Davy Russell

Stealing Another’s Whip, Mid-Race

September 22, 2015

When one racing participant stole another’s whip during a pari-mutuel horse race last December, fans of the sport chalked it up as a crazy occurrence. Well, nine months later, it has happened again.

Suspensions After Whip Switch

December 04, 2014

A pair of racing participants have been handed suspensions after a whip was passed off during a pari-mutuel race.

Should Interests Of Bettors Or Connections Be Paramount In A Race?

January 04, 2011

It is an issue which seems to position people squarely on one side or the other. When a driver or jockey heads out onto the track with his/her mount, should he/she be acting in the interest of the hor...