February 7, 2012 – 11:12 am
Schools instead of the racetrack? What are you thinking, Maryland?
Racing Revenue Targeted in Maryland, Indiana | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67335/racing-revenue-targeted-in-maryland-indiana
Legislation that would divert gaming revenue for horse racing to other sources has been introduced in Maryland and Indiana.
In Maryland, legislation introduced in the House Ways and Means Committee Feb. 1 would shift [...]
February 7, 2012 – 11:10 am
Good luck with the legislature!
New York group looks to protect racing interests - Thoroughbred Times http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2012/02/07/new-york-group-looks-to-protect-racing-interests.aspx
A new industry alliance in New York hopes to assure that if gambling is expanded in the state that any new players will continue to contribute to the state’s horse racing and breeding.
The New York Horse Racing and [...]
February 5, 2012 – 11:24 am
Almost 400 early nominees for the Triple Crown this year.
Hansen, Union Rags lead list of 397 early Triple Crown nominees - Thoroughbred Times http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2012/02/04/triple-crown-early-nominees.aspx
For a list of all early 2012 Triple Crown nominees, click here.
Champion two-year-old male Hansen and Grade 1 winner Union Rags lead a list of 397 three-year-olds [...]
February 3, 2012 – 11:09 am
TVG, Prairie Meadows, Horsemen in ADW Deal | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67266/tvg-prairie-meadows-horsemen-in-adw-deal
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have selected TVG as the provider for the state’s advance deposit wagering system.
The ADW partnership between the horsemen and the racetrack was announced last year, but a service provider wasn’t announced [...]
February 1, 2012 – 11:38 am
Exchange wagering is moving ahead in California. This could add a new dimension to wagering, especially for ValueCappers, those who focus on the value of the investment.
California Horse Racing Board to debate exchange wagering - Thoroughbred Times http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2012/01/31/california-horse-racing-board-to-debate-exchange-wagering.aspx
A discussion on exchange wagering will be on the agenda for the February 9 meeting of the California [...]
January 28, 2012 – 12:17 pm
Good news from Illinois. Bigger purses, more competition, more competition, larger fields leading to good betting races, leading to more handle, leading to…bigger purses!
Park Purses to Jump 20% in 2012 http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67180/fairmount-park-purses-to-jump-20-in-2012
Fairmount Park and the Illinois Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have agreed upon an increased purse structure for 2012 thanks to the racetrack’s share of [...]
January 28, 2012 – 12:15 pm
Another effort to reduce the effect of drugs in racing…
Approval of Bute Rule Slowed in Louisiana http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67179/approval-of-bute-rule-slowed-in-louisiana
A Louisiana Senate committee rejected an emergency rule approved by the Louisiana State Racing Commission to lower the testing threshold level for phenylbutazone from 5 micrograms per milliliter to 2 micrograms.
Posted via email from Michael [...]
January 25, 2012 – 10:24 am
NBC adds Breeders Cup as ESPN exits TV horse racing http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2012/01/nbc-add-breeders-cup-as-espn-exits-tv-horse-racing/1?csp=34sports
NBC has added horse racing’s Breeders Cup, as ESPN gives up those TV rights, and will this year air the first-ever running of the $5 million Cup Classic in primetime.
For ESPN, which has been airing fewer horse races in the [...]
January 24, 2012 – 11:13 am
I found this quote today in an article written by Steve Davidowitz, an author on racing who should know better:
“#9. Unlike college and pro football or basketball — as well as other sports that invite gambling with point spreads — I prefer horse racing for a reason that is rarely considered, yet it might [...]
January 21, 2012 – 11:14 am
Stronach Says He Wants to Protect Santa Anita | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/67057/stronach-says-he-wants-to-protect-santa-anita
The California Horse Racing Board received a surprise visit from Santa Anita owner Frank Stronach during its meeting Jan. 19 at the racetrack. Stronach told the board he wants to see Santa Anita protected against real estate speculation in the future.
[...]
