Nelson McMakin’s Pleuven, a French-bred gelding who was a close second in the Opening Verse Stakes May 21 in his Churchill Downs debut, stepped up big time with a victory in the $200,000 Wise Dan Stakes (gr. IIT) at the Kentucky track June 18.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Improving Pleuven Scores Upset in Wise Dan
Nelson McMakin’s Pleuven, a French-bred gelding who was a close second in the Opening Verse Stakes May 21 in his Churchill Downs debut, stepped up big time with a victory in the $200,000 Wise Dan Stakes (gr. IIT) at the Kentucky track June 18.
Songbird Maintains Dominance in Summertime
Songbird didn’t have the early lead for the first time in her career, but the result remained the same in the $200,000 Summertime Oaks (gr. II) June 18 at Santa Anita Park.
Obviously All the Way in Poker Stakes
Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino’s Obviously (IRE) returned from a four-month break between races and led gate to wire to win the $300,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the turf at Belmont Park.
Obviously All the Way in Poker Stakes
Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino’s Obviously (IRE) returned from a four-month break between races and led gate to wire to win the $300,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the turf at Belmont Park.
Gun Runner Dominant in Matt Winn Stakes
Winchell Thoroughbreds, Three Chimneys Farm, and Besilu Stables’ Gun Runner was a dominant winner over four other 3-year-olds in the $100,000 Matt Winn Stakes (gr. III) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Gun Runner Dominant in Matt Winn Stakes
Winchell Thoroughbreds, Three Chimneys Farm, and Besilu Stables’ Gun Runner was a dominant winner over four other 3-year-olds in the $100,000 Matt Winn Stakes (gr. III) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Revenue Stalls but Online Poker in New Jersey Still on a High
Online poker in New Jersey hit a slight downswing in May but the state’s year-on-year performance remains strong. According to the official figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, May’s online poker revenue hit $2,570,853. Compared to April’s $2,587,845, that total represents a drop of 0.7 percent. However, despite a month-on-month decline, […]
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New York State lawmakers vote to legalize fantasy sports
Months after being halted by the New York attorney general, daily fantasy sports won a major victory early Saturday as state lawmakers moved to legalize the online games.Insider Buzz, Legislation, New York, Sports Betting, Sports
New York State lawmakers vote to legalize fantasy sports
Months after being halted by the New York attorney general, daily fantasy sports won a major victory early Saturday as state lawmakers moved to legalize the online games.Insider Buzz, Legislation, New York, Sports Betting, Sports
Obviously Dominates Rivals in Poker Stakes
Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino’s Obviously (IRE) returned from a four-month break between races and led gate to wire to win the $300,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the turf at Belmont Park.
Obviously Dominates Rivals in Poker Stakes
Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino’s Obviously (IRE) returned from a four-month break between races and led gate to wire to win the $300,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the turf at Belmont Park.
Trainer Robertson Sends Out 1,000th Winner
Thunder and Honey won the seventh race at Canterbury Park June 18 and provided trainer Mac Robertson his 1,000th victory.
Trainer Robertson Sends Out 1,000th Winner
Thunder and Honey won the seventh race at Canterbury Park June 18 and provided trainer Mac Robertson his 1,000th victory.
Apprentice Clawson Rides First Winner at CD
Apprentice jockey Katie Clawson guided Street Thunder, owned by Tom Grether Farms and trained by Kellyn Gorder, to a victory in the fifth race at Churchill Downs June 17 for the first victory of her career.
Apprentice Clawson Rides First Winner at CD
Apprentice jockey Katie Clawson guided Street Thunder, owned by Tom Grether Farms and trained by Kellyn Gorder, to a victory in the fifth race at Churchill Downs June 17 for the first victory of her career.
Twilight Son Prevails in 'Jubilee' Thriller
Twilight Son was all out to prevail in a tight five-horse finish June 18 in the Diamond Jubilee (Eng-I), the closing day feature at Royal Ascot while last year’s winner Undrafted was unplaced.
Twilight Son Prevails in 'Jubilee' Thriller
Twilight Son was all out to prevail in a tight five-horse finish June 18 in the Diamond Jubilee (Eng-I), the closing day feature at Royal Ascot while last year’s winner Undrafted was unplaced.
WSOP Day 17 Recap: Jason Mercier On a Roll, Vanessa Selbst Saves Hers
Lest there was any lingering doubt, on WSOP Day 17, Jason Mercier proved his poker chops are indeed formidable. The Floridian who within just a week has now won two gold bracelets and taken second in a third event continues his dominance at the Rio this summer. Having already won a bracelet in Event #16, […]
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WSOP Day 17 Recap: Jason Mercier On a Roll, Vanessa Selbst Saves Hers
Lest there was any lingering doubt, on WSOP Day 17, Jason Mercier proved his poker chops are indeed formidable. The Floridian who within just a week has now won two gold bracelets and taken second in a third event continues his dominance at the Rio this summer. Having already won a bracelet in Event #16, […]
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