Triumphs

Aidan O’Brian has been in the winners’ circle at the Group 1 Coral Eclipse Stakes previously with Hawk Wing, Oratorio and Giant’s Causeway. On Saturday, 5 July 2008, he was there for a fourth time, with Mount Nelson. It certainly seems to a favorable year for the talented trainer, who has now raked in no less than twelve Group 1 victories this year. There is a lot of planning involved in choosing horses for a race, and with Mount Nelson being selected for the Coral Eclipse Stakes, the timing could not have been more perfect.

Hoosier Cadillac Wins at Hoosier Park

Hoosier Park came alive with horse racing action on Saturday, 5 July 2008, with thirteen racing events on the race card. Spectators filled the stands to support the various races that ranged from invitational horse racing events to claiming handicaps. The eighth race on the race card was the $23 000 Invitational Trot, which saw a great line-up of contenders filling the field. As Mark O’Mara encouraged Hoosier Cadillac to pull away from the rest of contenders, he knew that the victory was in the bag.

New Start for Kentucky Horse Racing Authority

The horse racing industry has been under intense scrutiny lately. As many have been feeling that the sport of horse racing is being threatened, Governor Steve Beshear made the decision that aggressive action needed to be taken to restore the integrity of the sport and to bring positive changes to racing as a whole. In his bid to renew the image of horse racing, he started with the reorganization of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority, which has now been renamed to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Heatseeker Bows Out

There were many disappointed fans and spectators at Hollywood Park last weekend, as Heatseeker was scratched from the $750 000 Hollywood Gold Cup on the day before the race. He was the race favorite for the day, and everyone was sure that he would be able to win the Hollywood Gold Cup effortlessly. On hearing that the spectacular five year old had a swollen ankle, many fans consoled themselves that their hero would take time off to recuperate, and that they would see him in the next racing event. But that is not going to happen, as Heatseeker will be retiring.

Aqueduct Racecourse Makeover

The Aqueduct Racecourse in Queens, New York, is a part of the city’s history as it was officially opened in 1894. During 1959 the track was rebuilt, and over the years renovations and improvement had been made to advance the facilities, yet still there has been talk of shutting down. After years of offering the public quality live horse racing action and welcoming some of the best horses in the industry to the track, the thought of closure was traumatic to everyone involved.

Weekend Racing at Belmont

Belmont Park was again the venue of great upset and unexpected triumph on Saturday, 28 June 2008, as the Grade 1 Mother Goose Stakes and Grade 1 Suburban Handicap thrilled, excited and disappointed racing fans. With each spectator having their own favorite horse in the respective horse racing events, it seemed to be a weekend for the long shots and surprises. But, as many in the horse racing industry know, nothing is cast in stone, and in racing anything can happen.

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