Fred Hertrich III and Clem Murphy were re-elected to the Breeders’ Cup Board of Directors, while Tom Ryan of SF Racing was elected. All will serve four-year terms. Source
Month: July 2024
Jackson Muniz shares his most recent BCBC seat attempt #BCBCDiaries
Compounding Company Pleads Guilty to Fraud Offenses
Under an alleged scheme involving fake prescriptions in an effort to facilitate distribution, a compounding company that has marketed treatments to Thoroughbred racehorses recently entered a guilty plea in federal court. Source
BCBC Diaries: Episode 3
On the new BCBC Diaries, we kick off with one of our regular guests, Jackson Muniz, giving us the lowdown on his most recent attempt to win a BCBC seat via one of NYRA’s contests that was seeded with a seat – a great opportunity for players. Next up, recent horseplayers.com winner Craig Siedler is here to talk about winning his BCBC seat and to tell us about his history in the event and in playing contests generally. He also shares his fondness for Arlington Park and we look back at the 2002 Breeders’ Cup Classic, won by Volponi. Last but not least, Matt Miller, former BCBC champion and the author of A Bettor Way of Thinking (abettorwayofthinking.com) gives us a recap of the Hawthorne Invitational contest which was one by respected contest veteran Tony Zhou, sending him to this year’s BCBC where he will be considered among the favorites. Source
Backside Learning Center to Raffle Rare Woodford Bottle
In a partnership with Woodford Reserve, participants in the Backside Learning Center’s 20th-anniversary raffle have an opportunity to win one of three prizes, including the rare Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 150 Baccarat Edition. Source
HIPICA TV Adds Monmouth, Woodbine to Spanish Broadcast
Hipica TV, the popular Spanish language online broadcast, will add Monmouth Park and Woodbine to its channel beginning this Friday, July 12. Source
Fasig-Tipton Catalogs 240 Yearlings for Saratoga Sale
The Saratoga Sale will be held on Monday and Tuesday, August 5 and 6, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Sessions will begin each evening at 6:30 pm in the Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion. Source
Ryan Moore on Portland, Whistlejacket and Time Lock as the Newmarket July Festival gets underway
Ryan Moore is back in action at the Newmarket July Festival over the next few days, fresh from winning the Eclipse on board City Of Troy last weekend.Source
Derby and Eclipse winner City Of Troy could be something out the ordinary… it would be a tragedy if sport fans start obsessing at things our champions didn’t do, writes DOMINIC KING
City Of Troy was sent-off the 1-4 favourite but ‘only’ had a length in hand at the line over 12-1 outsider Al Riffa. Immediately the scrutiny was cranked up like never before.Source
Godolphin’s Whispering Words Tops Day 1 of Tatts July
Buyers seized the opportunity as Godolphin pruned its broodmare band during a damp opening to the Tattersalls July Sale July 9. Sheikh Mohammed’s operation sold 21 lots that generated receipts worth 1,139,000gns. Source