Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Friday, July 23
Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Friday's meetings at Thirsk, Chepstow, York, Uttoxeter, Ascot and Newmarket.
Month: July 2021
New Mexico Horsemen’s Association Holding ‘Racing Summit’ July 24 At Ruidoso Downs
The New Mexico Horsemen's Association is holding a racing summit at Ruidoso Downs with industry stakeholders on Saturday, July 24, at the racetrack chapel from 9:30-11:30 a.m. MT. All interested parties, including horseplayers and racing fans, are welcome to attend. Â A question and answer period will be conducted after the presentations.
A variety of speakers have been scheduled, including opening remarks on “The Importance of Horseracing to the New Mexico Economy” from state Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell. Gary C. Mitchell, P.C., attorney for the horsemen's association, will give a legal update, and a history of the NMHA will be reviewed by NMHA president Roy Manfredi and NMHA board member Larry Strain (both horse owners).
Benevolent functions of the NMHA will be outlined by Terri Montoya, NMHA administrative assistant. Montoya will also discuss “purse funds vs. owner funds” with trainer Lynette Baldwin, a horse trainer and NMHA member.
For any question, contact NMHA executive director Richard Erhard at nmhastate1@aol.com.
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Kentucky HBPA College Day Returns Sunday at Ellis
Kentucky HBPA College Day is back at Ellis Park this Sunday after a COVID-19 forced year hiatus.
Full-time college students can enter a drawing to win an iPad Mini or a $1,000 scholarship after each of Sunday's races.
The Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association, which represents racehorse owners and trainers at the state's five Thoroughbred tracks, is sponsoring the iPad Mini giveaway and is teaming with Ellis Park for the $1,000 scholarships.
“College Day is an investment in our industry's future,” said Marty Maline, executive director of the Kentucky HBPA. “This is a promotion we're committed to building on. We believe if we can get college students to come to the track for the first time that we'll see them return. These could be our future horse owners, racetrack executives and horsemen–and certainly our next generation of racing fans.”
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Hard Work Pays Off As Maria Rosana Scaldaferri Rides First American Winner
Jockey Maria Rosana Scaldaferri, a native of Pergamino, Argentina, reached the winners circle for the first time in America on Wednesday afternoon at Colonial Downs, which ushered in its annual summer season on Monday.
The 30-year-old rider had been winless in 27 U.S. starts until the ninth on Wednesday when she piloted Leanne Hester's homebred Tempting Moment to a gate-to-wire effort at odds of 15-1. The 5 1/2-furlong turf sprint attracted a field of thirteen $10,000 claimers who competed for a $25,000 purse.
Hester's 6-year-old Gone Clubbing gelding led by 1 1/2 lengths early on, carried a five-length cushion into the top of the stretch and crossed three lengths ahead of Fashionable in 1:04.05. The winner paid $32.20 and marked his first win in 12 starts.
The day's last race matched a jockey with a horse, both of whom were in search of a much-needed victory.
“I'm so happy,” said an emotional Scaldaferri after the race. “You can't imagine how happy I am. I've put in so much hard work to get to this point. I rode at Gulfstream for three years then at Monmouth for a short time before coming here and didn't win at either place. I thought it was going to be easier by now. This means so much to me because I got sick so many times last year and only made one start. I had pneumonia at one point, would feel better, get going then get sick again and have to start all over.”
The win came in Scaldaferri's third start this week at Colonial. She had four starts at Monmouth before arriving in Virginia and only had one in 2020.
“This is my first win ever in America,” she proclaimed again as she walked back into the paddock all smiles. “I'll be back riding here all season, for sure.”
Colonial Downs continues its 7-week season Monday July 26 with nine races beginning at 1:45 PM. Three open stakes will be contested — the $150,000 Buckland, and $100,000 Da Hoss and Andy Guest Stakes.
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