June 24th, 2011 (No Comments)
A step in the right direction! Del Mar plans new low-takeout wagers, will end DelMarBets.com http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/06/23/del-mar-wagers.aspx Handicappers will have a chance at some better return on their wagers at this year’s Del Mar meeting, set to begin on July 20. The track plans to follow the lead of Hollywood Park and offer a daily 50-cent, […]
June 23rd, 2011 (No Comments)
Churchill Downs halts racing after devastating storm http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/23/2280579/churchill-downs-halts-racing-after.html Churchill Downs was closed on Thursday after a storm on Wednesday evening damaged barns, stable areas and living quarters for personnel Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, And Technology
June 23rd, 2011 (No Comments)
Let’s hope there’s no further damage… Churchill Downs assesses damage, begins clean up after storm | Horses | Kentucky.com http://www.kentucky.com/2011/06/23/1786139/update-possible-tornado-damages.html No horses nor people were injured when an apparent tornado struck the stable area at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., late Wednesday night. At least nine barns were damaged, including this one shown on Thursday, […]
June 23rd, 2011 (No Comments)
Happy to see the fairs thriving Good wagering opportunities Horse Racing Kicks Off at Fair – Patch.com http://livermore.patch.com/articles/horse-racing-kicks-off-at-fair What has become one of the more cherished summer rituals in Pleasanton, the horse racing at the Alameda County Fair, kicks off Thursday. The meet will run through July 10, with five days — June 27-29 […]
June 23rd, 2011 (No Comments)
Morris Bailey reaches agreement to take over Monmouth Park – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com http://www.nj.com/horse-racing/index.ssf/2011/06/morris_bailey_reaches_agreement_to_take_over_monmouth_park.html After nearly two months of negotiations that New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association president John Forbes characterized as “a long, hard siege,” Morris Bailey has reached an agreement to take over Monmouth Park from the state, according to three people familiar […]
June 21st, 2011 (No Comments)
At last! Final Cut Pro X is here, and I've just installed it on my desktop, waiting for the installation on the MacBook Pro. I'm sure purists and super video editors will have their issues with it. I can see it being called iMovie on steroids. My very early first impression is that it's going […]
June 19th, 2011 (No Comments)
This COULD have a big effect… Panel: Exchange Wagering Changes Everything http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63647/panel-exchange-wagering-changes-everything As exchange wagering edges closer to its American debut, regulators will have to deal with many makeovers of existing laws. According to a panel assembled for the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, exchange wagering will change everything. (via Instapaper) Posted […]
June 18th, 2011 (No Comments)
I’m rooting for Belmont! Three finalists for 2012 Breeders’ Cup host site http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/06/17/2012-breeders-cup.aspx The 2012 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held at one of three locations, Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Chairman Tom Ludt said Friday afternoon. The finalists are Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita Park, which together after this year will have played host […]
June 17th, 2011 (No Comments)
The one track in the US I would least like to see lose racing days! HORSE RACING: Del Mar contemplates options if race days are canceled – North County Times http://www.nctimes.com/sports/article_2fcc2b19-85fe-52bc-814d-005053c3dfb5.html With just more than a month until its meet begins, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has no policy in place for patrons should any […]
June 17th, 2011 (No Comments)
To Mr. Stronach. Penn National sells stake in Maryland Jockey Club http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-06-16/business/bs-bz-penn-jockey-club-sale-20110616_1_mi-developments-maryland-jockey-club-frank-stronach The co-owners of Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course have ended their tumultuous one-year partnership, leaving Maryland’s thoroughbred racetrack operator with a single owner. Penn National Gaming said Thursday it had agreed to sell its minority stake in the Maryland Jockey Club to […]
