Expert Eye’s first foals have proven popular at Goffs’ rescheduled November Sale in recent days, and there were further family updates when his Kingman half brother got off the mark at Newcastle Dec. 21.
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Tight Race Ahead for Leading Turf Sire of 2020
Top-ranked turf sire English Channel is $163,157 ahead of runner-up Kitten’s Joy but turf stakes worth $1.2 million are still to be run through Dec. 31.
Goffs Holiday Fundraising Effort Proves Fruitful
A little Christmas magic was sprinkled on the Goffs sales complex on Sunday night
Zain Art Tops Goffs November Mares Sale
Sunset Dec. 21 brought a rare astrological phenomenon into the skies over Goffs’ sales complex. Said to be a portent of greatness, buyers of the mares sold under its celestial light will certainly be hoping it is a good sign.
Aptly-Named Quick Tempo Off to Fast Start
Tapizar colt continues to show precociousness displayed in pre-sale workout at Ocala Breeders’ Sales.
Online Gambling Comparison Site Compare.bet Awarded Colorado Vendor License
Compare.bet has successfully completed the registration process in Colorado and is now able to operate in the newly regulated US state.
Colorado is the second state license obtained by Compare.bet, following the company’s earlier New Jersey vendor license award.
Compare.bet has been assigned vendor ID 94452979.
“Sports betting in Colorado has started with a bang this year – handle has climbed impressively despite COVID-19, and we’re seeing plenty of appetite from both customers and bookies in the state,” said Luke Eales, founder of Compare.bet.
“We have a number of license applications in progress for other regulated US states. We are excited to serve the expanding US market with the best offers, fresh sports content and a range of comparison tools.”
Colorado betting handle hit new heights in December, surpassing $200m. The figure represented the State’s fifth month in a row of record-beating betting activity, and was almost double the handle recorded in August 2020.
It has been forecast that most US states will offer some form of licensed sports wagering in the next 2-3 years*. The impressive growth in revenue of newly-regulated states like Colorado continues to make a strong case for wider legalization across the country.
More information on Compare.bet US is available at the official site.
Foal Patrol Season 4 to Debut Dec. 29
Season 4 of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s popular live webcam series Foal Patrol will debut online at www.foalpatrol.com on Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Poised to Advance
With Congress including the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act in an omnibus bill crafted around a funding package that would prevent a government shutdown, the industry landmark legislation appears poised to become reality.
Empire House, Overtook Among High-Priced Maiden Winners
Notable maiden winners this week included several high-priced buys, as well as several homebreds.
Partypoker Won’t Gamble: 2021 Irish Poker Open to Take Place Online
The Irish Poker Open was one of Europe’s first live events hit by COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 and, one year on, it’s still being affected.
The 2021 Irish Poker Open won’t be taking place in Dublin’s Citywest Hotel due to continued COVID-19 uncertainty. (Image: Twitter/Citywest Hotel)
Although there is hope COVID vaccines will get life back to normal in the first half of 2021, the organizers of the Irish Poker Open aren’t taking any chances.
With the prospects of hosting a live tournament over the Easter holiday slim, the action will take place online for the second time.
Longines World Racing Awards set for Jan. 26
The ceremony will be released on multiple digital platforms, including the social media accounts from Longines and the IFHA.
Charles Town Races Again Enjoys Record Per Race Handle
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races was able to again establish a new annual record for wagering volume per race—the sixth consecutive year it has done so.
Christmas is Cancelled for Betting Stores in England
Betting stores in parts of England, including London, have been forced to close again just days before Christmas.
Betting shops in London and its surrounding areas have been forced to close due to another COVID-19 lockdown order. (Image: Burnham-on-Sea.com)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his latest “stay-at-home alert” on Saturday, three days after vowing not to cancel Christmas.
The mandate means all non-essential businesses in London its surrounding areas closed on Sunday. Residents have also been told that they’ll no longer be able to spend Christmas with anyone from outside their home.
Who Will the Poker Hall of Fame Select as its 2020 Inductee?
The 2020 Poker Hall of Fame inductee will be announced Dec. 30 in Las Vegas. And the winner will be …. you didn’t you think I was going to give it away that quickly, did you?
Don’t worry, it won’t be this guy. We say that confidently. (Image: YouTube)
The WSOP recently announced the 10 finalists for the class of 2020. That list is based on the fan nominations, which took place earlier this month. Voting is now up to the 32 living members of the Poker Hall of Fame. The voters can only choose the winner based on those who made the finalists list.
2020 Poker Hall of Fame Finalists
Zaajel Draws Off in Debut at Gulfstream
The parade of impressive Todd Pletcher-trained maiden special weight winners into Gulfstream Park’s winner’s circle continued Dec. 20 following a sharp debut score by Shadwell Stable’s Zaajel.
Polk vs. Negreanu Match Update: Crucial Sessions on the Horizon
Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu are heading into what just might be the most important phase of the heads-up match as the 12,500-hand mark approaches. The poker pros took a break last week, but have two sessions planned before Christmas.
Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu have two sessions planned this week. (Image: Poker Central)
Negreanu booked a huge win in the most recent match — more than $140,000. But he’s still deep in the hole as the heads-up battle nears its midway point. And that midway point is important because the player who trails at the time has the option to call it quits without penalty. If that individual opts to continue on, the no-limit hold’em competition will last another 12,500 hands.
Polk leads the match by $814,290 over 10,784 hands, 1,716 shy of the halfway mark. Negreanu has made it clear in his post-match interviews on the GGPoker YouTube channel that he intends to continue on. We all know at this point he will trail at the 12,500-hand mark. It’s just a matter of by how much.
Mara an Authentic Success Story in NFL, Horse Racing
Considering Chris Mara’s humble beginnings in horse racing, what he has accomplished in the sport over the course of the last 34 years—particularly the last two years—is rather amazing.
Essential Quality Returns to Work Tab at Fair Grounds
Godolphin homebred and undefeated 2-year-old Essential Quality returned to the work tab at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots for trainer Brad Cox Dec. 20 where he breezed three furlongs in :36 1/5.
Frankel Progeny Dominate Day 3 of Goffs November Sale
Frankel lit up the Goffs November Sale ring Dec. 20 when a quartet of the world champion’s sons and daughters became the four most expensive foals sold in Ireland in 2020.
Betting Shops in U.K. Could Remain Closed for Months
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned Tier 4 restrictions could remain in place until a coronavirus vaccine is rolled out more widely.