Top jockey gives uplifting health update after he suffered suspected spinal damage in horror fall
Leading jockey Declan Bates has confirmed his condition following a horror race fall at Ballarat, north-west of Melbourne, on December 8.
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Top jockey gives uplifting health update after he suffered suspected spinal damage in horror fall
Leading jockey Declan Bates has confirmed his condition following a horror race fall at Ballarat, north-west of Melbourne, on December 8.
Noel’s Weekend Winners: Tropical Park Oaks and Derby Plays at Gulfstream
Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Dec. 11-14
The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by an influential prep race for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve in California and the opening of one of horse racing’s most popular tracks, Oaklawn Park.
