August 14th, 2012 (No Comments)
What’s Going On Here | Punish the Cheaters – by Eric Mitchell | BloodHorse.com Blog Stable http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/wgoh/archive/2012/08/14/punish-the-cheaters-by-eric-mitchell.aspx Amidst all the celebration of The Jockey Club’s recent marketing efforts and increased TV exposure for Thoroughbred racing, one message came through clearly at the Aug. 12 Round Table Conference: Racing as a sport will continue floundering and […]
August 13th, 2012 (No Comments)
An intelligent, two-pronged approach. Jockey Club: Marketing Relies on Integrity http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/71997/jockey-club-marketing-relies-on-integrity The Jockey Club intends to continue with its efforts to market Thoroughbred racing and develop new patrons, but the organization’s leader said Aug. 12 those efforts must go hand in hand with medication and penalty reforms. Jockey Club president and chief operating officer James […]
August 11th, 2012 (No Comments)
Suffolk Downs Applies for Casino License | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/71955/suffolk-downs-applies-for-casino-license Photo: Elkus Manfredi Architects Architect rendering of the Suffolk Downs casino project. Suffolk Downs has formally declared its intent to compete for one of Massachusetts’ commercial gaming licenses. The East Boston racetrack announced Aug. 10 it had submitted the required non-refundable $400,000 fee with the Massachusetts […]
August 9th, 2012 (No Comments)
Two years in a row at the same venue for the Breeders’ Cup. Santa Anita to Host 2013 Breeders’ Cup http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/71909/santa-anita-to-host-2013-breeders-cup Santa Anita Park, which hosted the Breeders’ Cup as recently as 2009 and is hosting this year’s edition, will also host the 2013 Breeders’ Cup, pending the approval of a final host site agreement, according […]
August 9th, 2012 (No Comments)
Belmont Park stakes receive substantial increases http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/08/08/2940277/belmont-park-stakes-receive-substantial.html The Jockey Club Gold Cup will have a purse of $1 million when it takes place this year at Belmont Park. The 1 1/4 mile race along with all the stakes races during Belmont and Aqueduct’s fall meets will have increased purses. Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On […]
August 7th, 2012 (No Comments)
July Pari-Mutuel Handle, Purses Decline http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/71843/july-pari-mutuel-handle-purses-decline Pari-mutuel handle remained slightly ahead of last year even though it was down 7.37% in July when compared with the same month in 2011, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase. Wagering on United States races in July totaled $925,447,361, compared with $999,046,849 in July 2011. […]
August 5th, 2012 (No Comments)
download software div class=’posterous_autopost’> Numbers Remain Strong at Saratoga | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/71679/numbers-remain-strong-at-saratoga Photo: Coglianese Photo After 10 days of racing at the boutique Saratoga Race Course meet, wagering and attendance continue on an up-tick, according to the New York Racing Association. NYRA reported July 30 that attendance for the first two weeks of the meet […]
August 4th, 2012 (No Comments)
Monmouth reportedly will not host 2013 BCWC http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/8220855/monmouth-reportedly-not-host-13-breeders-cup An official with Monmouth Park has reportedly said the New Jersey track was not selected to host the 2013 Breeders’ Cup World Championships but is continuing to pursue hosting the event in 2014. Bob Kulina, president of Monmouth Park operator Darby Developments, told the Newark Star-Ledger that […]
August 1st, 2012 (No Comments)
Great to hear that someone of his generation (and stature) would be interested in thoroughbred racing. Phelps says he is considering Thoroughbred ownership – Thoroughbred Times http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2012/08/01/phelps-says-he-is-considering-thoroughbred-ownership.aspx Michael Phelps, who became the most decorated Olympic competitor of all time in London this week, may become involved in Thoroughbred ownership in the future. Phelps, who has […]
August 1st, 2012 (No Comments)
Thouroughbred, quarter horses return to Hoosier Park http://heraldbulletin.com/sports/x44821348/Thouroughbred-quarter-horses-return-to-Hoosier-Park ANDERSON, Ind. — Hoosier Park will kick off its 18th season of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing Wednesday, as part of a 64-day meet that runs through Oct. 27. Racing will be held Tuesdays through Fridays beginning at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays beginning at 12:30 p.m. Hoosier […]
