A study published Jan. 8 by the University of Kentucky verified a lot of earlier analysis from the Equine Injury Database and raised to new questions to explore.
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The Jockey Club Launches Summer Internship Program
As part of its efforts to support young people who are interested in entering the Thoroughbred industry, The Jockey Club announced Jan. 15 the creation of a structured summer internship program for college students and recent college graduates.
TERF Awards 20K to Penn School of Veterinary Medicine
The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation is pleased to award $20,000 to the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine to be used for equine research.
NYRA's TV Partnership with FOX a Winning Combination
For the on-air talent, production staff, and executives responsible for NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” telecasts there’s been only a modicum of rest for the weary crew, many of whom are also involved with NYRA’s daily simulcast shows.
Kenny Had a Notion Seeks to Rebound in Spectaular Bid
Louis J. Ulman and H. Neil Glasser’s Kenny Had a Notion, beaten a neck in the Dec. 26 Heft Stakes, takes on eight rivals in the Jan. 16 $100,000 Spectacular Bid Stakes for 3-year-olds at Laurel Park.
Leofric's First Foal is a Pennsylvania-Bred Filly
The filly was born Jan. 11 at Daydream Farm near Hamburg, Pa.
New York Race Track Chaplaincy to Honor Ortiz Jr.
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy announced Jan. 15 that it will honor jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. for his generous and continued devotion to the backstretch community at its fundraiser during the Saratoga Race Course meet this summer.
Industry Leaders at Recent NYS Hearing Encourage Change
The economic state of New York racing is encouraging, according to industry leaders who spoke at a hearing Jan. 14, but without significant changes going forward, they warned of a dire future.
Lottery courier service pioneers online sales model in Texas
Lottery courier service theLotter is changing the way people in the state of Texas are buying lottery tickets, and two multi-state mega jackpots combined with pandemic-driven online sales are proving to be the perfect storm.Texas, Insider Buzz, Retailer, Technology, General Interest, Online Ticket Sales, Online, Lottery Tickets
Coolmore Lands Pricey Son of Not A Single Doubt
Magic Millions has achieved a record sale in a remarkable set of circumstances with the final Book 1 session still to come, after three colts made more than a million dollars Jan. 15.
Channel Maker Aims for Races in Saudi Arabia and Dubai
Channel Maker, expected to be honored as America’s champion older turf male, is aimed toward two grass races this winter in the Middle East. Co-owner Adam Wachtel said the gelding will race once in Saudi Arabia followed by another race in Dubai.
Argentine Star Great Escape to Join Correas in U.S.
Great Escape, winner of the Nov. 28 Gran Premio Nacional (G1), has shipped to North America and will join Ignacio Correas’ barn at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots next week.
$2 Million WPT Montreal Starts on Sunday, Playground Poker Club Remains Closed
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is back and, despite being unable to set up shop inside Montreal’s Playground Casino, the show goes on.
With Canada’s Playground Poker Club closed, Partypoker will host this year’s WPT Montreal main event online. (Image: WPT)
An executive decision was made in the latter part of 2020 to host the series online. With COVID-19 creating an uncertain climate, the team committed to running the series on Partypoker.
That was a wise decision as the Playground Poker Club has been closed since October. Fortunately for players, Partypoker has stepped into the breach and WPT Montreal will get underway online this Sunday.
$2 Million WPT Montreal Starts on Sunday, Playground Poker Club Remains Closed
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is back and, despite being unable to set up shop inside Montreal’s Playground Casino, the show goes on.
With Canada’s Playground Poker Club closed, Partypoker will host this year’s WPT Montreal main event online. (Image: WPT)
An executive decision was made in the latter part of 2020 to host the series online. With COVID-19 creating an uncertain climate, the team committed to running the series on Partypoker.
That was a wise decision as the Playground Poker Club has been closed since October. Fortunately for players, Partypoker has stepped into the breach and WPT Montreal will get underway online this Sunday.
Schwartzman Works to Turn Tragedy Into Triumph
Prominent Peruvian owner/breeder Boris Schwartzman, who lost four stallions more than a year ago during a brutal invasion of his farm, is rebuilding his breeding and racing operation in Kentucky.
Schwartzman Works to Turn Tragedy Into Triumph
Prominent Peruvian owner/breeder Boris Schwartzman, who lost four stallions more than a year ago during a brutal invasion of his farm, is rebuilding his breeding and racing operation in Kentucky.
Schwartzman Works to Turn Tragedy Into Triumph
Prominent Peruvian owner/breeder Boris Schwartzman, who lost four stallions more than a year ago during a brutal invasion of his farm, is rebuilding his breeding and racing operation in Kentucky.
Tom Dwan Plays Wild $985K Pot on Epic ‘High Stakes Poker’ Episode
Tom Dwan wound up in the middle of one of the most memorable High Stakes Poker hands ever in the recent episode released on the PokerGo app. Three players were all-in before the flop, vying for all or a share of the $985,000 pot. They opted to run it three times, but one extremely lucky player scooped it all.
Did Tom Dwan win another monster pot on High Stakes Poker? (Image: PokerGo)
PokerGo brought back the popular televised poker show last month. One new episode is released every Wednesday on the poker app (paid subscription required). Gabe Kaplan and AJ Benza, the original hosts, are back together in the broadcast booth.
Through the first five episodes — the fifth released this week — the entertainment value has been high, much like the old High Stakes Poker series on the Game Show Network from 2006-2011. Past HSP players such as Jean-Robert Bellande and Tom Dwan have already appeared, and upcoming episodes will feature Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, Doug Polk, and many other superstars.
Quick Will Need Stamina in Santa Anita's Astra
Being quick is a virtue for any Thoroughbred, yet for a 5-year-old mare named Quick (GB), stamina will be of the essence Jan. 17 when she faces eight rivals in the $100,000 Astra Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.
Alwaysmining Starts Fresh in Jennings
Alwaysmining, winner of last year’s Jennings Stakes at Laurel Park, enters the Jan. 16 contest for new trainer Austin Trites.