Articles posted September 21, 2010

Betfair Going Public

• By Eric Mitchell
• September 21, 2010
• International

The world's largest online sports wagering company announced Sept. 21 its plans to be listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Split Verdict in Magna Simulcast Fees Case

• By Ron Mitchell
• September 21, 2010
• Northeast Region

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.

Gross Rises in September Sale's 9th Session

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• September 21, 2010
• Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Average is virtually the same as last year and median is the same.

Tattoo Lookup Available on Smart Phones

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 21, 2010
• Thoroughbred Breeding

Tattooed but unknown Thoroughbreds can now be identified from smart phones following the integration of Tattoo Lookup into Registry mobile.

Officials Bullish on Future Monmouth Meets

• By Tom LaMarra
• September 21, 2010
• Northeast Region

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.

Trail Talk: Sept 20, 2010

• September 21, 2010
• Breeders' Cup

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. Read Blog

Haskin: The Life and Death of Seattle Slew

• By Steve Haskin
• September 21, 2010

A look at one of the great racing stories of all time. Read Blog

First Dude Favored in Competitive Pa. Derby

• By Jason Shandler
• September 21, 2010
• Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

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.

Sale Yearlings By 1st-Year Sires Lose Appeal

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• September 21, 2010
• Thoroughbred Sales, Kentucky

Buyers at the Keeneland September yearling sale prefer the offspring of proven stallions.

Alluvial's First Winner Scores by Four

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 21, 2010
• Thoroughbred Breeding, Midwest Region, Kentucky

Royal Alluvial became the first winner by Alluvial when she won by four lengths Sept. 19 at Arlington Park in her initial start.

2010 Thoroughbred Live Foal Report

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 21, 2010
• Thoroughbred Breeding

Download your FREE BloodHorse.com report: 2010 Thoroughbred Live Foal Report, which includes statistics for stallions with nine or more foals. Download Report

Computer Bettors Survey Industry Landscape

• By Tom LaMarra
• September 21, 2010

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.

Retroactive Overnight Purse Boost at Del Mar

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 21, 2010
• West Region

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.

Going for Gold - By Jacqueline Duke

• September 21, 2010

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. Read Blog

Caracortado Back to Work, Aiming For Malibu

• By Jason Shandler
• September 21, 2010
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

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.

What's Going On Here: Fair-to-Good

• September 21, 2010

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? Read Blog

West Coast Regional: View from the Top

• September 21, 2010
• West Region

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. Read More

Artax Sold to Brazilian Interests

• By David Schmitz
• September 21, 2010
• Thoroughbred Breeding, International, Southwest Region

Artax, the 1999 Eclipse Award-winning sprinter, has been sold by John Smicklas and Randy Gammill to Brazilian interests.

All-Source Handle Up 14% at Kentucky Downs

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 21, 2010
• Kentucky

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.