Irad Ortiz Jr. added another riding crown to his résumé when he secured the Aqueduct Racetrack 2017 spring meet title following closing day April 23.
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Michael Josem on the art of customer service, passion, & providing value
Experienced gaming industry stalwart Michael Josem shares his views on the art of customer service, why he gets out of bed, and his views on value.
When it comes to choosing the right company, it seemed for the longest time, that Michael Josem was a ‘one company man’.
He began working in PokerStars’ Sydney service offices in Australia as a Senior Game Security Specialist close to a decade ago. The love affair strengthened when he immigrated to the Isle of Man HQ to take up a senior position in the Game Security Team, before serving most recently as the Head of Public Relations.
As a customer of PokerStars, I always felt special when dealing with Josem. He answered my emails promptly and delivered requests for information efficiently.
Southern Ring Speeds to Whimsical Victory
Sam-Son Farm’s homebred Southern Ring, back home at Woodbine after a winter at Tampa Bay Downs, dug in to win the $125,000 Whimsical Stakes (G3) April 23 and spoiled the seasonal debut of 2016 Canadian Horse of the Year Caren.
Albarado Fractures Ankle, Off J Boys Echo in Derby
Jockey Robby Albarado sustained a fracture of his left ankle after falling at Keeneland April 23 and will be off mounts for some time, including Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) hopeful J Boys Echo, agent Rob Ebanks confirmed.
Santa Anita Cancels April 27 Racing
Santa Anita Park cancelled its live racing for April 27 because of a lack of entries, Santa Anita racing secretary Rick Hammerle said April 23.
Dolphus Outruns Quality Field at Aqueduct
Aqueduct Racetrack’s third race April 23, a $100,000 optional-claiming allowance race, could have been mistaken for a stakes event, with Economic Model and Shagaf competing.
Party Boat Upsets Fifty Five in Memories of Silver
With a late kick in the stretch, Hope Jones’ Party Boat overcame frontrunner Team of Teams to score by a length in the $100,000 Memories of Silver Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack April 23.
Pricey Filly Tops OBS Pinhook Prospects
A daughter of leading sire Tapit produced from multiple grade 1 winner Evening Jewel bought as a yearling for $400,000 is the highest-priced previously purchased 2-year-old consigned to the Ocala Breeders’ Sales spring sale.
J Boys Echo Breezes Five Furlongs at Churchill
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) hopefuls J Boys Echo and Fast and Accurate breezed five furlongs at Churchill Downs and Trackside Louisville, respectively, April 23.
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Pricey Filly Top OBS Pinhook Prospects
A daughter of leading sire Tapit produced from multiple grade 1 winner Evening Jewel bought as a yearling for $400,000 is the highest-priced previously purchased 2-year-old consigned to the Ocala Breeders’ Sales spring sale.
OBS Spring Sale to Test Depth of Juvenile Market
There has been strong demand for 2-year-olds in training through the first four auctions of 2017, but the juvenile marketplace will undergo its stiffest test of depth April 25-28 when Ocala Breeders’ Sales conducts its spring sale in Ocala, Fla.
NYRA Launches Long-Distance Turf Bonus Program
The New York Racing Association has announced a long-distance turf bonus program for the upcoming 2017 Belmont Park spring/summer meet.
Trio Zips On OBS Spring Sale's Final Under Tack Day
Colts by Run Away and Hide, Tapizar, and Violence sped quarters in :20 3/5 to share honors for the the fastest works at the distance April 22 during the final session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales’ 2017 spring sale.
Collected Impresses Again in Californian
Just watching Martin Garcia’s mannerisms aboard Speedway Stable’s Collected for every step of the $200,000 Californian Stakes (G2) April 22, it was clear the jockey knew what he had underneath him.
Multiplier Steps Up His Game in Illinois Derby
Multiplier shook free in midstretch and ultimately gave his rider the kick he was seeking, getting up in the final strides to nail 9-5 favorite Hedge Fund by a head in the Illinois Derby (G3).
Inordinate Outlasts Syntax in San Juan Capistrano
It was a long road back to the winner’s circle for Paymaster Racing’s Inordinate, but he found his way back April 22 at Santa Anita Park.
Imperative Repeats in Charles Town Classic
Three runners entered the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (G2) April 22 for Loooch Racing and Imaginary Stables, and one got by with a little help from his friends.
Itsinthepost Goes Long in Elkhorn Stakes
The turf marathon niche has proven one that suits Jed Cohen’s Itsinthepost as the bay gelding scored his second straight graded triumph when he captured the $250,000 Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes (G2T) by 1 1/4 lengths over Charming Kitten.
Trio Zips at OBS Spring Sale's Final Under Tack Session
Colts by Run Away and Hide, Tapizar, and Violence sped quarters in :20 3/5 to share honors for the the fastest works at the distance April 22 during the final session of the under tack show for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales’ 2017 spring sale.