#US RACING: Medina Spirit passes first Preakness drug test
A sample drawn of Medina Spirit last Thursday by the Maryland Horse Racing Commission has come back clear for both prohibited and therapeutic substances, according to a statement released by the Maryland Jockey Club and parent company 1/ST Racing. Further samples were taken from Medina Spirit on both Monday and Tuesday ahead of Saturday's Preakness […]
Racing Commission to carry out investigation into Kingston Cup dead heat
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The regulatory arm of racing, the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), will be investigating the circumstances leading to the dead heat result of the ninth race on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Caymanas Park. The ninth race on the day in question was the inaugural running of the Kingston Cup for three-year-old colts […]
#UK RACING: Watch Hurricane Lane win the Dante Stakes
#UK RACING: Son of Frankel, Hurricane Lane impressive in Epsom Derby Trial
Hurricane Lane enhanced his Cazoo Derby claims when knuckling down gamely to win the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. Ridden by William Buick and trained by Charlie Appleby, the son of Frankel took control well inside the furlong to claim the Group Two honours. It was a welcome boost for Godolphin and Appleby […]
#FRENCH RACING: Authorities suspend leading jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot after rape indictment
France Galop has announced it has initially suspended leading jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot from riding for the next two days, following his indictment for rape. The case against Boudot, who spent two days in police custody this week, reportedly relates to allegations following a party in Cagnes-sur-Mer in February. Boudot was named in media reports earlier […]