Sunlight made light of a tricky outside draw at Moonee Valley March 22 to register a stunning success in the William Reid Stakes (G1) under Luke Currie.
Monthly Archives: March 2019
Winx Owners Plan to Research Before Stallion Choice
The owners of Winx will consult with a range of bloodstock agents from around the world before determining which stallion the champion mare will visit when she retires to stud later this year.
Rebel Loss a Means to an End for Game Winner
Qwner Gary West is anything about downcast over the nose loss suffered by his juvenile champion Game Winner in the colt’s 3-year-old debut, the March 16 second division of the $750,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park.
'18 Equine Fatalities Up Slightly but Not Significantly
Equine Injury Database analysis shows 1.68 fatalities per 1,000 starts for 2018.
Rebel Loss Means to an End for Game Winner
Qwner Gary West is anything about downcast over the nose loss suffered by his juvenile champion Game Winner in the colt’s 3-year-old debut, the March 16 second division of the $750,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park.
Ireland Plans to Consolidate Regulation of Gambling
Plans call for Horse Racing Ireland and a number of other regulatory authorities in the country to be consolidated into a single gambling authority.
Increased Interest in Turf Lines Bodes Well for 'Oscar'
This year’s dominate turf star going to stud is Mill Ridge Farm’s Oscar Performance, a son of 2018’s leading North American sire Kitten’s Joy, who was bred and raced by John and Jerry Amerman.
Three Things to Watch: Louisiana Derby a Test of 'Will'
A win in the TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) can ensure a 3-year-old of a spot in the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), but getting to Churchill Downs can be tricky. And it has nothing to do with Google Maps.
Old vs. New in G1 Japan Sprint, Takamatsunomiya Kinen
Some potential stars of the future square off against veterans in the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) March at Chukyo Racecourse March 24—a race that carries bragging rights among Japanese sprinters and a pathway to international competition.
‘League Of Legends’ Spring Finals Expected To Draw Record Wagers
One of the world’s most popular video games, League of Legends is estimated to gather a total viewership of over 76 million people during their LCS Spring Finals this coming April. But Payperhead.com – the leading sportsbook software company in the industry – is expecting an unprecedented number of wagers being placed on the eSports event, a never-before-seen phenomenon.
“League of Legends is one of the most popular games in the video game industry. Their last Spring Split gathered a total viewership of over 75 million people worldwide.” explained Nate Johnson, Product Manager of PayPerHead.com. “This year’s ‘Split’ has been quite the rollercoaster ride of excitement and upset. During their Spring Finals this April, we’re expecting a 75% increase of wagers.”
Recently, PayPerHead has improved their list of eSports to their software, where agents can choose which eSport they provide to their players and the ability to set their own lines. Currently, their platform supports games like League of Legends, DOTA, CS:GO and Overwatch. While the company admits that their supported games can be seen as a limited list, PayPerHead commented that the majority of eSport industry revenue stems from these major titles.
“People who are not quite versed in eSports, many compare the industry to a league like the NBA or NFL, however, this relation is completely wrong.” Explained Johnson. “Each video game can be seen as a league of their own. League of Legends can be related to the NFL, and Fortnite to the NBA.”
In previous months, PayPerHead.com reported an increase of users and agents in their 18-32 year old demographic. The company is anticipating that an increased amount of adult millennials are creating sportsbooks of their own, and including esports as one of the leading betting options they offer.
“Our sales team is getting bombarded with calls with inquiries regarding the eSports leagues we support and options for betting.” Explained Johnson. “People are specifically asking for League of Legends, which is a clear sign that we’re going to see a significant increase in bets throughout their spring finals.”
Winx Owners Plan Research Before Stallion Choice
The owners of Winx (AUS) will consult with a range of bloodstock agents from around the world before determining which stallion the champion mare will visit when she retires to stud later this year.
Coolmore Buys Into Golden Slipper Runner Yes Yes Yes
Coolmore Stud purchased a 50% share in Yes Yes Yes, on the eve of the colt’s run in the March 23 “stallion-making” Golden Slipper Stakes (G1).
Maryland-Based Trainer William Wolfendale III Dies
William H. ‘Wolf’ Wolfendale III, a winner of nearly 1,700 races in a training career that dated back to the mid-1960s and was spent primarily in Maryland, died March 18 at home.
$625 MILLION: Powerball lottery jackpot soars on rollover
After a 24th-consecutive drawing without a winner, the Powerball multi-state lottery game now features a jackpot that will provide multi-generational wealth to the lucky player who eventually wins it all.Powerball, Jackpots, Multi-State Game
Coolmore Buys Into Golden Slipper Colt Yes Yes Yes
Coolmore Stud purchased a 50% share in Yes Yes Yes, on the eve of the colt’s run in the March 23 “stallion-making” Golden Slipper Stakes (G1).
Ireland to get new gambling regulatory body, eventually
Ireland’s gambling market will get a new regulatory watchdog, although the new body won’t be in place until late-2020 at the earliest.
On Wednesday, Ireland’s government voted in favor of establishing a new gambling regulatory authority, which will be tasked with overseeing all gambling activity in the Republic, including online betting, via the issuing of licenses and the imposing of penalties on operators who fail to toe the line.
A report prepared by an interdepartmental working group suggested the regulator should also be tasked with monitoring gambling marketing, maintaining sports integrity and banning betting inducements such as issuing credit to customers for gambling purposes. The report also suggested the regulator consider imposing daily, weekly and monthly spending limits for gambling.
However, the government cautioned that the formation of the new body, which will report to the Department of Justice, could take up to 18 months. Minister of State David Stanton said the “ultimate aim” is that the regulator will be “self-financing” through fees and levies paid by companies authorized to conduct gambling activity in the country.
Platinum Warrior to Stretch out in Dubai World Cup
John Sadler does not ship from Southern California often, but when he does, he can be quite a force with which to reckon.
HKJC Staging First Races at Mainland China Track
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Conghua Racetrack will host five demonstration races March 23, marking the first official competition at the sprawling racing and training facility on the Chinese mainland.
California Stars Head East for Sunland Oaks
Two-time grade 1 winner Bellafina and Chasing Yesterday, a grade 1-winning half sister to American Pharoah leave Southern California behind for the suburbs of El Paso in the March 24 Sunland Park Oaks. The 1 1/16-mile race is worth $200,000.
Dobson Succeeds Farish as Keeneland Trustee
Prominent Thoroughbred owner and breeder Everett Dobson, who serves on the boards of several Thoroughbred industry organizations, has been appointed a Keeneland trustee.