Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Update
So it looks as if New Orlean's Fair Grounds Racetrack will be filing for reorganization.
Bankrupcy proceedings should begin in about 90-120 days.
Church Hill Downs was set to purchase Fair Grounds for the amount of $45 million, with $33 million going to the horsemen.
The remaining $12 million is not going to be a substanital amount to pay off the debt owed to Fair Grounds' debtors.
Another point of interest is the fact that Fair Grounds was reluctant to waive any outstanding court appeals.
The $45 million offer is the second one made by Churchill Downs.
Bankrupcy proceedings should begin in about 90-120 days.
Church Hill Downs was set to purchase Fair Grounds for the amount of $45 million, with $33 million going to the horsemen.
The remaining $12 million is not going to be a substanital amount to pay off the debt owed to Fair Grounds' debtors.
Another point of interest is the fact that Fair Grounds was reluctant to waive any outstanding court appeals.
The $45 million offer is the second one made by Churchill Downs.
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
A New Purchase
Just heard...Church Hill Downs has made an offer to buy financially troubled Fair Grounds, located in New Orleans.
The offer was made for $45 million, which help pay off the track's creditors.
Church Hill Downs has given Fair Grounds until 4 p.m. on Wednesday to make a decision.
If you ask me, I think it's a great investment for Church Hill Downs and it helps Fair Grounds. All in all, a good plan.
The offer was made for $45 million, which help pay off the track's creditors.
Church Hill Downs has given Fair Grounds until 4 p.m. on Wednesday to make a decision.
If you ask me, I think it's a great investment for Church Hill Downs and it helps Fair Grounds. All in all, a good plan.
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Aintree
One of the most prestigious races, The Martell Cognac Grand National was a smashing hit.
Held in Europe at Aintree Race Track, this year's winner was Tiutchev who was 6-1 shot upset.
Champion trainer Martin Pipe retained his title by having Tiutchev win the race.
The colt has recently been in doubt about his stamina and many viewers thought he would not sustain during the race.
Martin Pipe
Taken from http://www.racehorsetrainers.co.uk/MartinPipe/Martin.htm
Held in Europe at Aintree Race Track, this year's winner was Tiutchev who was 6-1 shot upset.
Champion trainer Martin Pipe retained his title by having Tiutchev win the race.
The colt has recently been in doubt about his stamina and many viewers thought he would not sustain during the race.
Sunday, April 04, 2004
Big Winner
This past weekend was a big weekend for the little Irish colt, Castledale. The colt took the win in Arcadia, Calif. in the Santa Anita.
How unbelieveable a horse to win with only 30-1 odds!!!! Santa Anita is the same place that Seabiscuit ran his most notable races.
Now the track does tours through the areas most affiliated with Seabiscuit.
Anyway, back to Castledale. How crazy is it that this colt, the second-longest shot on the board, ended up out running six rivals including Rock Hard Ten in a final thrilling furlong.
Watch out Read the Footnotes...here comes some Derby contenders. While Footnotes is off the circuit and frolicking around in his pasture, other contenders are taking the spotlight, leaving Footnotes looking like a sitting duck.
We'll soon find out though...
How unbelieveable a horse to win with only 30-1 odds!!!! Santa Anita is the same place that Seabiscuit ran his most notable races.
Now the track does tours through the areas most affiliated with Seabiscuit.
Anyway, back to Castledale. How crazy is it that this colt, the second-longest shot on the board, ended up out running six rivals including Rock Hard Ten in a final thrilling furlong.
Watch out Read the Footnotes...here comes some Derby contenders. While Footnotes is off the circuit and frolicking around in his pasture, other contenders are taking the spotlight, leaving Footnotes looking like a sitting duck.
We'll soon find out though...
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Athens Bound
This year the Equestrian Olympic Team will travel to Greece to perform in the 2004 Olympics.
While the teams have not been determined yet, the USA will have full team and individual berths in each discipline.
The Equestrian trials will be held the next three months for each discipline.
For eventing trial will take place on April 22-25 in Lexington, Ky. The trial for show jumping will be in May 14-15 in Del Mar, Calif., as well as May 22-23 in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The last trial, dressage, will be held June 11-13 and 17-20 in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
This year I'm hoping to see some Gold medal hopefuls like ones that we had in past Olympic games like Karen O'Connor.
To keep up with Olympic news check out http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/front.htm
While the teams have not been determined yet, the USA will have full team and individual berths in each discipline.
The Equestrian trials will be held the next three months for each discipline.
For eventing trial will take place on April 22-25 in Lexington, Ky. The trial for show jumping will be in May 14-15 in Del Mar, Calif., as well as May 22-23 in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The last trial, dressage, will be held June 11-13 and 17-20 in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
This year I'm hoping to see some Gold medal hopefuls like ones that we had in past Olympic games like Karen O'Connor.
To keep up with Olympic news check out http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/front.htm
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
No Conditioning for a Potential Derby Winner? WHAT!!?!!
Read the Footnotes, a contender for the Roses on May 1, may not race at all in April. This is baffling news!
I know that keeping horses in warmer weather (Footnote is being stabled in Florida at Gulfstream Park) helps them in their training schedules, but not racing a potential Kentucky Derby winner could be disastrous.
Read the Footnotes' trainer Rick Violette, Jr. thinks the colt will over extend his winning ability if he is run too much between the time of the Kentucky Derby. He wants to keep him in Florida until only days before the Kentucky Derby and then ship him to Churchill Downs. All the colt will be doing in Florida is exercising. I think it's a completely risky idea.
If Footnotes does not run in April, he will be the first colt since 1956 Derby winner Needles to not run in any races in April.
I think this is a risky situation for Violette to keep his colt from running because it could go either way. Violette thinks that Footnotes will lose his urge to win. I think he may get rusty legs and not be well prepped for the big day.
Guess we'll just have to wait and see...
The article:
http://espn.go.com/horse/news/2004/0322/1765556.html
I know that keeping horses in warmer weather (Footnote is being stabled in Florida at Gulfstream Park) helps them in their training schedules, but not racing a potential Kentucky Derby winner could be disastrous.
Read the Footnotes' trainer Rick Violette, Jr. thinks the colt will over extend his winning ability if he is run too much between the time of the Kentucky Derby. He wants to keep him in Florida until only days before the Kentucky Derby and then ship him to Churchill Downs. All the colt will be doing in Florida is exercising. I think it's a completely risky idea.
If Footnotes does not run in April, he will be the first colt since 1956 Derby winner Needles to not run in any races in April.
I think this is a risky situation for Violette to keep his colt from running because it could go either way. Violette thinks that Footnotes will lose his urge to win. I think he may get rusty legs and not be well prepped for the big day.
Guess we'll just have to wait and see...
The article:
http://espn.go.com/horse/news/2004/0322/1765556.html
Thursday, March 04, 2004
New Things
Churchill Downs has just announced they will be putting up video-display screens. I personally think this will highly benefit the track, since it will allow instant replays, live video and statistics.
This will allows viewers at the track to see from all areas, including the infield (or inside of the track).
This will allows viewers at the track to see from all areas, including the infield (or inside of the track).
