Speed is the focus in South Florida Feb. 13 with the running of the Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes (G3) and Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes (G3T). Mischevious Alex tops the former and Leinster heads the latter.
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Hill Retires From Live Oak Stud
Longtime Live Oak Stud General Manager Bruce Hill retired from his post on Feb. 10, the farm announced today.
Fundraising Reverses KY Three-Day Event Cancellation
An unprecedented outpouring of public support and a grassroots fundraising effort have led to a reversal of the announced cancellation of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI Five Star presented by MARS EquestrianTM (LRK3DE).
Northern Hemisphere Zoustar Yearlings Show Promise
Unearthing another stallion to join those select breed-shapers is the Thoroughbred equivalent of the Poincaré conjecture, but listening to David Redvers present his case for Zoustar, it is hard not to be compelled by what lies ahead.
Prat Replaces Jockey Agent Lawson with Pegram
Flavien Prat, the winningest rider in Southern California over the past five years, has replaced agent Derek Lawson with Brad Pegram.
Lope de Vega Mare Tops Goffs February Sale Final Day
The best was saved until last as a black-type performer with several clearly persuasive plus points finally broke the six-figure mark at the concluding session of the Goffs February Sale.
A Match for the Ages: Negreanu Challenges Hellmuth to Heads-Up Duel
Daniel Negreanu already appears to have his next heads-up poker opponent in mind, and it’s none other than Phil Hellmuth, who was critical of “DNegs’” play against Doug Polk.
Will Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth face off on the felt in a winner-take-all heads-up match? Don’t bet on it. (Image: pokerscout.com)
Negreanu lost $1.2 million to Polk over 25,000 hands of $200/$400 No-Limit Hold’em on WSOP.com. He wasn’t expected to win, so it didn’t come as a surprise to many. The GGPoker ambassador entered the match as more than a 4-1 underdog.
Despite virtually every poker expert expecting a Polk victory, Hellmuth ripped into his fellow Poker Hall of Famer’s play on the new PokerGo show, No Gamble No Future.
Sky Kingdom Sold, Will Be Relocated to Ohio
Owner/breeder Gigi Chiandussi bought the third-crop sire and 12-year-old son of Empire Maker.
Redatory Edges Sunlit Song for Texas Horse of the Year
James Wessel’s homebred Redatory has been named the 2020 Texas-bred Horse of the Year by the Texas Thoroughbred Association, the organization announced Feb. 10.
'Win and You're In' Series Goes Lasix-Free in 2021
Breeders’ Cup announced Feb. 10 that races as part of its 2021 “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series will be run without the race-day treatment of Lasix, a diuretic whose use is being phased out in leading racing jurisdictions.
Oaklawn Cancels Racing Feb. 13-15 Due to Winter Weather
Due to the predicted winter weather expected in Hot Springs, Ark. over the next few days, Oaklawn Park has canceled racing during its extended Presidents Day weekend, which would have included the Southwest Stakes (G3) and Bayakoa Stakes (G3).
Canada to Run 41 Graded Stakes in 2021
The Jockey Club of Canada announced Feb. 10 a slight reduction in the country’s graded stakes after its Graded Stakes Committee held its annual review.
Early Nominations for KY Oaks, Turf Classic Due Feb. 13
Early nominations for the Grade I, $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks and $1 million Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (GI), held annually on Kentucky Derby Weekend at Churchill Downs, are due Saturday.
New York-Bred Filly First Foal for Disco Partner
World record-holding turf sprinter Disco Partner has sired his first foal. Born at Disco Partner’s home of Rockridge Stud near Hudson, N.Y., the filly is a daughter of the winning mare Plenty of Chrome and was bred by John Graziano Sr.
Discreet Lover Retired to Stud in Indiana
The son of Repent will stand at R Star Stallions near Anderson, Ind., for $2,000.
Four Stakes on Fritchie, General George Undercard
With purses of $250,000 apiece, the Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G3) and General George Stakes (G3) headline Laurel Park’s race card Feb. 13, though they represent just a third of the day’s stakes.
Keeneland to Host Seven Digital Sales Auctions in 2021
The Keeneland Digital Sales Ring, the stand-alone online auction platform that debuted in 2020, has scheduled seven mixed sales for 2021.
Four Stakes on Barbara Fritchie, General George Card
With purses of $250,000 apiece, the Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G3) and General George Stakes (G3) headline Laurel Park’s race card Feb. 13, though they represent just a third of the day’s stakes.
PokerStars Michigan Strikes Hard and Fast with $1 Million COOP Festival
PokerStars Michigan is laying down a marker in the Wolverine State with the first in what’s likely to be a string of big-money festivals.
PokerStars Michigan is striking hard and fast with a $1 million guaranteed festival known as MICOOP. (Image: MelissaMN/Adobe Stock)
Just 12 days after launching in Michigan, PokerStars is setting the bar high with one of its famous COOP events.
The inaugural Michigan Championship of Online Poker (MICOOP) will get underway on February 20 and feature a $1 million guaranteed prizepool.
First Reported Foal a Colt for Divisidero
Divisidero, a millionaire son of Kitten’s Joy, was represented by his first reported foal, a colt born at Airdrie Stud.