Winner of the Lexus Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland in October, Lothenback Stables’ Bell’s the One heads an overflow field that includes fellow graded winners Break Even and Hotshot Anna in the $75,000 Mardi Gras Stakes Feb. 25 at Fair Grounds.
Monthly Archives: February 2020
ARC: Collaboration Key in Government Partnerships
Collaboration was identified as one of the key factors in helping racing authorities around the world form partnerships with government in a Feb. 21 session at the Asian Racing Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
NFL teams okay to ink betting partners, open ‘betting lounges’
The National Football League’s once vehemently anti-betting stance is slowly being brushed aside like so much dandruff off Roger Goodell’s navy blue blazer.
On Friday, Sports Business Daily reported that the NFL’s Sports Betting Committee — honestly, it seems weird just reading that — had informed teams that they were now free to enter into individual sponsorships with US-licensed sports betting operators.
The NFL previously allowed teams to enter into sponsorships with companies engaged in sports betting provided the relationship wasn’t explicitly betting-focused. The NFL itself named Caesars Entertainment its Official Casino Sponsor, despite the ubiquity of sportsbooks at Caesars’ Nevada properties.
Last September, the NFL signed DraftKings as its first Daily Fantasy Sports Partner, even as the company was becoming far better known as a sportsbook operator. The NFL even signed its first official wagering partner, although it chose Australia’s Tabcorp, presumably due to the lack of domestic attention such a deal would garner.
Baltas Armed With Venetian Harbor, Lady Prancealot
From Arkansas to California, trainer Richard Baltas has been busy with his stakes horses this week. He starts Lady Prancealot in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) Feb. 22 at Santa Anita Park.
Baltas Armed With Venetian Harbor, Lady Prancealot
From Arkansas to California, trainer Richard Baltas has been busy with his stakes horses this week. He starts Lady Prancealot in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) Feb. 22 at Santa Anita Park.
Baltas Armed With Venetian Harbor, Lady Prancealot
From Arkansas to California, trainer Richard Baltas has been busy with his stakes horses this week. He starts Lady Prancealot in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) Feb. 22 at Santa Anita Park.
Baltas Armed With Venetian Harbor, Lady Prancealot
From Arkansas to California, trainer Richard Baltas has been busy with his stakes horses this week. He starts Lady Prancealot in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) Feb. 22 at Santa Anita Park.
Yeomanstown Files for Dismissal in Zayat Suit Claims
The Irish farm that bought El Kabeir from Zayat Stables claims MGG has not met Kentucky state law requirements to reacquire the horse or require proceeds from the stallion to be held in a trust, a Feb. 17 motion states.
Yeomanstown Files for Dismissal in Zayat Suit Claims
The Irish farm that bought El Kabeir from Zayat Stables claims MGG has not met Kentucky state law requirements to reacquire the horse or require proceeds from the stallion to be held in a trust, a Feb. 17 motion states.
Yeomanstown Files for Dismissal in Zayat Suit Claims
The Irish farm that bought El Kabeir from Zayat Stables claims MGG has not met Kentucky state law requirements to reacquire the horse or require proceeds from the stallion to be held in a trust, a Feb. 17 motion states.
Yeomanstown Files for Dismissal in Zayat Suit Claims
The Irish farm that bought El Kabeir from Zayat Stables claims MGG has not met Kentucky state law requirements to reacquire the horse or require proceeds from the stallion to be held in a trust, a Feb. 17 motion states.
Cox Eyes Oaklawn Handicap With Warrior's Charge
Fresh off winning the Feb. 17 Razorback Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park, Warrior’s Charge returned to the track Feb. 21 at Oaklawn to begin preparations for his next major local target, the $1 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) at 1 1/8 miles April 18.
Breed-Shaping Sire A.P. Indy Passes at Age 31
Horse of the Year and one of the world’s great stallions, A.P. Indy died peacefully Feb. 21 at his long-time home at Lane’s End, near Versailles, Ky.
Potential Star Jolie Olimpica Heads Buena Vista Field
Mike Smith looks loaded with opportunities this year as the rider of Hard Not to Love and Jolie Olimpica, a group 1-winner in her native Brazil and the favorite over Carressa and Lady Prancealot in the 12-horse Buena Vista (G2T) Feb. 22.
Kirkwood Keeps Gallop-Only Program at Gulfstream Sale
Four previous sale horses asked only to gallop at the 2018 and 2019 editions of The Gulfstream Sale have become black-type performers.
Saturday's Graded Stakes Capsules, Post Times, Entries
Each week, the NTRA and BloodHorse will provide a guide to the best stakes races in North America. Races are listed in chronological order (all times Eastern).
Old Friends Welcome Day Set For Patch, Stormy Liberal
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement facility based in Georgetown, Ky., will host a special “Welcome Day” for new retirees Stormy Liberal and Patch April 6 from noon to 2:30 p.m. ET.
Handicapping: Buena Vista Tops Stakes Offerings
Dave Litfin analyzes stakes on Feb. 22.
Calumet Farm Leads 2019 KY Breeders' Incentive Awards
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced Feb. 21 the release of the 2019 Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Funds, totaling more than $14.3 million.
Potential Star Jolie Olimpica Leads Buena Vista
Mike Smith looks loaded with opportunities this year as the rider of Hard Not to Love and Jolie Olimpica, a group 1-winner in her native Brazil and the favorite over Carressa and Lady Prancealot in the 12-horse Buena Vista (G2T) Feb. 22.