Tornado at Will Rogers Downs Illustrates Importance of NHBPA’s Disaster Coverage
Tornado damage at Will Rogers Downs (Photo courtesy TRAO) From National HBPA news release Posted: 4/11/16 The recent tornado damage to the barn area at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Okla., illustrates the benefit for racetracks and training centers to participate in the National HBPA’s fire and disaster insurance policy. Because of its [...]
KY Historical Racing Benefits Continue Growth
From Bloodhorse.com Posted 4/11/16 Keeneland will begin its spring meet with a bump in overnight purses, but track officials hope it's the start of steady growth made possible by revenue from Lexington's historical race wagering facility. Historical racing machines, which are regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and considered pari-mutuel, began operating last September [...]
Statement from Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National HBPA, on the passing of Ogden Mills Phipps
Posted: 4/7/16 Statement from Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National HBPA, on the passing of Ogden Mills Phipps: Today is a day of sorrow expressed by the entire Thoroughbred racing world. Mr. Phipps and his family are icons within the sport, and at this time of grieving we all should reflect on the influence he [...]
Unbeaten Champ Nyquist Strong Choice in Final Kentucky Derby Futures Pool
From Churchill Downs news release Posted: 4/7/2016 Reddam Racing LLC’s reigning 2-year-old champion Nyquist (#16), who extended his record to seven wins without a loss with his emphatic victory in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (Grade I), stood as the strong 3-1 favorite to win the $2 million-guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (GI) [...]
Gulfstream Championship Meet Generates Wagering Records
From Gulfstream Park news release Posted: 4/7/2016 A spectacular 2015-2016 Championship Meet concluded Sunday at Gulfstream Park, highlighted by undefeated Nyquist’s commanding triumph in Saturday’s $1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1) and yet another season of record-setting wagering activity. The rare East vs. West clash of undefeated Triple Crown candidates, Nyquist and Mohaymen, in the [...]
Longtime Jockey Club Chairman Ogden Mills Phipps Dies
From Jockey Club news release Posted: 4/7/16 Ogden Mills (Dinny) Phipps, a prominent American financier, Thoroughbred owner and breeder, and former longtime chairman of The Jockey Club, died Wednesday night April 6, 2016, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He was 75 years old. Under his direction, Phipps Stable campaigned numerous winners of [...]