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Maryland Jockey Club Has New Pimlico Logo

February 22nd, 2012 (No Comments)

Clean, modern new logo for Pimlico.  Maryland Jockey Club Has New Pimlico Logo | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67573/maryland-jockey-club-has-new-pimlico-logo Pimlico Race Course, which opened Oct. 25, 1870, and is the second-oldest track in the country, has a new logo as its 2012 live racing season approaches. The Maryland Jockey Club released the logo, which combines two elements, Feb. […]

Leparoux lands Derby favorite, and a bride to be

February 21st, 2012 (No Comments)

By all accounts, Mr. Leparoux is a top notch jockey, now moving his tack to New York. The mount on Union Rags is a feather in his cap! Leparoux lands Derby favorite, and a bride to be – Horse Racing – MiamiHerald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/20/2651626/leparoux-lands-derby-favorite.html Julien Leparoux is on a winning streak, on and off the racetrack. […]

Article: Betfair Plans Web Gambling on Horses in California as State Law Lifts Ban – Bloomberg

February 19th, 2012 (No Comments)

Exchange betting would open a new dimension to US horse players. One cautionary note, though: The legislation in California authorizing exchange betting also includes a provision that allows California to raise the take, the amount the state takes out of each bet. This is not a good thing for the handicapper/investor at the racetrack. Betfair […]

Churchill Gains New Partners for Derby

February 16th, 2012 (No Comments)

Churchill Gains New Partners for Derby | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67471/churchill-gains-new-partners-for-derby Churchill Downs will partner with Moët & Chandon, BLUE04, and SandRidge Energy for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 5. The alliance will focus on fans, celebrity attendees, and Kentucky Derby winners. Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, And […]

Jerry Brown’s Horse Race

February 16th, 2012 (No Comments)

Interesting developments in California, will be interesting to see how this shakes out. California racing is important to the industry, and the changes to the fair meets could be significant. San Diego Reader | Jerry Brown’s Horse Race http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/feb/15/radar-jerry-brown-horse-race/ The election isn’t until 2014, but Democratic governor Jerry Brown is already out raising money for […]

Article: Governor presents Ky. gambling proposal, sponsor – CBS News

February 15th, 2012 (No Comments)

This could change the face of Kentucky racing… Governor presents Ky. gambling proposal, sponsor – CBS News http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57377709/governor-presents-ky-gambling-proposal-sponsor/ (AP)  FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear presented a plan Tuesday to amend Kentucky’s Constitution to allow up to seven casinos to open in the state, most of them at horse tracks. The proposal generated instant opposition […]

Article: A look at horse racing’s top 20 Triple Crown contenders | Horse Racing | Sports News and Vide…

February 12th, 2012 (No Comments)

So it begins…Almost 400 3 year old colts, and the handicapping for a race almost 3 months away has begun. A look at horse racing’s top 20 Triple Crown contenders | Horse Racing | Sports News and Vide… http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/02/11/3728085/a-look-at-horse-racings-top-20.html The journey to the Kentucky Derby on May 5 has begun, with 397 3-year-olds nominated to […]

Article: Slots money keeping dog, horse racing industries

February 11th, 2012 (No Comments)

A sad sign of the times… Slots money keeping dog, horse racing industries afloat  – Statehouse News – Charleston Daily Mail – West Virginia News and Sports – http://www.dailymail.com/News/statehouse/201202060298 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gambling money, mostly from slot machines, props up the dog and horse racing industry, which likely would wither without subsidies. The West Virginia […]

Article: Horse racing drama “Luck” under scrutiny due to equine deaths during filming – HorseChannel.com

February 9th, 2012 (No Comments)

Definitely NOT the kind of publicity the thoroughbred industry need now… Horse racing drama “Luck” under scrutiny due to equine deaths during filming – HorseChannel.com http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-news/2012/02/09/luck-horse-deaths.aspx Thoroughbred racing has been pulled into the mainstream again, this time by the HBO series “Luck.” The drama features an all-star cast including Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte, and […]

Article: ‘Luck’ to Hold Casting Call for Extras | BloodHorse.com

February 9th, 2012 (No Comments)

Calling all horseplayer/actors! ‘Luck’ to Hold Casting Call for Extras | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67369/luck-to-hold-casting-call-for-extras HBO’s horse racing themed television series “Luck,” which was recently picked up for a second season by the cable network, is encouraging racetrack goers and employees to participate in an open casting call at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., Feb. 12. […]

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