Standardbred Breeding

Speaking Dec. 9 at the Global Symposium on Racing in Tucson, Ariz., Lonny Powell revealed that a long-held nonprofit license in Ocala could be used to develop a new racetrack to support Florida's beleaguered Thoroughbred industry.View the full article

Walk In The Park foals filled six of the seven top spots during the second session of the Goffs December NH Sale on Tuesday. Leading the way was lot 554, Ballyreddin's son of Polly's Present (Presenting), who sold to Rathmore Stud for €120,000. The half-brother to G1 Glasscarn Handicap Hurdle winner Hearts Are Trumps (Oscar) and stakes winner Go Fast Du Berlais (Kapgarde) is out of a full-sister to G1 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denman. Interrupting the Walk In The Park monopoly was lot 538, a son of Jukebox Jury who caught the eye of Joey Logan Bloodstock for €100,000. The Hobby Horse Stud draft member is out of Palace Sunshine (Best Solution), a half-sister to G1 Prix du Cadran heroine Princess Zoe (Jukebox Jury) and to multiple group winner and G1 Deutsches Derby second Palace Prince (Areion). The next five lots were all by Walk In The Park, with lot 489, a colt out of Msmilan (Milan) and lot 295, a colt out of multiple graded winner Grangee (Great Pretender), both purchased by Gerry Aherne for €92,000 and €85,000, respectively. They were consigned by Sand Valley Stables and Coolmara Stables. A colt (lot 473) from Hawthorn Villa Stud was snapped up by €85,000 by Glenvale Stud; while a filly from Rathmore Stud (lot 422) was bought by JP McGrath Bloodstock for €82,000. Rounding out the top seven was €80,000-acquisition lot 319, another from Ballyreddin who also went to Aherne post-ring. From 247 offered, 176 sold (71%) for a gross of €3,686,000 (+31%). The average rose 20% to €20,944 and the median increased by 2% to €12,250. The post Walk In The Park Foals Dominate Goffs December appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

BS. If you had been doing that you would have realised that the margin on booze is a damn sight better than on betting for the Club. Instead of being a Grinch just be grateful that they are coming in the gates.  Soon to be frequent flyers.

While I was doing the mahi on a committee and you were talking about it! 

Oaklawn Hot Springs will feature a trio of significant updates to its wagering menu for the upcoming 2025-2026 live racing season, highlighted by two new low-takeout bets and the return of a fan-favorite multi-race wager, the track announced Tuesday. Starting on Opening Day, Oaklawn will launch two new wagers featuring a reduced 15% takeout, one of the lowest rates in North America, to offer greater value to customers. Each race day will conclude with a new “Get Out Pick 3”, featuring a $3 base wager covering the final three races on the card and Oaklawn is also introducing a $5 minimum “Daily Final Double,” linking the last two races of the day. Additionally, Oaklawn will offer a Classix Pick 6, which will cover the final six races each day “We're simply listening to our horseplayers,” Oaklawn President Louis Cella said. “These additions reflect our commitment to offering a wagering menu that is fair, competitive, and fun. We are excited to introduce these reduced takeout wagers at the end of the day that will put more excitement into our daily racing programs. The return of the Classix Pick 6 also adds intrigue to every day's card and should really enhance the days when it offers a sizable carryover.” Oaklawn's opening day is Friday, Dec. 12. The post Oaklawn Season To Feature Reduced Takeout And Updated Wagering Menu appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article