May, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Halley and Warren Appointed to BHA Board

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on Friday confirmed the appointment of two new Independent Non-Executive Directors to the BHA Board.

Kyrsten Halley will serve a three-year term, which began on May 1. She fills the vacancy created by Joe Saumarez Smith, whose term as BHA Chair was extended through May 31, 2025. Tara Warren will begin her initial three-year term on Dec. 1 and replaces current Independent Non-Executive Director Laura Whyte, following the completion of her maximum nine-year term.

Halley currently serves as Marketing Director for the British-based food manufacturer, Samworth Brothers, owns a retired racehorse, and competes in Retraining of Racehorses events.

Warren is Executive Director and Board member at West Ham United Football Club and leads the delivery of the club's strategic and commercial priorities. A regular racegoer, she is also the responsible for the club's equality, diversity, and inclusion strategy.

“We are very pleased to welcome Kyrsten and Tara to the BHA Board. Alongside a passion for racing, both have strong commercial backgrounds, with extensive experience in digital marketing, customer engagement and transformational change, all of which will be essential as British racing continues to progress our long-term strategy,” Saumarez said.

Current membership of the BHA Board can be viewed here.

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Maryland Racing Commission Chairman Algeo To Be Given Special Award Of Merit May 18

Michael Algeo, Chairman of the Maryland Racing Commission, will be recognized with the Special Award of Merit May 18 during the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Race Course.

The Special Award of Merit is given to those who have made a positive impact on the racing industry. Past winners have included Jim McKay, D. Wayne Lukas, Chick Lang, King Leatherbury, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

“When I received the call from (Maryland Jockey Club Acting President) Mike Rogers, I was both humbled and grateful,” Algeo said. “When one looks at the list of giants in the industry who have previously received this award, I was and am in awe. Thank you for this amazing and incredible honor. I accept it on behalf of all who work with me on the Maryland Racing Commission.”

The legendary Alibi Breakfast began in the 1930s on the porch of the old Pimlico Clubhouse and features a gathering of media, owners, trainers, jockeys, horsemen and fans to celebrate the Preakness while gaining interesting and humorous race predictions.

Algeo, a former associate judge for Montgomery County Circuit Court, is Special Counsel to the State's Attorney, Felony Division Chief, and an Adjunct Professor of Law at American University, Washington College of Law.

Algeo was appointed to the Maryland Racing Commission in December of 2016 by then Gov. Larry Hogan. He has worked diligently with the Maryland Jockey Club and Maryland horsemen and breeders while emphasizing cooperation, communication, and safety.

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All Post-Race Samples for Derby and Oaks Cleared

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has received the post-race sample results from the runners in the May 6 GI Kentucky Derby and May 5 GI Kentucky Oaks, according to Kristin Voskuhl, a spokesperson for the Public Protection Cabinet, which oversees the KHRC. All samples have been cleared, as indicated by the laboratory results from the University of Kentucky.

The Derby had 18 runners and was won by Mage (Good Magic), while the Oaks, won by Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief), had 14 total runners.

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Observations: Craven Breeze-Up Topper Debuts at Ascot

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Saturday's Insights features Ocean Runner (Ire), a joint sale topper at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale, at Ascot.

15.10 Ascot, Novice, £15,000, 2yo, 5fT
OCEAN RUNNER (IRE) (Blue Point {Ire}) was the joint-sale topper at the Tatts Craven Breeze-Up last month and starts out for Godolphin's Charlie Appleby stable responsible for last year's winner Noble Style (GB) (Kingman {GB}). A 625,000gns purchase, the March-foaled son of the G3 Grangecon Stud S. winner Most Beautiful (GB) (Canford Cliffs {Ire}) encounters Victorious Racing and Fawzi Nass's impressive Windsor winner Valour And Swagger (Ire) also by Blue Point.

14.45 Haydock, Cond, £25,000, 3yo/up, 6fT
CREATIVE FORCE (IRE) (Dubawi {Ire}) is without a win since the 2021 G1 British Champions Sprint S. and is judged in need of a confidence boost by Charlie Appleby as a result. Narrowly denied in the G1 Platinum Jubilee S. last June, Godolphin's 5-year-old needs to get back to that form following a disappointing third in Newmarket's G3 Abernant S. last month.

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