Saudi Cup drama as star jockeys John Velazquez and Umberto Rispoli miss out over last-minute COVID hitch
Umberto Rispoli said he was already in his seat on the plane when he was asked to disembark over a change to Covid requirements.
Umberto Rispoli said he was already in his seat on the plane when he was asked to disembark over a change to Covid requirements.
Manny Franco has lost the ride on Tiz The Law to John Velazquez, who takes over for the Pegasus World Cup.
Takeaway from the dirt races on Saturday at Keeneland – reaction, quotes, plans, videos and more. Plus top tweets!
Todd Pletcher stands on the verge of becoming the eighth trainer in North American history to reach 5,000 winners.
The week’s racing landmarks as Perry Ouzts climbs the all-time list and John Velazquez and Taichi Nagamori hit the 2,000 mark.
200 North American G1s for Johnny V and more big numbers – our weekly review of racing milestones.
Here’s the takeaway after a dramatic Run for the Roses – with quotes, plans, video and the best of the tweets.
With several top US riders not travelling to Meydan owing to coronavirus, Frankie Dettori will ride Belmont winner Sir Winston in the Dubai World Cup.