Miscellaneous

New Technology for Keeneland Racecourse

Sports fans always want to get a little closer to the sporting action, and when it comes to horse racing, spectators are no different. Of course, watching live horse racing and becoming part of the atmosphere cannot be replaced, but many spectators often turn to the monitors at the racecourse to enjoy the up close views of the horses and racing that broadcasting can bring them. And as technology improves every year, the call for high definition broadcasting is increasing.

Deweycheatumnhowe Shines Again

Deweycheatnumnhowe is a magnificent and undefeated colt in the harness racing industry. He was born on 12 April 2005 out of Trolley Square and sired by Muscles Yankee. This exceptional standardbred horse has gone from strength to strength within his horse racing career and on Tuesday, 3 June 2008, he once again showed off his spectacular talent when he won his qualifying race at The Meadowlands in his three year old debut. With his three year old campaign starting on a win, fans will be watching him very closely to see if he will be able to end this year on the same high note as in 2007.

Michigan Celebrates Horse Racing

This year, Michigan celebrates a seventy-five year association with the horse racing industry. Governor William A. Comstock legalized horse racing in the state on 28 June 1933. In September of that year, approximately twenty thousand Michigan fans flocked to State Fairgrounds to be witness to the first racing event at the Detroit Fairgrounds racecourse. The Detroit Fairgrounds racecourse was the only racing track of the time, and in a period of thirty-one days more than a hundred thousand racing fans placed bets of well over $3.5 million. Due to the fact that horse racing was legalized in the month of June, it has been declared the Michigan Horse Racing Month.

Grand Zulu Hopes for the Winners Circle

It was smiles and celebration all around at the 2004 Group One BMW racing event, which was held at Rosehill, when the then three-year old Grand Zulu crossed the finish line in remarkable form. For trainer, Gwenda Markwell and Grand Zulu’s owner, Hong Kong based David Choy, it was a magnificent victory and a wonderful achievement for the entire team. But it was the last time that winning celebrations were experienced in the Grand Zulu camp.

Make the Story of Dan Patch Your Next Read

The story of Dan Patch begins on 29 April 1896, when a knobbly-kneed and clumsy little colt was born to owner Dan Messner. Not seeing much racing potential in the colt was disappointing to Messner, but the colt’s gentle demeanor and obvious love for attention from people encouraged Messner to keep trying. Through his desire to bring out the best in Dan Patch and the patient training of John Wattles, the future slowly grew more positive for the large horse. His life is a rags-to-riches story, one of heartache, love, affection and loss. It is story that deserves to be kept alive, and Charles Leerhsen has done just that by writing and releasing the novel “Crazy Good: The True Story of Dan Patch, the most famous horse in America”.

New Zealand and Australia Head to International Events

Over the last few years, Australia and New Zealand have both noticed an increase of horses being flown out to international racing events, rather than taking part in local racing meetings. Many are wondering how the growing number of horses leaving New Zealand and Australia will affect their clubs and racing festivals, as the best horses are running in international races. In the past, events held in England and America did not pose a great threat, but big international events are now being hosted in Dubai and Asia, giving New Zealand’s horses a competitive field to compete in.

Breeders’ Prizes Scheme in Britain

In 1993, the Horserace Betting Levy Board introduced the Breeders’ Prizes Scheme to the horse racing industry in Great Britain. It was put forward as an incentive to breed quality horses in Britain and to improve the breeding stock of the country. Breeders are therefore compensated each time one of their horses wins a race that is eligible under the Breeders’ Prizes Scheme guidelines. This year, the Horserace Betting Levy Board has set aside £1,920,000 for the Breeders’ Prizes Scheme.

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