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Pros, Cons of the New Racing Media Discussed

This year's Mark Kaufman Workshop presented by the Turf Publicists of America Dec. 4 during the University of Arizona Global Symposium on Racing and Gaming tackled the topic of the new racing media.

Fantasy Games Touted as Important Tool

Operators of online racing and sports fantasy games said Dec. 4 the time is now for the horse racing industry to capitalize on them to develop fans and generate new revenue.

Writing Award Prize Benefits RMTC

The $25,000 prize intended for three New York Times writers will instead benefit drug testing programs. The newspaper's editorial ethics policy prohibits the writers from accepting the award.

Three Chopt Road to Bybee Road Farm

Dr. Dennis Bybee's homebred Three Chopt Road will stand at Bybee Road Farm near Charles Town, W.Va.

Eaton Sales Lands Banimpire at Tattersalls

The 4-year-old daughter of Holy Roman Emperor out of the Kris S mare My Renee won last year's Ribblesdale (Eng-II) and Keeneland Royal Whip (Eng-II) Stakes.

NY Sire Freud to Remain at $10,000

Freud, New York's leading sire this year by graded stakes winners and turf earnings and the leader by Average-Earnings Index, will stand in 2013 for the same $10,000 fee that he stood for in 2012.

Woodbine Honored as Entertainment Complex

Top Choice Awards has named Woodbine the top entertainment complex in the Greater Toronto Area for the fourth straight year and for the second straight year the Stadium Bar has been named Best Sports Bar.

Taste of Paradise Back to Crestwood Farm

Taste of Paradise, a grade I winner and Breeders' Cup runner-up, will stand in 2013 at Pope McLean's Crestwood Farm near Lexington.

Panel: Field Size, Consistency Aid Handle

Representatives of horse racing in foreign countries said Dec. 4 there are some issues with importing simulcasts of races from the United States, but when it comes to bettors, field size usually wins out over everything.

Gulfstream to Assist Calder-Based Horsemen

Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino will assist horsemen stabled at Calder Casino & Race Course by paying the stall rent of horses who participate at its meet during the month of December.

Henny Hughes Returning to KY, Now at Walmac

Henny Hughes, a leader on the 2-year-old sires' list this year, will stand the 2013 breeding season at Walmac Farm near Lexington for a fee of $7,500 stands and nurses.

England May Move to Consumer-Based Regulation

Draft legislation introduced in the United Kingdom would move regulation of Internet and phone wagering to the point of consumption.

Eclipse Award-Related Events Benefit Charity

A series of special events leading up to the 42nd annual Eclipse Awards will benefit several Thoroughbred industry-related charities, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Dec. 4.

New York Breeders Set Online Season Auction

Seasons to Kentucky, New York, and other regional stallions will be auctioned during the New York Thoroughbred Breeders' annual Stallion Season Auction.

Arlington Files Suit Over Simulcast Dates

In a lawsuit filed last month, Arlington Park contends the Illinois Racing Board acted improperly when it seized 18 simulcast host days and awarded them to rival Hawthorne Race Course.

Equibase.com Adds Entries Plus Feature

Equibase Company has added Entries Plus -- a free interactive product available for races at all North American racetracks -- to the menu of handicapping information available at equibase.com.

UK to Host 2013 Equine Showcase, Breeders' Short Course

University of Kentucky (UK) Ag Equine Programs will host a UK Equine Showcase Jan. 18 and the 4th Annual Kentucky Breeders' Short Course Jan. 19, both at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, 1490 Bull Lea Road, Lexington.

Five Horses Nominated for Vox Populi Award

Five horses who generated headlines for their feats in 2012 have been nominated for the third annual Secretariat Vox Populi ("Voice of the People") Award.

Human Barefoot Trends: What Can they Tell Us About Horses?

Barefoot running and glove-like minimalist barefoot running shoes have gained popularity with human athletes in recent years. And, much like the shoes versus barefoot controversy in the horse world, the benefits and drawbacks of going shoeless are highly debated in human podiatry, said Nora Grenager, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of Grenager Equine Consulting in Midd...