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Andrew Cuomo Orders Massive Overhaul Of New York Horse Racing

September 29th, 2012 (No Comments)

Andrew Cuomo Orders Massive Overhaul Of New York Horse Racing http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2012/09/andrew_cuomo_or.php Horse racing in New York state is about to change thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s response to a report from a state commission tasked with reviewing regulations governing the state’s horse racing industry. Cuomo announced this afternoon that the New York Task Force on […]

Gate malfunction hurts racing horse

September 29th, 2012 (No Comments)

Thankfully, there were no serious injuries. But incidents like this serve once again to remind us just how much randomness there is in the outcome of a horse race. Gate malfunction hurts racing horse http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/local/north_central/gate-malfunction-hurts-racing-horse ANDERSON, Ind. (WISH) – Jockeys avoided injury but one horse was hurt Thursday night when equipment malfunctioned at Hoosier Park. The incident […]

Belmont Cancels Sept. 28 Card

September 28th, 2012 (No Comments)

Belmont Cancels Sept. 28 Card Due to anticipated heavy rain in the Elmont, N.Y., area, live racing at Belmont Park has been canceled Sept. 28 to ensure the track surfaces are in optimal condition for the following day’s “Super Saturday” card. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/73100/belmont-cancels-sept-28-card Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, And Technology

Bet puts man and horse on healthy course

September 26th, 2012 (No Comments)

Heart warming story… Bet puts man and horse on healthy course – SFGate http://www.sfgate.com/pets/pettales/article/Bet-puts-man-and-horse-on-healthy-course-3893751.php Pleasanton is home to the oldest (built in 1858) 1-mile horse-racing track in the United States, and where Sam DiLaura’s love of horses began. DiLaura grew up in the once-small East Bay town where his parents operated DiLaura’s, a family restaurant, […]

Delaware Park Cancels Sept. 27 Live Racing

September 25th, 2012 (No Comments)

Delaware Park Cancels Sept. 27 Live Racing http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/73036/delaware-park-cancels-sept-27-live-racing Delaware Park announced its live racing card for Thursday, Sept. 27, has been cancelled due to insufficient entries.  Live racing is still scheduled to go on Sept. 26, and will resume on Saturday, Sept. 29, with a first race post time of 1:15 p.m. Posted via email from […]

Cuomo Says Private Companies Could Run State Racetracks

September 25th, 2012 (No Comments)

Cuomo Says Private Companies Could Run State Racetracks http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/sports/governor-cuomo-says-private-companies-could-run-state-racetracks.html New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Monday that the first charge of a newly formed board of directors to run horse racing in the state would be to determine whether its three racetracks should be bid out to private gambling Saratoga Race Course and two […]

OK, so I’m an Apple Addict: On the iPhone 5

September 22nd, 2012 (No Comments)

Yes, I was on line at the Apple Store at 4 AM yesterday. And as soon as I got home, I made a typical Apple fanboy ‘unboxing’ video. You can see it here: http://youtu.be/w_uO_8FzmOo   It’s sad, I know. The very first Apple product I bought was the original iPhone. Couldn’t work any of the other […]

Exchange Wagering Rules OK’d by CHRB

September 21st, 2012 (No Comments)

Exchange Wagering Rules OK’d by CHRB http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/72963/exchange-wagering-rules-okd-by-chrb Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt Rules governing exchange wagering gained initial approval from the California Horse Racing Board at its meeting Sept. 20, more than a year after the commission had announced its intention to promulgate them. Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, And Technology

2013 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks logos unveiled [Horse Racing]

September 20th, 2012 (No Comments)

2013 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks logos unveiled [Horse Racing] http://www.louisville.com/content/2013-kentucky-derby-and-kentucky-oaks-logos-unveiled-horse-racing The calendar may show that it is the dawn of the fall season, but the first sign of spring has just arrived as Churchill Downs unveils the 2013 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks logos.  The logos, which incorporate some new features, will appear on […]

Article: Thoroughbred Times Declares Bankruptcy

September 15th, 2012 (No Comments)

Thoroughbred Times Declares Bankruptcy http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/72828/thoroughbred-times-declares-bankruptcy Thoroughbred Times, a Lexington-based magazine dedicated to the horse racing industry, declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy and terminated operations Sept. 14, editor in chief Mark Simon confirmed the following day. The company is now under the control of a bankruptcy trustee who will determine the outcome of assets, including the resolution […]

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