Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will wrap up its race meet early following the March 21 card highlighted by the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2), the racing office confirmed.
Monthly Archives: March 2020
Gouverneur Morris Set for Florida Derby
After weighing numerous stakes options throughout the winter, Gouverneur Morris is bound for the $750,000 Curlin Florida Derby (G1).
Distance a Question for Golden Sixty in Hong Kong Derby
Golden Sixty puts his six-race winning streak on the line in the BMW Hong Kong Derby March 22 at Sha Tin Racecourse with his main challengers seeming to be stablemate More Than This and the distance.
Gouverneur Morris Set for Curlin Florida Derby
After weighing numerous stakes options throughout the winter, Gouverneur Morris is bound for the $750,000 Curlin Florida Derby (G1).
NBCSN Drops Planned Weekend Trackside Live Coverage
NBC Sports tweeted March 21 that NBCSN’s planned weekend simulcast coverage of TVG’s Trackside Live programs would not take place “due to ongoing Coronavirus uncertainty.”
Florida Derby Purse Reduced From $1 Million to $750,000
Citing casino closings and the absence of on-track handle, Gulfstream Park announced March 21 that the purse of the March 28 Curlin Florida Derby (G1) will be reduced from $1 million to $750,000.
Coronavirus has brought casino industry 'to a near standstill'
The Covid-19 coronavirus has effectively quarantined the nation’s gaming industry.Financials, Gambling, Casino, Medical
Maryland Stalwart Robert T. Manfuso Dies at 82
Robert T. Manfuso, a strong proponent of the Maryland breeding and racing industries, died March 19 at his home at Chanceland Farm, near West Friendship, Md. The breeder of 2016 Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Cathryn Sophia was 82.
Industry announcement and partnership roundup
In the fast moving world of gambling, sometimes you might miss news that could be important to you. To make sure you’re all caught up on gaming industry news, be it online or brick and mortar, we’re rounding up the some of the announcements and partnerships from the last week that you might have missed.
Pariplay Secures Partnership with Videoslots.com
Pariplay Ltd., a gaming technology company serving iGaming operators, land-based casinos and lotteries, has announced a new partnership with Videoslots.com, the Malta-based online casino operator that offers players an extensive catalogue of games from over 100 different suppliers. Through the partnership, Videoslots.com will gain access to Pariplay’s collection of over 100 proprietary online casino games, as well as a catalogue of third-party titles.
Salsa Technology spices up portfolio with Saucify content
Golden Slipper Tops Five Group 1 Races at Rosehill
March 21 card at Rosehill features five group 1 races, headlined by the AU$3.5 million Golden Slipper, the world’s richest juvenile contest.
Zayat Stables Seeks Dismissal of Fraud Claim with MGG
An attorney for Ahmed Zayat’s Zayat Stables, sued by MGG Investment Group for fraud and breach of contract on tens of millions of dollars in loans, filed a motion March 20 to dismiss the fraud claim in Fayette (Ky.) Circuit Court.
Italian Breeders Adapt to Strict Measures Amid Lockdown
Daily life in Italy has been affected in an incomparable way, with the country the worst-hit by COVID-19 in Europe, and its breeding industry has not escaped, either.
Englehart to Self-Quarantine After COVID-19 Exposure
Trainer Jeremiah Englehart, who could have been exposed to COVID-19 through New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton March 14, has not shown any symptoms of the virus, according to his father, trainer Chris Englehart.
Oscar Dominguez, Ward 'n Jerry Head San Luis Rey Stakes
With United at Meydan Race Course awaiting a start in the $6 million Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) March 28, seven grass horses will seek to capitalize on his absence from the $100,000 San Luis Rey Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park March 21.
UK orders betting shops, casinos to close to halt COVID-19 spread
UK betting shops and casinos have been ordered to close their doors effective immediately, part of the government’s efforts to reduce spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
On Friday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all ‘social venues’ – including everything from pubs, restaurants, cinemas, gyms and museums, as well as betting shops and casinos – would have to close their doors for an “initial” 14-day period, after which the government will review the situation on a monthly basis.
Prior to Johnson’s press conference, Flutter Entertainment announced that its 350-odd Paddy Power shops in the UK would close their doors Friday until the end of April. The move follows a similar move at Paddy Power’s shops in Ireland (along with rival BoyleSports).
Earlier this week, Flutter estimated that its annual earnings could fall by up to £110m if the suspension of various sports leagues and events, including this summer’s Euro 2020 tournament, continued. The company added that a suspension of racing fixtures and the closure of its UK/Irish retail shops would trim another £30m off its 2020 results.
Gulfstream Pauses Racing, Keeneland Could Add Days
Amid the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic , many track officials are adjusting schedules, updating protocols, and looking for new ways to keep racing alive.
Russian online bookie 888.ru halts activity due to dearth of sports
A Russian online sports betting operator has temporarily halted its activities due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Friday, Russian-licensed online bookmaker 888.ru (no relation to UK-listed online gambling operator 888 Holdings) posted a message to its website indicating that it had “temporarily suspended the acceptance of bets” due to the disruptions caused to the sporting calendar by the coronavirus pandemic.
888.ru assured its customers that their deposits were safe and withdrawal requests would be honored “without delays,” while promising to resume normal activities “as soon as the situation stabilizes.”
Russia’s sports leagues had been among the last men (and women) standing following the virus-related suspensions of most of the major global sports bodies. But that bubble burst earlier this week when local authorities announced that Russian Premier League football, as well as local basketball and hockey leagues, would cease activity until at least April 10.
Journeyman Stud Announces COVID-19 Precautions
Brent and Crystal Fernung from Journeyman Stud issued a COVID-19 business practice update March 20.
Analyzing a Stakes Saturday in Television Spotlight
Dave Litfin handicaps March 21 stakes from across the country.
McLaughlin's Ajaaweed Breezes Toward Florida Derby
Before embarking on the latest chapter of his horse racing career—one in which he will become an agent for jockey Luis Saez—Kiaran McLaughlin has a potentially rewarding loose end to tie up as a trainer in the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1).