Hill ‘n’ Dale president John Sikura said breeders are unfairly avoiding sire World of Trouble due to a federal indictment of trainer Jason Servis. Sikura said the stallion was a legitimate dual surface grade 1 winner with a proven pedigree.
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Mutasaabeq to Miss Spring Races With Shin Injury
A shin injury will sideline graded stakes winner Mutasaabeq this winter and spring, taking him out of consideration for the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), trainer Todd Pletcher said Jan. 28.
Romans Encourages Historical Horse Racing Support
Historical Horse Racing proved the game-changer and steps need to be taken to ensure its survival, writes trainer Dale Romans.
Share the Ride Carries Top Weight Again in Toboggan
Weight played a key role in Share the Ride’s first start at Aqueduct Racetrack. It also figures to be a key factor when the 6-year-old Candy Ride (ARG) gelding makes a return trip to the Big A Jan. 30 for the $150,000 Toboggan Stakes (G3).
Derby Diaries: Patrick O’Neill on Hot Rod Charlie
Patrick O’Neill, nephew to two-time Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1)-winning trainer Doug O’Neill and bloodstock agent Dennis O’Neill, reflects on Hot Rod Charlie in a diary written with Tom Pedulla for America’s Best Racing.
Godolphin Runners Dominate Carnival's Second Night
It was all Godolphin—almost all the time—in the second night of the World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse Jan. 28 as Sheikh Mohammed’s blue silks were home first in four of the five Thoroughbred races and filled the top six spots in one of them.
Baffert, O'Neill 3-Year-Olds Vie in Robert Lewis Stakes
Between Bob Baffert and Doug O’Neill, they have won eight runnings of the Kentucky Derby (G1). In keeping with that history, the two trainers hold the best hands Jan. 30 in the Robert L. Lewis Stakes (G3), Santa Anita’s second Derby prep of 2021.
Huge Field Flocks to WPT Lucky Hearts in Florida for Return of Live Tournament Poker
In the first major live poker tournament in the US in nearly a year, a relatively unknown Ilyas Muradi took down the main event of the World Poker Tour’s Lucky Hearts Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. For Muradi, it was a $620,000, life-changing score. For a poker community starved for major tournament action in the face of the coronavirus, the whole series was like a breath of fresh air.
Plexiglass separators and mask requirements provided safety for competitors in the World Poker Tour Lucky Hearts Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock in South Florida. (Image: WPT)
Mask-wearing players took their seats at 8-handed tables, protected by plexiglass dividers. WPT hero Darren Elias ran deep yet again, while a former Survivor contestant came just shy of victory.
In the first major live event since the pandemic struck, the tournament drew a massive field of 1,573 — nearly twice the size of 2020’s event. Entries were split over two Day 1s.
Drain the Clock to Make Graded Debut in Swale Stakes
Slam Dunk Racing, Madaket Stables, Wonder Stables, and Michael Nentwig’s Drain the Clock will make his graded stakes debut Jan. 30 in the $100,000 Claiborne Farm Swale Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Mutasaabeq to Miss Spring Races, Derby With Shin Injury
A shin injury will sideline graded stakes winner Mutasaabeq this winter and spring, taking him out of consideration for the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), trainer Todd Pletcher said Jan. 28.
KEEP to Allocate 20K in 10 Kentucky Scholarships
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation has announced the allocation of $20,000 in scholarships to students pursuing equine studies or a related field within the state of Kentucky.
KEEP to Allocate 20K in 10 Kentucky Scholarships
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation has announced the allocation of $20,000 in scholarships to students pursuing equine studies or a related field within the state of Kentucky.
KEEP to Allocate 20K in 10 Kentucky Scholarships
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation has announced the allocation of $20,000 in scholarships to students pursuing equine studies or a related field within the state of Kentucky.
KEEP to Allocate 20K in 10 Kentucky Scholarships
The Kentucky Equine Education Project Foundation has announced the allocation of $20,000 in scholarships to students pursuing equine studies or a related field within the state of Kentucky.
Partypoker to Continue MTT Momentum with Millions Online 2021
It’s all happening at Partypoker right now. With the WPT Montreal event currently in progress, the poker site struck while the iron is hot and announced Millions Online.
Millions Online will return as Partypoker looks to continue its MTT momentum. (Image: Partypoker)
The third installment of the annual series will build on a recent bevy of MTT action on the popular site. Moreover, it’s another chance for Partypoker to set a few more records.
The second incarnation of Millions Online surpassed expectations and, this time around, organizers want to raise the bar again.
Authentic's Derby Win Voted NTRA Moment of the Year
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Jan. 28 that Authentic’s stirring triumph in the 146th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) has been voted the 2020 FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year.
Study Calls for Changes in New York Racing Industry
A state government-commissioned study of the gambling industry in New York calls for major changes to antiquated racing regulations and laws. The proposed changes aim to end decades of unproductive infighting by stakeholders in the racing industry.
Aqueduct Cancels Live Racing for Friday
High winds and frigid temperatures are in the New York metropolitan area forecast.
Pandemic Leads to a Virtual Reality for Eclipse Awards
In the early spring, Keith Chamblin wondered if there would be awards to hand out at the Eclipse Awards, but the show will go on.
Leading Owner Eclipse Award Could be Source of Debate
Even with the Jan. 28 edition of the 50th Annual Eclipse Awards Presented by Spendthrift Farm being a virtual presentation, this year’s process figures to once again generate some sharp debate in a few categories.