July 15th, 2011 (No Comments)
Safety first, and it’s good news that Hollywood (and the others) have been re-accredited. Hollywood Park Re-accredited by Alliance http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/64020/hollywood-park-re-accredited-by-alliance Hollywood Park in California has earned re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance. The re-accreditation followed a complete review of all racing operations at the facility, alliance officials said July 14. […]
July 15th, 2011 (No Comments)
Sad news, as Yavapai Downs racetrack in Prescott Valley files for bankruptcy protection. http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/3b80baa6ff0048b297f35ac63796ae28/AZ–Yavapai-Downs-Bankruptcy/ PRESCOTT, Ariz. — The owner of the Yavapai Downs horse racing track in Prescott Valley has filed for bankruptcy protection. The filing under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code could lead to a liquidation of the track’s assets. The Yavapai […]
July 15th, 2011 (No Comments)
Betting on horse races past? Tells me the action-craving mentality of many fans… Kentucky approves ‘slot-like’ gaming for one race track – FOX41.com Louisville News Kentucky Indiana News Weather Sports http://www.fox41.com/story/15084926/kentucky-approves For the first time ever, The Kentucky Horse racing Commission will allow ‘slot-like’ machines at a state horse track. The commission will allow what’s […]
July 14th, 2011 (No Comments)
Sign of the times? Horse people rally against shutdown http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/125526213.html On the groomed front stretch of the track at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, a riderless horse wore a handwritten sign across his withers that said, simply: “Let me run.” Hundreds of racetrack workers, family members and politicians rallied at the horse track Wednesday in an […]
July 14th, 2011 (No Comments)
I remember my first visit to Keeneland. Every man in the Clubhouse was wearing a jacket or jacket and tie. Felt like A Hollywood set or a throwback to a more genteel time. Keeneland ready to celebrate historic anniversary http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/13/2313015/keeneland-ready-to-celebrate-historic.html The fall meeting at Keeneland will be devoted to celebrating the historic racetrack’s 75th […]
July 14th, 2011 (No Comments)
Governor Christie sticking to his guns… Horse-racing subsidy / End to the madness – Press of Atlantic City http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/editorials/horse-racing-subsidy-end-to-the-madness/article_cb94e912-f113-5671-9cd7-404238e0bf76.html Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 12:01 am Let’s hope this is, in fact, the end of it. Let’s hope that Gov. Chris Christie’s recent veto of the New Jersey Racing Commission’s minutes finally puts to rest the […]
July 8th, 2011 (No Comments)
Is quality over quantity the key? NYRA: Future model for horse industry hinges on Saratoga meet | The Business Review http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/print-edition/2011/07/08/nyra-future-model-for-horse-industry.html New York’s horse racing industry has put its money on the latest meet at Saratoga Race Course to redefine its business. It’s a high-stakes bet as key players keep sucking money out of the […]
July 7th, 2011 (No Comments)
I remember that race very well. I wrote about it in a ValueCapping Rant the day before that race where she paid $80 and change to win. Black Magic: The Ultimate Handicapping Software had her on top, and she ran brilliantly. Champagne d’Oro seeks return to form at Summit of Speed – Thoroughbred Times http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/07/07/summit-of-speed-calder.aspx […]
July 7th, 2011 (No Comments)
I wish them well… Breeders’ Cup launches Classic marketing campaign http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/07/06/breeders-cup-classic-marketing-campaign.aspx Seeking to capitalize on the publicity generated by Blame’s thrilling victory over Zenyatta in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs, Breeders’ Cup Ltd. is launching a series of marketing activities focused on the 1¼-mile race. The initiative includes consumer promotion encouraging fans to […]
July 6th, 2011 (No Comments)
Online Betting Now Legal at Louisiana Race Tracks http://www.katc.com/news/online-betting-now-legal-at-louisiana-race-tracks/ Online Betting Now Legal at Louisiana Race Tracks I know a few friends down in New Orleans who will celebrate this news! In recent years , there’s been a steady decline in people betting at Louisiana’s horse racing tracks. At Evangeline Downs for example, only […]
