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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 155 days ago (http://www.sfgate.com) Category: Industry Topics
"For the first few months of testing, warnings will be given in all cases in which the thresholds are exceeded. After that, the steroids will be reclassified so that violations will result in disqualifications and redistribution of purse money." discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 157 days ago (http://www.harnesstracks.com) Category: Industry Topics
The Interstate Horse Racing Act provides the legal guidelines for interstate simulcasting and Internet wagering. Revising the IHRA could give the Federal government leverage over the racing industry, which was the real story of last week's hearings in Washington, says Stan Bergstein. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 203 days ago (http://www.courier-journal.com) Category: Handicapping
Mike Maloney discusses wagering strategies, tote security, taxes, medications. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 217 days ago (http://thoroughbredtimes.com) Category: Industry Topics
Entries at Delaware Park have been light despite VLT revenue subsidizing purses.

“I don’t know whether it’s the backlash of the steroids ban or horses just aren’t ready to run," chief operating officer Bill Fasy said. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 217 days ago (http://news.bloodhorse.com) Category: Industry Topics
Sausage Man Bob Evans: “The $15 billion (a year in wagering on Thoroughbred races) needs to be $45 billion for everyone to make an adequate return on capital. Everything else is just rearranging the deck chairs. There’s just not enough money to go around.”rnrn(Submitter says he's doing his part) discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 218 days ago (http://thoroughbredtimes.com) Category: Industry Topics
On Saturday, Churchill-owned ADW TwinSpires posted an update informing its players that an agreement is in place for the track to accept wagers on Friday’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Saturday’s Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (G1) and Kentucky Derby. The site said Churchill is still meeting with horsemen on all other Churchill races. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 221 days ago (http://news.bloodhorse.com) Category: Industry Topics
The CHRB heard contingency plans for the looming closures of Hollywood Park and Bay Meadows during its April 24 meeting.

“We’re fine with plans,” said board member John Amerman. “But what we want is action.” discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 222 days ago (http://news.bloodhorse.com) Category: Industry Topics
Don't you just love the Bay Meadows Land Company? Hollywood Park management non-committal regarding 2009 and beyond. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 227 days ago (http://news.bloodhorse.com) Category: Industry Topics
The Thoroughbred Horsemen's Group is threatening to witthold the Churchill Downs and Calder signals from TrackNet Media unless a higher percentage of ADW handle goes to purses. The signal is already being withheld from Lone Star Park, whose meet began April 10. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 230 days ago (http://thoroughbredtimes.com) Category: Racing News
Little Cliff, one of two horses owner Robert LaPenta named after the late turf writer and chartcaller Cliff Guilliams, was rescued from slaughter on April 7. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 235 days ago (http://bulletin.aarp.org) Category: Industry Topics
"Compare that to the top categories for 55-plus, and a different picture emerges: Horseracing (which encompasses everything from race results to handicapping software) is number one, followed by golf, stocks and investments, travel cruises and virtual pharmacies." discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 236 days ago (http://www.businesswire.com) Category: Racing News
Churchill Downs Inc. Executive Vice President: “We are transitioning Calder into a destination with horse racing and casino-style gaming and have a need for management skills and leadership experience in both industries." discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 238 days ago (http://www.harnesstracks.com) Category: Industry Topics
Stan Bergstein of Harness Tracks of America takes a critical look at betting exchanges, which allow bettors to wager directly against each other. Exchanges like Betfair have experienced growth in Europe and Australia.rnrn"Betting exchanges are short-changers, paying the established institutions of racing a pittance compared to other income s discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 243 days ago (http://news.bloodhorse.com) Category: Industry Topics
Despite the signal wars and an overall decline in nation-wide handle, wagering through ADWs hubbed in Oregon rose 17.4% in 2007. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 244 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com) Category: Perspectives
Bill Finley criticizes the use of Lasix in North America in this column. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 250 days ago (http://www1.pressdemocrat.com) Category: Racing News
"The point is I'm a sportsman, too, and I don't like to have people denigrate my horse. Maybe he isn't the best. But let them put up or shut up. If they have someone that can beat him, we're taking the shot." discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 252 days ago (http://sports.espn.go.com) Category: Handicapping
Churchill Downs received approval to offer the Super High Five, which requires bettors to select the first five finishers in a race, during its upcoming spring meet. A Churchill official said they will offer the wager on "multiple races each day" and have a carryover provision. Last month, Keeneland received approval to offer to the bet. discuss this »
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Posted by ElDoradoShooter 253 days ago (http://drf.com) Category: Racing News
Rags To Riches, the champion 3-year-old filly in 2007, has been retired, trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed Monday. discuss this »
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