The Bloodhorse continually reports on the tireless work those in our racing industry continue to do in the face of COVID-19. Read about Adiclere Evans and Lexington-based Bloodline Products. The maker of jockey silks, among other Thoroughbred racing-related items, has now shifted its resources to begin making two different types of surgical masks along with hospital gowns for doctors and nurses.
Amid sports nationwide enforcing season delays or shut-downs for the foreseeable future, there remains a final sport that withstands the crisis sans the roar of its enthusiastic spectators: horse racing.
Coronavirus doesn’t deter horse racing at US tracks
By Eric Olson and Beth Harris
Associated Press, The Spokesman
Gulfstream Park, Florida: The $400K Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes, a 1 1/16-mile stakes used to prep for the Xpressbet Florida Derby, takes place this Saturday. The 12 horse field includes 2-1 favorite Dennis’ Moment, 7-2 Chance it, 9-2 As Seen On TV, among others 3 year olds on route to the Kentucky Derby 2020. Post time 6:04 PM EST.
Learn about each contender at America’s Best Racing’s website:
photograph Gulfstream Park homepage: gulfstreampark.com
Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans: Two spots are currently available for the 2020 Kentucky Derby this February 15th when 23 horses compete in two 2020 Risen Star Stakes. High interest in the Derby prep race now has the Risen Star split into two fields, one with 12 and second with 11. The winners will both receive 50 qualifying points, virtually assuring a spot in the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
Learn about each division’s contenders at ABR’s website:
The 2020 PEGASUS WORLD CUP at GULFSTREAM PARK races today with a field of 10 and a purse of $3 MILLION. Its sister race, the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational, along with 10 other talent-filled races will supply a full card for South Florida race fans.
Post time is expected to be around 5:40 p.m. ET, and the race will be televised live on NBC during a broadcast from 4:30-6 p.m. ET.
America’s Best Racing turf writer Patrick Reed gives you the hot tips for the day’s biggest race.
Follow AMERICASBESTRACING.com for more details
“A horse, a horse! My Kingdom for a horse!”
—from Shakespear’s RICHARD III
Classic Replay: an original OFF THE PACE The Horse Racing Cartoon from 2012, remixed. To race fans, racehorses, and track folk everywhere—HAPPY 2020 (and birthday, too!)
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