Apprentice Tameka Lawrence wants to make good after injury, COVID-19
Most jockeys would be devastated and heartbroken if they were to endure almost two years without booting home a winner but not apprentice Tamicka Lawrence. Instead, the young rider says she is using her disappointments as stepping stones for better things to come. Being a female jockey isn’t an easy profession, but with the requisite […]
US RACING: Drug reportedly in Charlatan’s test is lidocaine
Lidocaine, which The New York Times reports is the substance for which Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Charlatan tested positive, is most commonly used as a local anaesthetic and has legitimate medical purpose, a leading racing regulator says. News broke Tuesday that two post-race samples from Arkansas Derby day had not yet cleared, but still needed to […]
UK RACING: Jockeys will wear masks when racing resumes
Jockeys will wear masks if racing resumes behind closed doors on 1 June, according to British Horseracing Authority (BHA) protocols. If a return to action is approved by the government, the first meeting would be held at Newcastle. Social distancing officers will ensure people stay two metres apart and face coverings will be mandatory for […]
UK RACING: Sports events in March ’caused increased suffering and death’
Two major sporting events held in March “caused increased suffering and death”, the scientist leading the UK’s largest Covid-19 tracking project has said. Data gathered from millions of volunteers found coronavirus “hotspots” shortly after the Cheltenham Festival and Liverpool’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Professor Tim Spector said rates of cases locally “increased several-fold”. […]
US RACING: UPDATE – Bob Baffert replies to positive tests from Arkansas Derby
In response to a report Tuesday that two of his Arkansas Derby day runners were flagged for positive tests, trainer Bob Baffert issued a statement to Horse Racing Nation saying he’s “extremely disappointed” word leaked before state officials issued a ruling. Paulick Report first broke news, via an Arkansas Racing Commission representative, that not all samples from […]
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