Horse racing news
Here are some recent horse racing news stories:
Recent Winners
- Kentucky Derby: Medina Spirit wins the 147th Kentucky Derby, held on May 1, 2021, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Preakness Stakes: Rombauer wins the 146th Preakness Stakes, held on May 15, 2021, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Belmont Stakes: Essential Quality wins the 153rd Belmont Stakes, held on June 5, 2021, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.
Injuries and Withdrawals
- Triple Crown Hopefuls: Several horses that were considered contenders for the Triple Crown have been injured or withdrawn from competition, including Charlatan, who was scratched from the Preakness Stakes due to a minor injury.
- Bob Baffert's Contingency Plan: Trainer Bob Baffert, who has been dealing with a number of injuries and setbacks, has announced a contingency plan to ensure that his horses are ready for the Breeders' Cup.
Rule Changes
- Helmet Rule: The Jockey Club has announced a new rule requiring jockeys to wear helmets during racing, effective January 1, 2022.
- Whip Rule: The British Horseracing Authority has announced a new rule limiting the use of whips in racing, effective July 1, 2021.
Breeding and Sales
- Fasig-Tipton Sale: The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Yearling Sale saw a record-breaking average price of $242,500 per horse, with a total sale of $34.5 million.
- Keeneland September Sale: The Keeneland September Yearling Sale saw a strong market, with a total sale of $346.5 million and an average price of $185,000 per horse.
International Racing
- Royal Ascot: The 2021 Royal Ascot meeting saw a number of impressive performances, including a win by the Japanese-trained horse, Shahryar, in the Queen Anne Stakes.
- Dubai World Cup: The 2021 Dubai World Cup saw a thrilling finish, with the Japanese-trained horse, Mishriff, winning the $12 million race.
Other News
- Racing Schedules: The racing schedules for the remainder of the year have been released, with a number of major events still to come, including the Breeders' Cup and the Melbourne Cup.
- Racing Commission Investigations: The California Horse Racing Board has launched an investigation into allegations of horse abuse and neglect at a number of racing facilities in the state.