December, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Top Quarter Horse Jockey Cody Smith Summarily Suspended Over ‘Conduct Detrimental To Horse Racing’

Jockey Cody Rodger Smith has been summarily suspended by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission due to “conduct detrimental to horse racing, possession of contraband, and prohibited use of equipment,” according to a ruling posted on the Association of Racing Commissioners International website on Tuesday.

According to sources, the ruling was made after a photograph of the finish of the $43,433 Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Futurity Championship-G1 at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla., was brought to the attention of Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission officials. The photograph in question was reportedly taken from the inside rail.

Smith rode the race winner, Zbars Livewire Fs, for #2 all-time leading APHA trainer Matt Whitekiller. The pair won by a nose.

The Paulick Report has not seen the photo in question.

A subsequent hearing was held on Dec. 12, during which Smith appeared in person and was represented by legal counsel Don Nelson. The board of stewards found that Smith “failed to show cause why the order of summary suspension should not remain in effect pending a hearing and final determination.”

Thus, Smith's license will remain suspended until a final hearing can be held and a determination is made.

Smith is among the top Quarter Horse jockeys in the United States, ranked 24th by earnings in 2022, 18th in 2021, 7th in 2020, and 4th in 2019. According to Equibase, Smith has won a total of 963 Quarter Horse races; 355 races for Paints, Appaloosas, and other breeds; and three Thoroughbred races.

He is also the regular rider for 2021 World Champion Racing American Quarter Horse Danjer. Smith and Danjer partnered for four straight Grade 1 victories in 2022. However, since Smith's suspension began on Dec. 6, 2022, Smith missed the ride on Danjer in last Saturday's $750,000 Champion of Champions Stakes (G1) at Los Alamitos; Danjer finished second under rider James Flores.

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Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, December 14

Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Lingfield and Kempton.

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Sol Kumin Pledges $5,000 One-Day Match Donation To TAA Holiday Giving Campaign

As part of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)'s month-long Holiday Giving Campaign, Sol Kumin has pledged to match all donations up to $5,000 made to the TAA on Dec. 14, 2022. No stranger to the winner's circle, Kumin's ventures into racehorse ownership have seen the likes of Justify, Authentic, Monomoy Girl, Exaggerator, Whitmore, and Lady Eli, among others. In addition to Kumin's success on the racetrack, the American business leader and philanthropist has been a supporter of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance since 2017.

“I believe as owners we have an obligation to make sure that these horses have a safe place to land when the crowds are gone and their racing days are over,” said Sol Kumin, Madaket Stables. “The TAA works tirelessly to not only ensure that these safe places exist, but that they also get the funding necessary to move on to their second careers.”

“We are so happy to have Sol's support and match for the day,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager, Emily Dresen. “Madaket Stables is a great example of responsible ownership that doesn't end at the track.”

TAA's Holiday Giving Campaign commenced November 29^th and is scheduled to conclude New Year's Eve. Those wishing to support the TAA, its 81 accredited organizations, and thousands of retired Thoroughbreds can donate through the TAA's website or text DONATE to 56651. During the Holiday Giving Campaign, TAA is also offering donors the benefit of sending digital holiday cards to colleagues, friends, and loved ones.

Throughout the end of the year, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will continue to host special one-day only donation matches with some of horse racing's biggest names. For more chances to double your donation, watch the TAA's social media, website, and industry advertisements for the next Holiday Giving match day announcement.

To learn more and donate to the TAA's Holiday Giving campaign, visit: ThoroughbredAftercare.org/HolidayCampaign.

About the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Based in Lexington, KY, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders' Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, the TAA is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, the TAA has granted more than $28.1 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 81 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about the TAA, visit ThoroughbredAftercare.org.

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Hall Of Fame Driver Randy Waples Joins Woodbine’s Broadcast Team

Woodbine Entertainment has announced the addition of Hall of Fame driver Randy Waples as a full-time on-air Racing Analyst.

Waples, who was part of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame class of 2021, has driven the winners of 6,645 races and $131 million. Waples has won many of Woodbine's marquee Standardbred races, including the Pepsi North America Cup (2012), Maple Leaf Trot (2009, 2010, 2011), Canadian Pacing Derby (1997, 2015) and Metro Pace (2015).

Known as one of racing's most colorful personalities on and off the track, Waples had made guest appearances on Woodbine Mohawk Park's simulcast show over the last two seasons to great reviews.

Waples officially joins the Woodbine Broadcast Team as of Dec. 12, 2022.