Following consecutive meets this fall at Santa Anita Park and Del Mar, in which there were no equine fatalities from training or racing, Southern California racing moves to Los Alamitos Race Course for an afternoon meeting that begins Dec. 4.
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Julian Menhardt Leads WSOP Main Event 2.0
The first, or second depending on your perspective, WSOP Main Event of 2020 got underway on GGPoker last Sunday.
Julian Menhardt topped the chip counts on Day 1A of the hybrid WSOP Main Event. (Image: Concord Card Casino)
Day 1A of the international bracket attracted 246 players on November 29, each of which contributed $10,000 to the prizepool.
When the betting stopped and the debris was cleared away, 62 players had made it through to Day 2 of the WSOP’s hybrid Main Event.
5 Outside-the-Box 2020 Poker Hall of Fame Candidates
The 2020 Poker Hall of Fame inductee — just one this year — will be announced Dec. 30 in Las Vegas. We don’t know who that lucky winner will be. But we do have a list of five individuals who all have a unique case for joining the prestigious club.
Mike Matusow is an interesting candidate for the 2020 Poker Hall of Fame class. (Image: worldpokertour.com)
As of today, fans can nominate their own candidate on the WSOP.com website. On Dec. 16, Caesars will announce a finalist list based on the fan nominations. And then on Dec. 30, during the WSOP Main Event final table, the winner will be revealed.
We aren’t here to tell you who you should nominate or who the 32-member panel should choose. Instead, the purpose of this article is to inform the voters — including the random poker fans — of some candidates who may otherwise be overlooked.
WSOP Taking Nominations for 2020 Poker Hall of Fame Class
At long last, the 2020 Poker Hall of Fame class will soon be inducted. But first, there’s a bit of business to take care of, namely selecting the two most deserving candidates, which you can take part in.
Is Antonio Esfandiari worthy of Poker Hall of Fame consideration? (Image: CNBC)
In most years, the HOF selections are announced during the summer World Series of Poker. This year, however, that wasn’t possible given there was no live WSOP in Las Vegas. So, the committee has held off on the selection process until the upcoming WSOP Main Event, scheduled for later this month.
Each year since 2005 (one per year in most years prior), two individuals have been selected for the Poker Hall of Fame. This year, however, only one person will be inducted. Induction into the prestigious club is certainly subjective. But the inductees are required to meet a certain criteria:
Los Alamitos to Allow Owners at Winter Meet
Los Alamitos Race Course will allow California Horse Racing Board-licensed owners with horses entered to race to attend its winter meet, which begins Dec. 4. Owners will be permitted to bring up to two adult guests.
Kentucky EDRC Recommends 21-Day Clenbuterol Withdrawal
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council voted Dec. 1 for a proposal that calls for horses prescribed clenbuterol for therapeutic purposes to be placed on the veterinarian’s list for 21 days and require those horses to test negative to be removed.
Applications Open for 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover
Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2021. Accepted trainers will be announced on February 15, 2021.
Coolmore Spends Big for Beach Frolic at Tattersalls
The close of one chapter invariably begets the start of another further up the racing and breeding chain, and that was certainly the case at the Tattersalls December Mare Sale on Dec. 1.
Graded Stakes Winner Silverfoot Euthanized at 20
Silverfoot, the aptly-named gelding who became a fan favorite in turf marathons at tracks in Kentucky and throughout the Midwest, was euthanized Tuesday morning at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital due to complications from laminitis.
Turfway Opens With Tapeta Surface, No Fans or Owners
The Tapeta racing era at Turfway Park begins the evening of Dec. 2 when the Northern Kentucky track opens for its holiday meet, though most won’t get an in-person view of it.
Kentucky EDRC Recommends 21-Day Clebuterol Withdrawal
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council voted Dec. 1 for a proposal that calls for horses prescribed clenbuterol for therapeutic purposes to be placed on the veterinarian’s list for 21 days and require those horses to test negative to be removed.
Gulfstream Park Kicks Off Championship Meet Dec. 2
The 2020-21 Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park will get under way Dec. 2, with the 84 racing days including 75 stakes, 37 graded, worth $13.06 million in purses.
Out of the Gate: Sunshine State of Mind
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Steve Sexton Mile to Key Lone Star Million Day Revival
After going on hiatus this year during COVID-19, the Steve Sexton Mile (G3) returns to Lone Star Park in 2021.
Zia Park to Resume Dec. 2 After COVID-19 Suspension
Zia Park, which suspended operations amid COVID-19 restrictions announced Nov. 13 by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, will resume racing Dec. 2, the track announced.
Tapizar to Stand 2021 Season in Japan
Tapizar, a son of the great Tapit and the sire of Kentucky Oaks (G1) and dual Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) heroine Monomoy Girl, will stand at Yushun Stallion Station in Japan for 2021.
Breeders' Cup Extends Late Foal Nomination Deadline
In advance of the major Thoroughbred auctions scheduled in January and February of next year, the Breeders’ Cup Nov. 30 announced that it has extended the late nomination deadline for all 2020 North American foals to Feb. 28, 2021.
Hieronymus to Retire as Keeneland Broadcasting Director
G.D. Hieronymus, who has served as Keeneland’s Eclipse Award-winning Director of Broadcast Services since 2000, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 1.
Federal Judge Tosses Suit Over Derby Seat Licenses
A U.S. District Court judge has tossed a lawsuit brought by a casino company that alleged breach of contract by Churchill Downs racetrack over terms in a seat license for eight seats on Millionaires Row for Kentucky Derby Weekend.
Diodoro Fined $5,000 for Medication Violations
Trainer Robertino Diodoro was fined $5,000 by Canterbury Park stewards and received a stayed 60-day suspension after two medication violations from his horses involving 3-hydroxylidocaine this summer at the Minnesota track.