Remsen Stakes (G2) winner Brooklyn Strong, who missed the Feb. 6 Withers Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack due to illness, is aimed toward a return next month, trainer Danny Velazquez said.
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Derby Dozen: Concert Tour Hits Right Notes
Concert Tour climbs a spot after his San Vicente Stakes (G2) victory in the third edition of Byron King’s Derby Dozen.
Loss Leaders: Learning to Lose in Poker can Make You Money in the Long Run
Poker players are losers. Each and every one of us. Every session. Yes, you too!
Think I’m wrong? Do the math.
Sometimes turning a loss into a win is easier said than done. (Image: Jamie Squire/Getty)
Look at your own experience the last time you played. You were probably dealt 30 or so hands an hour. If you’re even reasonably good, you discarded most of them before the flop. Of the ones you played, you folded at least a few on the flop or turn. If the hand went to showdown, you lost some and you won some. Add them all up, and you surely lost many more hands than you won.
‘Mattress Mack,’ Famous Houston Businessman, Wins $3.46 Million on Super Bowl Bet
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale put Doug Polk’s $1.2 million win over Daniel Negreanu to shame. The Houston businessman who famously places massive wagers on big sporting events, collected $3.46 million for his bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to beat the 3.5-point spread in the Super Bowl.
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale posted yet another massive sports betting win. (Image: chron.com)
McIngvale is the founder and owner of the Gallery Furniture, a Houston-based furniture retail chain. The 69-year-old wealthy owner still works in the store he originally built, greeting customers daily.
He loves to work as much as he loves sports and gambling. The businessman is famous for placing huge wagers on major sporting events. In 2017, he made one of the craziest wagers ever, except it wasn’t at a sportsbook.
Idaho woman wins two six-figure lottery prizes within 48 hours
There have been several instances of players winning the lottery twice, but in an absolutely mindboggling happenstance, an Idaho woman is giving those winners a run for their money after securing two six-figure jackpots back-to-back in just two days.Winner Stories, Scratch Games, Idaho, Lucky, Won multiple times
Speightstown Colt Tops Fasig-Tipton Winter Sale Opener
The Feb. 8 opening session of the Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale saw overall numbers slightly up over last year’s opening session as 207 horses from 264 offered changed hands on the grounds of the Lexington, Ky., sale.
Fast Anna Euthanized Due to Laminitis
Three Chimneys Farm has reported that their stallion, grade 1-placed Fast Anna, was euthanized at the age of 10 due to complications from laminitis.
First Reported Foal a Filly for Force the Pass
The first reported foal by grade 1-winning millionaire Force the Pass arrived Feb. 4 at Murmur Farm in Maryland. The filly is out of Magical Point.
Hyland of Oghill House Stud Dies At 78
Hyland maintained Oghill House Stud, a 300-acre farm in County Kildare.
Miss Brazil in Command Throughout Ruthless
Team D’s Miss Brazil took command from the gate and drew away easily for a 6 1/4-length victory in the $87,000 Ruthless Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Feb. 8 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
WSOP.com Pennsylvania Set to Launch in Time for 2021 Summer Series
Pennsylvanians may be able to play for WSOP bracelets online this summer, according to Vice President of 888 Holdings Yaniv Sherman.
WSOP.com is getting ready to go live in Pennsylvania and offer online bracelet events this summer. (Image: WSOP)
As the official online partner of Caesars Entertainment, 888 is responsible for powering WSOP.com’s US platforms. With sites already active in New Jersey, Nevada, and Delaware, Sherman wants to add Pennsylvania.
Speaking to Pokerfuse, the 888 executive said WSOP.com PA should go live in the first half of 2021. If all goes to plan, he wants online bracelet events to be available in the Keystone State this summer.
Former Newmarket Trainer Armstrong Dies at 77
Former Newmarket trainer Robert Armstrong, who trained two European champions in the latter half of last century, died after a short illness Feb. 5 at the age of 77.
Breeders' Cup Delays Ticket Sales for 2021 Event
Ticket sales for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships that will be held Nov. 5-6 at Del Mar have been delayed, Breeders’ Cup president and CEO Drew Fleming shared in a newsletter to fans Feb. 8.
Santa Anita, Del Mar Create $1 Million Wild West Bonus
Santa Anita and the Del Mar have teamed to create the $1 Million Wild West Bonus, which will provide $1 million in additional money to the winning connections of any horse that sweeps three of Southern California’s most prestigious grade 1 races.
Travel Column Heads Rachel Alexandra Stakes
OXO Equine’s Travel Column will attempt to begin her sophomore season the way she ended her juvenile campaign when she takes on eight other fillies in the $300,000 Rachel Alexandra Stakes Presented by Fasig-Tipton (G2) Feb. 13 at Fair Grounds.
Blea to Become California's Equine Medical Director
Dr. Jeff Blea will take the position in July when Dr. Rick Arthur retires from the job he’s held since 2006.
Retired Jockey Sunseri Dies Following Auto Accident
Retired jockey James “J.J.” Sunseri, 70, of Erlanger, KY, died Jan. 2 from injuries he sustained in a Dec. 13 auto accident. He was 70.
Capitalist Progeny Make a Splash at Inglis Classic Sale
Champion trainer John Moore is noted for his patience with horses but he is in no mood to play the waiting game now that he is domiciled in Sydney, with his agent son George helping young sire Capitalist set a new Inglis Classic Yearling Sale record.
Northern California-Based Turf Writer Senzell Dies
Turf Writer Howard Senzell, who wrote the “Howard’s Picks” column covering the Santa Rosa meeting for the Press Democrat, died Jan. 24. He was 74.
Boston Post Road, Comedy Town Win Maidens at Gulfstream
Among seven maiden winners highlighted in this week’s Maiden Watch column are two impressive winners at Gulfstream Park.