Industry News Archives - Page 17 of 19

Kentucky Horse Council Touts Equine Safety Net

The coronavirus pandemic has presented many problems for people in horse racing industry – both in the United States and around the world. With the vast majority of race tracks shuttered across America, only a few races have run in the past month. And as it stands, most tracks will remain closed at least through […]

Posted on: April 2, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Chance of Regional Hubs for Post-Shutdown British Racing

As we all look ahead and hope for the day when the Covid-19 crisis is a thing of the past, it’s perfectly normal to think about what may be different once everything gets back to normal. The sports world has been effectively put on hold. While there are still some operating tracks here in the […]

Posted on: March 31, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Jockey Castellano Tests Positive but Florida Derby Runs

One test from one physical exam could be the last straw for the horse racing industry in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Longtime jockey Javier Castellano tested positive for COVID-19 last week, though he has been and remains asymptomatic. Just days before he was set to ride in the Florida Derby this past weekend, […]

Posted on: March 30, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Dubai World Cup Postponed with One-Week Notice

The Dubai World Cup is one of the most elaborate horse races in the world, not to mention the richest one. Last year, the purse for the race was $12 million, and Thunder Snow won it for $7.2 million. The 2020 Dubai World Cup was set to run this Saturday, March 28 at Meydan Racecourse. […]

Posted on: March 26, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Updates on Aqueduct, Ohio Racing Covid-19 Timeline

The Covid-19 crisis continues to upend daily life across the nation, and horse racing hasn’t been immune to that. While some tracks continue to operate sans spectators, others have been forced to put a halt to things as their respective states deal with the outbreak. Two states provided updates on the current state of affairs […]

Posted on: March 25, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Coronavirus Infection Leads to Aqueduct Suspending Racing

The New York Racing Association announced on March 19 that live racing at the Aqueduct Racetrack would be suspended indefinitely after a track worker tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday morning. Aqueduct took in over $17 million in wagers last weekend as it conducted its Friday, Saturday, and Sunday races without fan attendance. The race […]

Posted on: March 20, 2020 | | Dave Consolazio

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

Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes Moved to September

The world of horse racing is in a state of flux, a new state of uncertainty. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to increase in scope and severity in the United States, the entirety of the horse racing world is changing to adapt. There is no racetrack in America allowing spectators. Some tracks are postponing races […]

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Coronavirus Concerns Prompt Closures and Racing with No Fans

The spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus) around the world reached a peak over the past week. Throughout Europe and now the United States, public gatherings are being restricted or prohibited, and quarantines are becoming very common. Schools are closing, restaurants and bars are shutting down, and people are encouraged to stay home. As these quarantining […]

Posted on: March 16, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

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