NY Racing Board Sticks Trainer with Verbal Abuse Fine
Thoroughbred horse racing trainer Diane Balsamo is $500 poorer, now that the New York Racing and Wagering Board has upheld a fine imposed for a temper flare in 2011. As The Saratogian reported January 25, Balsamo apparently blew up at the Belmont Park track veterinarian and her...
Pony Express
If anyone was born to create a series about the world of horse racing, it’s “NYPD Blue” creator David Milch. Not only has Milch owned more than 100 horses, winning several Breeders’ Cups and also winning and losing bets in the six-figure range, but the veteran showrunner placed his...
Dustin Hoffman scores first recurring TV role in HBO's 'Luck'
Dustin Hoffman stars in HBO's new horse-racing series 'Luck,' marking his first major role in a television series.
Dustin Hoffman talks about getting into television and 'Luck' role - See video
Dustin Hoffman dished about his new television series 'Luck,' why he chose to go into the TV world and his wife.
Through The Binocs
Poor Skorton. The NY-bred 3-year-old gelding was making his 10th start in yesterday’s fourth race, favored at 2-1 dropping into a 16G maiden claimer after he was beaten 16 lengths for 30G on New Year’s Day. Racing down the backside, Skorton broke down with a fractured right knee...
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says NYRA’s business practices must be improved
SARATOGA SPRINGS — New York Racing Association will squander newfound casino gaming revenue if internal business practices aren’t improved, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says.
Chicago's Cultural Plan: Get To NY or LA ASAP
SATIRE ALERT: We didn't really call New York, Los Angeles and London to ask well-known Chicago artists for advice on the city's cultural plan.
Arthur-Quigg on 2/4; Andrade vs. Ennis on February 10th
JAMIE ARTHUR is planning to gallop to victory when he bids to upset British super-bantamweight champion Scott Quigg next month. The Welshman is preparing for the challenge by racing against horses being ridden by his model wife, Karen.
Kentucky Derby Top 20
Top 20 list updated every Wednesday. New Derby Watch video every Friday. Jay Privman: Eagerly awaiting 3yo debut; tremendous 2yo campaign, unlucky not to be unbeaten.
