March, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Midway University to Offer Fully Online Equine Degree

Midway University, through an article in the Lane Report, has announced that the Board of Trustees has approved an additional new degree program within the School of Business, Equine, and Sports Studies: a fully remote, and set to begin immediately, Bachelor of Science in Equine Business and Sales.

Course work in the program will cover broad topics including equine anatomy and equine healthcare management, as well as courses focused on the marketing, legal, and financial aspects of buying and selling horses, regardless of breed. Students will also cover concepts focused on building and developing a fan base through equine tourism. Courses are formatted in eight-week modules, with many starting five times a year to allow students to take them around busy work and home schedules. Previous college credit or an associate degree can be transferred toward this one and interested students are encouraged to call the admissions office for more information.

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Ian McMahon Appointed Chief Executive Of Professional Jockeys Association

The Professional Jockeys Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian McMahon as their new Chief Executive with effect from April 11, 2022.

McMahon is new to the administration of racing but has worked in a variety of sports in the UK, USA and Hong Kong. The 57-year-old began as a professional footballer with Oldham Athletic and Rochdale, before injury curtailed his career at 21. He worked at Hull City before becoming Chief Executive of Doncaster Rovers, before working in the United States, where he established youth academies and was invited to become Commissioner of the Women's Soccer League. He then became CEO of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, and World famous Hong Kong Sevens.

For the last five years on his return to UK, McMahon has worked in the golf industry and most recently has managed the John Lewis Partnership Golf operations.

He will be supported in the role by Dale Gibson, who has been interim Chief Executive and will revert to his previous position.

Chair of the PJA Jon Holmes said that the board was delighted to welcome Ian to the association with a mandate to develop further and implement the ongoing work to build a five year strategic plan.

“There was strong interest in the position from inside and outside the industry, and Ian was interviewed by several members of the board, who came to the unanimous decision that he had the experience and skill set to take the association forward at this important stage. He will work alongside Dale, who has been a tower of strength in his role as interim CEO.”

Flat Jockey President, PJ Macdonald, said: ” I was impressed by Ian's passion and enthusiasm, when I spoke to him and would like to extend a warm welcome to him.”

Jumps President David Bass, also welcomed the appointment and hopes that Ian will “build on the good work of Paul Struthers and Dale Gibson and continue recent progress with riding fees and facilities made by the association.”

Ian McMahon said: “I am very excited to have been given this opportunity to work at the association, and very much look forward to the challenge.”

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Slow Down Andy, Straight Up G Shipping From California For Sunland Derby

A trio of California-breds are scheduled to ship to New Mexico's Sunland Park for Sunday's Grade 3, $500,000 Sunland Derby, an 85-point prep race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (50-20-10-5).

Among them is G2 Los Alamitos Futurity winner Slow Down Andy, trained by Doug O'Neill. The 3-year-old son of Nyquist will likely be the morning-line favorite, despite finishing sixth in his 2022 debut in the G2 Risen Star on Feb. 19.

Also shipping in will be Straight Up G, trained by Richard Baltas. The son of Straight Fire shipped to Sunland last month to win the listed Mine That Bird Derby, and his resume includes a victory in the listed King Glorious Stakes and a second-place finish in the California Cup Derby.

The third California-bred entered is the Luis Mendez-trained Fowler Blue (Curlin to Mischief), last-out fourth in the Mine That Bird Derby.

Trainer Steve Asmussen has two entries in the Sunland Derby, including Classic Moment (Classic Empire), last-out third in the Mine That Bird Derby, and Costa Terra (Gun Runner), fifth in last year's G1 Breeders' Futurity.

Chrome King (Munnings) enters off a last-out win in the Turf Paradise Derby for trainer Miguel Hernandez; Mine That Bird runner-up Bye Bye Bobby (Quality Road) enters for trainer Todd Fincher; and Riley Allison Derby winner Pepper Spray (Tale of Ekati) rounds out the field.

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Kentucky Court Denies Baffert’s Bid For A Stay Of Suspension; Trainer Could Begin Serving On April 4

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has been dealt a blow in the ongoing legal battle surrounding Medina Spirit's betamethasone overage after the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate issued a ruling on March 21 siding with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) and denying Baffert's bid to overturn the commission's refusal to issue a stay of his suspension.

In many cases, trainers request and are granted a stay of suspension if they're in the process of appealing a stewards' ruling. Baffert requested and was denied a stay by the KHRC.

As with most court actions at the local level, Wingate's decision may be appealed. According to Wingate's ruling, Baffert has until April 4 to receive relief from the Kentucky Court of Appeals. If he does not receive it by that point, he will have to begin serving his suspension on that date.

The suspension will be reciprocated by other states, and per California regulation, will require Baffert to remove his signage and equipment from his barns at his home base at Santa Anita Park and send horses to be conditioned by someone other than his assistant training staff.

At arguments before Wingate on March 17, Baffert's attorney W. Craig Robertson argued that a 90-day suspension would end his client's career, and pointed out that it was rare for the KHRC to deny a licensee a stay when it was requested. KHRC executive director Marc Guilfoil had made the initial decision to deny the stay, which was upheld by a unanimous vote from the commission. At the March 17 hearing, Guilfoil explained that Baffert's recent history of therapeutic medication positives, combined with his shifting public statements and explanations for these overages, led him to conclude that staying the suspension could cause harm to the betting public, Baffert's competitors, and the perception of integrity within the sport.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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