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>>> New Stronach-related plan will offer reasonably-priced, publicly traded shares in racehorse syndicates >>> Racing and technology: Facebook to feature live racing during Saturday's Luck $50K Challenge >>> DRF: How to handicap the Sunshine Millions Luck Pick Six >>> Bay Meadows site still undeveloped three and a half years after track was demolished >>> 84YO American hero among the players at weekend's NHC... Spent six years as Vietnam War POW >>> NHC contestant [and former winner] Judy Wagner, "All of us horse players are a little bit biased, but we don't feel we get attention we should, and we feel we're the lifeblood of the industry." >>> Handicapping contests register record numbers, decade of growth >>> Nebraska racetrack GM feel racing can't sustain itself, "Thirty years ago you could own a gas station and make money on gas. Today you can't make money on gas. There's convenient stores. The gas pulls them in to the convenient store, then you have a multiple inventory to sell to people." >>> Op-ed: Can't we give retired racehorses a better fate than a slaughterhouse? >>> White: First Derby Ten of 2012 >>> Plonk: Rachel vs Zenyatta continues in the breeding shed: "We'll still have plenty of chances in which to compare them over the years." >>> "He's just gotten full of himself and everything. That's great to see."... Closer look at first foal by Blame >>> Visiting 29YO Storm Cat >>> Livingston photo blog: Animal Kingdom, Toby's Corner and two Fair Hill mornings >>> Wynn Las Vegas offer future wager on Rachel Alexandra foal C-O-M-E-B-A-C-K VIDEO: Profile of 52YO jockey Abby Fuller More 'LUCK' >>> Beyer: "'Luck is a rare TV drama: It is authentic." >>> Zap2it: "'Luck' creates a canvas of intense desperation, burning ambition, devastating peril and staggering beauty." >>> Las Vegas review Journal: "It may be an exercise in patience, but 'Luck' pays off, beautifully, in the homestretch." >>> Vancouver Sun: "Milch wanted to reflect the hard grit of gambling, desperation and getting down-'n'-dirty in the mud, but he also wanted to capture some of the grace and poetry of Santa Anita's storied past." >>> VIDEO: Latest 'Luck' featurette "gives us a glimpse of what is to come." >>> Interview: 'Luck' producers David Milch and Michael Mann >>> Boston: "The camera-men take you so deep into the action, you'll feel as if you're riding atop one of these magnificent creatures." >>> Las Vegas Weekly: "Why is Luck so lifeless and uninvolving?" >>> Photo galleries: 'Luck' premiere, 1/25/12 [hit 'Next' on bottom right for more] >>> AP photo gallery: More from the 'Luck' premiere >>> VIDEO: 'Luck' premiere red carpet >>> Oscar list: 'War Horse' among 'Best Picture' nominees... Six noms overall [pdf] >>> Academy webpage dedicated to 'War Horse' Weekend preview: National Handicapping Championship >>> Top horseplayers to vie for record $1.6mil purse in 13th annual NHC >>> NHC XIII point tabulation and prize money >>> Who's Who at NHC XIII >>> NTRA to offer free, 'Play Along With The Pros' online handicapping contest to coincide with final day of NHC TV ALERT: Luck set to premiere... HBO, Sunday >>> Sports Illustrated review Luck: "[Series creator David] Milch walks a tightrope between theatrical drama and racing drama, but it's compelling either way." >>> NY Times reviews 'Luck': "The show is built on a helix of stories of love, betrayal and cunning, sharing more narrative lineage with 'The Godfather' than 'Seabiscuit.'" >>> Wash Post: "Luck is suffused with brilliant acting and amazing scenes, but in a few unfortunate ways, it remains impenetrable almost until its last hour." >>> Producer Milch: "I hope a regular viewer will come to realize that, like in any long-term relationship, there will be some rocky moments, but that fundamentally this show represents a positive treatment of our sport." >>> AUDIO/NPR: David Milch trying his 'Luck' with horse racing

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GENERAL NEWS Greece to sell horse racing land, betting company separately Ohio: Scioto Downs appears well on its way to being the first track in the state where patrons can play slots Blind Luck officially retired... Booked to Bernardini TRF plans to relocate 600 horses to Colorado ranch Animal Kingdom gets ready for Gulfstream with breeze NY: Racing and Wagering Board adopts new law that will allow cell phones in harness track paddocks Veitch: Some legislators feel there is hope for Aqueduct Jockey Club of Canada announces 2011 Sovereign Award finalists Aussie star Black Caviar set to begin next campaign on Fri night Watchmaker: BC to NBC "presents a symbolic opportunity for a fresh start in the way thoroughbred racing is broadcast on national television,"... but network coverage of racing needs a few tweaks Dubai World Cup attracts 271 noms Research: Modern speed traced to British mare from 300 years ago Aussie racecourse launches new promotional effort: The aim is to have a series of members-only events to introduce 25-35YO professionals to the t-bred world beyond the big racedays they already attend Racing and technology: Blogger decries racing's lack of access to the kind of stats other sports make available to their fans Livingston photo blog: Congratulations to 2011 HOTY Havre de Grace! Trainer Michael Maker: Aside from being one of the game's top young horsemen and a rising star, is a good man with an easy smile, sense of humor and, apparently, a devoted dad VIDEO: POV - Standardbred racing from the drivers seat Failed racehorse makes mark on silver screen - stars in Spielberg's 'War Horse': "So there we were, trying to force Finders Key to race, when what he wanted to do was be in the movies." International: 78K fans enjoy Chinese New Year card at Sha Tin despite poor weather International preview: Upcoming J&B Met in S Africa, "the premier social event where sport and fashion meet." Sulky blogger reviews DRF's new harness PPs >>> NY: Comptroller issues audit of NYRA >>> Comptroller's press release >>> Comptroller's audit conclusions and recommendations [pdf] >>> NYRA statement regarding New York State Comptroller audit report and press release Arlington: Casino windfall boosts stakes schedule... New $400K race added 3YO Watch: Union Rags has sharp work prepping for Fountain of Youth 3YO Watch: Stephanoatsee to sidelines Owner-breeder Saylor offers to match Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation contributions Golden Gate will not be site of Berkeley Laboratory campus Prairie Meadows to open $32 million hotel Club abandons effort to bring horse races to Western Montana Fair this year Arizona: Rillito Park set top kick off new season on Sat Brit racetrack attendance up in 2011 NJ: State may study casino at Meadowlands Meadowlands owner feels prosecution could be the ultimate deterrent to racetrack cheats Star Canadian horse sold to controversial Chechen leader Rapid Redux heads to the sidelines, "He's going to be out a couple months and we're just going to rest him." Minnesota comment: Expanded gambling would give state's horse racing industry a chance to rebuild its financial base 'Screen Junkies' website puts 'Seabiscuit' on list of 'The Best 5 Movies Set in San Francisco' Hollywood Reporter: Luck - TV Review TV critic: HBO racetrack drama, Luck, not a sure bet Moran: "The opportunity is at hand to foster a new age of racing in New York..." Ehalt: Like it or not, NYRA needs Aqueduct Latest Vegas Derby future odds Churchill Downs Inc, Jockeys' Guild reach agreement Haskin: Derby Dozen based on pedigree Scott: Derby Trail late-starters and Triple Crown success Key characteristics to keep in mind when scouting for a Kentucky Derby winner Apprentice Watch: Irad Ortiz Jr getting it done in NY VIDEO: First steps of Curlin-Rachel Alexandra foal The Atlantic: Is this baby thoroughbred destined for greatness?

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