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by Matt Gardner on Oct 6, 2011 2:00 PM EDT
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North America
Gio Ponti returns in Shadwell Turf Mile - Thoroughbred Times
A diverse field will challenge the $600,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (G1), including last year’s winner, two-time champion turf male Gio Ponti, who will seek his first win of the year on Saturday and try to secure a "Win and You’re In" berth to the TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1).
Santa Anita: Baffert still weighing Cup start for Coil | Daily Racing Form
There may be a race at the Breeders’ Cup for Haskell Invitational winner Coil after all.
Belmont: Ice tries to revive 2009 magic with No Spin in Champagne | Daily Racing Form
Trainer Tim Ice hopes to be back in the Belmont winner’s circle Saturday for the first time since 2009 when he sends out No Spin in the $300,000 Champagne Stakes for 2-year-old colts.
The Factor tops Ancient Title; Oak Tree Mile has Mr. Commons, Crown of Thorns - Handicappers' Edge
The Factor will bring his speed to Saturday's $250,000 Ancient Title Stakes at Santa Anita and appears to tower over his five rivals in the six-furlong Grade 1 test.
Giant Oak, Rule face off in Hawthorne Gold Cup - Handicappers' Edge
Reigning Illinois-bred Horse of the Year and multiple Grade 1 winner Giant Oak heads a field of 10 for the 75th running of the Grade 2, $500,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup on Saturday.
Big Drama recovered | Daily Racing Form
Trainer David Fawkes said Big Drama has fully recovered from the 103-degree temperature that kept him out of the Vosburgh and cost him a chance to get in a much-needed final prep for a defense of his Sprint title. Big Drama has raced just twice this season and only once since Jan. 15.
Santa Anita: Dollase has two for Oak Tree Mile | Daily Racing Form
The 6-year-old gelding El Gato Malo and the 7-year-old horse Monterey Jazz start for trainer Craig Dollase in Saturday’s $150,000 Oak Tree Mile on turf. A win could lead to either of those veterans making a trip to Churchill Downs next month.
Keeneland: Leparoux in good position to repeat as leading rider | Daily Racing Form
Although the Keeneland jockey colony once again is brimming with world-class talent, Julien Leparoux should have ample opportunity to earn his seventh riding title here. Leparoux, the leading rider at the spring meet with 19 winners, is expected to miss only one day, Oct. 16, during the 17-day meet, according to his agent, Steve Bass.
Creative Cause's Family Solid Not Fashionable | BloodHorse.com
If Dream of Summer's regional pedigree is considered less than fashionable, her son Creative Cause proves that generations of solid runners can make a top racehorse.
Uncle Mo to Stand at Ashford Upon Retirement | BloodHorse.com
Last year's juvenile champion Uncle Mo will stand at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., upon his retirement from racing, owner Mike Repole said Oct. 6.
Racing Business
NBC/VERSUS to broadcast ‘Autumn at Keeneland’ - Thoroughbred Times
NBC and VERSUS will broadcast four days of live racing from Keeneland Race Course in Lexington during the autumn meet as part of the network’s "Autumn at Keeneland" series.
On-track wagering increases at Turfway - Thoroughbred Times
Turfway Park ended its 2011 fall meet with a slight increase in on-track wagering handle and a small drop in all-sources wagering handle on its live races.
Breeders' Cup to permit simulcast bets at Churchill | Daily Racing Form
Simulcast signals will be offered for the first time at the host site of the Breeders’ Cup this year under a plan to coordinate the post times for the event on Nov. 4-5 at Churchill Downs with live race cards at Santa Anita and Aqueduct, according to racing officials.
International
Dubai World Cup Adds Turf Stakes to Card | BloodHorse.com
The Dubai World Cup has added a 3,200-meter (two-mile) turf stakes to the 2012 World Cup card, increasing total purses for the world's richest racing day to $27.25 million.
Power carries O'Brien's Dewhurst hopes - Horse Racing News | Racing Post
AIDAN O'BRIEN will rely solely on Power when he attempts to win the Group 1 Dubai Dewhurst Stakes for the third time at Newmarket on Saturday.
Frankel hard to beat says Excelebration's trainer - Horse Racing News | Racing Post
TRAINER Marco Botti is hoping that Excelebration will get closer to Frankel in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot next week but admits it will be hard to finish in front of the unbeaten superstar colt.
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Two things
1 – We were way ahead of the racing press with Creative Cause. Click for the proof of Matt’s evil genius pointing me in the right direction.
2- I’m glad that BC is actually coordinating their post times. Also, I never understood them not allowing off-track bets to be placed, but I’m guessing it was some plot to increase their own take at the track since you couldn’t bet on other tracks. But honestly, at a huge event like BC, what % of people AREN’T betting on the amazing racing right in front of them in favor of a 10k claimer at Hoosier? But I’m really guessing that BC is trying to INCREASE their handle from two big tracks that are racing on the same day so that bettor at those tracks don’t have something to watch while the BC races are going off.
Hopefully the post time coordination is the beginning of a industry-wide effort
Surprisingly, last Saturday wasn’t too bad, at least compared to some other days. There were a couple races bunched together but, overall, Belmont, SA, and Hoosier kept out of each others way.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
And Down The Stretch They Come | @PressThePace
Agreed
I really hate the phrase, “and now to Golden Gate, on tape delay” which seems to be EVERY race from Golden Gate.
It’s funny, when you think about it so many of the issues the industry seems to have seem to stem directly from coordination. The inefficiencies in online betting sites, the fact that there is no coordination between tracks for start times, and the differences in medication laws and rules between states just leads to confusion and dissatisfaction.
Santa Anita
The stakes this weekend at SA seem to be lacking depth, and quality. Little disapointed in the fields of hte races.
Uncle Mo to coolmore, I wonder what he will stand for in his first season?
The Oak Tree Mile looks pretty good
But I think Keeneland is where it’s at this weekend.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
And Down The Stretch They Come | @PressThePace
by Matt Gardner on Oct 6, 2011 7:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Taking a wild guess
With a respectable showing in the Classic: 25k ish
With a win: 50k easy.
But that’s just a guess.
by TFTribe on Oct 7, 2011 9:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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