With one sale remaining, the 2018-19 North American and European mixed sales have passed the $600 million mark in revenue, with 9,589 horses sold (59.2% of the 16,199 cataloged to date) for a total of $604,734,703 and an average of $63,065.
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Sparky Ville Upsets Baffert Pair in San Vicente
It was apparent immediately after the break that jockey Joel Rosario had a clear plan aboard Del Secco DCS Racing’s Sparky Ville in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (G2) Feb. 10 at Santa Anita Park.
PokerStars launch French National & Power Up Championships; Lena900 wins again
Three hooks from PokerStars including the creation of a French National Championship, Power Up Championship, and Niklas ‘Lena9000’ Astedt wins another major tournament.
A trio of short stories from the world’s largest online poker room beginning in a place where people are clueless of the existence of corned beef and cans of tuna.
The PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo intrudes into our life April 25 – May 4, and we have a brand new tournament to talk about.
The €1,100 buy-in French National Championship runs from April 26 – 29, and you can earn a €2k package qualifying online at PokserStars in mid-April.
Microgaming showcases an exhilarating display of breathtaking entertainment
ISLE OF MAN – Microgaming took to one of the gaming industry’s must-visit events, to usher in a compelling showcase of diverse content over three action-packed days in the heart of London at ICE 2019.
With a lively welcome into Microgaming’s world, the leading entertainment provider stunned hundreds of guests on its vibrant and awe-inspiring stand each day, and showcased a diverse range of spectacular 2019 reveals. Exclusive games were brought to life through a variety of creative performances and celebrations complemented by limited edition merchandise and a mesmerising lighting feature adapted to the colours of each game. Six independent game studios were hosted on the stand, to showcase the unique talent behind each of their upcoming creations that will be supplied exclusively to Microgaming.
Setting the vibe for the week, the spectacle began with a colourful disco-tinged ‘70s flash mob to unveil the new Village People® Macho Moves online slot, developed by Fortune Factory Studios, and set to hit the charts later this year. The day was followed by a retro-wave inspired Happy Hour DJ set to reveal an iconic superspy’s thrilling comeback in Agent Jane Blonde Returns, created by Stormcraft Studios. Continuing on a high, Microgaming celebrated a number of remarkable milestones, including its record-breaking progressive jackpot network reaching over €1 billion in total payouts, and the business celebrating 25 years of innovation and success. The night continued at MNKY HSE, where Microgaming treated over 400 guests to a special night of entertainment.
On Day 2 of ICE 2019, the Microgaming Bar featured a trio of samurai warriors amped up by a professional DJ to mark the award-winning supplier’s new Shogun of Time online slot by Just For The Win, and celebrated the longest-running brand partnership in the industry by unveiling the highly anticipated Lara Croft® Temples and Tombs online slot during a special Happy Hour.
'All Others' Favored in Derby Future Wager Pool 2
With the Kentucky Derby still 12 weeks away, the pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3-Year-Olds” closed as the 5-2 favorite in Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager and the unbeaten champion 2-year-old Game Winner was the 5-1 second choice.
Bret Calhoun Reaches 3,000th Win With Most Mischief
Trainer Bret Calhoun scored his 3,000th career victory Feb. 10 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots when Douglas Scharbauer’s Most Mischief got the best of a blanket photo finish in the eighth race.
Paddy Power does it again: Rhodri Giggs in cheeky Loyalty Rewards ad
Paddy Power has pulled off another masterpiece of an advert this time putting the knife into love cheat Ryan Giggs, by hiring his brother Rhodri to appear in a Loyalty Awards promotion.
Blame, Welsh whelks.
10,000 tonnes of this particular breed of sea snail is fished out of the Bristol Channel and sent to horny men in South Korea where it’s considered an aphrodisiac.
I think a few may have ended up on Ryan Gigg’s plate.
Four Equine Influenza Cases Reported in Newmarket
Four positive tests for equine influenza were returned in vaccinated Thoroughbreds at Simon Crisford’s yard in Newmarket, the British Horseracing Authority announced late Feb. 10.
EPL week 26 review: Liverpool return to the top; United moved into the top 4
The first round-up of Week 26 of the English Premier League sees Liverpool return to the top with a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, and Manchester United replace Chelsea in the Top 4 with a comfortable away win at Fulham.
Sitting in the corner behind empty bottles of cider is Justin. At 17-years-old he’s too young to remember footprints on the moon, a Michael Jackson tune or Liverpool’s 1980s typhoon.
“What do you think?”
“Don’t talk about it.”
Gray Attempt Works Ahead of Presidents Day Races
Several candidates for Oaklawn Park’s Presidents Day stakes tripleheader recorded workouts on a cloudy, damp Sunday morning, including Gray Attempt, who breezed five furlongs in advance of the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds Feb. 18.
Shadwell Supports Muhaarar Ahead of Freshman Season
Son of Oasis Dream to be mated to more top Shadwell mares
With No New Equine Flu Cases, BHA Nears Return to Races
Data provides reassurance that disease has been contained
Gray Attempt Works Before Presidents' Day Races
Several candidates for Oaklawn Park’s Presidents Day stakes tripleheader recorded workouts on a cloudy, damp Sunday morning, including Gray Attempt who breezed five furlongs in advance of the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds Feb. 18.
UK store clerk steals thousands in lottery scratch tickets, wins nothing
A debt-ridden Scottish store clerk stole $2,000 worth of lottery scratch tickets from the store where he worked, and didn’t win a single penny.Legal, UK National Lottery, Scratch Games, Retailer, Theft, Law Enforcement, Crime, Court
Natalie Teh Emerges as a Top Female Poker Player in Mere Months
Natalie Teh had a bright future in front of her in the corporate world, but she didn’t end up down that path. Nor did she pursue her potential as one […]
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War of Will Sitting on Go After Sharp Work for Casse
The 3-year-old son of War Front hit the track at 5:30 a.m. in preparation for the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G3) coming up Feb. 16 at Fair Grounds, and went a half in :47 1/5. The move was the second-fastest of 136 recorded works at the distance.
Aaron Gryder Back Home at Santa Anita
Aaron Gryder, sitting in the warm sun on a bench in the Santa Anita Park paddock Feb. 9, served as his own metaphor. The 48-year-old jockey, back home full-time for the first time since early 2015, is soaking it all in.
Winter Sunset Continues Family Legacy at Fair Grounds
Expectations are always high with a well-bred horse, and Winter Sunset took her connections’ hopes up a notch with a victory in the $60,000 Shantel Lanerie Memorial Overnight Stakes Feb. 9 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Platinum Warrior, True Valour Spring SA Turf Upsets
The graded turf races at Santa Anita Park Feb. 9 had a distinct European flavor. Not only were both winners bred in Ireland, both victorious jockeys hail from Europe and secured their first local victories of the Santa Anita season.
Hawksmoor Battles Back to Win Endeavour Stakes
Lael Stable’s Hawksmoor (IRE) opened her 6-year-old season with the third North American stakes win of her career. Feb. 9, taking the $175,000 Lambholm South Endeavour Stakes (G3T) at Tampa Bay Downs over 1 1/16 miles.