Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s third condition book will see a 5% reduction in overnight purses.
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Noble Beauty Gets Pucker Up Win on DQ
Try Your Luck crossed the finish line first in the $100,000 Pucker Up Stakes (gr. IIIT), but after a stewards’ inquiry close runner-up Noble Beauty was elevated to the victory Aug. 13 at Arlington International Racecourse.
Storm Postpones Fasig-Tipton NY-Bred Sale
Due to a horrific storm that moved through upstate New York Aug. 13, the Fasig-Tipton New York-bred yearling sale was postponed for the evening and is scheduled to resume Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. EDT for one continuous session.
Risque's Legacy First Winner for Atta Boy Roy
In her career debut, juvenile filly Risque’s Legacy scored a front-running victory in a maiden special weight race Saturday, Aug. 13 at Emerald Downs to become the first winner for Washington-based freshman sire Atta Boy Roy.
Mondialiste Battles to Arlington Million Win
Arlington Million
Lady Eli in 'A+' Work
Undefeated Lady Eli continued to work toward her first start of the year, putting in an ‘A+’ move Aug. 13 on Saratoga’s Oklahoma turf course, according to trainer Chad Brown. She is slated to run in the Aug. 27 Ballston Spa (gr. IIT).
Lady Eli in 'A+' Work
Undefeated Lady Eli continued to work toward her first start of the year, putting in an ‘A+’ move Aug. 13 on Saratoga’s Oklahoma turf course, according to trainer Chad Brown. She is slated to run in the Aug. 27 Ballston Spa (gr. IIT).
Lady Eli in 'A+' Work
Undefeated Lady Eli continued to work toward her first start of the year, putting in an ‘A+’ move Aug. 13 on Saratoga’s Oklahoma turf course, according to trainer Chad Brown. She is slated to run in the Aug. 27 Ballston Spa (gr. IIT).
Beach Patrol Lands Grade I in Secretariat
One start after earning his first grade I-placing, Beach Patrol secured his first top-level win, holding off a game Long Island Sound in the stretch to secure a close victory in the $450,000 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) Aug. 13 at Arlington.
Beach Patrol Lands Grade I in Secretariat
One start after earning his first grade I-placing, Beach Patrol secured his first top-level win, holding off a game Long Island Sound in the stretch to secure a close victory in the $450,000 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) Aug. 13 at Arlington.
Da Big Hoss Ignites Graded Double for Sire
Sky Chai Racing’s distance specialist Da Big Hoss easily held back good-closing Clondaw Warrior to win the $300,000 American St. Leger (gr. IIIT) Aug. 13 at Arlington International Racecourse.
Sea Calisi Gets Up in Beverly D.
Sea Calisi, the even-money favorite, wins the Beverly D. Stakes (gr. IT). It’s the fourth Beverly D. win for owner Martin Schwartz.
Desormeaux: 'Fresh Approach' for Exaggerator
Initially concerned about rain forecast for the Saratoga Springs, N.Y., area over the weekend, trainer Keith Desormeaux decided to pass on the penultimate workout for Travers (gr. I) hopeful Exaggerator scheduled for Aug. 13.
Saratoga Cancels Saturday's Final Six Races
The New York Racing Association called off the final six races of the card Aug. 13, citing severe weather conditions. The Fourstardave (gr. IT) and Adirondack (gr. II) will be rescheduled.
Hips to Watch in New York-Bred Sale Day 2
Horses to watch for during the Aug. 14 second session of the Fasig-Tipton New York-bred preferred sale.
STATS, Equibase Announce Handicapping Product
STATS LLC, the world’s leading sports technology company, and Equibase Company, the Thoroughbred industry’s official database, today announced the launch of a new interactive past performance product called STATS Race LensTM.
Accountability First Winner for Acclamation
Champion and California freshman sire Acclamation gained his first winner Aug. 12 at Del Mar when son Accountability posted a game half-length victory in the eighth race.
Jockey Club Expects Steady Foal Crop Numbers
The Jockey Club is projecting a 2017 North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 22,500, which would match the projection of the 2016 foal crop.
Poker Pro Perry Friedman Using New Law Degree to Protect Civil Liberties
WSOP bracelet winner Perry Friedman can now add “attorney” to his resume, along with the computer programmer and venture capitalist columns already on there. Friedman may have achieved one of the ultimate goals in poker when he won the $1,500 Omaha Hi/Lo event at the 2002 WSOP, but seeking new challenges, he decided to aim […]
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Alabama lottery plan could face uphill battle
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, who said a year ago that lotteries were as old-fashioned as leisure suits, now says they are the best remaining option to boost funding for important state programs, especially Medicaid.Legislation, Starting a Lottery, Alabama, Government