Despite a potentially challenging marketplace amid the current pandemic, two TAA-accredited organizations are using their reputations and strong online presence to help adopt horses to qualified homes during this time.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
BHA Places Shutdown Costs at Nearly US$250 Million
Significant losses may be realized if shutdown continues through July
Chimney Rock Named 2019 Louisiana Horse of the Year
Three Diamonds Farm’s Chimney Rock, runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2T), was named the 2019 Louisiana Horse of the Year, the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association announced April 11.
Walsh Showcases Breeze-Up Lots Via Website
Katie Walsh used her time in lockdown to launch news sales website
PlaySugarHouse.com and BetRivers.com Announce April Madness With Free-To-Play Bracket For NBA’s Horse Challenge
In the absence of regular season games, the NBA is staging a HORSE competition between current and former NBA stars, as well as a couple of WNBA stars. The NBA’s Horse Challenge is set-up as a single-elimination bracket where Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will face off against former NBA Champion Chauncey Billups. The winner of that match-up will face the winner of the battle between former WNBA star from the Indiana Fever, Tamika Catchings, vs. Utah Jazz’s Mike Conley Jr. On the other side of the bracket, current Chicago Bull, Zach LaVine, will play against former Boston Celtics great, Paul Pierce, and current Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star, Chris Paul, is facing WNBA Chicago Sky star, Allie Quigley.
PlaySugarHouse.com in NJ and PA and BetRivers.com in PA are offering all their players a free to play bracket with a $1000 pool on each site for the winners. Players can make their picks starting Saturday morning, April 11, until 7 P.M. Sunday evening April 12th. It works much like a March Madness bracket but with only 8 participants. Players will earn a point for each correct pick in the quarterfinal round, 2 points for each correct pick in the semifinal round and 3 points for picking the correct winner. The winners of the bracket will receive a share of $1000 bonus money.
“We are happy to offer our NBA bettors an alternative while the season is suspended,” said Mattias Stetz, C.O.O of Rush Street Interactive, which operates PlaySugarHouse.com and BetRivers.com. “The NBA has been very creative with this HORSE Challenge and we think our bracket will add some additional excitement for our bettors.”
Quarterfinals will be aired on ESPN on Sunday April 12 between 7 and 9pm ET. The semifinals and Championship game will be aired on ESPN (and streamed on the ESPN app) on Thursday April 16 at 9pm ET.
Daring Tact Mows Down Leaders in Oka Sho
A newcomer crashed the fillies’ party on a gloomy day in the Osaka area as Daring Tact came with a late run to defeat the favorite, Resistencia, in the Oka Sho (Japanese One Thousand Guineas, G1) April 12.
Mr. Big News Makes Headlines in Oaklawn Stakes
On a day at Oaklawn Park in which stakes races for 3-year-olds swapped spots, it seemed rather apropos that the script was also flipped.
Tom's d'Etat Rallies Past Improbable In Oaklawn Mile
Tom’s d’Etat began his 2020 season how he ended 2019: with a stylish stakes victory.
Lashara Scores on Turf for Sire American Pharoah
Cindy Hutson and Robert Masterson’s Lashara rallied past the frontrunner April 11 at Gulfstream Park to break her maiden going a mile on the turf against 11 other 3-year-old fillies.
Santana Appeals 10-Day Suspension
Jockey Ricardo Santana Jr. has appealed a 10-day riding suspension issued by Oaklawn Park stewards for what they deemed was dangerous riding in the seventh race April 5 at the Hot Springs, Ark., track.
Colonel Liam Scores in Debut at Gulfstream After DQ
Robert and Lawana Low’s Colonel Liam was all heart in the homestretch of his April 11 maiden special weight debut at Gulfstream Park.
Lavin Family, Moveable Feast Aid Lexington Community
One Thoroughbred owner and breeder has found a way to give back to the Lexington community and support local businesses while doors remain closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SC Lottery offers refunds for some multi-draw tickets
The South Carolina Education Lottery is offering to refund the cost of some multi-draw Powerball and Mega Millions tickets purchased prior to game changes announced last week.Mega Millions, Powerball, South Carolina, Changing Game, Multi-State Game
Virtual Thoroughbred Auctions Seen as Feasible in U.S.
Industry professionals assess the viability of being able to conduct Thoroughbred auctions through an online process.
Australian Legend Might and Power Dies at 26
One of the all-time greats in Australian racing, Might and Power, died April 11 at the age of 26.
Virtual Thoroughbred Auctions Seen as Feasible in US
Industry professionals assess the viability of being able to conduct Thoroughbred auctions through an online process.
TOC Discusses Training Expenses With California Owners
Although an April 10 teleconference organized by the Thoroughbred Owners of California largely focused on a resumption of racing at Santa Anita and Golden Gate amid COVID-19, also addressed were ongoing expenses for horse owners and trainers.
Shamardal Son Portamento to Stand at Hedgeholme Stud
Portamento, a multiple winner and group 2-placed sprinter by Shamardal, has joined the stallion roster at Andrew Spalding’s Hedgeholme Stud in County Durham.
Tiz the Law Returns to Palm Meadows Work Tab
Two weeks after a commanding victory in the March 28 Curlin Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park, it was back to work for Tiz the Law April 11 at Palm Meadows Training Center.
Deirdre Trains in Newmarket With Eye on Longchamp
Star mare Deirdre is in Newmarket preparing for another top-level European campaign, with the ultimate aim of becoming the first Japanese-trained winner of the the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1)