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Fonner Park: Still Running and Breaking Records

In the middle of March, racetracks around America began to close their doors to spectators amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Orders from state governments and health officials dictated an end to public gatherings, and this prompted all non-essential businesses to close their doors. Many horse tracks tried to keep their races on schedule, simply running them […]

Posted on: April 7, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Pair of $300k Carryovers to Begin the Week

Another light week of horse racing action is on tap in light of the Covid-19 crisis, but there’s still some intrigue to be found. Two carryover jackpots are steadily growing at a pair of tracks which are still racing without spectators. Fonner Park Pick 5 Jackpot As of this writing, the Pick 5 carryover at […]

Posted on: April 6, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Saturday Stakes – April, 4, 2020

Over the past several weekends, we have had some stellar Kentucky Derby Prep races to look forward to. That’s not the case this week or for at least the next several. The Derby itself has been pushed back to September due to Covid-19. Several of the big remaining prep races, including the Wood Memorial, Bluegrass, […]

Posted on: April 3, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

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

Which Racetracks Are Running This Week?

Horse racing is among the numerous industries which have been completely upended by the COVID-19 crisis. Numerous tracks have halted or cancelled their meets, and exactly when they will resume operations remains very uncertain. Thankfully, those looking for the diversion that horse racing provides in these challenging times still have a handful of options to […]

Posted on: March 30, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Saturday Stakes – March 28, 2020

While the overall schedule for horse racing remains in flux due to the Covid-19 crisis, many tracks are still giving it a go for the time being. Looking ahead to the weekend, we have a big highlight to look forward to in the form of one of the biggest races on the Road to the […]

Posted on: March 26, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

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