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National Hunt Racing at Market Rasen Racecourse
Set in the picturesque surroundings of Lincolnshire, just outside the quaint town of Market Rasen in England, the Market Rasen Racecourse is one of the most popular National Hunt racecourses in the country. It is a right-handed course that is just over a mile in circumference and although National Hunt racing events are usually held in the winter, the Market Rasen Racecourse offers all year round National Hunt racing. At present, the racecourse is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year, the Totesport and The Journal Ladies Day, also known as the Toteswinger Summer Plate Day, which takes place on Saturday, 19 July 2008.
The Totesinger Summer Plate Day, or The Journal Ladies Day, is a day that is not only supported in great numbers by the horsemen, but thousands of spectators always show up at the Market Rasen Racecourse for this big day. With a total purse of approximately £160,000 to be won for the day, the most influential stable yards will be sending their best horses to compete, ensuring that Saturday will be filled with exciting racing action.
When it comes to winning horses, trainers like Peter Bowen, who has won two Summer Plates consecutively, will be entering a few horses to increase their chance at success. Many will be looking at the biggest race of the day, with £65,000 in prize money waiting for the winner. The race takes place over a two and three quarter mile course and tests both riders and horses to their limits. The next big race on the race card is the Totescoop6 Summer Hurdle, with a purse of £40,000.
But it is not just the horses who are able to walk away victorious, because as it is Ladies Day spectators are encouraged to add fashion and flare to the day to secure their own winning position in the competitions being held throughout the day. Well known names in racing, such as Mike Vince, Damian Walker (Totesport PR) and Lee Vicker (Jockey) will be on hand to present the racing events and to share their valuable tips and knowledge. With fans, great horses and magnificent racing lined up for The Journal Ladies Day, Saturday is guaranteed to be the event of the year.
New Health and Safety Initiatives - Editor - 18 July 2008
In the horse racing industry there are a few power houses that are known to all, and being the second biggest racetrack holdings company, Penn National Gaming Inc. packs a mighty punch when it makes decisions in regard to racing. Their new health and safety initiatives, released on 15 July 2008, will hopefully encourage other holdings companies and privately owned racecourses to follow suit, as Penn National Gaming Inc. are determined to improve the safety of horses and ensure that their welfare is taken seriously.
New Members Appointed to CHRB - Editor - 17 July 2008
The California Horse Racing Board is responsible for enforcing the horse racing laws of the state, ensuring that regulations are abided by, supervising racetrack wagering and taking action against the parties who violate the racing authorizations. There are seven members on the board and the last two places on the board were filled with appointments by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, namely Bo Derek and David Israel. The new appointments will have to be confirmed by the California Senate, and they will be attending their first official board meeting at the Del Mar Racecourse.
