January 13th, 2012 (No Comments)
Oops… Fair Grounds tote system back up and running http://www.nola.com/horseracing/index.ssf/2012/01/fair_grounds_tote_system_back.html The Fair Grounds tote system resumed working at about 2:55 p.m. Friday, and the fifth race will run with betting. Post time will be 3:20 p.m. Because of a tote failure, the third and fourth races were run for purse money only. Posted via email […]
January 12th, 2012 (No Comments)
Turfway Returns to Saturday Afternoon Racing | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66909/turfway-returns-to-saturday-afternoon-racing Turfway Park will end its experiment with Saturday night racing effective Jan. 14. The Kentucky racetrack began racing at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays about a year ago in an effort to boost on-track business. Officials have said on-track business—wagering and food and beverage—were healthy, but pari-mutuel […]
January 10th, 2012 (No Comments)
Could tis spell the end of Aqueduct? Will Casino Plan End Aqueduct Horse Racing? – Metropolis – WSJ http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/01/09/will-casino-plan-end-aqueducts-horse-racing/ As part of its plans to ultimately build a full-service casino resort at the Aqueduct racetrack — along with a massive convention center — gambling giant Genting has been in discussions with state officials to shut […]
January 9th, 2012 (No Comments)
Oakland has traditionally been a good meet for ValueCapping! Horse Races Begin This Friday http://www.kuar.org/kuarnews/45741-oaklawn-horse-races-begin-this-friday.html With college football coming to an end tonight, Arkansans have a new sports season to look forward to: horse racing. The historic Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs will begin its 108th live racing season this Friday. Media Relations Manager Jennifer […]
January 9th, 2012 (No Comments)
In challenging economic times for horse racing, a good piece of news from the Keeneland sales… Outlook Brighter at Keeneland January Sale http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66861/outlook-brighter-at-keeneland-january-sale What a difference a year makes. At this point in 2011, it was snowing and the temperatures were frigid as the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale was getting ready to […]
January 5th, 2012 (No Comments)
And more good news for racing from Santa Anita… Santa Anita Showing Across-the-Board Gains http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66812/santa-anita-showing-across-the-board-gains Santa Anita Park, which opened its winter/spring meeting with an on-track crowd of 44,579 on Dec. 26, posted a 21% increase in attendance and an 11% uptick in on-track handle through the first six days of its 79-day meet according […]
January 5th, 2012 (No Comments)
This is looking like a positive trend for horse racing… Handle Up for Turfway Holiday Meet http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66813/handle-up-for-turfway-holiday-meet Turfway Park ended its 2011 holiday meet with increases in both on-track and all-sources handle compared to the same period in 2010. The track presented 20 days of live racing from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, three more […]
January 5th, 2012 (No Comments)
Horse Racing Could Be on Menu in New Jersey http://www.onlinecasinoreports.com/news/theheadlines/2012/1/5/horse-racing-could-be-on-menu-in-new-jersey.php The State Senate and Assembly committees will on consider today (Thursday) legislation that would create a pilot program in New Jersey’s northern countries and part of Ocean County, which would allow electronic wagering terminals to be placed at venues that also serve food and alcohol. […]
January 5th, 2012 (No Comments)
The streak continues… Rapid Redux runs streak to 22, honored with Eclipse Award http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/04/2573537/rapid-redux-runs-streak-to-22.html Horse of the Year candidate Rapid Redux successfully extended his unbeaten streak to 22 with a front-running victory Wednesday at Laurel Park. Earlier in the day it was announced that the six- year-old gelding is to be honored with a Special […]
January 4th, 2012 (No Comments)
History in the making. Overcoming what a horse has to in order to win ONE race is difficult, doing it 21 times in a row, going on 22, is nothing short of incredible… If healthy, Rapid Redux to go for 22nd victory in a row on Wednesday at Laurel Park | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com […]
