Even with the Jan. 28 edition of the 50th Annual Eclipse Awards Presented by Spendthrift Farm being a virtual presentation, this year’s process figures to once again generate some sharp debate in a few categories.
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Updating of Ukrainian Gaming Week format! UGW Expert Conference will be held in February, and large-scale Ukrainian Gaming Week gambling exhibition to take place in March
After analyzing the requests of the gambling community and taking into account the interests of all market players, Smile-Expo decided to change the format of Ukrainian Gaming Week 2021 – instead of one specialized event, company will separately organize an expert conference and an exhibition of solutions for the gambling industry.
UGW conference: program, features and top speakers
Date: February 24, 2021
Location: Premier Palace Hotel, Kyiv
Tempers Flare as Negreanu Tanks on Day 33, Polk Disapproves and then Dominates
Daniel Negreanu opened Wednesday’s session by tanking often, which angered Doug Polk, who stepped away from the table briefly to force Negreanu to speed up the action. He then returned to the virtual felt and proceeded to demolish his opponent yet again.
Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk are no longer buddies, again. (Image: YouTube)
It appears the days of these two fierce rivals despising each other are back. After two months of cordial behavior between them, the bitterness has returned.
On Day 32, Polk changed up his style of play and began limping buttons pre-flop. He did so because he is attempting to lower variance to preserve his massive lead down the stretch of this 25,000-hand heads-up no-limit hold’em challenge.
Pletcher, Casse Enter 3-Year-Olds in Texas Turf Mile
In addition to hosting the $300,000 Houston Ladies Classic (G3) and $200,000 John B. Connally Turf (G3T) Jan. 31, four undercard stakes are a part of the Sam Houston Race Park program, including the $200,000 Texas Turf Mile Stakes for 3-year-olds.
Impressive Maiden Winner Zaajel Returns in Forward Gal
Shadwell Stable’s homebred Zaajel dazzled first time out with a 7 1/4-length winning debut at Gulfstream Park. On Jan. 30 she’ll step up in company at the South Florida oval as she faces seven other 3-year-old fillies in the Forward Gal Stakes (G3).
Laoban Filly Sells for $175,000 to Top OBS Winter Sale
The closing session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Winter Mixed Sale ended on a high note Jan. 27 as Hip 805, a Laoban filly who was the last horse through the ring, sold for $175,000 to Sand Hill Stables to top the sale.
Kentucky Pharoah, Never Surprised Set for Kitten's Joy
A pair of 3-year-olds that most recently registered stakes wins on turf will try to take the next step when Kentucky Pharoah and Never Surprised make their graded stakes debuts in the $100,000 Kitten’s Joy Stakes (G3T) Jan. 30 at Gulfstream Park.
Grade 1 Winner Wicked Whisper Retired
Grade 1 winner Wicked Whisper, fifth in the Jan. 23 Pippin Stakes at Oaklawn Park, has been retired and will be bred to Uncle Mo, according to owner Alex Lieblong.
Prime Factor Leaps Into Graded Company in Holy Bull
When Prime Factor races Jan. 30 at Gulfstream Park in the $200,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3), it will be his first start in a graded race—but not his first time running head-to-head with graded competition. He has kept high-class competition in breezes.
Egan to Reunite With Mishriff for Saudi Cup
John Gosden believes a wide draw could be key to Mishriff’s chance in the Saudi Cup, in which David Egan is set to renew his partnership with the Prix du Jockey Club (G1) winner in Riyadh next month.
Dozens of lottery players across the USA hit it big in Powerball
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St Mark's Basilica Rated as Europe's Top Juvenile
St Mark’s Basilica was officially crowned Europe’s best 2-year-old of 2020 Jan. 27 having achieved a rating of 120 in his Darley Dewhurst Stakes (G1) success.
Egan Reunites With Mishriff for Saudi Cup
John Gosden believes a wide draw could be key to Mishriff’s chance in the Saudi Cup, in which David Egan is set to renew his partnership with the Prix du Jockey Club (G1) winner in Riyadh next month.
Goffs February Sale Part 2 Moved Due to Lockdown
The second part of Goffs February Sale, a standout day of weanlings that had previously been rescheduled for March 2, will now take place March 11 due to ongoing lockdown restrictions.
All Systems Go for Second Edition of Saudi Cup
With less than three weeks to go, organizers report all systems are go for the second edition of the world’s richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup, with Knicks Go among those expected to go although two top American trainers are staying home.
Daughter of Churchill Tops Karaka Book 2 Opener
Roger James’ admiration for Churchill with South Island breeders’ foresight to buy a mare from Australia in foal to the Coolmore shuttler has paid a big dividend, with the youngster topping the first Book 2 session at the NZB Karaka Yearling Sale.
‘Eclipses’ an Important Part of Racing History
So immeasurable was Eclipse’s impact on the Thoroughbred breed that he is even the namesake of U.S. racing’s year-end awards, the Eclipse Awards.
Wales Beats Germany to Win APAT World Team Championship
They’re celebrating in Wales this week thanks to an impressive performance by some of the country’s top amateur poker players.
The Welsh flag is flying high after four of the country’s amateur poker stars won the 2021 APAT World Team Championship. (Image: BT)
As part of APAT’s World Championship of Amateur Poker (WCOAP), 10 teams lined up for an international showdown on Partypoker.
When the final chips fell, Team Wales emerged victorious. To make the victory even sweeter, they did something the Welsh national soccer team rarely does: they beat Germany.
Top International Sire Orpen Dies at 25
The shuttle stallion who sired 12 champions in eight countries died due to colic.
Oaklawn Starts Next for Caddo River, Essential Quality
Two of trainer Brad Cox’s leading 3-year-olds, Caddo River and Essential Quality, are pointed toward separate upcoming races at Oaklawn Park on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.