Weekly Rulings: August 15-21
Every week, the TDN posts a round-up of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. Among this week’s rulings, trainer Odin Londono has…
Peterson Breaks Collarbone in Thistledown Spill
Jockey Ferrin Peterson suffered a broken, displaced collarbone when the horse she was riding, Chargina (Fed Biz), broke down in the third race at Thistledown Tuesday. Peterson was taken by…
Starspangledbanner Filly Tops V2 at 115K as Key Figures Dip at Arqana
One of the first indicators as to how strong the middle tiers of the European yearling market will be this autumn was provided at the V2 session of the August…
Ted Nicholson Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast
Kentucky Downs Vice President of Racing Ted Nicholson may have the easiest job in racing, which he’ll readily admit. Thanks to the popularity of the Historical Horse Racing Machines, he’s…
‘He Couldn’t Be Saved’: Tragedy After Black Caviar’s Tragic Death
The shocking death of Australian racehorse Black Caviar became even more tragic after her foal also died on Saturday. One of Australia’s top racehorses, Black Caviar, who won 15 Group…
Roger Varian loses major owner support as 10 horses leave the stables.
One of racing’s biggest owners took the horse from top trainer Roger Varian. Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum has become one of the most successful landlords in the world. Won…