Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Mike Anderson as its newest and 14th president of Churchill Downs racetrack Dec. 22. He fills the position vacated by Kevin Flanery, who retired as the company’s president last month.
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Heartwood to Enter Stud at Rancho San Miguel
The 6-year-old son of Tapit will race in graded stakes in January at Santa Anita before being retired to stud.
TCA Online Stallion Seasons Auction is Jan. 6-12
Over 150 seasons will be available for online bidding. The auction is TCA’s largest annual fundraiser.
Sadler Fined $1,000 for Bute Positive With Higher Power
Trainer John Sadler has been fined $1,000 by California stewards after one of his stakes horses, Higher Power, tested positive for phenylbutazone, commonly known as Bute, following an August 10 workout at Del Mar.
Speightstown Sons Nashville, Charlatan Meet in Malibu
The stage is set for a Speightstown showdown in the Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park Dec. 26. His sons, Nashville and Charlatan, head the $300,000, seven-furlong race.
Gosden 'Let Down' After Royal Line Disqualification
John Gosden has urged the BHA to adopt a “collegiate approach” and work with trainers to help prevent a repeat of the circumstances that led to Royal Line being stripped of his third-place finish in the British Champions Long Distance Cup (G2).
Elliston Resigns From Keeneland
Elliston to leave his position as vice president of racing at the end of the month.
Tina Mott Joins Saratoga WarHorse Board of Directors
Saratoga WarHorse today announced the appointment of veteran and thoroughbred advocate Tina Mott to its Board of Directors effective this month.
Group 1 Warrior Mare Magical Retired
Aidan O’Brien labeled Magical the “dream mare” after the brilliant seven-time group 1 winner was retired to join the broodmare band at Coolmore Stud.
Congress Approves Tax Reform, COVID Relief Legislation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association noted that federal legislation approved Dec. 21 by the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate contains key tax reform and COVID-19 relief provisions beneficial to the horse breeding and racing industry.
Industry, Animal Welfare Groups Applaud Passage of HISA
After the Senate approved the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act late Dec. 21, the coalition of industry and animal welfare groups that backed it after years of effort expressed their eagerness for its implementation.
COVID-19 Lockdowns Lead to Another Spike in UK Gambling Activity
More national lockdowns might be bad news for most British businesses but, according to a recent UK Gambling Commission report, it could be a positive for online operators.
UK gambling sites have seen another increase in activity as a result of recent national COVID-19 lockdowns. (Image: PA Wire/ITV)
The latest figures from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) show that COVID-19 restrictions have kept people betting online.
Although October’s numbers don’t match the surge of activity seen at the start of the pandemic, they do show month-on-month gains in certain areas.
Five Finalists for George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award
Santa Anita Park has announced a distinguished group of five finalists for the 2021 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award. They include Alex Birzer, Jorge Martin Bourdieu, Kendrick Carmouche, Aaron Gryder, and Deshawn Parker.
El Gordo awards over €2.4 billion in famous Christmas raffle
The Spanish Lottery has released the winning numbers for “El Gordo” (The Fat One), the most well-known, largest raffle in history, measured by prize payout. In 2020, the Christmas raffle is handing out over €2.4 billion (US$ 2.9 billion) in prizes. That’s €28 million (US$34 million) more than last year.International, Winning Ticket Announcement, El Gordo, Spain, Raffle, Drawing
Eres Tu Goes for Third Straight Win in Allaire du Pont
Edward Seltzer and Beverly Anderson’s Eres Tu, unbeaten in two starts since returning from more than a year layoff, goes after her third straight win and second in a stakes in the $150,000 Allaire du Pont (G3) Dec. 26 at Laurel Park.
Mucho Gusto Returns From 10-Month Layoff in San Antonio
Mucho Gusto has only raced twice in 2020 but it’s been a highly productive campaign, resulting in earnings of more than $3.1 million.
Daniel Negreanu Chipping Away at Doug Polk’s Lead as Midway Point Approaches
Daniel Negreanu returned from a 10-day break to book a six-figure win against Doug Polk. He’s slowly starting to put a dent in what was once a $950,000 deficit. And this epic heads-up no-limit hold’em poker match hasn’t even reached its halfway point.
Daniel Negreanu is cutting into Doug Polk’s lead quickly. (Image: YouTube)
The GGPoker ambassador was down and out not long ago. It appeared he was headed for a seven-figure loss in one of the most highly anticipated heads-up matches in poker history. But the luck has turned around, and so has his game.
Negreanu scored a much needed $143,642 profit on Day 19, Dec. 11. The poker stars took last week off and returned to the virtual felt on WSOP.com Monday afternoon. Polk hoped to get back to his winning ways and make another chase at a $1 million profit. The outcome of the three-hour session, however, went in a different direction.
Name Changer to Stand at Kaz Hill Farm in New York
Graded stakes winner Name Changer, son of emerging sire of sires Uncle Mo, has been retired to stud at Peter Kazamias’ Kaz Hill Farm in Middletown, N.Y.
Los Alamitos Winter Meet Sees Big Payoffs
Large fields, a record Pick Six pool and payoff, a fourth consecutive sweep of the Grade I Starlet and Grade II Los Alamitos Futurity for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert were among the highlights of the 11-day Thoroughbred meet.
KEEP Aims to Unify Equine Education Opportunities
The Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky’s equine economic advocate, announced the hire of an equine education coordinator.