Betfair Going Public
The world's largest online sports wagering company announced Sept. 21 its plans to be listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Headlines for Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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Split Verdict in Magna Simulcast Fees Case
A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that simulcast providers owed money from tracks operated by bankrupt Magna Entertainment are entitled to funds they paid bettors but not reimbursement for fees and commissions.
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Gross Rises in September Sale's 9th Session
Average is virtually the same as last year and median is the same.
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Tattoo Lookup Available on Smart Phones
Tattooed but unknown Thoroughbreds can now be identified from smart phones following the integration of Tattoo Lookup into Registry mobile.
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Officials Bullish on Future Monmouth Meets
Despite political and financial uncertainty, New Jersey officials expect Monmouth Park to offer a similar schedule in 2011 and already are discussing ways to improve upon this year's Elite Summer Meet.
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Trail Talk: Sept 20, 2010
Evan Hammonds comments on the absent Kentucky Cup program, reflects on the Woodbine Turf races from the weekend and more. Presented by Taylor Made Stallions.
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Haskin: The Life and Death of Seattle Slew
A look at one of the great racing stories of all time.
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First Dude Favored in Competitive Pa. Derby
First Dude, Exhi, and A Little Warm are among the competitive field of seven in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) on Sept. 25 at Parx Racing.
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Sale Yearlings By 1st-Year Sires Lose Appeal
Buyers at the Keeneland September yearling sale prefer the offspring of proven stallions.
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Alluvial's First Winner Scores by Four
Royal Alluvial became the first winner by Alluvial when she won by four lengths Sept. 19 at Arlington Park in her initial start.
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2010 Thoroughbred Live Foal Report
Download your FREE BloodHorse.com report: 2010 Thoroughbred Live Foal Report, which includes statistics for stallions with nine or more foals.
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Computer Bettors Survey Industry Landscape
Proponents of computer-assisted wagering sought Sept. 21 to dispel what they say are misconceptions -- and they also offered some advice to the struggling pari-mutuel industry.
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Retroactive Overnight Purse Boost at Del Mar
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced Sept. 21 that it will pay its horsemen a retroactive purse distribution estimated to be between $850,000 and $900,000.
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Going for Gold - By Jacqueline Duke
The largest, deepest pool of equine talent ever assembled has arrived in Kentucky. And, no, it's not the contenders for the 2010 Breeders' Cup World Championships.
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Caracortado Back to Work, Aiming For Malibu
Caracortado, the California-bred gelding who won the first five races of his career including the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II), breezed three furlongs Sept. 21 at Hollywood Park in his first work since the Preakness.
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What's Going On Here: Fair-to-Good
Changes to Keeneland's September yearling sale aside, it's hard to get a good angle on the yearling market as the first week of the auction went into the books. Has it been a good sale to this point, or a bad one?
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West Coast Regional: View from the Top
When Martin and Pam Wygod decided last June to sell their River Edge Farm near Buellton, the California breeding industry reeled. River Edge, after all, stood some of the state's leading stallions.
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Artax Sold to Brazilian Interests
Artax, the 1999 Eclipse Award-winning sprinter, has been sold by John Smicklas and Randy Gammill to Brazilian interests.
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All-Source Handle Up 14% at Kentucky Downs
Total wagering during the four-day Kentucky Downs meet that ended Sept. 20 rose 14%, with a 4% increase in on-track handle at the all-turf track in Franklin, Ky.
