A New York jury heard a full day of testimony Jan. 21 in the horse doping trial of Dr. Seth Fishman and Lisa Giannelli.

Jockey Mychel J. Sanchez was replaced aboard a scheduled mount Jan. 21 at Laurel Park after receiving a 60-day suspension in Pennsylvania, reportedly for a violation involving wagering.

Racing commentary from Jay Hovdey

Racecourses in Ireland are poised to welcome back capacity crowds with immediate effect after the Irish government agreed to scrap most COVID-19 restrictions Jan. 22, including the current limit on attendances at indoor and outdoor events.

The New York Race Track Chaplaincy announced Jan. 21 that it will honor Andy Serling, NYRA television analyst and handicapper, for his generous and continued devotion to the backstretch community.

In a series of rulings published Jan. 21 on the Association of Racing Commissioners International website, New Jersey stewards fined and/or suspended numerous trainers for infractions during last year’s Monmouth Park meeting.

Sale histories for horses entered in the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale being held Feb. 7-8.

A cold and windy night at Meydan Racecourse ends with a shocker in a race that had been expected to shed some light on potential candidates for the Saudi Cup (G1) and Dubai World Cup (G1).

Tom and Sue McGrath’s Swilcan Stables reported Jan. 21 that champion-producing dam Vero Amore died the evening of Jan. 20 due to complications from colic while in foal to Nyquist and carrying a full sibling to Vequist.

The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is pleased to award $4,000 to the MidAtlantic Horse Rescue for educational purposes.