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Blind Luck is listed as a 6-5 morning-line favorite in a field of 14 for Friday\’s Grade I Kentucky Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Blind Luck\’s owners include Mark Dedomenico, who lives in Redmond.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Balloting for this year’s nominees to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame is taking on a bit of a new twist.

The withdrawal of likely favorite Eskendereya from the Kentucky Derby is a reminder of one of racing’s truest axioms: it is risky to speculate — with dollars or words — on a major race much in advance of its actual running.

Win or lose, Devil May Care will take a special place in racing lore Saturday afternoon when she steps into the starting gate as the 40th filly to contest the Kentucky Derby in its 136-year history.

Despite past failures, some Onondaga County lawmakers say it might be worth another attempt to bring in off-track betting.

The Onondaga County Legislature voted 5-2 in favor of allowing off-track betting on Tuesday. County lawmakers believe the measure could mean roughly 70 new jobs in the area.

The Onondaga County Legislature\’s Ways and Means Committee voted 5-2 in favor of allowing off-track betting on Tuesday.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – 04/28/10) – Last night Betview Magazine brought the betting and gaming industry together again all under one roof with the annual Betview Awards held at the Hilton Park Lane in London. Once again the Betview Awards 2010 hosted by Clare Balding rewarding and recognised the outstanding achievement, ingenuity, innovation and sheer hard work that has taken place …

A trend towards betting on websites instead of going to casinos has the Canadian gaming industry wondering how to get a cut of the new online action.