Headlines: April 23
– A plan to bring thoroughbred racing to Los Alamitos Race Course has been dropped. Owner Ed Allred says he “can’t see jeopard[izing] an asset that’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars.” (LAT)
– The NTRA working group charged with investigating insurance options for jockeys has come out with its recommendations. The group said jockeys should be covered by workers’ comp or private insurance for on-track injuries and that all segments of the industry should support the cost. (BH)
– Silent Witness is on the verge of setting a modern record for consecutive wins, but until he races outside Hong Kong, says Bill Finley, “he’s just some horse who won a lot of races in a row in Hong Kong.” (ESPN)
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