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Article: Churchill Downs assesses damage, begins clean up after storm | Horses | Kentucky.com

June 23rd, 2011 (No Comments)

Let’s hope there’s no further damage… Churchill Downs assesses damage, begins clean up after storm | Horses | Kentucky.com http://www.kentucky.com/2011/06/23/1786139/update-possible-tornado-damages.html No horses nor people were injured when an apparent tornado struck the stable area at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., late Wednesday night. At least nine barns were damaged, including this one shown on Thursday, […]

Article: Horse Racing Kicks Off at Fair – Patch.com

June 23rd, 2011 (No Comments)

Happy to see the fairs thriving  Good wagering opportunities   Horse Racing Kicks Off at Fair – Patch.com http://livermore.patch.com/articles/horse-racing-kicks-off-at-fair What has become one of the more cherished summer rituals in Pleasanton, the horse racing at the Alameda County Fair, kicks off Thursday. The meet will run through July 10, with five days — June 27-29 […]

Article: Morris Bailey reaches agreement to take over Monmouth Park – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

June 23rd, 2011 (No Comments)

Morris Bailey reaches agreement to take over Monmouth Park – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com http://www.nj.com/horse-racing/index.ssf/2011/06/morris_bailey_reaches_agreement_to_take_over_monmouth_park.html After nearly two months of negotiations that New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association president John Forbes characterized as “a long, hard siege,” Morris Bailey has reached an agreement to take over Monmouth Park from the state, according to three people familiar […]

New Final Cut Pro X Installed

June 21st, 2011 (No Comments)

At last! Final Cut Pro X is here, and I've just installed it on my desktop, waiting for the installation on the MacBook Pro. I'm sure purists and super video editors will have their issues with it. I can see it being called iMovie on steroids. My very early first impression is that it's going […]

Article: Panel: Exchange Wagering Changes Everything

June 19th, 2011 (No Comments)

This COULD have a big effect… Panel: Exchange Wagering Changes Everything http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63647/panel-exchange-wagering-changes-everything As exchange wagering edges closer to its American debut, regulators will have to deal with many makeovers of existing laws.                 According to a panel assembled for the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, exchange wagering will change everything. (via Instapaper) Posted […]

Article: Three finalists for 2012 Breeders’ Cup host site

June 18th, 2011 (No Comments)

I’m rooting for Belmont! Three finalists for 2012 Breeders’ Cup host site http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/06/17/2012-breeders-cup.aspx The 2012 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held at one of three locations, Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Chairman Tom Ludt said Friday afternoon. The finalists are Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita Park, which together after this year will have played host […]

Article: HORSE RACING: Del Mar contemplates options if race days are canceled – North County Times

June 17th, 2011 (No Comments)

The one track in the US I would least like to see lose racing days! HORSE RACING: Del Mar contemplates options if race days are canceled – North County Times http://www.nctimes.com/sports/article_2fcc2b19-85fe-52bc-814d-005053c3dfb5.html With just more than a month until its meet begins, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has no policy in place for patrons should any […]

Article: Penn National sells stake in Maryland Jockey Club

June 17th, 2011 (No Comments)

To Mr. Stronach.  Penn National sells stake in Maryland Jockey Club http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-06-16/business/bs-bz-penn-jockey-club-sale-20110616_1_mi-developments-maryland-jockey-club-frank-stronach The co-owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course have ended their tumultuous one-year partnership, leaving Maryland’s thoroughbred racetrack operator with a single owner. Penn National Gaming said Thursday it had agreed to sell its minority stake in the Maryland Jockey Club to […]

Article: Animal Kingdom sustains minor injury in Belmont Stakes

June 17th, 2011 (No Comments)

The saga continues.  If the incident at the beginning if the Belmont with Mr. Maragh was indeed intentional, it’s even more serious.  Animal Kingdom sustains minor injury in Belmont Stake http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/06/16/animal-kingdom-injured.aspx Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Animal Kingdom sustained an injury to his left hind leg in the Belmont Stakes (G1) and is expected […]

Article: Oaklawn Park announcer steps down

June 17th, 2011 (No Comments)

Terry is a real professional   Oaklawn Park announcer steps down http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/16/2269859/oaklawn-park-announcer-steps-down.html Oaklawn Park’s longtime track announcer Terry Wallace has announced his retirement. Wallace recently completed his 37th year as the track’s announcer. Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, And Technology

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