Godolphin’s homebred Prevalence and Gary and Mary West’s homebred Slumber Party both won their seven-furlong debuts by open lengths this week at Gulfstream Park.
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CardsChat Interview: David Ginola Goes from Soccer Star to PokerStars
French soccer star David Ginola became a different type of star in 2020 when he entered the sports betting arena. The retired sportsman fronted La Grosse Cote, a new campaign from PokerStars France.
Former Newcastle United striker David Ginola is now wearing the colors of PokerStars. (Image: PA Images)
Ginola has been the face of many high-profile brands throughout his career. From Renault to L’Oréal, he’s combined his prowess on the pitch with a dose of French charm to become a mainstream celebrity.
Now, he’s helping PokerStars solidify its position in the French sports betting market. CardsChat spoke to the ex-PSG, Newcastle United, and Tottenham striker about his latest partnership.
Joy's Rocket Stretches Back Out for Martha Washington
Team Hanley and Parkland Thoroughbreds’ Joy’s Rocket, already a three-time stakes winner sprinting, will stretch back out to a mile for the second time in her career in the $200,000 Martha Washington Stakes Jan. 30 at Oaklawn Park.
Interstate Online Poker Could Flourish Under Biden
The Biden administration could be a boon for online poker, and may likely reverse a decision that put interstate play into murky waters.
Joe Biden says he opposes the Justice Department’s reinterpretation of the Wire Act, which would apply the statute to all forms of interstate gambling. (Image: Scott Olson/Getty)
In 2018, the Trump administration reversed a 2011 opinion on the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 that said the law only applied to sports betting. The 2011 opinion served as the basis for the formation of an interstate compact between Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware that helped create larger player pools and made games more attractive to aficionados. The 2018 reversal put the brakes on Pennsylvania’s plans to join the fray, which would have practically doubled the population base for interstate online poker.
DOJ Loses Appeals on Wire Act Interpretation
Life Is Good 7-1 in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
With the Kentucky Derby still 14 weeks away, the pari-mutuel field of “All Other 3-Year-Old Colts and Geldings” closed as the 9-5 favorite in Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Grade 1 Winner and Champion Big Drama Dies at 15
Harold Queen’s homebred Big Drama was euthanized over the weekend following complications from a stomach ailment. The stallion was 15.
Dayoutoftheoffice Works Toward 3-Year-Old Debut
Trainer Tim Hamm said Dayoutoftheoffice will likely make her first sophomore start in either the Feb. 27 Davona Dale Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park or the March 6 Honeybee Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
The Grass Is Blue Rallies to Busanda Score
Owned by Louis Lazzinnaro and trained by Chad Brown, The Grass Is Blue received a well-timed ride by jockey Manny Franco, who piloted the filly to a one-length triumph in her second start around two turns and first with blinkers.
The Great One Targets Likely Start in San Felipe Stakes
Following a 14-length maiden triump Jan. 23 at Santa Anita Park, The Great One will likely point to the March 6 $300,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2).
Zofelle Strikes Late for Zoffany at Gulfstream Park
Zofelle produced a timely tribute to her late sire Zoffany by presenting him with a first notable success in 2021 by landing the Marshua’s River Stakes (G3T) at Gulfstream Park’s lucrative Saturday fixture.
Keeneland, Red Mile HHR Operations Temporarily Close
Keeneland and Red Mile announced Jan. 24 that they will temporarily close their historical horse racing operations. The action comes three days after a court decision reaffirmed the need for legislative action on HHR in Kentucky.
New Hampshire wins appeal; Wire Act does not apply to lotteries
The New Hampshire Lottery has prevailed against the US Department of Justice when a federal court ruled Wednesday that the Wire Act does not apply to lotteries, cementing the legality of participating in the state lottery over the Internet.Legal, Online Gambling, Technology, New Hampshire, Online Ticket Sales, Government, Lawsuit
Progress Made on Blood Test to Identify At-Risk Horses
A study published Jan. 12 in Equine Veterinary Journal shows strong potential for the development of a blood test that could indicate whether a racehorse is at risk for a catastrophic breakdown.
Knicks Go Exits Pegasus World Cup in Good Order
Korea Racing Authority’s Knicks Go came out of his brilliant victory in Saturday’s $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) at Gulfstream Park in good order, reported trainer Brad Cox Jan. 24.
Coolmore, Te Akau Partner on Pricey Zoustar Filly
One of the world’s most influential thoroughbred industry figures has linked with Te Akau Racing to purchase the most expensive yearling sold on day one of an historic New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale.
Golden Sixty Extends Win Streak to 12 in Stewards' Cup
With the Chinese New Year just over the horizon, the best of the old and most promising of the new were both on display on a big day at Sha Tin Racecourse Jan. 24.
Phil Galfond Wins Third Galfond Challenge, Chance Kornuth Concedes
Chance Kornuth put up a valiant effort against Phil Galfond in the Galfond Challenge, but the writing was on the wall. The Chip Leader Coaching founder trailed by more than $700,000 with under 10,000 hands remaining. He saw the writing on the wall and realized a comeback was out of the question.
Phil Galfond seems to always win. (Image: CardsChat News)
The $100/$200 pot-limit Omaha competition continued on Saturday with Kornuth down $680,000. After Chance lost a couple of buy-ins, he decided it was time to call it quits. With 25,400 hands complete of a 35,000-hand challenge, play has come to a halt.
Galfond entered the match four months ago as a heavy 4-1 favorite. He had already won two Galfond Challenges in 2020 against “VeniVidi1993” and “ActionFreak,” both online pros. And he’s widely considered one of the best PLO players ever.
Wildman Jack Relishes Return to Dirt in Palos Verdes
Wildman Jack relished a return to the main track Jan. 23 at Santa Anita Park, where he drew off to an emphatic 4 1/4-length win in the $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (G3).
Getridofwhatailesu, Silver State Take Oaklawn Stakes
Getridofwhatailesu and Silver State both won their first career stakes races Jan. 23 at Oaklawn Park, where they took the Pippin Stakes and Fifth Season Stakes, respectively.
The Great One Romps in Santa Anita Maiden Race
Coming off a nose defeat when second in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) Dec. 19, The Great One exploded against maiden special weight rivals for a 14-length score in second race Jan. 23 at Santa Anita Park.