Archive for December, 2009

KAUTO ON BRINK OF IMMORTALITY (Sporting Life)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

He has already defied history to reclaim the Cheltenham Gold Cup and now Kauto Star is poised to write another chapter by becoming the first horse to win four consecutive William Hill King George VI Chases at Kempton Park on Boxing Day.

Wise men follow the Star at Kempton (Morning Star)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Horse racing: While not winning any prizes for originality, it is difficult to see beyond Kauto Star as he bids for a fourth consecutive victory in Kempton\’s King George VI Chase on Boxing Day.

Pa. horse breeder bids on racetracks, Preakness (Baltimore Sun)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

A Pennsylvania horse breeder and racing consultant backed by private equity has come forward as one of six bidders for the Maryland Jockey Club\’s racetrack assets.

Timothy Karr: Top 10 Internet Moments of 2009 (The Huffington Post)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

More than a decade ago, President Clinton pledged that every person in America would soon be able to go online \”to order up every movie…

Hulu, WMG get their groove on (New York Post)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Known mainly for streaming television shows and movies online, Hulu will feature content from two of the four major record labels after inking a deal yesterday with Warner Music Group. The WMG deal, which will bring music videos, concerts and othe…

50-50 chance Apple unveils tablet next month, says analyst (Computerworld)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Computerworld – There\’s a 50-50 chance that Apple will introduce its first tablet-sized device next month, a noted Wall Street analyst said today. Gene Munster, who tracks Apple for Piper Jaffray & Co., said it\’s an even bet that Apple will unveil a tablet in January 2010. In a research note that was cited by several online sources, including AppleInsider and 9to5Mac . Munster told investors …

Ladbrokes to go online in Italy (Financial Times)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Ladbrokes will launch online poker in Italy early in the new year, to be followed by casino and bingo games, as the bookmaker focuses on internet betting in the wake of its failure to build its Italian retail shops business.

S Korea Sees Illegal Online Betting Surge, (Tax-News.com)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Illegal gambling on horse racing in Korea, primarily online, could have increased to KRW30 trillion (USD25.5bn) – up to 10 times the 2004 level, according to Korean Institute of Criminology research.

The best jumps races of the decade | Chris Cook (MalaysiaNews.net)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Kauto Star and Ruby Walsh with Denman and Sam Thomas. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images I wasn\’t taking much of a chance when I put up last week\’s list of the decade\’s best Flat races. Unless …

Practical Punting Videos (Practical Punting Daily)

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Punting Patto, in his own unique style, brings viewers on a wild journey, earning the loyalty of many avid viewers. He usually has a new song to sing at the end of each episode, so stick with it to the end and enjoy.