Horse Racing
Dublin racing festival rescheduled for Leopardstown on February 2
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The Dublin Racing Festival, originally set for the weekend, has been rearranged to Monday, February 2, 2026, at Leopardstown due to weather issues. Punters can look forward to high-class action, including the Irish Gold Cup featuring Cheltenham winners like Galopin Des Champs and Gaelic Warrior. Tipsters highlight value bets in several novice and handicap races amid heavy ground conditions.
The Florida House Commerce Committee has approved House Bill 881, allowing pari-mutuel track owners to operate casinos without live horse racing. Sponsored by Rep. Adam Anderson, the measure faces opposition from the thoroughbred industry amid concerns over the sport's future. A similar Senate bill awaits committee hearings.
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Jockey Florent Geroux is shifting his base from Fair Grounds in New Orleans to Santa Anita in California, arriving on Thursday and starting rides the next day. The move comes amid slow business at his current track and the injury absence of fellow rider Umberto Rispoli. Agent Matt Nakatani will handle Geroux's bookings in the region.
Sixmilebridge secured a convincing win in the Grade 1 Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase at Sandown Park on January 31, 2026. The 6-1 shot, ridden by Kielan Woods for trainer Fergal O'Brien, took advantage of the early fall of favorite Kitzbuhel to triumph by five lengths over Kala Conti. The victory marks O'Brien's return to Grade 1 success shortly after retiring stable star Crambo.
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Westwood secured his first stakes victory in the Grade 2 San Pasqual Stakes, while Princesa Moche earned her initial U.S. stakes win in the Grade 3 Megahertz Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday. Both races highlighted strong performances on the track for older horses. The victories came after previews anticipated competitive fields in the events.
Oaklawn Park has canceled live racing scheduled for January 30 through February 1 because of inclement weather, including projected temperatures between 14 and 30 degrees. The affected races, including the Grade 3 Southwest Stakes, will be rescheduled for February 5-8. This decision prioritizes the safety of horses, jockeys, and participants.
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The Illinois Racing Board has suspended the harness racing license for Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney, citing the track's failure to demonstrate financial integrity. This action follows canceled races and bounced checks, jeopardizing the remaining events this season. Industry leaders express concern over the track's viability amid ongoing financial struggles.
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