Horse Racing News
Fishman discusses 'doping' on wiretap played at trial
Robert GeartyJan 25, 2022
The jury in the federal trial of Seth Fishman on Monday heard a portion of an FBI wiretap in which Fishman discusses whether the drugs he sold to horse trainers involved “doping.”
Gun Runner yearling filly sells for $275,000 to top Day 1 at OBS sale
Nicole RussoJan 25, 2022
A yearling filly by leading young sire Gun Runner sold for $275,000 to lead the way as the two-day Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s winter mixed sale opened Tuesday.
NYRA, Baffert attorneys clash over significance of trainer's medication violations
Matt HegartyJan 25, 2022
Several new witnesses testified on Tuesday in the hearing called by the New York Racing Association to consider a ban of the Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, as attorneys for both sides clashed over the significance of the trainer’s recent medication positives.
Regal Glory early favorite as 11 enter Pegasus Filly and Mare Turf
Marty McGeeJan 25, 2022
Regal Glory is the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a field of 11 entered Tuesday for the inaugural running of the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf, part of the huge Pegasus card set for Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
Knicks Go will have to escape rail post in Pegasus World Cup; Life Is Good draws stall 4
Mike WelschJan 25, 2022
Nine post positions were drawn early Tuesday afternoon at Gulfstream Park for Saturday’s $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational. But the only two anybody really cared about were the posts assigned to defending champion Knicks Go and his chief rival Life Is Good, who drew posts 1 and 4, respectively.
DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Wednesday, January 26, 2022
DRF StaffJan 25, 2022
Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook; something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day's action.
Two Emmys should improve in next starts at Fair Grounds
Marcus HershJan 25, 2022
Two Emmys was beaten as the favorite Saturday in the Colonel E.R. Bradley Stakes, but he ran well in defeat and should be set up for strong showings next month in the Fair Grounds Stakes and in the Muniz Memorial in March.
Trafalgar may be back in Risen Star mix
Marcus HershJan 25, 2022
The day after Trafalgar finished fourth in the Jan. 22 Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds, his trainer, Al Stall, said Trafalgar was off the trail to the Risen Star Stakes on Feb. 19 at Fair Grounds. Another day of assessment, however, had Stall and Trafalgar's owner, the Columbine Stable, reconsidering.
Outlook brighter for Mystic Guide's return to the races
Marcus HershJan 25, 2022
Mystic Guide, who had to be taken out of training during December at Fair Grounds as he began gearing up for a 2022 campaign, could resume training in Kentucky within a few weeks.
The Mary Rose peaking for Houston Ladies Classic
Mary RampelliniJan 25, 2022
The Mary Rose has confidence in spades coming into the Grade 3, $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic on Sunday at Sam Houston Race Park.