Jockey

Sounding Off On Race-Day Medications, 'Super Trainers'

It is very rare to read about a driver or jockey broaching the topic of race-day medications and 'super trainers,' but a Hall of Fame horseman has now let his feelings be known

Commission Giving Gag Order?

According to a report, the British Horseracing Authority recently contacted Betfair in regard to a jockey's blog on the exchange-wagering website. The action has led to a delay of the launch of the ri...

Judge: Adamo, Gill Can Sue PHRC

According to a report, a federal judge in the United States has ruled that thoroughbred horse owner Michael Gill and trainer Anthony Adamo can sue racing commissioners in Pennsylvania in regard to hav...

Individuals Detained Over Robot Jockeys

January 20, 2011

It has been reported that police in Dubai have detained three individuals on suspicion that they have produced and sold 'robot jockeys' which are designed to emit electric shocks to camels in order fo

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...

Lawsuit Filed Over Penn National Ouster

December 01, 2010

It has been reported that a federal lawsuit has been filed in regard to the ouster of a high calibre owner and trainer early this year in Pennsylvania

Who's More Important In A Race: Driver Or Jockey?

It is a lightning rod of a question, without a doubt. In the most recent video by the Meadowlands Racetracks' publicity department, racing analyst Bob 'Hollywood' Heyden asks horsemen at the New Jerse...

Former Jockey Driving Horses

Having already guided thoroughbreds, arabians, quarter-horses and mules into the winner’s circle, Karen Isbell has now set her sights on getting pictures taken with

Breeders' Cup Offers New Jockey Wager

October 29, 2009

The Breeders' Cup announced today the official race order and wagering menu for the, 26th Breeders' Cup World Championships, to be held on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at Santa Anita Pa...

Illegal Crop Mistakenly Used

September 03, 2009

According to a report by the Toronto Star, thoroughbred Sans Sousi may be disqualified from its victory last night after it was found that top Woodbine Racetrack jockey Chantal Sutherland mistakenly u...