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Think About It, Is He The New Australian Star?

The streaking Think About It will give 17 rivals plenty to think about when he starts favorite in Friday night’s AU$3 million Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm Racecourse. The Group 1, seven-furlong Stradbroke heads an all-stakes program on the year’s biggest day of racing in my hometown of Brisbane. An average field size of 14 […]

Equibase Analysis: Tapit Shoes Primed For Upset In Belmont Stakes

The 155th running of the Grade 1, $1.5 Million Belmont Stakes is an intensely intriguing race because Kentucky Derby winner Mage, who finished third in the Grade 1 Preakness Stakes behind National Treasure three weeks ago, is not running, but Kentucky Derby morning line favorite Forte, who was withdrawn because of a foot bruise, is. […]

Belmont Cancels Thursday Racing, Laurel And Pimlico Cancel Training

The New York Racing Association released the following statement Thursday morning, June 8:  The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled live racing Thursday at Belmont Park due to poor air quality conditions forecast to impact Long Island and all of New York State throughout the day on Thursday. As previously announced, morning training […]

Training Cancelled At Belmont, Saratoga Due To Air Quality; Decision About Racing To Come June 8

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled training on Thursday at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course due to poor air quality conditions forecast to impact New York State overnight and into Thursday morning. Training ordinarily takes place daily at Belmont from 5:30-10:30 a.m. and at Saratoga from 5:30-11 a.m. A decision regarding […]

Air Quality Alert: Canadian Wildfires Force Cancellations At Delaware, Finger Lakes

Live racing cards have been cancelled at both Finger Lakes in Farmington, NY, and at Delaware Park in Wilmington, Del., due to ongoing air quality concerns caused by Canadian wildfires. Finger Lakes cancelled the final five races of Tuesday’s card and the entirety of Wednesday. “In accordance with NYS guidelines due to bad air quality […]

Hong Kong Racing Study Guide: Channeling Harvey Pack In Hong Kong Handicapping Stew

There are many ingredients that go into a stew and when brought to a simmer, it can be quite tasty. Each individual ingredient might be boring on its own but when occupying the same pot at the right temperature for the right time, the results can be delightful. The G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater […]

Belmont Stakes Racing Festival Includes Host Of Two-Day Special Wagers

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced a selection of special wagers to be offered during the 2023 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. A total of six two-day wagers are highlighted by the return of the popular two-day Pick 6, which will open on Friday, June 9 and concludes with the 155th running of […]

Sports Betting Regulators Association Preparing For ‘Technical Dive’ On Hacking Of Player Accounts

The Sports Betting Regulators Association (SBRA) will hold an online briefing for regulatory agencies this Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2023, to discuss recent intrusions of player accounts that have hit numerous licensed sports books and resulted in at least one federal indictment. “Hackers hit every industry and while the licensees have a primary responsibility and […]