Off a four-length romp in the Jan. 19 Lecomte Stakes (G3) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Gary Barber’s War of Will came back Feb. 16 and blew away his competition in the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2).
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Anothertwistafate Impresses in El Camino Real Derby
There will still be doubts going forward, but after watching what Peter Redekop’s Anothertwistafate did Feb. 16 at Golden Gate Fields, it would be hard for anyone aligned with the horse not to be excited.
Marley's Freedom Reels in Selcourt to Take Santa Monica
She may not have won the Eclipse Award for champion female sprinter of 2018, but Marley’s Freedom began her case for 2019 Feb. 16 at Santa Anita Park.
Serengeti Empress Cruises in Rachel Alexandra
Dr. Joel Politi’s Serengeti Empress returned to her top 2-year-old form in her sophomore debut, crushing her rivals in the $200,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. She earned 50 points toward the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Late Night Pow Wow Digs in to Win Barbara Fritchie
Breeze Easy’s Late Night Pow Wow wasn’t going to get her ninth straight victory without a fight. Spiced Perfection made sure of that in the $200,000 Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G3) Feb. 16 at Laurel Park.
Synchrony Wins Second Fair Grounds Handicap
Pin Oak Stable’s homebred Synchrony shook off the cobwebs Feb. 16 and secured his second straight Fair Grounds Handicap (G3T) victory by 1 1/4 lengths in a game season debut at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Silver Dust Golden in Mineshaft
Tom Durant’s Silver Dust rallied on the turn, was clear in the stretch, and won the $150,000 Mineshaft Handicap (G3) Feb. 16 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The son of Tapit got the 1 1/16 miles in 1:45.46.
Victor Espinoza Set for Return to Racing Feb. 18
After a near seven-month absence, Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza is scheduled to return to the saddle Feb. 18 at Santa Anita Park aboard Gallantlystreaming in the first race for Hronis Racing and trainer John Sadler.
Winx Lands 30th Straight in Apollo Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller was pleased to see Winx still retained her enthusiasm in her first start for nearly four months, taking the Star Apollo Stakes (G2) in a 2 1/4-length stroll.
Razorback Season Debut for Copper Bullet
Copper Bullet will stretch out in his season debut Feb. 18 at Oaklawn Park, where he will take on an evenly matched field of 13 other older horses in the $500,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles.
New Hampshire sues DOJ over new Wire Act ruling
New Hampshire on Friday became the first state to legally challenge last month’s U.S. Department of Justice decision to revise the Federal Wire Act, filing a federal lawsuit that would halt enforcement of the opinion that could keep the state from selling lottery tickets online.Legal, Online Gambling, Technology, New Hampshire, Online Ticket Sales, Government, Lawsuit
Apache Princess Back on Short Rest for Cal Cup Oaks
Since racing on the Southern California circuit moved to Santa Anita Park the day after Christmas, KMN Racing’s homebred Apache Princess has been unstoppable.
Razorback Sets Up as Season Debut for Copper Bullet
Copper Bullet will stretch out in his season debut on Presidents Day at Oaklawn Park where he will take on an evenly matched field of 13 other older horses in the $500,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) going 1 1/16 miles.
Winx Gives Another Effortless Victory in Apollo Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller was pleased to see Winx still retained her enthusiasm in her first start for nearly four months, taking the Star Apollo Stakes (G2) in a 2 1/4-length stroll.
Humble Jordan Cristos Wins Fast-Paced $10K PLO Final Table at US Poker Open
In less than four hours, Jordan Cristos disposed of his opponents at the US Poker Open $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha final table. His second cash in as many events was good […]
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Somelikeithotbrown Takes John Battaglia Memorial
A measured ride by jockey Rafael Hernandez put Somelikeithotbrown in the winner’s circle after the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Feb. 15 at Turfway Park.
France’s online gambling ops were record-setters in 2018
France’s online gambling revenue grew by one-quarter in 2018 but the country’s regulator says improvements are needed to ensure these gains continue.
This week, French regulatory authority ARJEL released its Q4 and FY18 reports on the performance of French-licensed online gambling operators. Bottom line: the market continues to post solid growth but “elements of fragility remain and we must not let our guard down.”
In the final three months of 2018, sports betting turnover rose 51% to €1.06b – a quarterly record since the regulated market’s 2010 launch – while betting revenue improved 32% to €215m. The number of weekly active bettors was up 39% to 546k.
Football wagering was up 54% to €663m in Q4, with basketball (€162.7m, +35%) and tennis (€111.4m, +70%) a distant second and third. The quarter’s biggest gainer in percentage terms was volleyball, which more than doubled its betting handle to €18.8m.
Gamble free or die: Wire Act view faces New Hampshire challenge
New Hampshire’s state lottery has filed a legal challenge of the US Department of Justice’s new opinion that the Wire Act’s scope isn’t limited to sports betting.
On Friday, the New Hampshire Lottery Commission (NHLC) and the state’s Attorney General Gordon McDonald filed a complaint in the US District Court for New Hampshire, naming the DOJ and newly appointed Attorney General William Barr as defendants.
The complaint challenges the DOJ’s recently issued opinion that the 1961 Wire Act applies to all forms of interstate gambling, which potentially jeopardizes all current and future intrastate online gambling and lottery operations.
The NHLC argues that the DOJ’s new opinion ignores “clear, binding precedents” on the scope of the Wire Act, not to mention the DOJ’s 2011 opinion that set the stage for the launch of intrastate online lottery, casino and poker products in a handful of states.
Litfin at Large: Action Aplenty for Horseplayers
The road to Louisville gets tougher to navigate Feb. 16, when the Risen Star Stakes presented By Lamarque Ford (G2) and the Rachel Alexandra (G2) highlight a six-stakes card at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Cal-Bred Make Happy Seeks Rebound in Hyacinth Stakes
The “Japanese Road to the Kentucky Derby” returns to Tokyo Racecourse Feb. 17 with a filly looking to regain her lead in the points standings.