Sporting and gaming venue Stocks

[EZ2]

WTF !?!?!?!

[Trueheart]

The Los Angeles Times reports that another horse has died at the Santa Anita racetrack. The gelding is the 26th horse to die at the track since December 26, 2018.

The horse was pulled up in a race and was euthanized during surgery.

Trueheart

[EZ2]

BELMONT ~~~ Belmont Stakes

151 Running on Saturday, June 08, 2019

The Belmont Stakes is named after August Belmont Sr., a leading banker and racing man of the 19th century. The Belmont Stakes, first run in 1867, is the oldest of the Triple Crown events, and one of the oldest stakes races in North America. The history of the Triple Crown, which is central to American racing, is written in a century of defining moments in the Belmont Stakes, including Secretariat's world record, Seattle Slew's undefeated sweep of the series, and Affirmed's survival of his rival's last onslaught. Only 13 horses have won this most rare of American sporting titles, while some 34 have been eligible to try. At Belmont Park, almost every champion of the last century has carved his or her name into the venerable stone of racing legend. Among jockeys, James McLaughlin and Eddie Arcaro are tied with six wins. McLaughlin is the only rider to win three consecutive Belmont Stakes twice. He won with Forester (1882), George Kinney (1883), Panique (1884), then started another streak with Inspector B. (1886), Hanover (1887), and Sir Dixon (1888). Laffit Pincay won three consecutive Belmonts with Conquistador Cielo (1982), Caveat (1983), and Swale (1984).

https://www.nyra.com/belmont/

https://www.nyra.com/belmont/racing/tv-schedule

[EZ2]

War of Will wins 144th Preakness two weeks after treacherous run at Kentucky Derby


https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness/bs-sp-preakness-0519-story.html

[EZ2]

Read that earlier on DRF, Red.

While I really can't blame them ---- I wish (for the sport) they'd
just let it go. Time to move on and PROVE they had the BEST on the track !

[Seminole Red]

The owners of Maximum Security have filed a federal lawsuit to restore their horse's win in this month's controversial Kentucky Derby, lamenting the process for the disqualification as "unconstitutional."

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Frankfort, Kentucky on behalf of Gary and Mary West, who have denied stewards' claims that Maximum Security interfered with other horses. The second-place finisher, Country House, was declared the winner.

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The Wests' appealed to the Kentucky Horse Race Commission last week, but it was swiftly denied, with the organization stating that its stewards' findings as to in-race matters "shall be final and not subject to appeal."
In Tuesday's lawsuit, the Wests labeled that appeals process as "bizarre," and stated that the evidence used to make their decision was unsubstantial.
The Wests have asked to have the stewards' decision reversed to "the original order of finish confirming that Maximum Security is the official winner of the Derby who remains undefeated."
They have also asked to have purse money be redistributed in accordance with the original order of finish; the winner's share for the race was $1.86 million, while the jockey and trainer were denied $186,000 each.
Listed among the defendants are three stewards, including chief steward Barbara Borden, who announced the decision. The list also includes every member of the Horse Race Commission, including executive director Marc Guilfoi and retired jockey Pat Day.
Susan West, a spokeswoman for the Horse Racing Commission spokeswoman, declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing the organization's policy to not comment on pending litigation.
Claims made in a lawsuit represent one side.
Maximum Security crossed the finish line first in the 145th Kentucky Derby but was eventually disqualified and dropped to 17th when stewards ruled he drifted out of his running lane and impeded the progress of other horses in the race.
After the race, Borden said Maximum Security was disqualified for interfering with the progress of War of Will, who in turn interfered with Long Range Toddy and Bodexpress. The decision was unanimous of three stewards overseeing the race, she said.
The Wests' appeal was denied within hours of its filing.
"The stewards unanimously disqualified Maximum Security following two objections lodged immediately after the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby and after a thorough review of the race replay. That determination is not subject to an appeal," read the denial, which was signed by Guilfoil.
In Tuesday's lawsuit, the Wests noted a series
Meanwhile, Maximum Security's jockey, Luis Saez, was suspended for 15 racing days after the Horse Racing Commission determined he interfered with other riders during the race.
The commission cited Saez's "failure to controI his mount and make the proper effort to maintain a straight course, thereby causing interference with several rivals that resulted in the disqualification of his mount."
His lawyer, Ann Oldfather, said he will appeal immediately and expects to overturn "this unsupported and unsupportable suspension."
She said she also will ask that the suspension, which could potentially keep him out of the Belmont Stakes, be stayed pending the appeal.
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Maximum Security owners file lawsuit to restore Kentucky Derby win
Related slideshow: Best photos from the 145th Kentucky Derby

[Trueheart]

Regarding the Preakness, yesterday's Los Angeles Times sub headline reads, "Top four Kentucky Derby finishers to skip Baltimore race, which faces uncertain future."

To paraphrase the condition of the Pimlico racetrack, it's a dump with grandstands.

Trueheart

[Trueheart]

Maximum Security's jockey, Luis Saez, has been suspended for 15 riding days.

Trueheart

[Trueheart]

Could be that they're saving themselves the embarrassment of Country House running last after the horse miraculously summoned it all up to win the Kentucky Derby.

I'll bet a dollar to a donut Country House's stud fee will remain at five bucks.

Trueheart

[Seminole Red]

one lucky horse

[EZ2]

Country House ~~~~ One and Done !

Out of Preakness and now OUT of Belmont.

Headed to equine hospital for R&R !

[EZ2]

PokerStars Deals Its 200 Billionth Hand

PR NEWSWIRE 10:38 AM ET 5/10/2019

Historic achievement for the world's largest poker company

ONCHAN, Isle of Man, May 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerStars, the world's largest poker company, made history last week when it dealt its 200 billionth hand.

PokerStars has dealt more hands than any other online poker room

PokerStars has dealt more hands than any other online poker room. It dealt its first hand in 2001 and it has celebrated each major milestone ever since with huge cash pay outs to the players that made it all happen. PokerStars dealt its 100 billionth hand in June 2013, taking just six more years to double that figure.

Each of the six players dealt into the 200 billionth hand as they played an 8c/16c No Limit Hold'em cash game on May 4 was awarded $10,000. The pot was taken by player 'KeySssi'.

PokerStars' 200 Billion Poker Hands celebrations resulted in more than $2 million given back to the online poker community in the form of various promotions, including surprise Stars Rewards Chests, more than $400,000 in free tournament ticket drops, a $200,000 Mega Freeroll tournament, and free merchandise and random giveaways from the Stars Store. Players who have taken part in at least one hand of real-money poker on PokerStars in its history also earned a free spin of the 200 Billion Hands Celebration Wheel for a chance to win up to $2,000 each day, amongst other prizes. More than 6 million spins were awarded over the course of the celebrations.

"Two hundred billion is truly a stellar figure. It's almost inconceivable," said Séverin Rasset, Director of Poker Innovation and Operations at The Stars Group. "We've been looking forward to hitting this milestone for a long-time and it has been our privilege to put on weeks of celebrations to give back to every PokerStars player that has made this happen. Everyone here at Stars is very excited about this out of this world achievement. I'd like to congratulate you all. We can't wait to celebrate the next milestone!"

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[Seminole Red]

that's more like it.....let em race

[EZ2]

GM --- yet more perspective from a real pro ~~~

https://www.drf.com/news/beyer-q-maximum-security-shouldnt-have-come-down?type=

[EZ2]

from DRF ~~~~

Kentucky Derby winner Country House will not run in the Preakness Stakes, trainer Bill Mott said Tuesday, after the horse started to show signs of becoming ill at Churchill Downs, where he has remained following his Derby victory on Saturday

[EZ2]

Country House, maybe. Maximum Security, no. The possible field for the 2019 Preakness

https://www.preakness.com/

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/horses/horse-racing/2019/05/05/preakness-stakes-look-possible-contenders/1113072001/

https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/horse-racing/preakness/bs-md-preakness-future-site-20180510-story.html

https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/maximum-security-run-preakness-62850384

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preakness_Stakes

[Seminole Red]

Kentucky Derby appeal filed by Maximum Security owners is denied


https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/kentucky-derby-appeal-filed-by-maximum-security-owners-is-denied/ar-AAAYSSE?ocid=spartandhp

[Trueheart]

West said he will appeal Saturday's disqualification decision and said that Maximum Security will not run in the Preakness.

Trueheart

[EZ2]

After watching the replay (several times) ---- I'm now (after settling down and not crying in my exacta lo$$$$$$$$) convinced it was a right call.

A tough one ---- but, none-the-less, a correct one. The 7 really did impede several horses ---- would any of them have won ----- who knows!

Worst thing is....a horse that did NOT SUFFER in any way.....placed 2ND IF MOVED TO THE WINNER ! !?!?!?!?!?

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/233517/kentucky-derby-opinion-right-call-wrong-process

[Trueheart]

After Omaha Beach was scratched from the Kentucky Derby Bob Baffert appeared to be as as happy as a pig in poo, the arguably best trainer on the planet flashing his famous grin that said, "I got this by the nuts."

There's always next year.

Trueheart

[Seminole Red]

good article, good outcome, without rules there would be anarchy

[EZ2]

Yet, another perspective from a very seasoned race vet:

https://www.drf.com/news/watchmaker-legitimate-foul-demanded-kentucky-derby-dq?type=

I respect his analysis.

https://www.drf.com/news/2019-kentucky-derby?type=

[Seminole Red]

sorta like a bad call on the football field for the championship....let em race, isn't that what its all about.....

[EZ2]

Shocking race ----- in so many ways!

Sadly, with the DQ of #7 Maximum Security ---- it cost
me a very lucrative EXACTA bet ---- literally hundreds $$$$$$$$ !

I do NOT believe Country House should have been awarded first place.

And, nothing will change my mind. Not that race, not that track, not that foul !

[Seminole Red]

still got a little studying to do till post time

[EZ2]

Yup, when fields get impacted like this....and weather too ---- I get to being a jockey picker. Just like equally matched NASCAR entries.....the 'driver' can make a difference!

As for trainers...with the scratches.....think Baffert in the 'driver's seat' now !

[Seminole Red]

its getting down to picking an owner instead of a horse

[EZ2]

David Grening, Churchill Downs
14 mins ago
Foot abscess forces Haikal to scratch from Kentucky Derby
Read More

[Trueheart]

I saw the scratch of Omaha Beach. The horse has a problem that his trainer said will require a minor operation. So he's done.

Now it's a horse race. More like a stampede.

I love to see 'em run.

Trueheart

[EZ2]

Could be some huge $$$$$$$$$$$ in Derby !

[Seminole Red]

Suddenly, the Kentucky Derby is wide open.

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Favorite Omaha Beach was scratched because of a breathing problem Wednesday night, leaving a pair of Hall of Famers on the sideline -- trainer Richard Mandella and jockey Mike Smith.
Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia revised the morning line to make Game Winner the 9-2 favorite for the 1 1/4-mile race Saturday.
Improbable and Roadster were installed as the co-second choices at 5-1, giving five-time Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert the top three choices in the 20-horse field.
Mandella told The Associated Press that Omaha Beach developed a cough and a subsequent veterinary exam showed the colt has an entrapped epiglottis. It's generally not life- or career-threatening and is typically corrected with minor surgery.
"It's been a devastating thing, but we have to do what's right for the horse," said Mandella, who has never won the Derby with six previous starters.
The trainer said Omaha Beach will have surgery in Kentucky in the next few days and will be sidelined for two to three weeks. The ordeal will knock him off the Triple Crown trail.
"It's such a disappointment, but we'll fight again," Mandella told the AP. "We won't be out a long time."
The scratch was another blow to cancer survivor Rick Porter, the colt's 78-year-old owner. He has twice finished second in the Derby, in 2007 with Hard Spun and the following year with filly Eight Belles, who broke her ankles past the finish line and had to be euthanized.
"He's a great sport," Mandella said. "I've got very good support."
Omaha Beach had been the 4-1 early favorite.
Mandella's dry sense of humor came out when he said, "My wife has my leg tied down so I can't jump out of the window."
Smith had chosen to ride Omaha Beach instead of Roadster and now he won't have a chance to win the Derby for the second straight year. He rode Justify to victory last year.
"I'm a little bummed out, but the horse is OK and we're going to be all right," Smith told the AP by phone. "The good news is it wasn't anything that is life-threatening."
Smith has three mounts on Friday's card at Churchill Downs and five Saturday.
"I'll be rooting for Roadster's connections big-time," he said. "I'll be a glorified cheerleader."
Omaha Beach galloped Wednesday morning without problem and Mandella said everything was fine. But that changed by late afternoon when the exam showed the cough was more than a minor irritation.
The condition can indicate the start of a virus, a sore throat or a sore in somewhere in the horse's soft palate.
Omaha Beach's scratch moves Bodexpress into the field in the No. 20 post.
Mandella said he would likely return to Southern California before the Derby.
"I didn't lose interest," he said, "but I don't want to be here and watch it."
It's not the first time the Derby has lost a favorite leading up to the race.
In 2009, I Want Revenge became the first morning-line favorite to scratch the day of the race because of a hot spot on his ankle.

[EZ2]

OB is scratched !! Rot-Roh!!!

[EZ2]

It's going to be a RODEO, Mr. TH !

And, according to Larry, we may even have to deal with an imperfect track !?!?!?! Praying for no rain!!

OB favorite right now ---- but, that FAR OUT post position has to be a bit of concern with so many in the race.

EZ's 'tip of the day' ---->>> do not overlook the #1 !

[Tuff-Stuff]

Check post positions, odds for 145th Kentucky Derby horses

Here are the post positions: GOOD LUCK!

1. War of Will (20-1)

2. Tax (20-1)

3. By My Standards (20-1)


4. Gray Magician (50-1)


5. Improbable (6-1)


6. Vekoma (20-1)

7 Maximum Security (10-1)

8 Tacitus (10-1)

9. Plus Que Parfait (30-1)


10. Cutting Humor (30-1)


11. Haikal (30-1)


12. Omaha Beach (4-1)<- Can the favorite WIN?


13. Code of Honor (15-1)


14. Win Win Win (15-1)

15. Master Fencer (50-1)

16. Game Winner (5-1)

17. Roadster (6-1)

18. Long Range Toddy (30-1)

19. Spinoff (30-1)

20. Country House (30-1)

Omaha Beach was named the morning line favorite. His post position is 12.

He's trained by Hall of Famer Richard Mandella and will be ridden by Triple Crown winning jockey Mike Smith.

[Tuff-Stuff]

It's KY DERBY WEEK! Better pick your poison!!!



Left a message on the other board....



Take Care Everyone, and GOD BLESS




~~~POOF!~~~

[Trueheart]

John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times has Omaha Beach crossing the line first in the Kentucky Derby.

He also likes Bellafina in Friday's Kentucky Oaks.

Trueheart

[Eli's Gone]

Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....thanks----and thanks to your Sparties for winning me a chunk of change by losing Sat. nite...

I was in a money pool---paid spots were overall, spread picks winner, and the 4 bracket winners...I was tied with a guy for the Midwest bracket prize----the tiebreaker was "total # of wins by Michigan and Mich St"...I had picked 6 and the other guy had 7...

going into the semi, Mich was 2 and out and St had 4 so I was sittin' on the #---a St loss sealed the deal...

if St had won Sat, I would have rooted for another win Monday to make the total 8 and force the next tiebreaker...

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee²

[EZ2]

U da' man !!!!

Points
Possible Pts

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1
Eliscoming

Eli's Mad Men
24
30
20
8
16
Duke
98
98

2
Jacob

Jacob's Bracket
24
28
24
16
-
Purdue
92
92

3
Bill

My Awesome Bracket
25
28
28
8
-
Kentucky
89
89

4
Lagoon Goons

Seminole Red
25
30
20
8
-
Duke
83
83

5
Tree

Tree's hope and a prayer
24
26
16
16
-
Michigan St.
82
82

6
Hoagie

Hoagie's Marvelous Bracket
26
26
20
8
-
Michigan St.
80
80

7
JOHN

JOHN's Swag Bracket
21
28
20
8
-
N. Carolina
77
77

8
BullNBear52

BNB52's Cellar Dwellers
20
26
20
8
-
Duke
74
74

9
SKI

*SKI's Swell Bracket
22
24
20
8
-
Duke
74
74

10
Mike

Mike's Pleasant Bracket
24
20
16
8
-
Michigan St.
68
68

11
SKI

*Marine Life is Underwater
21
22
16
8
-
Michigan St.
67
67

12
Don

Don's Quality Bracket
22
26
12
-
-
Duke
60
60

13
Larry ...S

Larry ...S's Notable Bracket
22
16
12
-
-
Tennessee
50
50

[Tuff-Stuff]

From EZ2 on other board: HoosierHoagie info:

Could someone please STICKY note this !

https://www.harrellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Michael-Hoagland/#!/PhotosVideos

https://www.harrellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Michael-Hoagland/#!/Obituary

please pass this on to the stock board. xx




POST A MESSAGE FOR THE FAMILY......teardrops

[Tuff-Stuff]

Going to miss you buddy,





You always were there for me, with very little in return.

Now, you are at a better place with several who have been waiting with open arms.


Only God knows why, I certainly don't. But, it could have been any of us.

My tears are not gone yet, but soon will accept the peace and love that surrounds you.....

Forever in my heart dear friend!

[Seminole Red]

GO VIRGINA

[HoosierHoagie]

Sad day but yes...Gooo Red Raiders

[EZ2]

Go TT !

[EZ2]

SPARTY ON !!!

[Seminole Red]

I couldn't resist

[HoosierHoagie]

Damn that Rap Music

[HoosierHoagie]

OMG That's hilarious

[EZ2]

ROTFLMAO ---- love it Red !!

Great timing too ---- we have about 3-4-5 days of near 60* weather
(first time this year) and then on Friday >>>> Walla SNOW storms!!!

[Seminole Red]

thought you might like this


https://www.facebook.com/steveknightCBS21/photos/a.10151525648294042/10157178428424042/?type=3&theater

[HoosierHoagie]

Goooo SPARTY