Saratoga to Hold 'Low Roller' Tourney Monday
Saratoga Race Course will host its first ever live-money tournament on Monday, July 28, when guests will be able to experience the thrill of tournament play for just $40.
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TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays
TimeformUS looks at the Jim Dandy and the Haskell. read blog
Global Gaming Almanac Set for July 28 Release
The Global Gaming Almanac provides 746 pages of comprehensive, up-to-date market summaries, financial data, statistics, and profiles of properties, owners, and regulators for 215 international gaming jurisdictions.
Encouraging Starts to Saratoga, Del Mar Meets
The important summer meetings at Del Mar and Saratoga Race Course each registered improved numbers compared with their 2013 seasons. Total handle was up at Del Mar; Saratoga saw total handle improve and a spike in attendance.
NHC Tour Player Ferraro Wins 2-Year-Old Share
Dr. John Ferraro, a 65-year-old oncologist from Clifton Park, N.Y., won a fractional interest in a 2-year-old racing prospect syndicated and managed by Sovereign Stable in a prize drawing held July 17.
That Handicaping Show: The Diana Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Diana Stakes and the Sanford Stakes, both July 19 at Saratoga. Watch Video
Opening Day at Del Mar
Deep fields and handicapping challenges abound in the opening-day races at Del Mar. read blog
NTRA Reports Improved Financials in 2014
The 28-page report includes NTRA's audited financial statements. For fiscal year 2014, covering the period Feb. 1, 2013 through Jan. 31, 2014, the NTRA's net revenue was $667,477, which represents a $600,627 improvement.
The Pizza Man Key Ingredient To Arlington
There are three Pick 4 sequences on Arlington Million Preview Day on Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse. read blog
Belmont to Offer Low-Roller Player Tourney
Belmont Park will host its first ever live-money tournament Saturday, July 12, when track patrons will be able to play for a $40 entry fee.
Xpressbet to Sponsor West Virginia Derby
Advance deposit wagering outlet Xpressbet will sponsor the West Virginia Derby (gr. II) Aug. 2 at the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester, W.Va.
Lexie Lou Key To Queen's Plate Day Pick 4
The guaranteed pool Pick 4 action on Queen's Plate day kicks off at 1:23 p.m. EDT with the fourth race on the 13-race card. read blog
Lexie Lou On Top Of Queen's Plate Super Hi 5
Lexie Lou's tactical speed is an edge here, as the Queen's Plate lacks confirmed front-runners. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Los Alamitos Derby
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak preview the Los Alamitos Derby featuring Shared Belief and Candy Boy. Watch Video
The Euros Invade for Belmont Invitationals
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Derby (gr. I) and Belmont Oaks (gr. I). read blog
Organizers Believe Boycott Impacted Churchill
A horseplayers group believes its boycott negatively impacted handle at the Churchill Downs spring meet where the total money wagered decreased by more than $48 million.
Xpressbet to Offer Hong Kong Race Wagering
Leading online wagering provider, Xpressbet, is excited to announce it has partnered with the Hong Kong Jockey Club to bring live, commingled wagering on Hong Kong races to Xpressbet's U.S. platform.
CHRB Prohibits California Players Pools
An investigation by the California Horse Racing Board has determined that two state-licensed advance-deposit wagering providers are currently offering or allowing players pools in violation of California law.
HRTV's 'The Horizon' to Debut June 28
HRTV is unveiling a new show when "The Horizon" premiers Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m. EDT. The program is designed to shine a spotlight on emerging young equine stars on the racing scene.
Breeders' Cup: Churchill, NYRA Still Options
A three-year plan of upcoming Breeders' Cup sites does not include eight-time host Churchill Downs or the New York Racing Association, a five-time host; but Cup officials said the schedule should not be seen as a snub.
Juvenile Before And After: Tremont Preview
Doug Salvatore handicaps the Tremont Stakes and recaps two maiden races from June 19. read blog
Gantry and the Evangeline Turf Sprint
A potential speed duel makes Gantry a strong contender in the inaugural Evangeline Downs Turf Sprint Stakes. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Bed o' Roses H.
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Bed o' Roses Handicap at Belmont Park this weekend. watch video
Handicapping Championship Prize Money Now $2M
Estimated prize money for the National Handicapping Championship finals in 2015 will total $2 million, up about 25% from this year, officials said June 19.
Will Treve Rebound at Royal Ascot?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Prince of Wales's Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot. read blog
Churchill Downs Foster Night Pick 4
The all-graded-stakes Pick 4 on the Stephen Foster Handicap card on Saturday night at Churchill Downs is a tricky sequence. read blog
Will 'Will Take Charge' Take Charge?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Stephen Foster Handicap and Matt Winn Stakes. read blog
TVG Handle Increases 33% in Fiscal Year 2014
Like its parent company Betfair, TVG enjoyed a strong 12 months for the fiscal year ended April 30, according to financials released June 11. TVG saw handle increase 33% to $74.76 million.
Federal Charges Dropped Against Trainer Webb
Samuel Webb, one of three trainers and four people facing federal fraud charges following arrests in November at Penn National Race Course, had those charges dropped on June 5.
That Handicapping Show: The Belmont Stakes
Claire Novak and special guest Peter Rotondo handicap the Belmont Stakes. Peter has had success at picking winners in the Belmont and shares stories while providing insight on this year's running. Watch Video
Unlocking Winners: Belmont 146 Selections
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the 146th running of the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
Lawmakers Back Change in Withholding Taxes
The NTRA said June 3 members of Congress have asked the U.S. Department of Treasury to clarify regulations on the taxing of pari-mutuel wagers. The trade organization also is asking bettors to support an online petition.
TimeformUS Weekend Santa Anita Stakes Plays
TimeformUS looks at the Californian and the American Oaks. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Penn Mile Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst handicap the Penn Mile Stakes at Penn National this weekend as well as touching on a few other races around the country. watch video
TimeformUS Memorial Day Weekend Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Memorial Day Weekend Stakes Plays - Belmont and Santa Anita read blog
Single Ticket Takes Down $6.6M Rainbow 6 Pot
One lucky 20-cent Rainbow 6 bettor in Palm Beach really hit the jackpot at Gulfstream Park May 25, cashing for a record $6,678,939.12.
Getting Jump on May 26 Rainbow 6 Handicapping
If everything comes together, that is to say there's not a lone winner of the Rainbow 6 on May 24 or May 25 at Gulfstream Park, Monday's Gulfstream card figures to be the focus of horseplayers throughout the world.
Gulfstream Projects Record Rainbow 6 Pool
If there is no single winning ticket on the Rainbow 6 at Gulfstream Park May 24 or May 25, the track expects the total pool of the 20-cent jackpot wager to set a North American Pick 6 pool record Monday, May 26.
That Handicapping Show: Arlington Classic S.
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Arlington Classic Stakes at Arlington Park this week. watch video
HANA Reports $19M Churchill Handle Decline
A horseplayers group that organized a protest of Churchill Downs reports handle is down $19.3 million through the first 14 race days at the Louisville track.
Churchill Wants Some of Welker's $100 Bills
NFL wide receiver and Thoroughbred owner Wes Welker, who celebrated a big betting score on Kentucky Derby day at Churchill Downs by passing out $100 bills, has received a letter from the track demanding back nearly $15,000.
TimeformUS Friday Stakes Plays for Pimlico
TimeformUS Friday Stakes Plays for Pimlico, including the G2 Black-Eyed Susan and G3 Pimlico Special. read blog
Handicapping Who's Fastest Today
Handicapping Who's Fastest Today, Not Who's Historically Fast read blog
Bonnie Wants Investigation of Derby Day Race
Kentucky Horse Racing Commissioner Ned Bonnie suggested the regulator bring in outside help to investigate the events surrounding the victory by Masochistic in the third race on the May 3 Kentucky Derby day card at Churchill.
Gulfstream Sets Rainbow 6 Mandatory Payout
Gulfstream Park has announced there will be a mandatory payout of the Rainbow 6 on Memorial Day jackpot bet May 26. The track believes the pool could reach $10 million to $20 million.
NYRA Track Announcer Durkin to Retire
Track announcer Tom Durkin, who has been calling races for the New York Racing Association circuit since 1990, announced he will bring a 43-year career to a close Aug. 31.
NHC Plans 13% Purse Increase in 2015
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced May 9 that the National Handicapping Championship will see a 13% purse increase to $1.8 million.
Pedigree Handicapping With Brisnet.com
Pedigree Handicapping With Brisnet.com & Doug Salvatore: Race 6 Friday at Churchill read blog
Tonalist Can Make a Statement in Peter Pan S.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II) at Belmont Park. read blog
Two-Day Pick 3 Planned for Preakness Weekend
The Maryland Jockey Club announced it will add a Preakness Pick 3 wager that will start with a graded stakes Friday, May 16 and end with the Preakness Stakes the following day at Pimlico Race Course.
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