Chantal Sutherland was taken off her mounts at Woodbine on Saturday and suspended for five days after failing a pre-race breathalyzer test for alcohol. Officials at Woodbine would not confirm the report, saying all stewards rulings related to alcohol or drug testing are considered private matters. Sutherland, who rode on Friday’s Woodbine program, was named […]

The Louisiana State Racing Commission has handed out suspensions and fines to eight Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred trainers whose horses tested positive for the Class 1 drug dermorphin. This substance is also referred to as “frog juice,” as it is found on the skin of a frog called Phyllomedusa sauvagei, or the Waxy Monkey Leaf […]

Thoroughbred Times owner and publisher, Norman Ridker has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations, effective immediately. The Lexington, Kentucky-based publication had 27 full-time employees, who received notification via Fed Ex on Saturday, including editor and co-founder, Mark Simon. Simon said the news came as a shock, though it wasn’t surprising. He told the […]

Canadian jockey Chantal Sutherland received a four-day suspension for a whip rule infraction while riding in an international team event at Ascot, England, on Saturday. The suspension, which is to be served August 25-28, could jeopardize her chance to ride Game On Dude in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic on August 26th. In addition […]

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another has been sold and will stand stud in Japan, reports the Daily Racing Form. Owner Paul Reddam said he reached an agreement with Shigeyuki Okada’s Big Red Farm on the island of Hokkaido to stand the colt who was retired on June 8th. Financial details were confidential. I’ll Have […]