Florida-based Jockey Panici Retires from Riding
Jockey Luca Panici, a mainstay at South Florida tracks since 2010, retired from riding at the conclusion of the March 29 program at Gulfstream Park.
Luca Panici Retires from the Saddles, Edgard Zayas Heads to New York After Gulfstream Closing Day
A pair of jockeys who have been mainstays at Gulfstream Park have announced their stepping away from the South Florida riding colony. Jockey Luca Panici, after riding over 15 years in Florida, retired from riding at the conclusion of Sunday's…
No Question Here: Parfois Blows by Rivals Like a Stiff Wind En Route to ‘Rising Star’ Honors
Closers are often victim to whatever pace unfolds in front of them, but Parfois (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}) missed that memo, and rolled into the lane on this American debut with so much momentum that it took her almost nine…
Joseph, Ortiz Repeat at Gulfstream Championship Meet
Saffie Joseph, Jr. captured his 15th consecutive leading trainer title at Gulfstream Park with the conclusion of the track's Championship Meet Sunday, while Irad Ortiz Jr. finished as leading rider at the meet for a fourth straight time and a…
Into Mischief’s Cornucopian Sizzles with San Carlos Win
Cornucopian (Into Mischief) looked like he might be something special very early in his career. While it would ultimately take five tries to garner black-type, the striking colt checked that box in style on Sunday, running off to a blistering…
Linda Rice Secures Trainer and Owner Titles at Aqueduct Winter Meet
Linda Rice earned her fourth consecutive and sixth overall trainer's title at the Aqueduct winter meet, which concluded Sunday, while also claiming the meet's leading owner honors. Rice trained the winners of 62 races at Aqueduct's final winter meet. “It…
Ballydoyle Millionaire Shaftesbury Avenue Returns At Navan
Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales…
Yedsit Hazlewood Wins Laurel Winter Meet Riding Title, Ness Tops Training Standings
At the conclusion of Laurel's Winter Meet, Yedsit Hazlewood, the runner-up in last year's Eclipse Award balloting for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey, easily secured the winter meet's riding title. Hazlewood won 51 races at the meet, 29 more than Angel Cruz.…
Commandment ‘Looks Really Good’ After Giving Cox Florida Derby-Gulfstream Park Oaks Double
Wathnan Racing's Commandment (Into Mischief) appeared no worse for wear a day after eking out a win over The Puma (Essential Quality) in the GI Curlin Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. “He looks really good this morning,” said trainer Brad…
Keeneland Offers New Race Category
On Apr. 15–the eighth day of Keeneland's 15-day Spring Meet–the Condition Book offers a new type of race: a “ratings handicap.” Worth $84,000, the 6 1/2-furlong event for 4-year-olds and up is for horses with performance numbers (85-75) derived from…