Tag: Horse Racing


  • Rothko Breaks Maiden in Sensational 4-Year-Old Debut at Fair Grounds

    Rothko Breaks Maiden in Sensational 4-Year-Old Debut at Fair Grounds

    Rothko makes a triumphant return to the races In a race that drew considerable attention from racing insiders, Rothko, the impeccably bred offspring of Tapit—Covfefe (by Into Mischief), delivered a polished performance to win his first maiden accolades in what was effectively a four-year-old debut. The LNJ Foxwoods homebred, trained by renowned conditioner Bob Baffert’s…

  • Rothko, Son of Covfefe, Breaks Maiden at Fair Grounds

    Rothko, Son of Covfefe, Breaks Maiden at Fair Grounds

    Rothko Breaks Maiden in a 4-Year-Old Debut at Fair Grounds In a race that drew anticipated hype from the outset, Rothko, a son of Covfefe and a well-regarded cross of Tapit on the dam line, finally crossed the finish line first to break his maiden in his third career start. The one-mile maiden test at…

  • Kempton Park Lanzarote Hurdle Tragedy: Three Horses Die in Separate Incidents

    Kempton Park Lanzarote Hurdle Tragedy: Three Horses Die in Separate Incidents

    Overview of the Lanzarote Hurdle Card Tragedy In a sombre development at Kempton Park, three horses died after sustaining injuries during the track’s Lanzarote Hurdle card. The day, which is typically highlighted for its competitive hurdles racing, was overshadowed by the losses, prompting a quick and measured response from race organizers, veterinary teams, and stakeholders…

  • Kempton Park Lanzarote Hurdle Card Sees Three Horse Deaths in Separate Incidents

    Kempton Park Lanzarote Hurdle Card Sees Three Horse Deaths in Separate Incidents

    Overview of the Tragedy at Kempton Park Three horses died after sustaining injuries during the Lanzarote Hurdle card at Kempton Park, a fixture that is normally celebrated for its competitive racing and exciting hurdles. The heartbreaking toll on equine competitors has sparked immediate conversations among trainers, jockeys, stewards, and racing fans about safety protocols and…

  • Kempton Park Tragedy: Three Horses Die in Lanzarote Hurdle Card Incidents

    Kempton Park Tragedy: Three Horses Die in Lanzarote Hurdle Card Incidents

    Overview of the Day Kempton Park’s Lanzarote Hurdle card was marred by tragedy, as three horses died following injuries sustained during racing incidents on the course. The day’s events have reignited discussions about horse welfare in British jump racing and the safeguards in place to protect competing animals. While the sport remains popular among fans…

  • Zac Purton Seeks Classic Mile Solve With Little Paradise

    Zac Purton Seeks Classic Mile Solve With Little Paradise

    Purton returns to Sha Tin with Little Paradise and Beauty Bolt Hong Kong’s champion jockey Zac Purton is back at Sha Tin this Sunday, eyeing a path through the ever-tascape of the four-year-old series. His target is the Class Two Racing Club Cup over 1400 metres, where Little Paradise and Beauty Bolt will carry his…

  • Purton Seeks Classic Mile Clues as Little Paradise and Beauty Bolt Duel at Sha Tin

    Purton Seeks Classic Mile Clues as Little Paradise and Beauty Bolt Duel at Sha Tin

    Purton Aims to Solve the Classic Mile Puzzle at Sha Tin Zac Purton, one of Hong Kong’s most trusted jockeys, heads to Sha Tin with a strategic challenge in mind. He plans to ride Little Paradise in the Class Two Racing Club Cup (1,400m) on Sunday, hoping the four-year-old mare can offer insights into the…

  • Lossiemouth Triumphs in December Hurdle at Leopardstown

    Lossiemouth Triumphs in December Hurdle at Leopardstown

    Lossiemouth Delivers a Dominant December Hurdle Performance In a race that showcased the depth of top-level National Hunt talent, Lossiemouth produced a disciplined display to fend off a strong late challenge from the returning Brighterdaysahead in the December Hurdle at Leopardstown. The Willie Mullins-trained mare reinforced her status as one of the season’s brightest young…

  • Tribute to Paul Kavanagh: A Young Jockey’s Light Remembered by Family

    Tribute to Paul Kavanagh: A Young Jockey’s Light Remembered by Family

    Family Pays Tribute to a Bright Young Jockey The family of jockey Paul Kavanagh have spoken out after his tragic death in a Christmas Eve traffic collision. At just 20 years old, Paul’s life was cut short in a way that has touched many in the racing community and beyond. The family’s statements carry a…

  • Lossiemouth Triumphs in Leopardstown’s December Hurdle

    Lossiemouth Triumphs in Leopardstown’s December Hurdle

    Introduction: A memorable December Hurdle at Leopardstown The December Hurdle at Leopardstown delivered drama, class, and a display of routine excellence from a horse that has become the talk of the National Hunt scene. Lossiemouth, trained by Willie Mullins, faced a stern test from the returning Brighterdaysahead and rose to the occasion, defending her crown…