Thoroughbred

THE NEWS FORUM one-on-one special with THE MAGNA MAN

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The News Forum announce the broadcast debut of the in-depth Canadian Innovators interview with Frank Stronach where he shares his vision for Stronach International.

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  • ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The News Forum announce the broadcast debut of the in-depth Canadian Innovators interview with Frank Stronach where he shares his vision for Stronach International.
  • “I’m excited to share my vision for economic rights with viewers of The News Forum.
  • I hope everyone will tune in for this broadcast,” said Frank Stronach.
  • Stronach International was founded in 2018 by Frank Stronach.

CALVIN HARRIS, CAMILA CABELLO, IVANKA TRUMP & JARED KUSHNER, ALIX EARLE, RICK ROSS, ANUEL AA, AND MORE ATTEND THE 2024 PEGASUS WORLD CUP PRESENTED BY BACCARAT

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Monday, January 29, 2024

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1/ST's 2024 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat, took place in front of a sold-out crowd of 10,000+ guests on Saturday, January 27, at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. NBC/Peacock returned as the official broadcast partner of the 2024 Pegasus World Cup with live coverage of the event. The race day concluded with an unforgettable headline performance by Grammy award-winning producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin Harris who wowed the crowd with a set of his biggest hits.

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  • NBC/Peacock returned as the official broadcast partner of the 2024 Pegasus World Cup with live coverage of the event.
  • The winning owners, trainers and jockeys from the three championship races were presented with Pegasus World Cup Championship Rings, designed by local Miami jeweler BooDaddy Diamonds.
  • "The 2024 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat was record-setting in every way!"
  • The 2024 Pegasus World Cup donated $25,000 to support these efforts and will donate 10% of all Pegasus merchandise sales to the charity.

Churchill Downs Racetrack to Suspend Racing Operations to Thoroughly Examine Safety Measures

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Friday, June 2, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company will suspend racing operations at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) beginning June 7, 2023, through the remainder of the Spring Meet, scheduled to run to July 3. Live racing at Churchill Downs will be conducted as scheduled this weekend on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. The remainder of the race meet will be relocated to Ellis Park Racing & Gaming (“Ellis Park”) in Henderson, Kentucky, beginning on Saturday, June 10.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Company will suspend racing operations at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) beginning June 7, 2023, through the remainder of the Spring Meet, scheduled to run to July 3.
  • Live racing at Churchill Downs will be conducted as scheduled this weekend on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4.
  • Churchill Downs Racetrack has seen an unusual number of horse injuries over the previous month resulting in 12 equine fatalities.
  • The new safety initiatives announced by Churchill Downs earlier this week will remain in effect for the remainder of this meet at Ellis Park.

Global Horse Racing Ownership Platform, MyRacehorse, Secures $7M for Expansion

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Experiential Squared (E2), parent company to the popular global racehorse ownership platform, MyRacehorse, today announced a $7 million funding round.

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  • Experiential Squared (E2), parent company to the popular global racehorse ownership platform, MyRacehorse, today announced a $7 million funding round.
  • The funding round is comprised of several investors led by 1/ST, North America’s dominant Thoroughbred racing and gaming company, through its 1/ST RACING & GAMING and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY business divisions.
  • “1/ST RACING & GAMING and 1/ST TECHNOLOGY are progressive leaders in all aspects of Thoroughbred racing and have been supportive of MyRacehorse since the beginning.
  • E2 operates within global securities regulations to securitize its racehorses, enabling the development of the first truly legal and compliant global racehorse ownership platform serving both accredited and non-accredited investors.

Caesars Sportsbook Partners with Historic Racetracks Keeneland and Red Mile Ahead of Sports Betting's Launch in Kentucky

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Legalized sports wagering is coming to Kentucky and Caesars Sportsbook, the sports wagering platform for Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”), today announced agreements with Keeneland and Red Mile Gaming & Racing in Lexington.

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  • Legalized sports wagering is coming to Kentucky and Caesars Sportsbook, the sports wagering platform for Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”), today announced agreements with Keeneland and Red Mile Gaming & Racing in Lexington.
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    “Keeneland and Red Mile are iconic horse racing venues with an important legacy in the state of Kentucky,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital.
  • “Customers in the region have long enjoyed our world-class Caesars destinations and, most recently, our horse racing wagering app, Caesars Racebook.
  • When legalized sports wagering launches in Kentucky, Caesars Sportsbook customers above the age of 21 can tie the excitement of sports betting to unmatched rewards via Caesars Rewards.

And They're Off! Ford's Garage Restaurant Named An Official Watch Location for 2023 Running of the 149th Kentucky Derby©

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Monday, April 24, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford's Garage, where diners fuel up on handcrafted burgers and beer while savoring automotive nostalgia, is serving the electrifying action of The Kentucky Derby© as an official watch location for the storied event. The restaurant brand invites racing fans and friends to taste 10 days of excitement April 27-May 6 with a full program of race coverage, commemorative merchandise, special giveaways, and themed menu items at all 22 locations.

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  • Ford's Garage is serving the electrifying action of The Kentucky Derby© as an official watch location for the event.
  • The Kentucky Derby themed events are engineered in a collaborative partnership between Ford's Garage, Ford Motor Company, Churchill Downs Racetrack and The Kentucky Derby.
  • Complimentary keepsake glasses will be available in limited quantities for Ford's Garage MotorClub members and for purchase at participating locations.
  • Keep up with us on social for more news about the countdown to Derby 150 at Ford's Garage.

JOE JONAS, ONEREPUBLIC, KYGO, MALUMA, VENUS WILLIAMS, ALIX EARLE ATTEND THE 2023 PEGASUS WORLD CUP PRESENTED BY BACCARAT

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1/ST's 2023 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat took place in front of 10,000 fans on Saturday, January 28 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. NBC returned as the official broadcast partner of the 2023 Pegasus World Cup with live coverage of the event, including a live set by OneRepublic and Kygo, who performed their collaboration - "Lose Somebody."

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  • Art Collector, owned by Bruce Lunsford, ridden by Junior Alvarado and trained by Bill Mott, won the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (GI) presented by Baccarat.
  • The 2023 Pegasus World Cup presented by Baccarat hit a record-setting handle with $43.9 million wagered on the 13-race program, surpassing the previous 2022 record-setting handle.
  • Championship trophies were presented to the winners of both the 2023 Pegasus World Cup and the Pegasus World Cup Turf.
  • Broward County Mayor Micheal Udine declared January 28, 2023, Pegasus World Cup Day and presented the proclamation to 1/ST RACING & GAMING Chief Executive Officer, Aidan Butler.

Biden Signs Five Animal Protection Measures into Law

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Friday, December 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden inked the last of five animal protection measures into law in the year-end spending bill to fund the Federal Government for FY2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, President Joe Biden inked the last of five animal protection measures into law in the year-end spending bill to fund the Federal Government for FY2023.
  • Biden signed into statute the Big Cat Public Safety Act and Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act in the preceding weeks as well.
  • Animal Wellness Action launched a new site, www.HISAWatchdog.org , to help facilitate communication and keep a watchful eye on regulators.
  • With the enactment of these new measures, Animal Wellness Action has helped secure a total of 12 new animal protection laws within four years since the organization was formed in 2018.

Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Upgrade and Record-Breaking Horse Protection Act Funding Headed to Biden’s Desk

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Friday, December 23, 2022

While the measure was signed into law in 2020, it didn’t take effect until July of this year when implementation began.

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  • While the measure was signed into law in 2020, it didn’t take effect until July of this year when implementation began.
  • The new language will ensure proper federal oversight by the FTC of the non-profit Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority the new law created.
  • The record breaking HPA enforcement funding represents six times the amount seen just four years ago.
  • The Center for a Humane Economy is a non-profit organization that focuses on influencing the conduct of corporations to forge a humane economic order.

Equine Industry Leaders Launch California Horse Power Coalition

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, equine industry leaders and stakeholders across California announced the launch of the California Horse Power Coalition (CHPC). The new coalition's mission is to preserve and protect California's vibrant equestrian culture by bringing together equine industry leaders, workers, families and fans of the sport to illustrate its significant benefits.

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  • The coalition aims to spotlight the many ways the equine industry benefits and enriches communities across California.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, equine industry leaders and stakeholders across California announced the launch of the California Horse Power Coalition (CHPC).
  • The equine industry is proud to be a sustainable, stable, and ever-growing industry in California.
  • Founded by Santa Anita Park, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, and Thoroughbred Owners of California, the coalition's members include California Retirement Management Account, California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Foundation, California Thoroughbred Trainers, Edwin J. Gregson Foundation, and Winner's Foundation.