After a weekend featuring one of the most important prep races for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic wrapped up with Arthur’s Ride winning the Whitney Stakes, attention turns to turf racing this upcoming weekend with three Challenge Series preps on the schedule.
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Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, August 6
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Ffos Las, Chelmsford City and Catterick.
Buy or Sell on Road to Breeders’ Cup: Whitney Stakes Winner Arthur’s Ride
The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall. This regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars, usually a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series winner, and exploring their chances to win a targeted race Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar.
New Documentary on Aftercare Set for Premiere Screening on Aug. 7
Jay Hanley has spent much of the past two decades as a Thoroughbred racehorse owner helping bring new people into the sport. Now, he is turning his attention toward educating industry professionals and casual fans on the plight of retired Thoroughbreds and the importance of aftercare. Hanley funded and is executive producer of the one-hour documentary film “Off Track: Fate of a Racehorse,” which will have its world premiere screening Aug. 7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
