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Article: Golden Gate Fall Meet On-Track Averages Jump | BloodHorse.com

December 22nd, 2011 (No Comments)

Good news from Northern California.  Golden Gate Fall Meet On-Track Averages Jump | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66676/golden-gate-fall-meet-on-track-averages-jump Golden Gate Fields reported Dec. 21 that the Northern California track enjoyed double-digit percentage increases in daily on-track handle and on-track attendance during the 2011 fall meeting. The meet ran for 36 days from Oct. 20 through Dec. 18, six […]

Article: Preakness to join Derby in allowing also-eligible list

December 21st, 2011 (No Comments)

Also eligibles in the Preakness as well as the Derby… Preakness to join Derby in allowing also-eligible list http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/12/20/preakness-also-eligible-list.aspx The Preakness Stakes (G1) will include an also-eligible list for the first time when it is contested in 2012. The Maryland Jockey Club on Tuesday approved the addition of a two-horse also-eligible list for the Baltimore […]

Article: NYRA Tracks Could Have Bigger Field Sizes | BloodHorse.com

December 20th, 2011 (No Comments)

The bigger the fields, the more potential for value. I’m not sure about the lottery terminals as the source, and whether that’s a good idea, but larger field sizes?  Very good for the bettor.  NYRA Tracks Could Have Bigger Field Sizes | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66645/nyra-tracks-could-have-bigger-field-sizes The New York Racing Association predicted the size of fields at […]

Article: Hollywood Park Reports Handle Up 13.8% | BloodHorse.com

December 19th, 2011 (No Comments)

Finally, good news from Hollywood! Hollywood Park Reports Handle Up 13.8% | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66639/hollywood-park-reports-handle-up-138 Hollywood Park reported increases in field size and handle during its 26-day Autumn meet, which ended Dec. 18. The handle on races run at Hollywood Park was up 13.8% to $151,319,791 compared to $132,933,380 during a comparable six-week period in 2010. The fall […]

Article: Also-eligibles to be allowed for Kentucky Derby – Horse Racing – MiamiHerald.com

December 17th, 2011 (No Comments)

Great. Now handicappers will most likely have to consider 24 horses in projecting pace scenarios. And then depending on which AEs get in, redoing the work.   Also-eligibles to be allowed for Kentucky Derby – Horse Racing – MiamiHerald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/12/16/2549477/also-eligibles-to-be-allowed-for.html Three-year-olds that do not make the initial field for the Kentucky Derby will be allowed […]

Article: Public Database of Trainer Rulings Launched

December 16th, 2011 (No Comments)

This will only increase transparency in the industry and make rulings easily accessible. The Jockey Club and ARCI should be commended.  Public Database of Trainer Rulings Launched http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66619/public-database-of-trainer-rulings-launched The Jockey Club and Association of Racing Commissioners International have joined forces on a searchable online database of regulatory rulings for Thoroughbred trainers. Thoroughbred Regulatory Rulings, which […]

Article: Maryland Jockey Club unveils 2012 Preakness logo – Thoroughbred Times

December 15th, 2011 (No Comments)

Maryland Jockey Club unveils 2012 Preakness logo – Thoroughbred Times http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/12/14/maryland-jockey-club-unveils-2012-preakness-logo.aspx The Maryland Jockey Club on Wednesday unveiled the 2012 Preakness logo for the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, which is set for May 19, 2012, at Pimlico Race Course. Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On […]

Article: Remington Sees Handle Increase, Record Purses

December 15th, 2011 (No Comments)

Good news from Remington! Remington Sees Handle Increase, Record Purses http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66604/remington-sees-handle-increase-record-purses Remington Park’s Thoroughbred season produced an increase in average wagering handle and a record level for purses during the 67-day season that ended Dec. 10, the Oklahoma City racetrack reported. The meet experienced a 2.6% increase in pari-mutuel handle per-race compared to the 2010 […]

Article: Rapid Redux rolls to 21st straight victory, ties Citation’s season record

December 14th, 2011 (No Comments)

Remarkable achievement… Rapid Redux rolls to 21st straight victory, ties Citation’s season record http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/12/13/rapid-redux-wins.aspx Rapid Redux extended his modern North American record to 21 consecutive victories and matched Citation’s remarkable run of 19 wins in a single season on Tuesday with another of his trademark front-running performances in a starter allowance race at Laurel Park. Posted […]

Article: New Jersey Governor Puts Blame on Horsemen

December 13th, 2011 (No Comments)

The Jersey saga continues… New Jersey Governor Puts Blame on Horsemen http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66574/new-jersey-governor-puts-blame-on-horsemen New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Dec. 12 the state’s horsemen are responsible for a last-minute breakdown in plans for developer Morris Bailey to assume operation of Monmouth Park. During a press conference to announce cabinet changes, Christie called the state’s Thoroughbred horsemen […]

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