Kentucky Derby<\/a>. However, it does have a filly, Flor de La Mar, positioned to run in the May 3 Kentucky Oaks.<\/p>\nConsidered one of the top races for 3-year-old fillies, the Oaks draws crowds of more than of 100,000 on Derby Eve. Last year\u2019s Oaks Day card pulled a handle of $55.8 million from all sources, with $17.5 million of that solely bet on the stakes race. Both were race records.<\/p>\n
In addition, Churchill Downs features several other graded stakes races during Derby Week that could attract the Sheikh\u2019s horses.<\/p>\n
The KHRC held its bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, and the commission did not act on the complaint. A call to the commission on Wednesday was not returned.<\/p>\n
With just two weeks before the Oaks, Marcosson told Casino.org<\/em> they understand a hearing on the matter may not happen in time to take effect before the state\u2019s biggest racing weekend. However, they consider any action taken at any time as important.<\/p>\nIt would both shine the spotlight on Princess Latifa\u2019s status and raise pressure on Sheikh Mohammed to release her,\u201d <\/span><\/strong>he said<\/span>. \u201cThe timing is not as important as a positive result.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nMarcosson added the group may also consider asking racing commissions in other states and countries to sanction Sheikh Mohammed.<\/p>\n
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A representative from Godolphin\u2019s office in Lexington, Ky., told Casino.org<\/em> they would not comment on the charges.<\/p>\nThe accusations against one of the sport\u2019s most prolific owners come at a time when the sport faces increased scrutiny. Specifically, animal welfare groups and some politicians have called for racing to stop at Santa Anita after the deaths of 23 horses during the California track\u2019s current meet.<\/p>\n
In response, Santa Anita\u2019s owner has proposed stricter regulations on drug and safety protocols to improve safety. The Stronach Group also supports federal legislation that would require national drug testing and safety standards for the sport.<\/p>\n
Still, some question whether Santa Anita\u2019s track is safe after months of record rainfalls and unusually cold weather. The California Horse Racing Board will meet Thursday<\/a> to discuss whether to cut dates from the track.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Human rights activists called on the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to ban Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum from entering his horses in races at Churchill Downs, possibly including the track\u2019s Derby week card. The issue stems from the Dubai ruler\u2019s decision to prohibit his adult daughter, Princess Latifa, from leaving the United Arab Emirates […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":103221,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,14577],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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