Standardbred Canada – SC, CTHS Announce National Economic Impact Study
Sal says he’s read many studies on the Economic Impact of the horse racing industry, but not one has included the contribution to the mushroom industry.
The Nominations for the Runhappy Malibu are out and include Peter Redekop’s Apprehend, a son of Arrogate out of Hero’s Amor the multiple stakes winning mare that raced in Alberta and British Columbia for Elevated Bloodstock & Raxon Cho, who are also the breeders of Apprehend. Apprehend is trained by Peter Miller.
With 15 3 year olds nominated to the Runhappy Malibu and 18 to the La Brea looks like we’re in for a good Boxing Day Card at Santa Anita.
The Bitter Southerner – Peisner – The Forest For The Trees
Front Office Sports – Perez – FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested in Bahamas, Faces U.S. Charges
The Ringer – Walker – 25 Days of Bingemas, Day 13: ‘A Royal Corgi Christmas’
His sophomore campaign was highlighted by an extraordinary effort in the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2), where he was bested narrowly by just half a length by Essential Quality. Four weeks later, he ran in the Runhappy Travers Stakes (G1), checking in fourth behind the same rival. His races at ages 2 and 3 came for trainer Robertino Diodoro.
Bloodhorse – Keepmeinmind Heads to Stud at Sequel New York
Front Office Sports – Poindexter – Fanatics Could Kick Off Major Sports Betting Push in January
Sal says that it’s time for AGLC to move gambling in Alberta into the 20th century. Las Vegas is the easieist city to fly to from Edmonton or Calgary but AGLC and the UCP government still have their heads in the Ladies and Escorts mentality of you can have a vice but we won’t let you enjoy it. All the right wing freedom screamers should take a look at just how repressive the UCP and Polliviere conservatives are before they start bashing anyone else.
Sal wants to see how Smith and her UCP buddies can blame Trudeau and the Feds for Alberta not monitoring the money Alberta spends.
Bloodhorse – Eric Mitchell – FTC Rejects HISA Anti-Doping and Medication Rules
TDN – Ross – FTC Delays Implementation of HISA’s Drug and Doping Program
Bloodhorse – McCroskey – JCSA Continues 2020 Saudi Cup Investigation
Bloodhorse – Eric Mitchell – Brisset Back Out on His Own as Public Trainer
The Star – Liberal Charles Sousa declares victory in Mississauga-Lakeshore byelection
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – DOWN TO THE 2022 WIRE AND GETTING READY FOR THE 2023 CLASSICS SEASON
Canadian Thoroughbred – Morrison – Woodbine Wraps Up 2022 With Record $620 Million Wagering
Sal says that if Woodbine can get their handle stats out on the day after their final day what is wrong with Century Mile and Horse Racing Alberta. Maybe the windows frosted over.
The Hustle – Dent – The sneaky economics of Ticketmaster
Sal says that Dent could spend another week reporting on how a large percentage of tickets get sold to the online after market that is very suspiciously related to Ticketmaster and only get into fans hands after a usurious fee and then a gargantuan markup. Sal says that there’s a very simple solution. Stay home.
The Reality Check Tour comes with strict rules around phone usage. All devices will be secured in Yondr pouches upon arrival and usage during the performance is not allowed with the exception of a secure, specially-designated area in the arena. Anyone found using devices during the performance will be removed by security.
TDN – Extreme Choice to Breed On Northern Hemisphere Schedule in 2023
Paulick Report – Kimura Takes Woodbine Jockey Title, Casse Tops Trainer Standings
The Ringer – Walker – 25 Days of Bingemas, Day 12: ‘A Gingerbread Christmas’
Sports Illustrated – Salvador – Agent: Griner Not Ready to Say If She Will Resume WNBA Career
Sal says that the UCP must have a few pension topping cronies that need a position at the government trough for a few more years. The far right fanatics and the conservatives claim they want small government, but the second there’s an opportunity they expand government and invite more of their kind to the public trough.
Undark – Zimmer – Branding With Bonobos? A Conservation Fee Might Help Save Them.
The Ringer – Walker – 25 Days of Bingemas, Day 11: ‘Christmas With You’
The Globe and Mail – Robertson – Shut Out
Esquire – Baldwin – Fifth Avenue, Uptown
Sal says that if you listen, pay attention and keep an open mind you should be able to learn something everyday. Today Sal learned that Harlem was founded in 1658 by Dutch settlers who named it after the Dutch city of Haarlem.
The Ringer – Walker – 25 Days of Bingemas, Day 10: ‘#Xmas’
Paulick Report – Hall Of Famer D. Wayne Lukas Fractures Five Ribs In Stable Pony Incident
Bloodhorse – Ehalt – West Would Support Saudi Cup DQ of Maximum Security
Bloodhorse – White Abarrio Pointed to Pegasus After Cigar Mile Third
TDN – Thornton – Nine States to McConnell: Hands Off HISA In ‘Lame Duck’ Session
TDN – Sheerin – ‘Money Was Becoming Tight’ – Madden Happy With Australia Decision
Paulick Report – Jason Servis Enters Guilty Plea, Faces Four Years In Prison
Racing Biz – For Jessica Paquette, “fun… and a huge learning curve”
Sal says that normally Sal would make a comment, but after listening to the fucking duds that Northlands Park and Century Mile have had in the booth the past few years Paquette at her worst would sound like Mario Lanza. Paquette admits there’s a learning curve and that she has to listen, take advice and practice. That may yet turn her into a decent announcer.
Sports Illustrated – Creditor – Croatia Turns Out the Lights on Brazil’s World Cup Dance
Bloodhorse – Dick Downey – Former Trainer Servis to Plead Guilty in Federal Court
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CENTURY MILE Grinch that stole NO live thoroughbred racing drink specials aka Nicky, finally removes their Dec 6th Facebook posting after reminding them the meet ended weeks ago. Geoff Smith managing director famous quote of racing first then casino second, didn’t apply to having a cool one or cocktail for patrons.
CENTURY MILE harness weekend handle of 60k then 73k, versus woodbine extended card yesterday of 8.1 million bet, is an Undertaker marketing disaster.
ROBERTINO Diodoro with a win at OAKLAWN yesterday sits at 2978 wins on his march to coveted 3,000 win plateau with $6 million purses this year and over 300 horses in his stable. In layman terms that’s half the century mile A track thoroughbred population, and 60 million in career purses equivalent to 10 years of A track thoroughbred purses in Alberta. The grass is greener south of the border. At least some Alberta trainers have headed south to Turf Paradise.
Check the HRA website under fields about then documents then 2003/2015/2019 for economic benefits horse racing /breeding Alberta is a maze of pie charts and financial abacus assumptions. Let’s show the decline of KLEIN EMPIRE.
2003 survey active horse populations A track thoroughbreds 1500 and standardbreds 800, not shown in 2015 or 2019, 2022?? doubtful survey will.
Wagering 1991 a peak of 230.9 million and then 135.2 in 2000 and 81 million in 2021, thoroughbred dates peak A Track 118 to 54 this yr, growth industry??
HRA states that rule 10.2 annual financial reporting audited in spring and released in the fall is not part of their mandate, ACCOUNTABILITY zip.
This matter has been passed CTHS for review, declining numbers tell true story!
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