January 24th, 2012 (No Comments)
I found this quote today in an article written by Steve Davidowitz, an author on racing who should know better: “#9. Unlike college and pro football or basketball — as well as other sports that invite gambling with point spreads — I prefer horse racing for a reason that is rarely considered, yet it might […]
January 21st, 2012 (No Comments)
Stronach Says He Wants to Protect Santa Anita | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67057/stronach-says-he-wants-to-protect-santa-anita The California Horse Racing Board received a surprise visit from Santa Anita owner Frank Stronach during its meeting Jan. 19 at the racetrack. Stronach told the board he wants to see Santa Anita protected against real estate speculation in the future. Stronach addressed the […]
January 21st, 2012 (No Comments)
Aqueduct Cancels Live Racing Due to Snow http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67077/aqueduct-cancels-live-racing-due-to-snow Aqueduct Racetrack canceled live racing for Saturday, Jan. 21, due to snow. Aqueduct and the Belmont Café will be open for simulcasting. The New York area is expected to receive four to five inches of snow, with the heaviest accumulation before noon. Some spots along the western […]
January 18th, 2012 (No Comments)
Christie signs off-track betting bill into law http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20120118/NEWS01/301180032 TRENTON — North Jersey restaurants may be offering horse racing bets as a side dish by the end of the year. A bill allowing wagering in taverns and restaurants was signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday. The measure was one of about 100 bills […]
January 14th, 2012 (No Comments)
Interesting article on the high-volume horse bettors who are having a big impact on the industry… Case Made for High-Volume Betting Services http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66960/case-made-for-high-volume-betting-services Horsemen hashed out the issue of high-volume bettors and rebates Jan. 13, and in the process got a fairly detailed look at their impact on pari-mutuel Thoroughbred racing in the United States. […]
January 14th, 2012 (No Comments)
Interesting article on the high-volume horse bettors who are having a big impact on the industry… Case Made for High-Volume Betting Services http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66960/case-made-for-high-volume-betting-services Horsemen hashed out the issue of high-volume bettors and rebates Jan. 13, and in the process got a fairly detailed look at their impact on pari-mutuel Thoroughbred racing in the United States. […]
January 14th, 2012 (No Comments)
Purses Down for Churchill’s Spring Meet http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66953/purses-down-for-churchills-spring-meet Headed by the 138th renewal of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), Churchill Downs’ schedule of stakes for its April 28-July 1 spring meet will feature total stakes purses of $7.275 million and an emphasis on “big event‘“programs. The […]
January 13th, 2012 (No Comments)
Hope they’re all vegans as well… Harris Warns of Terror Danger After Arson Hit http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66950/harris-warns-of-terror-danger-after-arson-hit Prominent California Thoroughbred owner and breeder John Harris, whose Fresno County cattle farm trucking center was attacked by militant animal rights activists Jan. 8, warns that the group claiming responsibility could also pose a threat to horse operations. Fourteen vehicles […]
January 13th, 2012 (No Comments)
Hope they’re all vegans as well… Harris Warns of Terror Danger After Arson Hit http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66950/harris-warns-of-terror-danger-after-arson-hit Prominent California Thoroughbred owner and breeder John Harris, whose Fresno County cattle farm trucking center was attacked by militant animal rights activists Jan. 8, warns that the group claiming responsibility could also pose a threat to horse operations. Fourteen vehicles […]
January 13th, 2012 (No Comments)
Darn! There were a couple of good ValueCapping plays there tonight! Oh well, there are plenty more! Penn National Cancels Friday Night Card http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66942/penn-national-cancels-friday-night-card The 10-race card Jan. 13 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has been canceled due to extreme weather conditions. “Central Pennsylvania is experiencing violent winds with gusts approaching 50 and […]
