Kimberly French

Voided Claim Rules Aid Equine Safety Measures

Jurisdictions that have added voided claim rules are providing better protection for racehorses, according to the Jockey Club Equine Injury Database.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Updates to the Road to the Kentucky Derby

Following the Indiana Derby win by Shared Sense and ahead of Saturday’s Blue Grass Stakes, the Road to the Kentucky Derby is coming into clearer focus.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Tom’s d’Etat is morning line favorite for Stephen Foster

Multiple graded stakes winner Tom’s d’Etat was installed as the even-money morning line favorite for Saturday, June 27's $500,000 Stephen Foster Presented by Coca-Cola at Churchill Downs.

Posted on: June 26, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Belmont winner Tiz the Law will stud at Ashford

Ashford Stud purchased the breeding rights to Belmont Stakes winner Tiz the Law on Thursday, June 25. Sired by Constitution, the handsome bay will continue competing for Sackatoga Stable for the remainder of his career.

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Kentucky Derby will have fans in the stands

Churchill Downs announced after discussions with Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky public health officials, the running of the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5 and the Longines Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4 will occur with people in the stands under stringent rules.

Posted on: June 25, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Gregson Foundation continues support for COVID-19 at Del Mar

A California-based organization founded to provide aid for backstretch workers in efforts to enhance their lives will be helping workers at the upcoming Del Mar summer meet.

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Gouverneur Morris off Derby trail

Another promising 3-year-old colt is off the abridged and delayed “Road to the Kentucky Derby” as Gouverneur Morris will be on the shelf for a few months following a bout with colitis.

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Keeneland enters the ring with a digital presence

Keeneland Sales conducted its first stand-alone online auction on Tuesday via the new Keeneland Digital Sales Ring platform. Trapezium sold for $327,000 to St. Elias Stables as the sale-topper of the inaugural June Select Horses of Racing Age Sale.

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Horse Betting with William Hill and Monmouth Park

Monmouth and Delaware resume with protocols in place

With racing resumed at Delaware Park and the opening of racing at Monmouth Park beginning next month, the two tracks have put protocols in place for owners or spectators to be able to safely view horses at the facility amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Kimberly French

McKinzie to stand at Gainesway Farm

Gainesway Farm has purchased the breeding rights to four-time Grade 1 victor McKinzie. The stallion will commence his stud career at their facility when he is retired from racing.

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Kimberly French