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Trainer Conor Crook from Karoola has qualified three runners for the only Group 1 horse race on Apple Isle. Saturday evening $150,000 Ladbrokes Tasmania Pacing Cup in Hobart. Crook qualified Maebee, Magnetic Terror and Glenledi Elvis for the 2579m event. The race has returned to a mobile start after being held on stands for the […]
![Some Nebraska racetrack murders: “Collided [With Another Horse]”; “Pulmonary hemorrhage”; “Acute aneurism” – Errors in horse racing](https://i0.wp.com/horseracingwrongs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Animal-Cruelty-in-Horse-Racing-A-Call-for-Change.jpg?fit=1000%2C563&ssl=1 "Some Nebraska racetrack murders: “Collided [With Another Horse]”; “Pulmonary hemorrhage”; “Acute aneurism” – Errors in horse racing")
In a FOIA request to the Nebraska Racing Commission, I confirmed the following killings at that state’s tracks last year. Fricketts, February 24, Fonner T“Tripped, broken ankle.” Fricketts was two years old and was being prepared for his debut. Thatta Peppa, February 28, Fonner S“Colics, diarrhea – died [just died, not euthanized].” Thatta was three years old. […]
Two runners tomorrow with Agent Argylle heading to Newbury for the 3.35pm in the two and a half mile National Hunt beginners hurdle and Swift Jet in Doncaster at 3.57pm in the three mile handicap hurdle. Agent Argylle (pictured) is an Irish point-to-point winner and ran well on his bumper debut when not beaten far […]
It’s always encouraging when the people steering the ship decide to gather on deck and look at the water. Aron Wellman hosted a Zoom today in response to his letters to the Thoroughbred Daily News supporting Mike Repole’s call for accountability from The Jockey Club. Pat Cummings and Anita Motion participated. From what I could […]
HAMBURG, NY. — Buffalo Raceway is finalizing preparation for the start of the 2026 live harness racing season, scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, with the first post scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Horses stand in their stables, awaiting Wednesday’s opening card (Buffalo Raceway Photo) The campaign will have a Wednesday and Saturday schedule starting in April, […]
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for the best weekend bets and spot plays from experienced handicapper and tournament pioneer Noel Michaels. Come back every week for some highlighted selections designed to help you cash in a few bets and make some money. Noel’s selections can be seen virtually everywhere horse […]
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced the publication of new equine health advice on February 26, identifying the main risk factors associated with fatal proximal hindlimb fractures in Thoroughbreds. The advice, which is based on data from the HISA portal, provides practical guidance for trainers and veterinarians on how to help prevent these catastrophic […]
Get lucky on the coast (On the coast) stamped himself as a strong winning prospect for April’s G2 Southern Supremacy Stakes Final when he completed the first heat of the series at Winton today. Driver Tim Williams took the Steve and Amanda Telfer-trained gelding to the front early on, before handing it over to favorite […]
FORT WASHINGTON, MD. — Jerry Nock enjoyed a great evening on Wednesday’s (Feb. 25) 13-race card at Rosecroft Raceway as four horses he owns and trains visited the winner’s circle. HAPPINESS ON THE BEACH REPEAT Nock teamed up with driver Lucas Myers, who led all drivers with a hat trick, with Cash Bet Hanover […]
