Christopher Feery

NTRA President Expresses Optimism In Teleconference

The COVID-19 pandemic is upending daily life as we know it. The ripple effects continue to be felt everywhere, including throughout the horse racing community. The postponement of major races and closures of certain tracks has resulted in a strong sense of uncertainty. On Tuesday, National Thoroughbred Racing Association President and CEO Alex Waldrop participated […]

Posted on: March 18, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Gulfstream Carryover Surpasses $1M

One of the most popular horse racing carryover jackpots has once again reached an eye-popping number. The Gulfstream Park Pick 6 Jackpot hasn’t been hit for awhile, and the total carryover has climbed to a whopping $1,003,138 as of this writing. What is the Gulstream Park Pick 6? It’s known as the Rainbow Pick 6. […]

Posted on: March 16, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Saturday Stakes Schedule – March 14, 2020

A pair of Kentucky Derby prep races highlights a busy Saturday slate of horse racing action. Let’s take a look at those two races in full detail, as well as all of the other major stakes races set to take place. Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) Nope, no typo – that’s the actual listed name for […]

Posted on: March 13, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

NYRA Announces Tweaks To Summer Stakes Schedule

Back in February, the New York Racing Association announced what sets up to be a stellar stakes schedule for the spring/summer meet at Belmont. Things are getting shifted around a bit with an eye towards drawing more attention to a pair of signature races. On Tuesday, the NYRA revealed that two Grade 2 stakes races […]

Posted on: March 11, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

2020 Breeders’ Cup Ticket Sales Opened to General Public

One of the biggest events on the horse racing calendar may still be a few months away, but fans can now start planning to be a part of the festivities. Keeneland plays host to the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on November 6 and 7, and tickets have been released for sale to the general […]

Posted on: March 10, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Innovative Horse Racing League Unveiled Across the Pond

What if horse racing was a team-based sport? How about a season-long competition in which those teams compete to crown a champion? Those two thoughts are no longer all that far fetched – over in the UK, at least. Championship Horse Racing has taken the wraps off of an innovative concept for which it has […]

Posted on: March 6, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Saturday Stakes Schedule – March 7, 2020

As the long winter begins to wind down across the country, the racing calendar starts to heat up. This Saturday is chock full of action at a number of different tracks, including a trio of prep races for the Kentucky Derby. Let’s take a look at what’s on tap. Gotham Stakes (G2) Race 10 at […]

Posted on: March 5, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Finalists Announced for 2020 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame

The National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Committee has unveiled the finalists for the 2020 ballot. There are 11 finalists, including two racehorses who are in their first year of eligibility. Here’s a look at who made the cut, starting with the racehorses. Blind Luck From 2009 through 2012, Blind Luck won 12 of […]

Posted on: March 2, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Churchill Downs Announces Record-Setting Spring Stakes Schedule

The busy spring racing season is just around the corner. On Thursday, we received yet another reason to look forward to the turn of the calendar. Churchill Downs has announced a record-setting stakes schedule for its upcoming Spring Meet. The 38-day meet kicks off on April 25 and runs through June 27. Churchill has revealed […]

Posted on: February 28, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Nominations Announced for Signature Event of Keeneland Spring Meet

One of the big highlights of the spring racing season is just a few weeks away. Keeneland’s Spring Meet opens up on Thursday, April 2 and runs through Friday, April 24. There will be a number of full cards to look forward to, but one of the races from the first weekend of action […]

Posted on: February 26, 2020 | | Christopher Feery