MEDIA ADVISORY Equibase News Service Jockey Club Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators For December 2011 Editor’s Note: The year-over-year increase in U.S. wagering from December 2011 — when compared to December 2010 — represented the first increase since February 2008 (46 months ago). Of note was the closure of New York City…
My two year old, turning three on Sunday, thoroughbred colt Scorpy loves a bran mash. Due to physical problems, he’s not turned out with his red-headed cohorts, Windy and Breezie. They aren’t very nice to him and Scorpy is a momma’s boy. He has been since he was born; he was one of “my kids”…
Voting for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s (NTRA) Moment of the Year is open until 11:59 p.m. January 3, 2012. Racing fans 18 and over are welcomed to vote online at NTRA.com. What do you think? Who do you like? Is Rapid Redux’s phenom record of consistency superior to Havre de Grace’s record of brilliance?…
February: Foaling. Foals. Pale pink and pale blue foal jammies.The whisper-soft net of whiskers on a foal’s muzzle. A mare cocking her hip and rolling her belly so her baby can easily latch on and full-contact nurse … May: Starts with the Derby, ends with the Met Mile. After watching Shackelford’s gritty run in the 2011 Derby, he was my 2012 Met Mile horse. I haven’t changed my mind. Hope it happens … June: The Belmont. Keep it a mile and a half … November: Breeders’ Cup. Will my 2011 crush, So You Think be back? Is Galikova going to match big sis Goldikova’s charms? How tall will Joseph O’Brien be? Will Black Caviar come to the show?
We have the opportunity to forge a program in New York where we have both the finest horse racing, and, a secure and humane retirement program for the equine athletes that make the racing industry and its attendant wagering and gaming opportunities possible — Liz O’Connell
Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law § 909 * § 909. Task force on retired race horses. 1. There is hereby created in the state racing and wagering board the task force on retired race horses. The task force is to be comprised of thirteen members. Such task force shall have two ex-officio co-chairpersons, one…
The laxity and irresponsibility of the USDA in enforcing rules and regulations for transporting horses to slaughter is prominently discussed.
The climate of the thoroughbred racing industry in changing for the better and NTRA president and CEO has a few things to share.
Freud is most popular stallion standing in New York, while Posse leads in 2011 progeny earnings.
