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Handicapping Challenge to Benefit Grayson-Jockey Club
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today that it has partnered with Little Red Feather Racing and Equibase Company for the Gamble for Grayson Handicapping Challenge.
FanDuel Group Invests in Fairmount Park
FanDuel Group has announced plans to make a multi-million-dollar investment in Fairmount Park, which will be rebranded as FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing.
Half Brothers to Include Betty, Sadler's Joy Win Debuts
Only two maidens of note took their respective races this week; Gagetown, a half to grade 1 winner Include Betty was the first, and Wolfie’s Dynaghost, a half to grade 1 turf star Sadler’s Joy, won the following day.
Aussie Millions Postponed and May Not Return in 2021
The 2021 Aussie Millions has been postponed indefinitely due to ongoing uncertainty regarding COVID-19 restrictions in Australia and the world at large.
The Aussie Millions won’t take place in January and, potentially, it might not happen at all in 2021. (Image: Daily Mirror)
Host venue, Melbourne’s Crown Casino, made the new public via an announcement on its website. Citing safety concerns, the organizers haven’t set a date for when the popular tournament will return but they have said they’ll formulate a plan when it’s “safe” to do so.
The postponement comes just days after Crown Casino was given the greenlight to reopen in a limit capacity after being asked to close by the local government in March.
PokerStars Ambassador Fintan Hand Leads EPT Online Main Event
PokerStars inaugural online European Poker Tour (EPT) continues to impress and, after nine days of action, the main event is underway.
PokerStars Ambassador Fintan Hand leads the EPT Online main event after an opening day of action. (Image: PokerStars/YouTube)
Don Johan, Mysters_Y, Ssick_OnE, and Fish2013 have all emerged victorious in recent days. However, with the promise of a $5 million guarantee, all eyes are now fixed on the $5,200 EPT Online main event.
Day 1 took place on Sunday. Registration remains open until the start of Day 2 and players can re-enter twice before the proverbial doors close. However, even before that happens, more than 1,100 buy-ins have been collected.
Should Stoyan Madanzhiev Be Recognized as the 2020 Poker World Champion?
Stoyan Madanzhiev has a bracelet and a letter stating that he is the 2020 WSOP Main Event winner. But it’s certainly up for debate if he’s the current poker world champion. Clearly, however, the World Series of Poker organizers don’t consider him to be of that distinction.
Is Stoyan Madanzhiev the 2020 WSOP Main Event winner or not? (Image: Cardplayerlifestyle.com)
Last week, the WSOP announced it will host a Main Event next month beginning online at GGPoker and WSOP.com. Play will conclude with two final tables — one in Las Vegas and the other in Europe — days after Christmas.
Each year, the $10,000 buy-in WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas determines a world champion. This year, however, the regular freezeout tournament was canceled, along with the entire summer series, due to COVID-19. The annual live poker extravaganza was replaced with an 85-bracelet event online series between GGPoker and WSOP.com.
Equine Veterinary Pioneer Johnson Dies at 81
Jerry Johnson introduced Lasix use in racehorses, endoscopic exams at auctions.
Red Flag Rolls in Bob Hope Stakes
Jerome and Tina Moss’ Red Flag rolled home 7 1/4 lengths in front to score his first stakes victory in the $100,500 Bob Hope Stakes (G3) Nov. 15 at Del Mar.
Into Mischief Mare Leads Nov. 15 Session at Keeneland
I’ll Need A Little Luck acquired the highest-priced horse of Sunday’s seventh session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale when it paid $135,000 for the broodmare prospect Able to Smile, a 4-year-old winning daughter of Into Mischief.
Editorial to Stand at Freedom Hills Farm in 2021
Editorial, a half brother to current top-three stallion Uncle Mo, will stand the 2021 season at Freedom Hills Farm near Taneytown, Md., Climax Stallions announced Nov. 15. His fee will be $2,500 live foal, stands and nurses.
Firenze Fire to Target Cigar Mile
Mr Amore Stable’s multiple graded stakes winner Firenze Fire will make his next start in the Cigar Mile Handicap (G1) Dec. 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack, trainer Kelly Breen said.
Lucky Lilac Holds On to Score QE II Repeat Win
Lucky Lilac successfully, albeit narrowly, defended her title in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) Nov. 15 at Hanshin Racecourse thanks to a perfectly judged ride by Japan’s leading rider, Christophe Lemaire.
Full Sister to Grade 1 Winner Digital Age to Debut
The Roger Varian-trained Cheshire Plain, a full sister to this year’s Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) scorer Digital Age, will make her late-season debut at Newcastle Nov. 17.
Telecaster Retired to Stand at Haras du Mesnil
Telecaster has been retired to stand at the Devin family’s historic Haras du Mesnil in Normandy, where he will join Doctor Dino on the roster for the 2021 season as a dual-purpose stallion.
Woodbine Cancels Nov. 15 Card Due to Weather Warning
Frost King Stakes will be rescheduled.
Astute 2-for-2 After Desi Arnaz Stroll
LNJ Foxwoods’ Astute, a chestnut 2-year-old filly by sprint champion Speightstown, ran away and hid from five rivals in the $100,500 Desi Arnaz Stakes at Del Mar Nov. 14.
Mo Town Colt Tops Nov. 14 Session at Keeneland
A weanling colt from the first crop of Mo Town sold for $185,000 to Davant Latham, agent, reaching the highest price of the Nov. 14 session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale.
Princess Grace Handles Dirt in Off-Turf Mrs. Revere
No turf proved no bother for Princess Grace in the $200,000 Mrs. Revere Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs Nov. 14.
The 3-year-old daughter of Karakontie comfortably withstood strong-finishing Pass the Plate by 2 3/4 lengths.
Dynamic Sky Represented by First Black-Type Winner
Ontario-bred Jilli Marie became the first black-type winner for Dynamic Sky when the 2-year-old filly found a seam and galloped away to a 1 1/2-length victory in the CA$100,400 (US$76,452) South Ocean Stakes at Woodbine.