There are a variety of reasons to explain why a long list of outstanding horses were thwarted in their bid to become the 12th Triple Crown champion. Some are predictable; others are surprising. Premature moves, suicidal paces, injuries, medications, exhaustion and even a safety pin have all played a role in a drought that stood at 37 years until American Pharoah completed the sweep in 2015.
Month: November 2020
Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips: Best bets for Friday, November 27
Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Friday's meetings at Southwell, Newbury, Chelmsford City and Doncaster.
Betting the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes on a $30 Budget
Potential contenders for the 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve are set to square off on Saturday in the $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs, an important late-season Grade 2 race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Spectators back at Haydock, Kempton, Lingfield and Ludlow next week after relaxation of restrictions
The tracks - all in Tier 2 areas - can welcome up to 2,000 spectators. Priority will be given to owners and racecourse annual members but tickets are expected to go on sale.restrictions.
