#AUSTRALIAN RACING: Melbourne Cup to go ahead, but without spectators

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) - Australia's Melbourne Cup horse race will go ahead next month but without crowds due to coronavirus restrictions, organisers said on Sunday, dealing the event a major blow. First run in 1861, it is a cultural institution and up to 100,000 well-dressed punters usually flock to Flemington, with boozy parties held nationwide […]

100th JAMAICA DERBY – Wow Wow – the morning line favourite at 8-5 to win

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Quickgallop.com analysts have completed their assignment of placing odds for the 100th Jamaica Derby to be contested on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Caymanas Park. The analysts have made winner of the 2000 Guineas Wow Wow as the 8-5 favourite to win the blue riband event which is run over 12 […]

Expect no major jockey changes in the 100th running of the Jamaica Derby

KINGSTON, Jamaica – There is not expected to be any major shift in rider assignments for horses competing in the 100th Jamaica Derby which is set to be run on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Caymanas Park. The Derby, the longest race on the local racing calendar, is run over 12 furlongs or 2,400 metres. […]