Correas is pointing Argentine-bred Blue Prize to her second attempt at the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) off a fourth in the 2018 edition at Churchill Downs.
Monthly Archives: October 2019
Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas Casino & Resort
On Veterans Day, November 11th, 2019, Viejas Casino & Resort will launch the Heroes Club, a one-of-a-kind benefits program designed to give back to those who serve as well as their dependents.
More military personnel reside in California than in any other state, and San Diego County contains the greatest concentration of military personnel inside California. In addition, with the county’s shared border with Mexico and the whole of California’s increasing threat of seasonal wildfires, San Diego County is home to a prevalence of border patrol agents, law enforcement, and first responders.
”All of us here at Viejas are honored to launch the Viejas Heroes Club appreciation program this upcoming Veterans Day,” said Jim Wild, General Manager of Viejas Casino & Resort. “Because we feel an enormous amount of respect and appreciation for the brave men and women who serve our country and communities—not only because San Diego is full of service members, but also because of the significant number of Native Americans who have served.”
“A call to service is a Native American tradition,” said John Christman, Chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians. “And one example of this dedication to the community is our reservation’s first-class fire department, which has a shared service agreement with San Diego County.” In fact, over half of the medical and fire emergency calls into the Viejas Fire Department are for incidents outside of the reservation. “And when it comes to military service, members of our tribe have served in all branches of America’s armed forces, and many of our tribal members are decorated, military veterans.” Viejas also holds a special place in America’s military history as California’s very first all Indian VFW Post is located on the reservation. At the time of its founding, VFW Post #7637 was the second all Indian VFW Post in the entire United States.
Today, the Heroes Club appreciation program at Viejas Casino & Resort continues the long-standing Viejas tradition of honoring service members and their dependents. The Heroes Club enrollment is available to veterans, active and retired military, law enforcement, first responders, and border patrol. Eligible Viejas Guests may sign up for the Heroes Club at any myViejas desk inside the casino.
Members of the Heroes Club will receive a BOGO buffet on Wednesdays and an automatic myViejas Players Club silver card upgrade, which includes great discounts on dining, shopping, and the spa. In addition, Heroes Club members and their dependents are eligible for $5 Free Play Cash from Sunday–Friday, a Sunday bingo package, and a bowling discount.
NBC Sports Plans Special on American Pharoah Runners
NBC Sports has followed American Pharoah’s first crop as many of them have moved on to the racetrack, and those stories will be the subject of an NBC Sports Films one-hour documentary “Born to Run” which debuts on NBC Sunday, April 26.
Maedean Steps Into Stakes Company in Aqueduct's Tempted
Stakes action at Aqueduct Racetrack kicks off the fall meet when live racing returns to the Big A Nov. 1. A talented field of six juvenile fillies will compete in the $150,000 Tempted Stakes at one mile on the main track.
Magical Out of Breeders' Cup With Temperature, Retired
Magical, a leading Breeders’ Cup contender, will not run Nov. 2 at Santa Anita Park and has been retired with immediate effect after a temperature prevented the Ballydoyle star from traveling to the U.S.
McKinzie Turns in Final Breeders’ Cup Work
Karl Watson, Michael Pegram, and Paul Weitman’s McKinzie breezed five furlongs Oct. 28 ahead of his expected start in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Santa Anita Park.
Longines Sponsors Breeders' Cup Classic
As part of a new agreement with Breeders’ Cup, Swiss watch brand Longines becomes the title partner of the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Fear the Cowboy Retired to Glasses Creek in Oklahoma
The millionaire son of Cowboy Cal hails from the same female family as Kantharos.
JACK Entertainment to Sell and Lease Back Properties
JACK Entertainment announced certain of its affiliates have entered into an agreement with VICI Properties to sell the membership interests of a subsidiary that owns land and real estate assets of JACK Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino.
Khozan Colt Tops Louisiana Sale
A yearling colt sired by Florida-based Khozan was purchased by Norman Stables for $22,000 to top the Oct. 27 Equine Sales of Louisiana’s Open Yearling and Mixed Sale in Opelousas, La.
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TSG, Breeders' Cup Issue Statement on Equine Fatality
Statements from The Stronach Group and Breeders’ Cup Ltd. were issued Oct. 27 after the sixth horse since the fall meet began at Santa Anita Park was euthanized Oct. 27.
Alson Runs Away From Sole Rival Armory in Criterium
When the supplemented Lady Penelope somersaulted in the stalls just before the start of the Criterium International (G1) it left only two runners following the morning withdrawal of Wichita because of the deep ground at ParisLongchamp.
South Bend Wins Street Sense to Stay Undefeated
Sagamore Farm’s 2-year-old South Bend remains undefeated in three starts after splitting horses to emerge first in the $123,664 Street Sense Stakes, part of Churchill Downs’ opening day “Stars of Tomorrow I” card.
Chapalu Easily Defeats Field in Woodbine's Grey Stakes
Edward Seltzer and Beverly Anderson’s Chapalu brought his record to two wins and a second from three starts after taking the $130,900 Grey Stakes (G3) in wire-to-wire fashion Oct. 27 at Woodbine.
Brown Again Paces All Trainers in Belmont Fall Meet
Trainer Chad Brown led all conditioners with 28 wins, and jockey Manny Franco (44 victories) picked up his first-ever riding title at Belmont Park as the curtain closed on the 38-day fall meet Sunday.
Queen's Plate Winner Holy Helena Retired
Stronach Stables’ homebred Holy Helena—winner of the 2017 Queen’s Plate at Woodbine—has been retired, according to Adena Springs.
Lopez Rides Two Winners to Clinch Monmouth Jockey Title
Paco Lopez admits he was as surprised as anyone Oct. 27 when he collected his sixth riding title during the closing day of Monmouth Park’s 2019 meet given how much ground he had to make up.
Mongolian Groom Turns in Final Work Ahead of BC Classic
Mongolian Stable’s Mongolian Groom was one of the final Breeders’ Cup hopefuls to take to the Santa Anita Park track Oct. 27., breezing five furlongs for trainer Enebish Ganbat.
Quality Road Tops Lane's End 2020 Roster at $200,000
Lane’s End Farm stallions Quality Road and Candy Ride will stand for increased stud fees in 2020, with Candy Ride reaching six figures for the first time in his stud career.