R U CRAZY about HORSE RACING?

 

No, seriously, R U?  You know, CRAZY?  About HORSE RACING? We mean a die-hard core fan—one who will battle the forces of nature to stand firm at the rail; one who will arrange family functions in-between minutes to post; or one whose out-of-office voice mail says you’re on another line, which actually means you’re standing in line at an OTB. Yes, we mean YOU! We salute you and encourage your addiction to the greatest sport on earth!  Hoist your racing colors! Stay CRAZY ABOUT HORSE RACING!

…Passive race observers need not apply…

 

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Race to Whip Cancer Day @ Zia Park

 

ZIA

ZIA PARK, NMOctober is US Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness, prevention and treatment of the disease. Tracks around the county have contributed to various charities by setting aside race days dedicated to the cause, and ZIA PARK on Saturday, October 25 will hold their own ‘Race to Whip Cancer Day‘. All jockeys will wear pink silks to commemorate the occasion. Zia Park offers live streaming of their races, so check out the action @ ziaparkcasino.com
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In Memoriam

 

ZIA

 

October has seen its share of sorrow with the loss of three promising stars. May their brilliance never fade from our hearts, nor from our remembrance…
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Oct 14, 2014
Carly-Mae Pye, 26, Callaghan Park in Queensland, Australia
Oct 15, 2014
Juan Saez, 17, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in USA
Oct 16, 2014
Caitlin Forrest, 19, Murray Bridge course in South Australia
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telegraph.co.uk/sport/horseracing

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This Weekend in Racing 10.18

 

CANADA STAKES_$500,000+

WOODBINE_ woodbineentertainment.com
> E. P. TAYLOR S._G1_ $500,000_ 1 1/4 M(T) _ F/M3YR+_FIELD of 8_MLF’s: 7/5 (3) Just The Judge _J P Spencer_C Hills, 2/1 (6) Deceptive Vision, 4/1 (4) Odeliz
> PATTISON CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL S_G1_ $1,000,000_ 1 1/2 M(T)_ 3YR+_FIELD of 10_MLF’s: 2/1 (4) Brown Panther _R Kingscote _T Dascombe, 3/1 (9) Big Blue Kitten, 5/1 (7) Hillstar

For a list of All Stakes Races this weekend in the US and Canada: http://www.equibase.com

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COLONIAL DOWNS may soon close

 

COLONIAL DOWNS SURRENDERS RACING LICENSE:
The owner of Colonial Downs in Virginia surrendered the track’s racing license on October 14th at a meeting of the Virginia Racing Commission and said the track and its seven off-track betting parlors would close as of Nov. 1. The Daily Racing Form has the scoop @ www.drf.com

Sign the petition to keep the Downs open : via Colonial Downs Race Track: In less than two days, we’ve already got almost 1,200 signatures on the petition to help keep horse racing alive at Colonial Downs! Thanks to everyone who has signed and shared with their friends. Please continue to spread the word about this. https://www.change.org

 

*Rookie Mistake

 

Maybe it should be called the ‘watch-where-you’re walking ring’…. (No worries, Filep—there’s good reason no one else ever wants to ride THE DIVA.)

 

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CAPTION: Diva (horse): “Listen up, BUG BOY. I get you’re new to racing—but MY EYES ARE UP HERE! ”

 

 

This Weekend in Racing 10.4

 

US STAKES_$300,000+

BELMONT PARK_www.nyra.com
> HILL PRINCE S._G3_ $500,000_ 1 1/8 M(T) _ 3YR_FIELD of 10_MLF’s: 5/2 (9) Mr Speaker _J Lezcano _McGaughey, 3/1 (5) Tourist, 4/1 (1) Ring Weekend
_OTHER: CHAMPAGNE S. G1 $500,000 (Daredevil, El Kabeir, Upstart)_ FRIZETTE S. G1 $500,000 (Condo Commando, Cavorting, Feathered)

INDIANA GRAND_www.indianagrand.com
> INDIANA DERBY_G1_ $500,000_ 1 1/16 M_ 3YR_FIELD of 9_MLF’s: 6/5 (3) Atreides _J Rosario _Wolfson, 2/1 (4) Vicar’s in Trouble, 8/1 (7) C J’s Awesome

KEENELAND_www.keeneland.com
> SHADWELL TURF MILE S._G1_$1,000,000_ 1 M(T)_ 3YR+_FIELD of 8_MLF’s: 4/5 (6) Wise Dan _J R Velazquez_LoPresti, 7/2 (8) Seek Again, 9/2 (4) Silver Max _2Watch: (2) Optimizer
_OTHER: FIRST LADY S. G1 $400,000 (Somali Lemonade, Dayatthespa, Centre Court)_CLAIBORNE BREEDERS’ FUTURITY G1 $500,000 (Bold Conquest, Conquest Tsunami, Hashtag Bourbon)

SANTA ANITA_www.santaanita.com/
> SANTA ANITA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP S._G1_$300,000_ 6F_ 3YR+_FIELD of 6_MLF’s: 8/5 (3) Goldencents _R Bejarano _O’Neill, 7/2 (2) Rich Tapestry, 7/5 (1) Secret Circle _2Watch: (4) Merit Man
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