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Pegasus, the inspiration for the Race and the Statue

POSTED: January 22, 2021

By MB Kalinich Perched inside Gulfstream Park (GP), the iconic symbol for GP and The Stronach Group (now branded as 1/ST) looms large over the...

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Undefeated Life Is Good made early 6-1 'Individual Favorite' in Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager

POSTED: January 21, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – CHC Inc and WinStar Farm’s undefeated $100,000 Sham Stakes (Grade III) winner Life Is Good was made the 6-1 individual morning line favorite in Pool 2 of the...

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The Business Of Racing: What Sports Betting Means for New York Racing

POSTED: January 20, 2021

By Steve Zorn Sports betting, once limited to casinos in Nevada and Atlantic City, is expanding throughout the US. Eighteen states plus the District of...

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Westerberg buys share in Epsom Derby and Oaks favourites

POSTED: January 18, 2021

Westerberg, owned by Georg von Opel, has bought a share in both the Epsom Derby and Epsom Oaks favourites. Von Opel, a German-born Swiss citizen,...

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2020 ECLIPSE AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED recognizing excellence in Thoroughbred Racing

POSTED: January 16, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 16, 2021) – Led by Horse of the Year candidates Authentic, Improbable and Monomoy Girl, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form, and the...

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Updated Ocala Breeders' Sale Health and Safety protocols

POSTED: January 15, 2021

In order to conduct auctions in a safe manner, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company will continue with the health and safety protocols instituted in 2020....

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The Business of Racing: NYRA’s New Pick Six

POSTED: January 15, 2021

By Steve Zorn On January 1st, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) introduced a new Pick Six bet, its third version of the once-popular wager...

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Keeneland-Sold Wells Bayou Returns in the Grade 3 Louisiana

POSTED: January 15, 2021

Wells Bayou, a graduate of Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages and September Yearling Sales and winner of last year’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby...

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Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale Produces Steady Market

POSTED: January 14, 2021

The resiliency of the Thoroughbred industry was highlighted this week at Keeneland’s January Horses of All Ages Sale, which ended today with gross sales of...

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