Nyquist’s two-turn workout Oct. 27 in preparation for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) didn’t start off as planned, but trainer Doug O’Neill was ultimately OK with how the Uncle Mo colt immediately came out of the work–covered in dirt.
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Living The Life Retired, Won't Run in BC
HnR Nothhaft Horse Racing’s Living The Life (IRE) has been retired and will not run in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I), trainer Gary Mandella said Oct. 27.
Nevada sportsbooks welcome NFL’s return
Nevada casino sportsbooks welcomed the National Football League’s return as football betting revenue rose nearly one-fifth in September.
Figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board show statewide casino gaming revenue of $949m in September, a 3.5% rise over the same month last year. The gains reflected a good month on the Las Vegas Strip, where revenue rose 7.5% to $542.5m.
The gains came despite a decline in baccarat revenue, which fell 7.8% to $92.9m. Baccarat’s loss was blackjack’s gain, as the game saw revenue surge 18.5% to just under $107m. Roulette also had a good month, rising 50.4% to $31.6m while craps crapped out, falling 21.9% to $28.1m. Slots revenue rose 2.4% to $586m.
The state’s sportsbooks reported total revenue of $41m (+15.2%), with football bets accounting for $36.9m of that total thanks to a nearly 12% hold. The football win is the fourth highest on record despite handle falling nearly $5m year-on-year to $309.2m.
Errant rake forces Hong Kong Jockey Club to void first race in 132 years
A mislaid gardening tool has caused the first ever no-race ruling in the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s illustrious 132-year history.
On Wednesday night, the Happy Valley racecourse was forced to void all wagers on a Class Four sprint as well as the card’s Jockey Challenge after an errant rake prevented eight of the 12 stall gates from opening on time.
A post mortem examination of the incident revealed that a track worker leaned his rake against the side of the stalls after performing routine maintenance on the track following the previous race. Rakes are normally stored in a gap in the barrier structure but on this occasion the rake was stored in a more upright position than usual.
The HKJC declared the result as a no-race, forcing them to refund a total of HKD 126m (US $16.2m) that had been wagered. The Jockey Challenge, which ordinarily attracts between HKD 8m-11m, was abandoned. Multi-pool bets were paid out according to consolation rules.
New Smartphones Could Let Players Cheat at Poker, Google Expert Says
A specially designed mobile phone could be helping people cheat at poker: that’s the warning from Google’s anti-abuse team. Speaking at this year’s summer DEF CON 24 conference, Google’s Elie […]
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Beholder, Frosted Drill at Santa Anita
Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder logged what will likely be the final breeze of her career Oct. 27, in preparation for what should be her final start in the Nov. 4 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Beholder, Frosted Drill at Santa Anita
Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder logged what will likely be the final breeze of her career Oct. 27, in preparation for what should be her final start in the Nov. 4 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. I).
Catch a Glimpse Breezes for Breeders' Cup
Gary Barber, Michael James Ambler, and Windways Farm’s Catch a Glimpse and Stonestreet Stables’ Valadorna, trainer Mark Casse’s two Breeders’ Cup pre-entrants stabled at Keeneland with assistant David Carroll, both worked Thursday, Oct. 27.
Catch a Glimpse Breezes for Breeders' Cup
Gary Barber, Michael James Ambler, and Windways Farm’s Catch a Glimpse and Stonestreet Stables’ Valadorna, trainer Mark Casse’s two Breeders’ Cup pre-entrants stabled at Keeneland with assistant David Carroll, both worked Thursday, Oct. 27.
Catch a Glimpse Breezes for Breeders' Cup
Gary Barber, Michael James Ambler, and Windways Farm’s Catch a Glimpse and Stonestreet Stables’ Valadorna, trainer Mark Casse’s two Breeders’ Cup pre-entrants stabled at Keeneland with assistant David Carroll, both worked Thursday, Oct. 27.
Awards for Breeders of Breeders' Cup Winners
The Breeders’ Cup announced today the introduction of the Breeders’ Edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championship Trophy, which will be awarded to the breeder of the winner of each of the 2016 World Championship races.
Awards for Breeders of Breeders' Cup Winners
The Breeders’ Cup announced today the introduction of the Breeders’ Edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Championship Trophy, which will be awarded to the breeder of the winner of each of the 2016 World Championship races.
LNJ Foxwoods Named New Owner of the Year
OwnerView announced Oct. 27 that the Long Island-based LNJ Foxwoods stable owned by Larry, Nanci, and Jaime Roth has been chosen as the 2016 New Owner of the Year.
LNJ Foxwoods Named New Owner of the Year
OwnerView announced Oct. 27 that the Long Island-based LNJ Foxwoods stable owned by Larry, Nanci, and Jaime Roth has been chosen as the 2016 New Owner of the Year.
LNJ Foxwoods Named New Owner of the Year
OwnerView announced Oct. 27 that the Long Island-based LNJ Foxwoods stable owned by Larry, Nanci, and Jaime Roth has been chosen as the 2016 New Owner of the Year.
LNJ Foxwoods Named New Owner of the Year
OwnerView announced Oct. 27 that the Long Island-based LNJ Foxwoods stable owned by Larry, Nanci, and Jaime Roth has been chosen as the 2016 New Owner of the Year.
Songbird Logs Final Breeze for Distaff
With the potential of rain looming in Southern California, several Breeders’ Cup horses got an early start Oct. 27 at Santa Anita Park, headlined by Fox Hill Farms’ undefeated Songbird.
Churchill Downs Readies for 21-Day Fall Meet
Cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colors signify the return of live horse racing to the Louisville area as Churchill Downs, the historic home of Kentucky Derby day, readies to open its 127th Fall Meet Sunday, Oct. 30.
Churchill Downs Readies for 21-Day Fall Meet
Cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colors signify the return of live horse racing to the Louisville area as Churchill Downs, the historic home of Kentucky Derby day, readies to open its 127th Fall Meet Sunday, Oct. 30.
Churchill Downs Readies for 21-Day Fall Meet
Cooler temperatures and the leaves changing colors signify the return of live horse racing to the Louisville area as Churchill Downs, the historic home of Kentucky Derby day, readies to open its 127th Fall Meet Sunday, Oct. 30.