Noticed that Northlands has hired a couple of media veterans for their marketing department. Would have loved to be a fly on the wall for the interviews.
Do the new recruits know that delicates love the cold and how to separate whites from the Colours? Can they run a meal up the elevator before it gets cold?
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Alberta needs Steve Tambellini running horse racing in Alberta. Would anyone pick up the culls he puts on waivers?
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RCMP Musical ride horses affected by strangles.
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Letdetrumpetblare
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Phil was just about to hit the checkout button for his Brisnet PPs for Saturday´s card at Colonial Downs, but that little voice kept reminding me there was probably some harness track being simulcast instead of Colonial Downs. Sure enough Flamboro Downs will be shown at the teletheatres on Saturday, July 17, 2010, but not Colonial Downs where there´s 5 stakes.
Phil´s Pick 4 bet would probably have been bigger than the entire amount bet on Flamboro in Alberta on Saturday.
Colonial Downs
Virginia Derby GIIT $600,000g, 3yo, 10f (turf).
Virginia Oaks GIIIT $150,000g, 3yo f, 9f (turf).
Chenery Stake $50,000g, 2yo, 5.5f (turf).
Kitten´s Joy Stake $50,000g, 3&up, 8.5f (turf).
Tippett Stake $50,000g, 2yo f, 5.5f (turf).
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A difference of opinion is what makes horse racing and missionaries.
Will Rogers
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Who bears the responsibility?
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Peter Redekop
http://www1.drf.com/news/article/114794.html
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Nine horses stolen from Ryley area ranch
and found later.
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Another Handle Record In Indiana
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The audit said NYRA´s cuts, so far, have been insufficient. It called on NYRA to bring its operating expenses in line with actual net revenues with strict oversight.
Bloodhorse - NY Can Proceed With Casino Evaluation
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NYRA to eliminate detention barn.
ESPN - Detention Barn Eliminated
Horse Race Insider - Rachel - Zenyatta Summit?
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Bloodhorse - Haskin - The Ghost And Mr. Frankel
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Horse Race Insider - Good Spell For Saviors
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TeePee Creek Stampede
July 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2010
Teepee Creek, AB
Like you didn´t see that one coming.
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Phil was down in cowtown this week. Gotta laugh at all the hat cowboys. Did notice though that it´s not the hat that makes the commercial hot.
Bud Light - Blatant Marketing Ploys
Be wary of the cowboy who´s all hat and no cattle.
Cowboy Wisdom
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General Quarters One to beat in Arlington
Paddy O´Prado heads Virginia Derby field
ESPN - Sorry, Virginia There´s No Santa Claus In Alberta
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CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED HORSE SOCIETY
(British Columbia Division)
2010 Yearling & Mixed Sale
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, BC
BC CTHS Mixed Sale has attracted 138 yearlings and 16 assorted mares, weanlings, etc.
42 Stallions represented:
Alfaari, Amaruk, Badge of Silver, Bertrando, Cahill Road, Finality, Flammabull, Forest Grove, Gilded Time, Holy Bull, In Excess (IRE), Joey Franco, Katahaula County, Kiridashi, Mass Market, Mazel Trick, Mutakddim, Orchid´s Devil, Petionville, Quiet Cash, Real Quest, Regal Intention, Rockport Harbor, Saint Stephen, Second in Command, Sharp Humor, Silent Name (JPN), Silver Fox, Stephanotis, Storm Victory, Sungold, Survivalist, Tempered Appeal, Terrell, Touch Gold, Tribal Rule, Vying Victor, Wandering, Western Trick, Wilko, Yoonevano
CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED HORSE SOCIETY
(British Columbia Division)
17687 - 56A Avenue,
Surrey, B.C. V3S 1G4
Fax # 604.574.5868
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Let us make hay while the sun shines.
Miguel de Cervantes
Multi-Species Grazing
Paying alimony is like feeding hay to a dead horse.
Groucho Marx
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2010 CTHS (Alberta Division) Thoroughbred Sale
Thursday September 23, 2010
Westerner Park Agricentre, Red Deer AB
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society
(Alberta Division)
Unit #218, 1935 - 32nd Avenue N.E.
Calgary AB T2E 7C8
Phone
403-229-3609 Fax
403-244-6909
Email: cthsalta@telusplanet.net
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Miami´s Hoops Cartel
But, it would have been kosher if the same 3 had ended up with the Knicks.
Globe And Mail - Heat An Aberration
When Jesse Jackson slimes in to try and hog some limelight you know how seedy this whole affair has become.
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The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.
Niccolo Machiavelli
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The Cleveland Cavaliers were an expansion team admitted to the NBA in 1970, the same year that the Vancouver Canucks were admitted to the NHL. Neither has ever won a league Championship but the Canucks could be on the brink.
Maybe they need new skates.
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NY Times - Bobblehead´s Slowing Down
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I love Dodger Stadium´s heartbeat. But as I grow older, I also like to watch a baseball game without worrying about a jammed parking lot or soggy bathroom or 20-minute wait for a Dodger Dog.
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Why Not Canada?
Globe And Mail - Why Not Canada?
Globe And Mail - NHL Looking North Again
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
Niccolo Machiavelli
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Globe And Mail - Carol Costigan
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Bloodhorse - Lamarra - Sense Of Humor And Harsh Reality
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BC Horse Racing Industry Management Committee
Industry Information Meeting
On Tuesday, July 27, 2010
7:00PM to 9:30PM,
Red Robinson Show Theatre
Boulevard Casino
2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam
The purpose of this meeting is to update industry participants on the committee´s current work to address the industry´s financial challenges and to provide an update on the next steps for the committee. The meeting will also include an open question and answer forum.
Given the financial challenges faced by the industry, the committee recognizes the importance of ensuring that all participants have access to clear and accurate information. This meeting will build on the committee´s efforts to date to provide information to industry participants. Please see the following link for previous communications from the committee Horse Racing Revitalization.
In order ensure that we have sufficient seating for all participants, please RSVP to Eugene Johnson, Eugene.Johnson@gov.bc.ca, no later than Monday, July 19. If you have any accessibility issues, please contact Eugene Johnson as early as possible.
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A to Z of names
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BC Cup Day
Monday, August 2, 2010
7 stake races
50,000 BC Debutante for BC Bred 2 yr fillies going 6 ½ furlongs,
$50,000 BC Nursery for BC Bred 2 yr olds going 6 ½
$50,000 Dogwood for 3 yr old BC bred fillies going 1 1/16th miles.
The Stellar Jay for BC bred 3 yr old for a $50,000 purse going 1 1/16th miles,
The $50,000 BC Cup Distaff for BC bred fillies and mares going 1 1/8th miles,
BC Cup Sprint for 3 yr old & up going 6 ½ furlongs for BC breds with a purse of $50,000 a
BC Cup Classic with a purse of $50,000 going 1 1/8th miles.
Also offered that day is a 1 3/8-endurance race for BC breds that have started for a claming price of $8000.00 dollars or less in the 2009 or 2010 for the current owner(s).
The BC Cup kicks off with a Golf Tournament on Monday, July 25th. Anyone interest in playing in the tournament should contact Dan Jukich at djukich@hastingsracecourse.com
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Where It´s At Wednesdays
Wednesdays
July 28th
August 11th
August 25th
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
The Playbook Lounge
Northlands Park
Edmonton, AB
HALF PRICE APPETIZERS!
HALF PRICE on selected Appetizers:
Nachos
$5.50 small, $7.99 large
Spring Rolls
$3.50
Dry Ribs
$3.99 small, $7.50 large
Chicken Wings
$5.50 small order, $8.99 large
Tex-Mex, BBQ, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper, Honey Garlic, Louisiana or Raging Hot
Other available Meal Favourites:
Caesar Salad
$6.95 regular, $8.95 large, $10.95 with grilled chicken
Steak Sandwich
$13.95
Served with garlic toast, fries and coleslaw
Clubhouse Sandwich
$9.95
Deluxe Chicken Sandwich
$10.95
July 28th, 2010
Doors 5:30 PM
First Post Time 6:00 PM
Last race goes to post at 9:09 PM
Guest List:
where.its.at.wednesdays@gmail.com
No dress code but try business casual or dress to impress.
For more information & to get on the guest list:
where.its.at.wednesdays@gmail.com
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HBPA Saskatchewan
Annual Steak / Chicken Supper
Wednesday, July 28,
6:00 p.m., 2010
Marquis Downs Cook Shack.
Tickets $10.00
available at Gail´s Coffee Bar
or ask an HBPA Director.
Tickets must be purchased by Noon Saturday July 25, 2010
- Cash Bar – Door Prizes -
Bring your instruments!!
Whiskey will regale you with his renditions.
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HBPA Saskatchewan
Annual General Meeting
All Thoroughbred
Owners & Trainers
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010
Marquis Downs Grandstand
Lower Level, East End
Lunch at Noon: 12:00—12:30
(Courtesy H.B.P.A.)
Meeting 12:30
(Director´s Meeting 11:00)
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Canadian Derby Golf Tournament Auction
August 16, 2010
Coloniale Golf Course
Beaumont, AB
The Backstretch Chaplaincy Benevolence Auction will be held in conjunction with the Canadian Derby Golf Tournament at the Coloniale Golf course in Beaumont on Monday, August 16th.
Donated items to be auctioned to raise funds for the Backstretch Chaplaincy Fund are required. The fund provides benevolence to backstretch workers and events to improve the quality of life all of the horsemen working at the track.
Your contribution to the auction would be greatly appreciated and funds raised used for a very worthy cause.
For more information please contact Theresa Sealy at 403-540-8707 or Jim Haggan at 780-405-4559.
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The horse isn´t talking.
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HBPA Alberta
Backstretch BBQ and Horseshoe Tournament
Tuesday July 20th at 6:00 PM
Northlands track infield.
Dinner will be served from 6:00-7:00
The tournament will begin at 7:00.
Tickets - $10 each and with every ticket you get a kickback $5 FREE play coupon for that night at the NP casino!
The horseshoe tournament will consist of 2 people to a team at a cost of $10 per team or $5 per single entry.
Please sign up with Theresa Sealy at the HBPA office. Prizes of medals and a Coliseum gift certificate with a trophy with your names on it displayed in the Learning Centre to the winners.
Deadline for entries is Saturday July 17th.
Get your competitive juices flowing and come on out and throw a few horseshoes for a good cause!
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July 16
Assiniboia Downs
R.C. Anderson Stake (R), $50,000g, 3yo f, Manitoba-bred, 8f.
Debutante Stake $30,000g, 2yo f, 5.5f.
July 17
Arlington Park
American Derby GIIT $200,000g, 3yo, 9.5f (turf).
Arlington Handicap GIIIT $150,000g, 3&up, 10f (turf).
Modesty Handicap GIIIT $150,000g, 3&up, fillies & mares 9.5f (turf).
Belmont Park
Jaipur Breeders´ Cup Stake GIIIT $100,000a, $100,000 Breeders´ Cup Fund, 3&up, 6f (turf).
Calder Race Course
Our Dear Peggy Stake $50,000g, 3&up, fillies & mares 8.5f (turf).
Colonial Downs - Why Not Alberta?
Virginia Derby GIIT $600,000g, 3yo, 10f (turf).
Virginia Oaks GIIIT $150,000g, 3yo f, 9f (turf).
Chenery Stake $50,000g, 2yo, 5.5f (turf).
Kitten´s Joy Stake $50,000g, 3&up, 8.5f (turf).
Tippett Stake $50,000g, 2yo f, 5.5f (turf).
Delaware Park
Delaware Handicap GII $750,000g, 3&up, fillies & mares 10f.
Robert G. Dick Memorial Breeders´ Cup Stake GIIIT $150,000g, $50,000 Breeders´ Cup Fund, 3&up, fillies & mares 11f (turf).
R.R.M. Carpenter Jr. Memorial Stake $100,000g, 3&up, 8.5f.
Ellis Park
Don Bernhardt Memorial Stake $50,000g, 3&up, 6.5f.
Evangeline Downs
Oak Hall Stake $50,000g, 3&up, 7f.
Hastings Racecourse
Strawberry Morn Handicap $55,000g, 3&up, fillies & mares 8.5f.
Hollywood Park
A Gleam Handicap GII $150,000g, 3&up, fillies & mares 7f.
Swaps Breeders´ Cup Stake GII $150,000a, $50,000 Breeders´ Cup Fund, 3yo, 9f.
Marquis Downs
Sales Stake (R), $6,500g, 3yo, sales eligible, 7f.
Monmouth Park
Klassy Briefcase Stake $100,000g, 3&up, fillies & mares 5.5f (turf).
Serena´s Song Stake $100,000g, 3yo f, 8.32f.
Northlands Park
Edmonton Juvenile Stake $40,000g, 2yo, colts & geldings 6f.
Princess Margaret Stake $40,000g, 2yo f, 6f.
Woodbine
Bold Venture Stake $150,000g, 3&up, 6.5f.
Colin Stake $150,000g, 2yo, 6f.
July 18
Emerald Downs
Knights Choice Stake $30,000a, 2yo f, 5.5f.
Strong Ruler Stake $30,000a, 2yo, colts & geldings 5.5f.
Fort Erie
Fort Erie Slots Cup (R), $25,000g, 3&up, fillies & mares 2 or more starts at Fort Erie in 2010, 6f.
Hastings Racecourse
S.W. Randall Plate Handicap $50,000g, 3&up, 8.5f.
Hollywood Park
Sunset Handicap GIIIT $100,000g, 3&up, 12f (turf).
Monmouth Park
Dearly Precious Stake $100,000g, 3yo f, 6f.
Malouf Auto Group Starter #3, $50,000g, 3&up, 9f (turf).
Woodbine
Dance Smartly Stake GIIC, $300,000g, 3&up, fillies & mares 9f (turf).
Shady Well Stake (R), $150,000g, 2yo f, foaled in Ontario, 5.5f.
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Horse Race Insider - Boss Would Know What To Do
Bloodhorse - George Did A Lot For Florida
LA Times - Steinbrenner - Business
Better than slots for NY state.
ESPN - Steinbrenner Estate Taxes
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Veteran jockey Alan Cuthbertson is in a Vancouver hospital with lung cancer that apparently has spread to other parts of his body.
Cuthbertson was the leading jockey at Assiniboia Downs from 2006 to 2008 and left Assiniboia in 2009 after winning both the $75,000 Gold Cup and the $75,000 Matron and finishing second in the $50,000 Winnipeg Futurity in one weekend of riding.
At 62, he was the oldest full-time jockey in the business.
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Horse Race Insider - Youth Takes A Holiday
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Phil´s Drink and a Flick
How To Make A Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Buddhas know beings´ minds,
Their natures each different;
According to what they need to be freed,
Thus do the Buddhas teach.
To the stingy they praise giving,
To the immoral they praise ethics;
To the angry they praise tolerance,
To the lazy they praise effort.
Avatamsaka Sutra
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Kobe Look´s Cool
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Awesome Ride
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When the Dodgers get the TV rights back from Fox the can call their new network McCourt TV and kill 2 birds with one stone.
McCourt
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Bloodhorse - Thoroughbreds Show Off Skills As Hunter Jumpers
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Everything is changing. People are taking their comedians seriously and the politicians as a joke.
Will Rogers
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Phil M Stockmen
