For the upcoming weekend in horse racing, the spotlight shifts north of the border to Woodbine for the 165th running of the King’s Plate Stakes. The first leg of Canada’s Triple Crown will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, as the anchor of a sensational day of racing at the Toronto track, enlisting 13 3-year-old Canadian-breds to compete at the classic 1 ¼-mile distance.
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Retirement Not an Option for Jockey Legend Frankie Dettori
To understand how well jockey Frankie Dettori has embraced racing and riding in the United States, it only takes one sentence. "I should have done this 10 years ago," Dettori said.
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 7-11
The Breeders’ Cup prep season is in full gear as the second weekend of August approaches, with three “Win and You’re In” races on the calendar, two in the U.S. and one in France.
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.
