July 14th, 2011 (No Comments)
I remember my first visit to Keeneland. Every man in the Clubhouse was wearing a jacket or jacket and tie. Felt like A Hollywood set or a throwback to a more genteel time. Keeneland ready to celebrate historic anniversary http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/07/13/2313015/keeneland-ready-to-celebrate-historic.html The fall meeting at Keeneland will be devoted to celebrating the historic racetrack’s 75th […]
July 14th, 2011 (No Comments)
Governor Christie sticking to his guns… Horse-racing subsidy / End to the madness – Press of Atlantic City http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/opinion/editorials/horse-racing-subsidy-end-to-the-madness/article_cb94e912-f113-5671-9cd7-404238e0bf76.html Posted: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 12:01 am Let’s hope this is, in fact, the end of it. Let’s hope that Gov. Chris Christie’s recent veto of the New Jersey Racing Commission’s minutes finally puts to rest the […]
July 8th, 2011 (No Comments)
Is quality over quantity the key? NYRA: Future model for horse industry hinges on Saratoga meet | The Business Review http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/print-edition/2011/07/08/nyra-future-model-for-horse-industry.html New York’s horse racing industry has put its money on the latest meet at Saratoga Race Course to redefine its business. It’s a high-stakes bet as key players keep sucking money out of the […]
July 7th, 2011 (No Comments)
I remember that race very well. I wrote about it in a ValueCapping Rant the day before that race where she paid $80 and change to win. Black Magic: The Ultimate Handicapping Software had her on top, and she ran brilliantly. Champagne d’Oro seeks return to form at Summit of Speed – Thoroughbred Times http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/07/07/summit-of-speed-calder.aspx […]
July 7th, 2011 (No Comments)
I wish them well… Breeders’ Cup launches Classic marketing campaign http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/07/06/breeders-cup-classic-marketing-campaign.aspx Seeking to capitalize on the publicity generated by Blame’s thrilling victory over Zenyatta in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs, Breeders’ Cup Ltd. is launching a series of marketing activities focused on the 1¼-mile race. The initiative includes consumer promotion encouraging fans to […]
July 6th, 2011 (No Comments)
Online Betting Now Legal at Louisiana Race Tracks http://www.katc.com/news/online-betting-now-legal-at-louisiana-race-tracks/ Online Betting Now Legal at Louisiana Race Tracks I know a few friends down in New Orleans who will celebrate this news! In recent years , there’s been a steady decline in people betting at Louisiana’s horse racing tracks. At Evangeline Downs for example, only […]
July 3rd, 2011 (No Comments)
Legally, perhaps, the correct ruling. But how about the State authorizing a private group of responsible citizens to oversee the racing until the MRC is back in business? Canterbury appeal denied, forced to cancel holiday cards http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/07/02/canterbury-appeal-denied.aspx Ramsey County (Minnesota) Chief Judge Kathleen Gearin on Saturday denied Canterbury Park’s request that the Minnesota Racing Commission […]
July 2nd, 2011 (No Comments)
In what was a politically unpopular thing to do, I think Gov. Christie did the right thing. Self sufficiency-not handouts-is what the thoroughbred industry needs! Christie vetoes horse racing subsidies – Dailyrecord.com http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20110702/NJNEWS10/307020003/Christie-vetoes-horse-racing-subsidies?odyssey=nav%7Chead TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a move by the New Jersey Racing Commission to provide $15 million in state subsidies […]
July 2nd, 2011 (No Comments)
This is good news for the upcoming Del Mar meet …HORSE RACING: Del Mar pleased that Hollywood Park will stay open for training – North County Times http://www.nctimes.com/sports/article_9022ccd7-b1a0-5295-b349-b5c203990762.html Hollywood Park announced this week it will remain open for training until July 22, or until renovation of Santa Anita’s main track is completed. “We’re happy Hollywood […]
July 1st, 2011 (No Comments)
This deals just with the fillies… Senate Dems Target Tax Breaks for Horse Racing in Debate Over Debt Limit – FoxNews.com http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/30/senate-dems-target-tax-breaks-for-horse-racing-in-debate-over-debt-limit/ Democrats are targeting $126 million in tax write-offs for the horse-racing industry that they say amount to a “Bluegrass Boondoggle” offered up by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in the 2008 farm bill […]
