Britain’s whip rules relaxed after complaints

LONDON (AP) – The whip rules in British horse racing have been relaxed slightly after an outcry from jockeys over harsh punishments. The British Horseracing Authority said Tuesday the new regulations add more “discretion and common sense” to the rule … Continue reading →

City to City takes Buena Vista at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) – City to City was beaten as the heavy favorite in her last two starts but rallied to win by a head as a long shot amid a big field of fillies and mares Monday at Santa … Continue reading →

Baffert-trained pair wins both Southwest Stakes

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) – Bob Baffert didn’t stop with just one Kentucky Derby hopeful. A pair of Baffert-trained horses, Castaway and Secret Circle, won both divisions of the $250,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Monday. Jockey Rafael Bejarano … Continue reading →

Baffert-owned Castaway wins first Southwest Stakes

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) – Castaway pulled away on the home stretch to win the $250,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. The colt, trained by Bob Baffert, won his last time out at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 12. He … Continue reading →

Law Enforcement wins Big A’s Hollie Hughes Stakes

NEW YORK (AP) – Law Enforcement ruled at Aqueduct on Monday, ending an 11-race losing streak with a 11/4-length victory in the $75,000 Hollie Hughes Stakes. The 7-year-old rallied past Head Heart Hoof in the seven-horse field for New York … Continue reading →

Leparoux lands Derby favorite, and a bride to be

Julien Leparoux is on a winning streak, on and off the racetrack. Over the past 10 days, the French jockey landed the ride aboard early Kentucky Derby favorite Union Rags, revealed he’ll be racing in New York shortly and flew … Continue reading →

Drill wins San Vicente Stakes by a nose

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) – Drill defeated American Act by a nose to win the $150,000 San Vicente Stakes on Sunday at Santa Anita, snapping a five-race skid that had frustrated trainer Bob Baffert. Ridden by Martin Garcia, Drill ran seven … Continue reading →

Haya’s Boy wins Big A feature

NEW YORK (AP) – Haya’s Boy led all the way, beating Token Sacrifice by five lengths in the $52,000 allowance feature for New York breds at Aqueduct on Sunday. David Cohen guided the 4-year-old trained by Jeremiah Englehart to his … Continue reading →

Animal Kingdom wins first race after injury

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom won a $60,000 turf allowance race at Gulfstream Park on Saturday in his first start since June. Last year’s Eclipse Award champion 3-year-old moved in front during the turn into … Continue reading →

Ellafitz wins stakes at Santa Anita

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) – Ellafitz led all the way in winning the $200,000 Santa Maria Stakes for older fillies and mares by 1 1-4 lengths on Saturday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Martin Garcia, Ellafitz ran 1 1-16 miles in … Continue reading →