National Thoroughbred League Event at Pimlico a Success

National Thoroughbred League Event at Pimlico a Success

Today, the National Thoroughbred League (NTL) reported that the opening event of its third season—the NTL Pimlico Cup generated record returns, both in terms of attendance and betting totals.  With a crowd of more than 5,500 on hand in support of Baltimore Community Day, in partnership with Lamar Jackson’s Forever Dreamers Foundation, Pimlico Race Course…

Ontario Racing Encourages Home Market Area Wagering

Ontario Racing Encourages Home Market Area Wagering

Ontario Racing is encouraging those that choose to bet on horse racing to consider the critical importance of wagering on the races conducted in Ontario. Betting on Ontario races in Ontario is essential for supporting some 30,000 jobs in the province connected to the horse racing sector, which translates into about 23,000 full-time equivalent jobs….

CHRB Denies Ferndale Dates; CA Racing Solely in South

CHRB Denies Ferndale Dates; CA Racing Solely in South

In a 4-3 vote during a contentious May 15 meeting in Sacramento, Calif., the California Horse Racing Board denied awarding race dates for the Humboldt County Fair at Ferndale in Northern California. Thoroughbred racing in California is consolidated in the southern part of the state. Last month, the CHRB rejected a request from the Alameda County…

Preakness Ride a Homecoming for Jockey Juarez

Preakness Ride a Homecoming for Jockey Juarez

There’s only one way that Maryland-born and raised Nik Juarez’s homecoming this week could be any better. “It’s monumental to be at Pimlico,” the 31-year-old jockey and fourth-generation horseman said. “One, to ride the Preakness. But let’s win it.” American Promise , upon whom Juarez won the Virginia Derby, is Juarez’s first mount in his home…