Horse Racing News

Genuine Risk Leaves a Legacy Behind

It is always difficult to say good-bye to a legend, especially after they have made horse racing history and left behind memories of awe and wonder. The news that the magnificent filly, Genuine Risk, had passed away, rocked the horse racing industry, as her achievements and successes on the racetrack have always been admired and treasured by all. Fans, trainers, jockeys and her owners will never forget the day that Genuine Risk took on the colts in the Kentucky Derby and found victory in her determination to win.

Longacres Mile Taken by Wasserman

The Longacres Mile Handicap was run on Sunday, 17 August 2008, at Emerald Downs Racecourse. It was day to remember for breeders and Washington racing, as the homebred six year old Wasserman worked his way past a formidable field of contenders to capture the Longacres Mile Handicap, a $300 000 Grade III horse racing event. The crowds at the racecourse on Sunday showered the winning horse and his jockey with shouts of praise and congratulations on their victory.

Kentucky Gets Tough on Steroids

On 25 August 2008 the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will convene for its regular meeting. However, this scheduled meeting will be focusing on a very important decision, recommended by the Kentucky horse racing officials and approved by the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council – to ban anabolic steroids completely. The penalties and suspensions involved in regard to violations of the new ban will be the strictest the horse racing industry has ever seen.

Big Brown Team Turns Down Curlin Face-off

Its a moment that everyone has been hoping for, to see the 2007 Horse of the Year, Curlin, face-off against the racing power house Big Brown. But unfortunately, it seems that for the time being these two horse racing greats will not be racing against each other any time soon. Both camps have been sending out invitations through the media to run against each other, but neither side seems interested in the events the other is suggesting. This is very disappointing to many racing fans, who feel that it is the only way to determine which horse is better on the day.

Kelly Leak Disappointment in the Best Pal Stakes

The $150 000 Best Pal Stakes, held at Del Mar, was set to be a thrilling horse racing event for two year olds, as the lineup of contenders included some of the best horses available. No-one could have expected that the Grade 2 Best Pal Stakes would end in so much controversy, upset and anger, and the disapproval of the spectators was so audible that their boos and outcries drowned out almost everything else at the racecourse.

One Spirit Victorious at Arlington Million

The Arlington Million was run on Saturday, 9 August 2008, for the twenty-sixth time at Arlington Park Racecourse. It was a race of unexpected victory and major upset, as Spirit One thundered down towards the wire, followed by race favorites Archipenko and Mount Nelson. Winning the Arlington Million has given Spirit One automatic entry into the, 25 October 2008, Breeders’ Cup and his first Group 1 victory. Trainer Philippe Demercastel and jockey Ioritz Mendizabal rejoiced in the magnificent performance by Spirit One, and commented that there is a good chance they will be back to take on the Breeders’ Cup.

Shadow Play Does Not Disappoint

Last week, as contenders in the 42nd Delvin Miller Adios harness racing event, held at Ponoco Downs on Saturday 9 August 2008, started getting ready, co-trainer Mark Ford was very unsettled about Shadow Play drawing post position six. But it turns out that he really did not have any reason to be worried, as Shadow Play won the Delvin Miller Adios with little effort, delivering a first win at this event for his driver David Miller.

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