Democrats who control the state Senate in New York want to permit mobile sports wagering companies to offer in-game and season-long “prop” bets, such as wagers on most valuable players in a sports league. Source
Category: Top Headlines
This category covers the top horse news stories from around the world. It is a great place to find out about the latest news that is making headlines in the horse world.
Green to Receive Marylou Whitney Award
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy will honor Len Green with the Marylou Whitney Award for his ongoing humanitarian support of the New York backstretch community at their 17th Annual Fundraising Brunch to be held Aug. 14. Source
Gillum Wins National Horseplayers Championship
Mike Gillum topped the field of 765 entries and took home the $800,000 grand prize at the 25th National Horseplayers Championship. Gillum operates a produce company and is a regular at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Source
British Changes Should Allow More Track, Farm Workers
British racing received a boost March 18 when six key roles were added to a government list that should help with the sport’s staffing crisis. Source
Longtime NYRA Racing Official Prunetti Dies at 77
The New York Racing Association mourns the loss of Michael F. Prunetti, who served with distinction as its assistant racing secretary and spent upwards of 40 years in various roles as a racing official at New York Thoroughbred tracks. Source
TRF Announces New Director of Donor Engagement
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Meredith Woolford as the organization’s new director of donor engagement. Source
NHC Prize Structure Led by $800K for First Place
The NTRA announces the official prize structure of the 25th National Horseplayers Championship. Source
Second Stride Fundraiser Set for The Manhattan Project
Second Stride has a new venue for its Champions Night fundraiser Monday, April 29: The Manhattan Project, 2101 Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. Source
RRP Launches Fundraising Initiatives
RRP launched two fundraising initiatives supporting the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium. The Make the Makeover and Fund-a-Need campaigns are now open, allowing supporters two ways to make direct contributions in support of the event. Source
TAA Success Stories: The Horse She Always Envisioned
Success stories from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Source