http://www.raceday360.com/wire/feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss R30 dana@superterrific.org http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/zJEw/~3/-sMsrASUbBU/horse-racing-should-explore-fantasy.html Canadian Gambling News and Issues - Horse racing has been trying to tap into new markets in an attempt to add its fan base (which is dying out quicker than it can be replaced). Biggest problem is that there is a huge learning curve, and the fact that there are few long term winners and virtually… ]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:09:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/zJEw/~3/-sMsrASUbBU/horse-racing-should-explore-fantasy.html http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/7502821/horseplayers-takes-center-stage via Pinboard - Horseplayers seldom burst into the spotlight of the racing world. Owners do -- almost as often as trainers, jockeys, and equine athletes -- but the guy in the grandstand goes mostly unnoticed and therefore unreported. You don't read in-depth articles about the winner of the pick six. You don't find… ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:18:00 -0800 http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/7502821/horseplayers-takes-center-stage http://www.ntra.com/content/display/news/NDk1NTE= via Pinboard - Earlier this year Sheldon Finkelstein was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. During a “bucket list” visit to Del Mar racetrack in July, he participated in a qualifying tournament and won a berth to the NHC. His goal ever since has been not to win the NHC, but simply to live long… ]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:12:00 -0800 http://www.ntra.com/content/display/news/NDk1NTE= http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/12/23/the-tweeter-behind-the-ntras-twitter.aspx via Pinboard - When racetracks began breaking into the world of Twitter, the timeline from Tampa Bay Downs led the way. Tweeting paddock photos and immediate results, responding quickly to queries and comments from followers, @tampabaydownsfl quickly set a standard for racetrack engagement on Twitter. The tweeter behind that handle was Penelope Miller,… ]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:37:00 -0800 http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2011/12/23/the-tweeter-behind-the-ntras-twitter.aspx http://equispace.blogspot.com/2011/12/shaking-cobwebs-loose.html EquiSpace - As the artist formerly known as the Saratoga Resident and I walked out of First Niagara Center last night after a gutty Sabres OT win, he poked me and asked why I haven't posted in a while. I told him I needed a little break in the action and was… ]]> Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:29:00 -0800 http://equispace.blogspot.com/2011/12/shaking-cobwebs-loose.html http://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/waldrop-penn-national-incident-unacceptable/ Paulick Report - In the wake of an incident involving a horse that was mortally injured and lay in distress on the Penn National racing surface for an hour or more last Sunday before a veterinarian arrived, Alex Waldrop, president and CEO of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, has thrown down the gauntlet… ]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:01:00 -0700 http://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/waldrop-penn-national-incident-unacceptable/ http://foolishpleasure-valerie.blogspot.com/2011/08/truly-meaningless-polls.html Foolish Pleasure - The fact that Tizway is now within striking distance of being the NTRA’s top-ranked U.S. thoroughbred is so utterly ridiculous that it strongly calls into question the very existence of such a meaningless, utterly subjective poll in the first place. Jumping on the bandwagon of the latest G1 winner regardless… ]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:59:00 -0700 http://foolishpleasure-valerie.blogspot.com/2011/08/truly-meaningless-polls.html http://www.brooklynbackstretch.com/2011/07/08/working-on-thoroughbred-aftercare/ Brooklyn Backstretch - Widely reported earlier this week was the news that the NTRA had launched a new website devoted to Thoroughbred aftercare. The site is a product of the efforts of the working group on Thoroughbred aftercare from last summer’s Safety and Welfare Summit in Lexington. According to a press release, the… ]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:17:00 -0700 http://www.brooklynbackstretch.com/2011/07/08/working-on-thoroughbred-aftercare/ http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63878/website-dedicated-to-retired-horses via Pinboard - The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced July 6 that the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance has established a new website dedicated to retired Thoroughbred racehorses. ]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:22:00 -0700 http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/63878/website-dedicated-to-retired-horses http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5865413501/in/pool-979474@N21 Flickr - EBarnes624 has added a photo to the pool: Jockey's Maria Remedio and David Cohen at Belmont Park. Maria and David will be expecting a girl soon! 6/23/2011 ]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:03:00 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5865413501/in/pool-979474@N21 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5754990369/in/pool-979474@N21 Flickr - EBarnes624 has added a photo to the pool: Here is Jockey Vicki Baze at Pimlico Race Course. 5/20/2011 ]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 09:44:00 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5754990369/in/pool-979474@N21 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5671112893/in/pool-979474@N21 Flickr - EBarnes624 has added a photo to the pool: After winning the tight photo at Atlantic City Race Course. Kristina McManigell cheers aboard Hope Chant $29.60 4/30/2011 ]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:39:00 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5671112893/in/pool-979474@N21 http://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/ntra-board-all-talk-no-action-on-medication-policy/ Paulick Report - Within 24 hours of a Paulick Report commentary on the need for the Thoroughbred industry to consolidate some of its numerous alphabet soup organizations, the NTRA (National Thoroughbred Racing Association) sent out the following press release: "The NTRA Board of Directors met Tuesday in Lexington, Ky., to discuss recent calls… ]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:22:00 -0700 http://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/ntra-board-all-talk-no-action-on-medication-policy/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5608399720/in/pool-979474@N21 Flickr - EBarnes624 has added a photo to the pool: The stampede into the first turn of the Wood Memorial. From the rail to the outside, Starship Caeser, Authur's Tale, Uncle Mo, Isn't He Perfect and Son of Posse. 4/9/2011 ]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:16:00 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5608399720/in/pool-979474@N21 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5604534443/in/pool-979474@N21 Flickr - EBarnes624 has added a photo to the pool: Well Uncle Mo would be beat at odds on in the Wood Memorial. Uncle Mo has a fan club! And these guys are great! 4/9/2010 ]]> Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:31:00 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/photos/35997943@N03/5604534443/in/pool-979474@N21