American Pharoah put in his final workout for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I), breezing six furlongs in 1:11 3/5 the morning of April 5 at Santa Anita Park
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White Elected President of Florida HBPA
Bill White, one of South Florida’s all-time leading trainers, has been elected president of the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association for the 12 months that began April 1.
The Clock Is Ticking in Japan for Las Vegas Casino Companies
During the summer of 2014, casino industry investors watched as Japanese lawmakers discussed the possibility of bringing a bill to their congress that would legalize gambling. This bill would have paved the way for historically Las Vegas-focused companies such as Las Vegas Sands ( Then the summer legislative session came and went with a lot of discussion, but no bill was ever presented.
Baker Administration Holds Up Permit For Wynn Casino
Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration is holding up a permit that Wynn Resorts needs to build its planned $1.7 billion casino complex in Everett. The Boston Globe reports that the administration refused to issue a crucial permit on Friday due to concerns over environmental issues.
Mega Millions numbers for April 3; no jackpot winner, but Michigan ticket holder wins $5 million
No one matched the Mega Millions winning numbers on April 3, 2015, increasing the next jackpot to $30 million. However, one ticket holder from Michigan $5 million.
Photo Flash: Katharine McPhee and Scott Eastwood Visit Hakkasan Restaurant at MGM Grand
Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant was a celebrity hot spot, as many of the most buzzworthy names in entertainment were spotted as they relished on signature bites and libations at the most in-demand Cantonese restaurant inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino . Check out photos below! Arriving first to the destination just after 10 p.m., the lovely and talented actress/songstress Katharine McPhee was welcomed with open arms by the adoring staff as she took her seat in the private dining room.
Spirit of Xian Leads the Way in Providencia
Spirit of Xian spurted out to the early lead and was never headed en route to victory in the $150,000 Providencia Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-old fillies April 4 at Santa Anita Park.
Include Betty Goes Last to First in Fantasy
Longshot Include Betty punched her ticket to the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) with a gutsy neck score in the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (gr. III) April 4 at Oaklawn Park.
Las Vegas' Lion Habitat Ranch welcomes six new cubs
The lions that formerly lived at the MGM Grand now have a home in Henderson, near the M Resort. And now they have six, yes six, cubs to keep them company.
Dortmund Unrelenting in Santa Anita Derby
There might as well have been a stop sign on the hindquarters of Kaleem Shah’s Dortmund April 4, because no colt was going to pass the massive son of Big Brown in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
Dortmund Unrelenting in Santa Anita Derby
There might as well have been a stop sign on the hindquarters of Kaleem Shah’s Dortmund April 4, because no colt was going to pass the massive son of Big Brown in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
Ivan Fallunovalot Tops Count Fleet Sprint
Multiple stakes winner Ivan Fallunovalot, who has won or placed in 12 of 16 starts, tops the eight-horse field of older horses entered in the $300,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (gr. III) April 9 at Oaklawn Park.
Ivan Fallunovalot Tops Count Fleet Sprint
Multiple stakes winner Ivan Fallunovalot, who has won or placed in 12 of 16 starts, tops the eight-horse field of older horses entered in the $300,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (gr. III) April 9 at Oaklawn Park.
Stellar Wind Rolls in Santa Anita Oaks
Stellar Wind, the 6-5 favorite for the Santa Anita Oaks (gr. I), delivered with a commanding 5 1/4-length win over Luminance April 4 at Santa Anita Park. The daughter of Curlin traveled the 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.26.
Something Extra Gate to Wire in Shakertown
Something Extra took nine rivals gate to wire April 4 in the Shakertown Stakes (gr. IIIT), breaking through for a victory in his third attempt in the $125,000 turf sprint at Keeneland.
Carpe Diem Rumbles in Blue Grass
Carpe Diem won for fun in the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) April 4 at Keeneland, living up to his 2-5 favoritism and the hype that surrounded him leading into the race.
Dads Caps Repeats in Aqueduct's Carter
Vincent Scuderi’s homebred Dads Caps overtook longshot Green Gratto in midstretch and went on to post his second consecutive victory in the $400,000 Carter Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack April 4.
Frosted Hits Sweet Spot in Wood Memorial Win
Godolphin Racing’s Frosted punched his ticket to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands with a clear victory in the $1 million TwinSpires.com Wood Memorial Stakes (gr. I) on Saturday, April 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
'Condo' in Full Command in Gazelle
Condo Commando, the 3-5 favorite, was an easy winner of the $300,000 Gazelle Stakes (gr. II) April 4 at Aqueduct. The 3-year-old filly covered the nine furlongs in 1:52.17.
Lovely Maria Claims First Stakes in Ashland
Brereton Jones’ Lovely Maria chose the right date to put in the best race of her career, tracking the early pace and surging in the stretch to win the $500,000 Central Bank Ashland Stakes (gr. I) April 4 at Keeneland.