Trainer Federico Villafranco has been suspended 30 days by the Arkansas Racing Commission after four of his horses tested positive for caffeine in races at Oaklawn Park in early February.
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Trainer Ortiz Fined, Suspended for Clenbuterol
Owner-trainer John Ortiz has been fined $500 and issued a suspension of 30 days by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, 15 of them stayed, after Woopigsooie tested positive for clenbuterol after a $16,000 claiming race at Ellis Park July 2.
Awesome Again Dies at 26
Awesome Again, winner of the 1998 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) and the sire of four Breeders’ Cup winners, died Dec. 15 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky. He was 26.
Charles Town Cancels Dec. 16 Card
Winter weather forced the change; track will remain open for simulcasting.
Cancer Survivor Nelson Enjoys Bond With Authentic
Rickelle Nelson is one of those remarkable individuals whose life revolves around helping others. She can also speak in heartwarming terms about the way multiple grade 1 winner Authentic added joy to her life when she needed it most.
WSOP Main Event Result: The Chinese Government, a Lawyer, and the Live Finale
The international leg of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event is over and Argentina’s Damian Salas is the new champion.
Argentinian lawyer Damian Salas is the international WSOP Main Event champion. (Image: GGPoker/Twitter)
As well as picking up $1.5 million and a WSOP title, Salas progressed to a heads-up showdown set to take place in Las Vegas on December 30.
Although the Argentinian’s victory stole the headlines, it’s not the only story from the Main Event’s unique final table. With the event switching from an online affair to a live one, Peiyuan Sun became an unexpected early casualty.
Compare.bet goes live in the Brazilian gaming market
Brazilian gamblers have a new tool available to help them get the biggest bang for their buck. Compare.bet, the gambling comparison site controlled by Seven Star Digital, is now live in the country, giving gamblers the ability to determine where to best spend their sports gambling and online casino money. The entrance marks the latest step in Seven Star’s expansion plans after it found solid ground in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand a few months ago.
Compare.bet boasts of using a team of experts that check all gaming platforms to determine which are the best in the business. They explore the front-line operations of the operators, as well as the behind-the-scenes activity to ensure proper licenses and responsible gaming procedures are in place. They also look at payment types, promotions and more to produce reviews designed to keep gamblers informed before they open an account or deposit funds.
The company said in an announcement about the new launch, “The opportunity in Brazil is an exciting one – the country has a fantastic sporting heritage and huge passion for sports and soccer. We are excited to help our users in Brazil learn more about gambling and sports betting, and to choose appropriate brands to wager with online. To properly cater to the Brazilian market requires deep localization and the creation of content matching the country’s unique preferences and culture. We have long term plans to create a highly authentic user experience to meet the needs of the Brazilian market.”
In addition to serving as a platform to review online casinos and sportsbooks, Compare.bet also offers a comparison tool for odds so gamblers can see which operator might have the best lines available. There are a number of sites that offer similar capabilities, but Compare.bet looks to be more all-inclusive with its gambling data presentation to give gamblers a single source for up-to-date information.
Felicita Tops Keeneland December Digital Sale
Felicita, an unraced half sister to recent Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) runner-up Dayoutoftheoffice, sold for $250,000 to Alpha Delta Stables to headline Keeneland’s December Digital Sale.
Penn National Cancels Dec. 16 Card
With the first major winter storm of the season anticipated to hit south central Pennsylvania with significant snow totals, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has cancelled its live racing program scheduled for Dec. 16.
Outadore to Try Dirt in Remington Springboard Mile
After finishing third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Presented by Coolmore America (G1T) Nov. 6 at Keeneland, Outadore is entered to try the dirt for the first time in the $200,000 Remington Springboard Mile Stakes Dec. 18 at Remington Park.
Special Mischief First Winner for Koh I Noor
Israel Flores Horses’ homebred Special Mischief became the first winner for Koh I Noor when she broke her maiden at first asking Dec. 15 at Delta Downs.
War Story Retired to Old Friends
Multiple graded stakes winner War Story has been retired to Old Friends and has arrived at their Georgetown, Ky., location, the Thoroughbred retirement farm announced Dec. 15.
Owner, Breeder Kessler Dies at 69
Dr. Dan Kessler of K.C. Garrett Farm, breeder of multiple group 1 winner Con Te Partiro, died Dec. 4 after a brief illness. He was 69.
Keepmeinmind Slated for Oaklawn Arrival
Keepmeinmind, among the country’s leading 2-year-olds, is scheduled to arrive at Oaklawn Park between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to begin preparations for a 2021 campaign, according to the colt’s trainer, Robertino Diodoro.
Illinois Trainer Brueggemann Dies at 75
Brueggemann trained Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) winner Work All Week and The Pizza Man, the first Illinois-bred to win the Arlington Million (G1).
Maryland Stallion Season Auction to be Held Jan. 1-5
The Maryland Horse Foundation will host an online stallion season auction January 1-5, 2021, featuring no-guarantee seasons for 19 Maryland-based stallions.
Kentucky HHR Supporters Request Action From Legislators
Supporters of historical horse racing in Kentucky have informed lawmakers that thousands of high-paying jobs in the state are on the line since a 2020 state Supreme Court decision called into question the legality of the games.
Oxx, Geraghty Honored With Irish Racing Crowns
Legendary horsemen John Oxx and Barry Geraghty were honored at the 2020 Horse Racing Ireland awards, with the recently retired giants of the sport celebrated at a ceremony broadcast on Racing TV and online Dec. 15.
Princess Zoe Connections Make Ambitious Arc Plans
Princess Zoe (GER) may have landed the Qatar Prix du Cadran (G1) on Arc weekend in dramatic fashion, but trainer Tony Mullins believes the mare has sufficient pace to be effective over a shorter trip in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc Triomphe (G1).
Buyers on Lookout for Bargains at Tattersalls November
Buyers will be on the lookout for more bargains at Tatteralls Ireland’s rescheduled November Foal & Breeding Stock Sale, with graduates Champers Elysees and The Lir Jet reaching great heights this year.