Horse Racing: I. Ortiz/B. Cox/Godolphin/Into Mischief top 2023; J. Rodriguez/B. Russell win Laurel titles on final day; L. Rice sets NYRA record for wins in a year

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

It is officially Kentucky Derby week. Looking back at some select races:

Has it been 50 years since Secretariat?

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Alysheba had a misstep approaching the stretch but what a recovery in the 1987.

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The favorite that year was Demons Begone who broke his maiden at Philadelphia Park but was vanned off in the Derby due to bleeding; however, he lived a long life after the race had concluded.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Sunday, April 30, 2023

• Phil D'Amato went 9 6-0-1 at the two main California tracks this weekend including 3 3-0-0 at Golden Gate and 6 3-0-1 at Santa Anita. He is a top-notch turf trainer. he won all five stakes in which he entered and that includes three graded.

Aqueduct (New York):

• Closing Day: Today was the finale of the meet. Manny Franco (jockey) and Linda Rice (trainer) won their respective categories. Franco dominated the meet with and finished with a 30% winning pct. The final race of the day was canceled due to reported lightning strikes in the area.

SEASON	TRACK	DATES	RACING DAYS
Winter	Aqueduct	January 1 - March 26	44 (44)
Spring	Aqueduct	March 30 - April 30	19 (63)
Spring/Summer	Belmont	May 4 - July 9	40 (103)
Summer	Saratoga	July 13 - September 4	40 (143)
Fall: Belmont at the Big A	Aqueduct	Sep. 14 - October 29	28 (171)
Fall	Aqueduct	November 2 - Dec. 31	31 (202)

Laurel (Maryland):

• Forest Boyce was winless at the Laurel meet. Today she won the first two races and betting her in the double paid $137 in shortened fields as Maryland is sloppy.

Gulfstream (Florida):

• Emisael Jaramillo had a quiet winter meet (9%/29%) but he won three times today.

Santa Anita (California):

• Handle: Roughly $11 million.
• Race 6: Queenof the Temple (Joe Bravo/Dan Blacker) won the $100,000 Santa Barbrara Stakes.
• Race 7: Mastering (Juan Hernandez/Bob Baffert) was cold on the board and sent off at 8-to-1 -- astronomical for Baffert in California -- and won an AOC race.
• Race 8: Macadamia (Tiago Pereira/Phil D'Amato) won the $100,000 Wilshire Stakes.

 

[GKJ]

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

$10,000,000 for a broodmare set a record price. In the discussion for Larry Jones' top horse. He basically retired last year. Havre passed this year. The circle of life as it is often stated. She performed splendidly on the track.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

DRAW: May 1

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KENTUCKY DERBY: May 6
The Kentucky Derby is back, with the race’s 149th running taking place on the first Saturday in May.

The 2023 Kentucky Derby will air on Saturday, May 6 from 12 to 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Coverage is also available to stream live on NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock.

NBC Sports will also air the Kentucky Oaks the day before on Friday, May 5th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on USA Network, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

When is the 2023 Kentucky Derby?​

The 149th Kentucky Derby is on Saturday, May 6. Coverage is on NBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app at 12 p.m. ET and will run until 7:30 p.m. ET.

What TV channel is the Kentucky Derby on?​

NBC is home to the 149th Kentucky Derby, providing comprehensive race coverage and analysis live on TV, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock before, during and after. The 2023 Kentucky Derby will air on May 6th from 12 to 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

NBC will also broadcast the 2022 Kentucky Oaks, Preakness Stakes, and Breeders’ Cup.

How to watch, stream the 2023 Kentucky Derby live:​

The 149th Kentucky Derby will be available for live stream on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

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As we await today's Kentucky Derby draw:

Kentucky Derby odds: Forte sets standard in Las Vegas futures

Forte is biggest May favorite in 8 years as Las Vegas futures move into final hours.

www.horseracingnation.com

Kentucky Derby 2023	Caesars	*Circa	WG	Last race
Forte	2-1	5-2	**5-2	1st Florida Derby (G1)
Tapit Trice	6-1	6-1	6-1	1st Blue Grass (G1)
Angel of Empire	9-1	12-1	8-1	1st Arkansas Derby (G1)
Derma Sotogake	10-1	12-1	10-1	1st UAE Derby (G2)
Practical Move	10-1	12-1	8-1	1st Santa Anita Derby (G1)
Verifying	12-1	12-1	12-1	2nd Blue Grass (G1)
Kingsbarns	15-1	12-1	14-1	1st Louisiana Derby (G2)
Confidence Game	20-1	22-1	14-1	1st Rebel (G2)
Mage	22-1	20-1	20-1	2nd Florida Derby (G1)
Two Phil’s	16-1	21-1	25-1	1st Jeff Ruby (G3, AW)
Skinner	25-1	20-1	30-1	3rd Santa Anita Derby (G1)
Hit Show	36-1	30-1	40-1	2nd Wood Memorial (G2)
Disarm	40-1	46-1	40-1	3rd Lexington (G3)
Reincarnate	35-1	55-1	50-1	3rd Arkansas Derby (G1)
Jace’s Road	42-1	55-1	60-1	3rd Louisiana Derby (G2)
Raise Cain	42-1	47-1	60-1	5th Blue Grass (G1)
Rocket Can	45-1	60-1	60-1	4th Arkansas Derby (G1)
Cyclone Mischief	50-1	68-1	60-1	3rd Florida Derby (G1)
Lord Miles	45-1	55-1	80-1	1st Wood Memorial (G2)
Continuar	100-1	60-1	60-1	3rd UAE Derby (G2)
Sun Thunder	75-1	55-1	100-1	4th Blue Grass (G1)
Major Dude	50-1	125-1	60-1	2nd Jeff Ruby (G3, AW)
Mandarin Hero	90-1	125-1		2nd Santa Anita Derby (G1)
King Russell	135-1	250-1		2nd Arkansas Derby (G1)
*Closed Mon. 3 a.m. EDT				AW: All-weather
**Actually plus 275
Italics: Waiting list

 

[Orr Fourever]

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Here is one that won't make the telecast but may interest you.

There is a racehorse named GOSTISBEHERE and the owner is a Bobby Orr fan -- followed his career going back to the 70s Cup teams.

Unrelated and coincidentally, Gostisbehere, the player, is married to the daughter of a thoroughbred owner and met his wife at Saratoga Race Course.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

NEW YORK
It appears the consolidation of the Aqueduct and Belmont race courses is one step closer. How "substantial" is defined is the great variable but when that is deemed sufficient Aqueduct will become a casino and other non-racing purposes.

Legislation Paving Path for Belmont Funding

Legislation was introduced April 30 at the New York State Capitol paving the way for the state to provide $455 million in borrowed funds to NYRA for a massive reconstruction project at Belmont Park.

www.bloodhorse.com

The plan envisions NYRA will repay the $455 million loan—to be used for major projects including the construction of a new, smaller grandstand and track work—in 20 years. Money for the repayment will come from revenue-sharing proceeds NYRA receives from video lottery terminal receipts at the Aqueduct-based casino.​

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Upon "substantial" completion of the Belmont construction project, NYRA has agreed it will end its lease with the state for Aqueduct, thereby permitting the state to move ahead with development of a prime piece of Queens real estate.​

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Under the legislation Hochul and lawmakers have appeared to agree to, NYRA will "in good faith" take steps to ensure that NYRA jobs tied to Aqueduct are protected when that track closes.​

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The legislation states that upon the closure of Aqueduct it is the "intention of the Legislature for race dates presently conducted at Aqueduct racetrack to be transferred and conducted at Belmont Park racetrack." It says the number of racing dates at Belmont upon the closure of Aqueduct shall be agreed to by NYRA, the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and, as is already the case, the state Gaming Commission. If NYRA and the private racing associations can't agree on Belmont race date numbers, the Gaming Commission will determine the number on its own.​

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Terrible jockey spill in the first race at Thistledown today. Apprentice Jockey Mauro Cedillo went off his mount (horse ran on and was OK). Equibase full chart said "bad step" by the horse. The remainder of the card was cancelled. No word on his condition, but the cancellation of the remaining races is not a good sign. It was a sloppy track so that, hopefully, was the reason for the cancellation. Keeping my fingers crossed that the kid is OK.

Update:

Thistledown Racing Canceled After Jockey Cedillo Injured in First Race

Jockey Mauro Cedillo was seriously injured the first race at Thistledown Racetrack on Monday, and has been taken to the Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland, where a media relations specialist confirmed he was being treated in the emergency room, but was unable to provide any further...

www.thoroughbreddailynews.com

 

[GKJ]

Terrible jockey spill in the first race at Thistledown today. Apprentice Jockey Mauro Cedillo went off his mount (horse ran on and was OK). Equibase full chart said "bad step" by the horse. The remainder of the card was cancelled. No word on his condition, but the cancellation of the remaining races is not a good sign. It was a sloppy track so that, hopefully, was the reason for the cancellation. Keeping my fingers crossed that the kid is OK.

Update:

Thistledown Racing Canceled After Jockey Cedillo Injured in First Race

Jockey Mauro Cedillo was seriously injured the first race at Thistledown Racetrack on Monday, and has been taken to the Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland, where a media relations specialist confirmed he was being treated in the emergency room, but was unable to provide any further...

www.thoroughbreddailynews.com

Caught the video of this looking for an update, and that is quite the scare. He got rolled over.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Prayers sent his way.

Terrible jockey spill in the first race at Thistledown today. Apprentice Jockey Mauro Cedillo went off his mount (horse ran on and was OK). Equibase full chart said "bad step" by the horse. The remainder of the card was cancelled. No word on his condition, but the cancellation of the remaining races is not a good sign. It was a sloppy track so that, hopefully, was the reason for the cancellation. Keeping my fingers crossed that the kid is OK.

Update:

Thistledown Racing Canceled After Jockey Cedillo Injured in First Race

Jockey Mauro Cedillo was seriously injured the first race at Thistledown Racetrack on Monday, and has been taken to the Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland, where a media relations specialist confirmed he was being treated in the emergency room, but was unable to provide any further...

www.thoroughbreddailynews.com

Prayers sent. Jockeys may be small in stature but they are huge in hearts.

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Apprentice Mauro Cedillo Hospitalized After Thistledown Spill; Remaining Races Cancelled - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

Apprentice jockey Mauro Cedillo was taken by helicopter to Cleveland's MetroHealth emergency room with injuries sustained in a racing accident at Thistledown racetrack.

paulickreport.com

Apprentice jockey Mauro Cedillo, a 24-year-old native of Guatemala, was hospitalized on Monday following a spill during the running of the first race at JACK Thistledown racetrack in North Randall, Ohio.​

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Cedillo was racing on the lead aboard Spectacular Road, the 2-1 second choice in the 5 1/2-furlong race for $5,000 claimers run over a sealed muddy track, when the 10-year-old gelding appeared to stumble, his nose momentarily going down toward the ground. Cedillo was tossed over the horse's neck, landing awkwardly, and then somersaulting after appearing to get struck by a horse racing directly behind him.​

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Cedillo was attended to at the scene and then transported to a local hospital before being taken by helicopter to the emergency room at MetroHealth Medical Center's main campus, about 15 miles away from the track in Cleveland.​

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

The Ky. Derby post position draw was held earlier today. The morning line favorite FORTE drew the 15 with the first pill drawn.

Two of the horses I have considered, both trained by Brad Cox, drew the maligned 1 and 2 spots.
Here is the full list of morning-line odds for the 2023 Kentucky Derby, in order of post position (with trainer and jockey):

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2023 Kentucky Derby: Updated horse odds, post positions, jockeys

With the 2023 Kentucky Derby set to take place Saturday at 6:57 p.m. ET from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, here are the updated odds for the field.

www.espn.com

1. Hit Show (30-1)​

Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Manny Franco

2. Verifying (15-1)​

Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

3. Two Phil's (12-1)​

Trainer: Larry Rivelli
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry

4. Confidence Game (20-1)​

Trainer: Keith Desormeaux
Jockey: James Graham

5. Tapit Trice (5-1)​

Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Luis Saez

6. Kingsbarns​

Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Jose Ortiz

7. Reincarnate (50-1)​

Trainer: Tim Yakteen
Jockey: John Velazquez

8. Mage (15-1)​

Trainer: Gustavo Delgado
Jockey: Javier Castellano

9. Skinner (20-1)​

Trainer: John Shirreffs
Jockey: Juan Hernandez

10. Practical Move (10-1)​

Trainer: Tim Yakteen
Jockey: Ramon Vazquez

11. Disarm (30-1)​

Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Joel Rosario


12. Jace's Road (15-1)
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Florent Geroux

13. Sun Thunder (50-1)​

Trainer: Kenny McPeek
Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.

14. Angel of Empire (8-1)​

Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Flavien Prat

15. Forte (3-1)​

Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.

16. Raise Cain (50-1)​

Trainer: Ben Colebrook
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales

17. Derma Sotogake (10-1)​

Trainer: Hidetaka Otonashi
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire

18. Rocket Can (30-1)​

Trainer: Bill Mott
Jockey: Junior Alvarado

19. Lord Miles (30-1)​

Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Jockey: Paco Lopez

20. Continuar (50-1)​

Trainer: Yoshito Yahagi
Jockey: Ryusei Sakai

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Also eligible​

If any of the top 20 is scratched after entries are taken but before betting begins, the next-ranked horse on the also-eligible list will be eligible to run.

21. Cyclone Mischief (30-1)​

Trainer: Dale Romans
Jockey: TBA

22. Mandarin Hero (20-1)​

Trainer: Terunobu Fujita
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura

23. King Russell (50-1)​

Trainer: Ron Moquett
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

KENTUCKY OAKS
The field for the Longines Kentucky Oaks, with riders and morning line odds from the rail out, is:

1. Mimi Kakushi (Mickael Barzalona, 20-1),
2. The Alys Look (Castellano, 15-1),
3. Gambling Girl (Ortiz Jr., 15-1),
4. Southlawn (Gutierrez, 8-1),
5. Wonder Wheel (Joel Rosario, 12-1),
6. Botanical, Landeros, 4-1),
7. Wet Paint (Prat, 5-2),
8. Promiseher America (Jorge Vargas Jr., 30-1),
9. And Tell Me Nolies (Ramon Vazquez, 15-1),
10. Flying Connection (Florent Geroux, 15-1),
11. Defining Purpose (Brian Hernandez Jr., 12-1),
12. Dorth Vader, Luis Saez, 20-1),
13. Affirmative Lady (Velazquez, 10-1),
14. Pretty Mischievous (Gaffalione, 10-1).
15. Also-eligible: Taxed (Rafael Bejarano, 20-1),
16. Also-eligible: Julia Shining (Luis Saez, 15-1),
17. Also-eligible: Hoosier Philly (Edgar Morales, 30-1).

Get the stats on all the post positions below, and check back after this year's draw on May 1 for a list updated with the 2023 Derby starters in post position order.

Post	2023 Derby Starter	Most Recent Winner	Starts	Wins	Win %	In-The-Money Finishes	ITM %	2022 Result
1	TBA	Ferdinand (1986)	93	8	8.6%	18	19.4%	Mo Donegal , 5th place
2	TBA	Affirmed (1978)	93	7	7.5%	25	26.9%	Happy Jack , 14th place
3	TBA	Real Quiet (1998)	93	5	5.4%	20	21.5%	Epicenter , 2nd place
4	TBA	Super Saver (2010)	93	5	5.4%	15	16.1%	Summer Is Tomorrow , 20th place
5	TBA	Always Dreaming (2017)	93	10	10.8%	22	23.7%	Smile Happy , 8th place
6	TBA	Sea Hero (1993)	93	2	2.2%	13	14.0%	Messier , 15th place
7	TBA	Mandaloun (2021)	92	8	8.7%	20	21.7%	Crown Pride , 13th place
8	TBA	Mine that Bird (2009)	92	8	8.7%	18	19.6%	Charge It , 17th place
9	TBA	Riva Ridge (1972)	89	4	4.5%	18	20.2%	Tiz the Bomb, 9th place
10	TBA	Giacomo (2005)	86	9	10.5%	25	29.1%	Zandon, 3rd place
11	TBA	Winning Colors (1988)	82	2	2.4%	12	14.6%	Pioneer of Medina , 19th place
12	TBA	Canonero II (1971)	78	3	3.8%	9	11.5%	Taiba , 12th place
13	TBA	Nyquist (2016)	76	5	6.6%	17	22.4%	Simplification , 4th place
14	TBA	Carry Back (1961)	66	2	3.0%	14	21.2%	Barber Road , 6th place
15	TBA	Authentic (2020)	61	6	9.8%	9	14.8%	White Abarrio , 16th place
16	TBA	Animal Kingdom (2011)	50	4	8.0%	10	20.0%	Cyberknife , 18th place
17	TBA	N/A	43	0	0.0%	3	7.0%	Classic Causeway , 11th place
18	TBA	Country House (2019)	35	2	5.7%	6	17.1%	Tawny Port , 7th place
19	TBA	I'll Have Another (2012)	30	1	3.3%	2	6.7%	Zozos , 10th place
20	TBA	Big Brown (2008)	18	2	11.1%	3	16.7%	Rich Strike, 1st place

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Additional TV info:

Here’s a rundown of TV, livestream, and radio coverage for Kentucky Derby week 2023:

TV Schedule

Date	Program	Time	Network/Social Media
May 1	Post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks	2 p.m.	FanDuel TV and KentuckyDerby.com
May 1	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
May 1	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
May 2	Kentucky Derby Morning Workouts	7 a.m.-8 a.m.	KentuckyDerby.com
May 2	America's Day at the Races	12:30 p.m.-5 p.m.	FS2
May 2	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
May 2	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
May 2	America's Best Racing Kentucky Derby Preview LIVE!	8 p.m.	Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
May 3	Kentucky Derby Morning Workouts	7 a.m.-8 a.m.	KentuckyDerby.com
May 3	America's Day at the Races	12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.	FS2
May 3	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
May 3	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
May 4	Kentucky Derby Morning Workouts	7 a.m.-8 a.m.	KentuckyDerby.com
May 4	America's Day at the Races	12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.	FS2
May 4	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
May 4	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
May 4	"La Trifecta"	9 p.m.	Instagram
May 5	America's Day at the Races	10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.	FS2
May 5	Broadcast of the 149th Kentucky Oaks and other races from Churchill Downs	1 p.m.-6 p.m.	USA Network and Peacock
May 5	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
May 5	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
May 5	America's Day at the Races Kentucky Derby Preview Show	6 p.m.	FS2
May 6	America's Day at the Races	10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.	FS2
May 6	Broadcast of the 149th Kentucky Derby and other races from Churchill Downs	12 p.m.-7:30 p.m.	NBC and Peacock
May 6	Broadcast of the 149th Kentucky Derby en Español	6:30 p.m.	Universo
May 6	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
May 6	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network
May 7	America's Day at the Races	2 p.m.-6:30 p.m.	FS2
May 7	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	FanDuel TV
May 7	Live coverage of horse racing	post time varies	Racetrack Television Network

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Churchill Downs' cards for Friday and Saturday are as follows:

FRIDAY

Race #	Purse	Race Type	Distance	Surface	Starters	Est. Post
Race 1	$120,000	Maiden Special Weight	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	12	10:30 AM ET
Race 2	$127,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	6 1/2 Furlongs	Dirt	14	11:00 AM ET
Race 3	$134,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	1 Mile	Turf	20	11:30 AM ET
Race 4	$134,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	1 Mile	Dirt	18	12:05 PM ET
Race 5	$600,000	Alysheba S. presented by Sentient Jet	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	7	12:43 PM ET
Race 6	$300,000	Modesty S. presented by TwinSpires	1 1/8 Miles	Turf	9	1:26 PM ET
Race 7	$500,000	Eight Belles S. presented by Sysco	7 Furlongs	Dirt	9	2:09 PM ET
Race 8	$300,000	Unbridled Sidney S. presented by Turfway Park Racing & Gaming	5 1/2 Furlongs	Turf	12	3:03 PM ET
Race 9	$750,000	La Troienne S. presented by TwinSpires	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	10	4:04 PM ET
Race 10	$500,000	Edgewood S. presented by Forcht Bank	1 1/16 Miles	Turf	11	4:51 PM ET
Race 11	$1,250,000	Longines Kentucky Oaks	1 1/8 Miles	Dirt	17	5:51 PM ET
Race 12	$127,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	11	6:25 PM ET
Race 13	$120,000	Maiden Special Weight	7 Furlongs	Dirt	16	7:00 PM ET

SATURDAY

Race #	Purse	Race Type	Distance	Surface	Starters	Est. Post
Race 1	$127,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	6 1/2 Furlongs	Dirt	8	10:30 AM ET
Race 2	$120,000	Maiden Special Weight	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	11	11:01 AM ET
Race 3	$134,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	1 Mile	Dirt	15	11:31 AM ET
Race 4	$750,000	Derby City Distaff S. presented by Kendall-Jackson Winery	7 Furlongs	Dirt	6	12:04 PM ET
Race 5	$500,000	Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S.	1 Mile	Turf	8	12:36 PM ET
Race 6	$175,000	Knicks Go Overnight S. presented by L&N Federal Credit Union	1 Mile	Dirt	12	1:14 PM ET
Race 7	$500,000	Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. presented by Cohere Health	5 1/2 Furlongs	Turf	14	1:56 PM ET
Race 8	$500,000	Pat Day Mile S. presented by TwinSpires	1 Mile	Dirt	14	2:46 PM ET
Race 9	$500,000	American Turf S. presented by BMW	1 1/16 Miles	Turf	16	3:40 PM ET
Race 10	$750,000	Churchill Downs S. presented by Ford	7 Furlongs	Dirt	11	4:31 PM ET
Race 11	$1,000,000	Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic S.	1 1/8 Miles	Turf	10	5:27 PM ET
Race 12	$3,000,000	Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve	1 1/4 Miles	Dirt	23	6:57 PM ET
Race 13	$127,000	Allowance Optional Claiming	1 1/16 Miles	Dirt	11	7:55 PM ET
Race 14	$120,000	Maiden Special Weight	7 Furlongs	Dirt	16	8:30 PM ET

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

A large step closer to the consolidation of Aqueduct and Belmont with the land of the former eventually being sold. Belmont, as expected, will be in the mix to host a Breeders' Cup. The most recent BC not held in Kentucky or California came in New Jersey in 2007.

NYRA Secures New York State Approval To Construct New Belmont Park - Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

“We will deliver a revitalized Belmont Park that will reclaim its place as a global capital of thoroughbred horse racing.”

paulickreport.com

The addition of a winterized building paired with new racing surfaces and a synthetic track will result in a facility suitable to host thoroughbred racing on a year-round basis. When complete, the redevelopment will allow NYRA to consolidate all downstate racing and training activities at the new Belmont Park, unlocking 110 acres of New York State-owned land at Aqueduct Racetrack for development opportunities. Located adjacent to JFK Airport and on a major public transit line, the Aqueduct parcel was recently appraised at a value of $1 billion.​

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A new and re-imagined Belmont Park will guarantee the return of the Breeders' Cup World Championships to New York after a lengthy absence. In November, the Breeders' Cup announced its commitment to add Belmont to the rotation of host venues following NYRA's modernization of the facility. Despite the prominent role played in the year-end championships by New York based trainers, jockeys, and owners, the Breeders' Cup has not been held at Belmont since 2005 due to the facility's aging infrastructure and lack of winterized hospitality options.​

 

[Ben Grimm]

Winning is his Forte'

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Mauro Cedillo is listed as in intensive care as within the most recent update issued by his agent earlier this morning.

Edit: on a ventilator.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Winning is his Forte'

That deserves a major and a game misconduct, but I'll only give you 2 minutes cuz i'm so lenient

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Another hideous spill. 5 of 8 horses/jockeys involved in race 4 at Parx. This one could be very ugly.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Another hideous spill. 5 of 8 horses/jockeys involved in race 4 at Parx. This one could be very ugly.

All jocks walking and horses also seem to escape injury. At least the initial report seems positive to all involved.

 

[John Price]

 

[Cyclones Rock]

All jocks walking and horses also seem to escape injury. At least the initial report seems positive to all involved.

They're coming out to post for Race 5. Huge!!!! Pennington and Andy Hernandez were in the spill and I don't see any change for their mounts in race 5.

Big sigh of relief in order apparently. Because it looked bad.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Mauro Cedillo is moving his feet though heavily sedated per an update. Hopefully the movement is a positive sign. A further update is expected today after tests have been conducted.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Caught the tail end of the Parx announcer update on the spill. Adorno and Pennington are off mounts and will undergo "further evaluation". No other info-but if the races are continuing I'd imagine that no one is in serious peril.

It's the one thing I hate about the otherwise great sport. Well, getting nosed at the wire on a longshot and being DQ'd, but I digress.

 

[MiamiScreamingEagles]

Caught the tail end of the Parx announcer update on the spill. Adorno and Pennington are off mounts and will undergo "further evaluation". No other info-but if the races are continuing I'd imagine that no one is in serious peril.

It's the one thing I hate about the otherwise great sport. Well, getting nosed at the wire on a longshot and being DQ'd, but I digress.

A brief mention to Pennington by a rider here:



Meanwhile, back in Ohio: