After an exciting Thanksgiving holiday weekend of horse racing that saw the conclusion of fall meets at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, the calendar turns to December, and on cue, two popular race meets are scheduled to kick off for lengthy runs into early spring.
Category: Horse Racing News
Jack Van Berg: A Hall of Famer and a True Horseman
Racing Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg passed away on Dec. 27, 2017, at age 81. The Kentucky Derby-winning trainer who ranks fourth all-time in career wins in North America was profiled by America’s Best Racing correspondent Tom Pedulla in 2014. Van Berg reflected on the influence of his father, Marion, on his superstar horse from the 1980s, Alysheba, and on his enduring passion for the sport.
Rising Aussie jockey lucky to be alive after confronting mid-race fall which had racegoers and trainers fearing the worst
Talented Australian jockey Cassey Martinan has cheated death following a horrifying fall at Pinjarra in Western Australia. The 25-year-old was hurled to the track and quickly rushed to hospital.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, December 3
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Newcastle, Lingfield, and Southwell.
