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Doug Polk Critical of Poker Hall of Fame Selection Process
Doug Polk is highly critical of the Poker Hall of Fame, and he isn’t the only one after seeing the results of the recent nomination. The GGPoker ambassador didn’t specifically criticize the voters for inducting Huck Seed. But he isn’t too thrilled with the entire results.
Doug Polk isn’t thrilled with the outcome of the recent Poker Hall of Fame votes. (Image: WSOP.com)
Seed was the top selection of the 30 living members of the Poker Hall of Fame, the only ones who were eligible to vote this year. The 1996 WSOP Main Event champ was a surprise selection. Many poker players predicted Isai Scheinberg, Patrik Antonius, or Antonio Esfandiari would win. Polk was quite surprised as well.
The Poker Hall of Fame Voting here was a complete joke.
Positive Holiday Meet for Turfway Park
Turfway Park delivered positive results in wagering and average field size during its 13-day Holiday Meet, which wrapped up a five-week run Dec. 31.
Keepmeinmind Begins Preparation at 3 With Breeze
Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) hopeful Keepmeinmind recorded his first workout since winning the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs with a half-mile breeze in :50 1/5 Jan. 6 at Oaklawn Park.
Oaklawn Park to Allow Limited Fans at 2021 Meet
Oaklawn Park plans to conduct its 2021 live meet with limited spectators, pursuant to the Arkansas Department of Health directive, the Hot Springs, Ark., track announced Jan. 6. The 57-day season runs Jan. 22-May 1.
Champion British Idiom Sold to Japan's Northern Farm
British Idiom, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2019, has been retired and sold to Japan’s Northern Farm, according to Liz Crow, a bloodstock agent and advisor for the owners that campaigned her in the United States.
Cuomo Shifts Gears on Mobile Sports Betting in New York
After several years of blocking efforts to legalize mobile sports betting, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he now supports such a means of wagering as a way to bring in state tax revenues that have been hammered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mucho Gusto Retired With Soft-Tissue Injury
Mucho Gusto, winner of the 2020 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Presented by Runhappy (G1), has been retired due to a soft-tissue injury, according to published reports.
2020 Media Eclipse Award Winners Announced
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters today announced the winners of the 2020 Media Eclipse Awards in six categories.
TCA Stallion Season Auction Underway
The 31st annual Thoroughbred Charities of America Stallion Season Auction is open for bidding. The auction is the largest annual fundraiser for the organization.
Almond Eye Crowned Japan Horse of the Year
Almond Eye has seen off her rivals in the race to be crowned Japan’s 2020 Horse of the Year, just as she frequently did on the track, with the dazzling mare attracting 236 of the 283 votes.
Got Stormy Returns to Work Tab at Casse Training Center
Six-year-old Got Stormy returned to the work tab Jan. 6 for the first time since her Nov. 7 bid in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Keeneland.
Maine couple's $1 million lottery win is their biggest turn of fate to-date
This past year has understandably been a tough one for many people, and for a couple hailing from Turner, Maine, 2020 was particularly unkind to them. But in a twist of fate, they ended the year on a high note when they won a big lottery prize worth $1 million.Winner Stories, Maine, Scratch Games
Robsham Estate Donates $500,000 to New Vocations
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program announced today that the estate of Joyce and Paul Robsham made a $500,000 contribution to the program’s endowment fund.
JRA is Official Partner of International Conference
As part of the partnership, the JRA will promote Japanese racing on the IFHA’s website and social media channels.
Grade 1 Winner Fierement Retires to Northern Farm
Multiple Japanese grade 1 winner Fierement has been retired due to a suspensory ligament injury and will stand at Katsumi Yoshida’s Northern Farm.
Stoyan Madanzhiev Reacts: I’ll Play Damian Salas for WSOP World Title
Stoyan Madanzhiev, winner of the WSOP’s $5,000 summer Main Event, is willing to play Damian Salas heads-up, even if it’s just for bragging rights.
Stoyan Madanzhiev believes he’s the 2020 WSOP World Champion and told CardsChat he’s willing to play Damian Salas heads-up for bragging rights. (Image: Bet Kings)
The Bulgarian came under attack from WSOP commentator Norman Chad last night after staking his claim as the true 2020 World Champion.
Madanzhiev stated some facts, Chad likened him to Donald Trump, and, eventually, all hell broke loose.
Turf Paradise Pauses Use of Grass Course
Two days into a delayed meet that began Jan. 4, Turf Paradise has suspended use of its grass course for an estimated 2 1/2 weeks, effective Jan. 6, according to the track’s general manager, Vince Francia.
Breeders' Cup Mile Standout Goldikova Dies
Goldikova became the first horse to win the same Breeders’ Cup race three times when she landed the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) in 2008, 2009, and 2010, performances which earned her election to the Hall of Fame in 2017.
Jockey Kenny Bourque Dies at 67
Funeral services have been established for longtime jockey Kenny “Chopper” Bourque, who died Dec. 29 in Taylorsville, Ky., at age 67 from liver cancer.