Archive for June, 2010

Low-Profile Stocks for High Returns

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

These underrated stocks could be tomorrow\’s big winners.

Horse town house plan dismissed

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

A controversial housing development for Newmarket which is was claimed would destroy the town, is thrown out by the local council.

Horse euthanased after jumps fall

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Jumps racing in Victoria has suffered another death with Prince Vitality euthanased after a fall at Casterton on Sunday

Latest weather for the racing at Epsom

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Hats on for Ladies\’ Day at the Derby Festival, the sun is shining and it\’s feeling very warm! Jay Wynne has the latest weather for the horse racing at Epsom.

PMU and Orbis to launch betting site

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Europe\’s biggest horse racing betting operator, France\’s PMU, has struck a deal with software group Orbis to launch a new internet sportsbook and poker site in time for this month\’s opening of the French online gambling market.

Virtual horse racing debuts at Atlantic City Casino

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey — (PRESS RELEASE) — Resorts Casino Hotel announces the Atlantic City debut of Triple Towers Virtual Horse Racing.

Tim Layden: Absence of Triple Crown threat bad for Belmont, but not racing

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Saturday is Belmont Day, which, depending on the year, can be either a singular and epic day in horse racing history — or not. This year it\’s not. It\’s almost certainly true that the Belmont Stakes will be modestly attended and lightly viewed. There is no Triple Crown at stake and, as the mainstream sports audience has been made stridently aware since the day following Lookin At Lucky\’s victory …

June is Month of the Horse in New Jersey

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Wondering about the origin of the expressions “across the board?” Curious about the history of mounted police? Mystified by the racing form at Monmouth Park? June is the Month of the Horse in New Jersey, and the Monmouth County Library System’s Eastern Branch Library, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, will offer free programs that answer those and other questions. read more

Horse racing legend Chinook Pass, age 31, dies on farm in Maple Valley

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Chinook Pass at Emerald Downs. Photo courtesy of Emerald Downs Chinook Pass, one of the fastest thoroughbreds in history and the only Washington-bred to win an Eclipse Award, was euthanized Monday at owner Jill Hallin’s farm in Maple Valley.

Horse Racing Industry Scrambling For Funding

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Horse racing officials in Nebraska are in a race against the clock to come up with $20 million to build a new facility in Lincoln.