July, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Jockeys Across America Will Pay Tribute To National Disability Independence Day With PDJF Fundraisers

The Jockeys' Guild, Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) and National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), in conjunction with racetracks across the United States, today announced that riders competing on Saturday, July 30 (or another mutually agreed upon date that week at racetracks not racing that day), will pay tribute to National Disability Independence Day and to raise awareness and funds for the PDJF. Last year's event raised more than $50,000 at racetracks across the country.

Racetracks and jockey colonies set to participate in the promotion include: Arizona Downs; Canterbury Park; Colonial Downs; Del Mar Thoroughbred Club; Delta Downs; Ellis Park; FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing (formally Fairmount Park), Gulfstream Racing and Casino; Horseshoe Indiana (Aug. 6); Laurel Park; Monmouth Park; Prairie Meadows; Retama Park; and Saratoga Race Course.

Most racetracks will host activities on Saturday, July 30 although some racetracks that do not race on that day will be participating on another date during the week. Fans should check with their local racetrack for exact dates and events. Throughout the day, fans and industry participants will be encouraged to contribute to the PDJF at PDJF.org. The PDJF is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial assistance to approximately 60 former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries.

Jockeys are expected to participate in various activities to support the PDJF while also saluting National Disability Independence Day, which marks the 32nd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Passed by Congress in 1990 and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush, the ADA banned discrimination based on disability in all parts of public life while improving the quality of life immeasurably for millions of people with disabilities.

About the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund

The Permanently Disabled Jockeys' Fund (PDJF) is a 501(c)(3) charity that currently provides financial assistance to approximately 60 former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries. Founded in 2006 by leaders in the Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse industries, the PDJF has disbursed over $12 million to permanently disabled jockeys, most of whom have sustained paralysis or traumatic brain injuries. For more information and to donate, please visit www.pdjf.org.

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Veterinarians Issue Warning About Health Of Horses In War-Torn Ukraine

Nearly four months into the war in Ukraine, the country's 30 veterinarians warn that the health of local horses is worsening.

There are 20,000 horses in the “critical welfare zone” which have been experiencing stress from the war, restricted medication, and the need to relocate often. Vets in these areas say that their most-needed items remain feed and medical supplies, but that portable diagnostic equipment, like ultrasounds, scopes, and X-rays, are desperately needed as well.

In particularly short supply are painkillers, sedatives, and antibiotics. Adding to the issue is that many horse owners have lost their jobs and cannot afford the medications needed to care for their horses. Though international veterinary organizatons are sending medical supplies at regular intervals, the medicines are rapidly being utilized as the condition of the horses is worsening.

The most common challenges are risk of starvation and colic, wounds and injuries, and overall stress from the war and constant relocation.

Plans for online training sessions and veterinary missions to the Ukraine are being organized. A fund to pay back vets who are treating horses without payment is being discussed.

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Bandbox Yearling Named MHBA Champion

A Hillwood Stable homebred son of Bandbox was named grand champion of the 88th Maryland Horse Breeders' Association's Yearling Show, which was held at the Timonium Fairgrounds Sunday. The gray or roan colt is the third foal out of the Scrimshaw mare Dearie Be Good to win a class at the show–the colt's full-sister was reserve champion in 2018 and his half-sister by Great Notion was reserve champion in 2021. All are homebreds for Ellen Charles's Hillwood Stable, which also campaigned 2014 GIII General George H. winner Bandbox.

Bandbox, who stood his entire career at Northview Stallion Station before his death last year, also took home the Northview Stallion Station Challenge Trophy as the show's leading sire for the third time, thus retiring the trophy.

“It's special for Mrs. Charles to have a son of Bandbox win,” said JoAnn Hayden of Dark Hollow Farm, where the colt was born and raised. “We've loved this colt since birth. This one is big, robust, and looks very mature.”

Jonathan Thomas, who judged 59 yearlings at this year's show, concurred with Hayden's assessment.

“He was the best of a very good group. When you have to pick five finalists per class, you end up leaving out a bunch of good ones every time,” said Thomas. “Everyone looked very well-raised and prepared, but he had the best balance and substance.”

All yearlings who were judged are now eligible for the $40,000 premium award which is split annually, with $20,000 going to the exhibitors of the four show contestants who earn the most money as 2-year-olds during 2023, and another $20,000 divided among the exhibitors of the four highest-earning 3-year-old runners the next year

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Grade 1 Steeplechase Winner Snap Decision Takes To Flat In Wednesday’s Colonial Cup

The inaugural running of the $150,000 Colonial Cup, scheduled at 1 1/2 turf miles with an 11-horse field, will highlight Wednesday (July 27) racing action at Colonial Downs.

The stakes originally was slated to be held Monday (July 25), but racing was cancelled due to anticipated high temperatures and heat indexes. The “Cup” will be run as originally drawn as the 8th race at 5:01 PM.

The marathon event attracted 11 entrants headed by Cellist, the 3-1 morning line favorite trained by Rusty Arnold. Julien Leparoux is expected to come in from his New York homebase to pilot the 4-year-old son of Big Blue Kitten who won the Grade 3 Louisville Handicap in his last start. The Calumet Farm color bearer has won three of 10 races in his career for earnings of $467,875.

Bruton-Street's Snap Decision, a Grade 1 winner over the jumps, will take to the flat for the Colonial Cup. The Jack Fisher-trained son of Hard Spun has banked more than $700,000 from his 12 wins out of 33 trips to the post. The 8-year-old gelding has finished first or second in 15 consecutive jump races. Forest Boyce has the mount.

It would hardly be a turf stakes without at least one from the Mike Maker barn and the veteran conditioner has two entrants here – graded stakes winner Red Knight making his first start since last August at Saratoga and '21 Kentucky Turf Cup Preview victor Bluegrass Parkway.

Horacio Karamanos is listed aboard the former while Victor Carrasco is named to ride the latter.

The Chris Block-trained Another Mystery makes his Colonial Downs debut off a winning effort against Illinois-breds in Hawthorne's Black Tie Affair Stakes last month. The 6-year-old Temple City horse won the Grade 3 John Connally at Sam Houston in January.

Wednesday's nine-race live card features another Pick-5 wager with a low 12% takeout. The bet covers the final five races of the afternoon and has a carryover provision should nobody select all five winners. The bet has averaged a healthy $175,000 through the first six programs.

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