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Compas Stallions to Sponsor Four Races at Naas on Mar. 28

Compas Stallions will sponsor four of the eight races on the season Flat opener at Naas on Sunday, Mar. 28, Naas Racecourse announced on Monday. Micheal Orlandi, founder and owner of Compas Stallions, will also recognise breeders by rewarding the winning breeder of each of the Compas Stallions-sponsored races with a free nomination to the named stallion of the race. A trio of handicaps and a maiden race will be named after four Compas Stallions-Cappella Sansevero (GB), Smooth Daddy, Kuroshio (Aus) and Far Above (Ire).

Orlandi said, “We are delighted to be back sponsoring at Naas racecourse at the start of the 2021 flat season and in the midst of a very busy covering season. Sponsorship is pivotal, as owners are central to our wonderful sport. However, we also want to reward breeders, the backbone of this fantastic industry. Therefore we are providing a nomination to the winning breeder, of the named stallion race. We would like to wish the owners and all the connections, the very best of luck on Sunday.”

“We are delighted to have Compas Stallions back sponsoring at Naas and the support in sponsoring half the card is hugely appreciated,” added Naas Racecourse General Manager Eamonn McEvoy. “It is fantastic to see Micheal rewarding four winning breeders with a free nomination to a Compas Stallion.”

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Owners To Return In England And Scotland From Mar. 29

As much of the UK prepares for stage one of Boris Johnson's 'roadmap' out of the third coronavirus lockdown, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced its plans for owners in England and Scotland to be allowed to return to the racecourse from Monday, March 29.

The latest national lockdown came into force on Jan. 4 following severe restrictions for most of the country over the Christmas period. While elite sport was allowed to continue, racing has again operated behind closed doors with only essential personnel present on the racecourse.

A statement released by the BHA on Monday read, “British racing is enormously grateful to owners for their patience, understanding and unwavering support. Your return to the racecourse will mark a significant step in the move to normality – and will be welcomed by the entire industry.

“Under current plans, owners—as key investors in British racing—will be able to attend race meetings in England and Scotland from Monday, as part of a phased, risk-managed approach, which corresponds as closely as possible to the respective government timetables.

“Like other elite sport, racing continues to operate behind closed doors, with strict infection control measures in place to reduce the risk of the virus being transmitted on course. Therefore, owners will be asked to follow the BHA's COVID-19 requirements and the specific Owner Protocols.”

For the time being, access will be for a maximum of two owners per horse, until at least the next phase of lockdown easing, which is set to commence on April 12. It is hoped that the limit will be increased to six owners per runner from then when racecourses will be able to reintroduce outdoor hospitality.

Owners will receive an email from the course once their horse has been entered to run. Those wishing to attend the races will be required to pre-register. The Racecourse Association has devised a guide for owners outlining important information on returning to the racecourse.

With lockdown restrictions varying slightly between the devolved administrations within the UK, racecourses in Wales are still awaiting guidance on the return of owners from the Welsh government.

The British turf season gets underway at Doncaster on Saturday.

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Michael Caulfield Partners With JSC Communications

UK sports psychologist Michael Caulfield has partnered with JCS Communications, which launched its new website on Monday.

Caulfield spent 15 years at the helm of the Professional Jockeys Association before retraining as a sports psychologist. One of his clients from the racing sphere was 20-time Champion NH Jockey Sir AP McCoy. Caulfield will be working with JSC's clients to assist with their performance and support good mental health.

“I am excited to support JSC Comms and I hope my experience will be of help as sport continues to evolve, and the affects it can have on wellbeing with all the associated expectations and scrutiny,” said Caulfield.

Added JSC Comms Managing Director Johnno Spence, “I have known Michael a long time and his reputation as one of the UK's leaders in sports psychology is well merited. I'm delighted he is partnering JSC Comms and in doing so will provide our clients with outstanding support as they endeavour to reach their sporting and life goals.”

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Gosdens to Have First Runners on Mar. 27

John and Thady Gosen will have their first runners under a joint licence on Saturday, Mar. 27, after announcing their imminent partnership earlier this year. Several horses, among them Haqeeqy (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) in the Doncaster Unibet Lincoln Heritage H., will step forward for the Clarehaven duo on Saturday. The news was first reported by the Racing Post.

John Gosden told Racing Post, “It was always the plan to launch the dual-licence for the start of the Flat season and only delays on BHA modules due to Covid-19 prevented it being in place on Jan. 1. We'll make our first entries under the new licensing arrangements for next Saturday.

“Haqeeqy breezed around Waterhall on Friday morning and went nicely. He's yet to score beyond seven furlongs but shapes as if he should get a mile and goes there with a nice chance. We've had the Lincoln in mind for him for some time.”

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