October, 2020 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Retired Champion Jockey Johnny Murtagh Joins Trainer Roster For Aga Khan Studs

The Aga Khan Studs are delighted to announce that Johnny Murtagh is to join their roster of trainers in Ireland alongside Dermot Weld and Michael Halford, and will receive a draft of yearlings this year.

Five-time Irish Champion jockey Johnny Murtagh took out his trainers' license in 2013 and has quickly met with success. The Kildare-based professional recently won his first Group 1 victory as a trainer thanks to Champers Elysees in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown during Irish Champions Weekend.

During his illustrious career as a jockey, Johnny Murtagh enjoyed success in the most prestigious races, including all the Irish Classics, all the Group 1 contests at Royal Ascot, the Derby, King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Breeders' Cup Turf and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Johnny Murtagh was closely associated to the Aga Khan Studs during his period as stable jockey to John Oxx from 1992 until 2003, famously partnering Champion racehorse SINNDAR to dual Derby heroics in Epsom and Ireland, and culminating with victory in the Arc in 2000.

In 1996, Murtagh rode the great TIMARIDA to three wins at the highest level, while other notable horses during this period were KALANISI (Champion Stakes and Breeders' Cup Turf),

Enzeli (Ascot Gold Cup) and Alamshar (Irish Derby and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes).

The jockey renewed his link with the Aga Khan Studs, as retained jockey for the owner/breeder in 2011 and 2012, and lifted the Prix de Diane in 2012 in the saddle of Valyra. In total, Murtagh rode 16 G1 winners in the green and red silks of H.H. the Aga Khan, and a new chapter in this successful association will begin with his first runners in 2021.

“We have watched Johnny's training career develop over the last few years and undoubtedly 2020 has been a highly successful year for him,” said Pat Downes, manager of the Aga Khan Studs in Ireland. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to have him train for the Aga Khan Studs and we will be sending him some yearlings in the coming weeks. His Highness and Johnny have enjoyed some great days in the past together and hopefully there will be good days to look forward to in the future as well.”

\“I am delighted to renew our partnership with H.H. the Aga Khan and his team,” said Murtagh. “A hugely successful owner/breeder operation worldwide, I look forward to receiving his draft of yearlings here at Fox Covert Stables and hopefully many winners to come, to add to our great association together.“

The post Retired Champion Jockey Johnny Murtagh Joins Trainer Roster For Aga Khan Studs appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.

Source of original post

Secret Formula of Black Jack Winners

When someone plays a game, they play to win. One of the many simple games at the casino is Blackjack. For those who don’t know how to play the game, it’s always best to start by learning the basics.

When playing Blackjack the most important feature to remember is that there are four times as many cards that have a value of 10 (10, J,Q,K) as any other value. With this information, one must always assume that the next card to be drawn from the deck has a value of 10.

By keeping this in mind, one may realize that if one has any hand that has a value over 12 one will likely lose or in blackjack terms bust (go over 21). Likewise if the dealer’s card is a 2-6 it is likely to draw a 10 card which means he will have to draw again, likely causing him to bust.

Another way to make the odds more favorable to the player than the dealer is by counting cards. This of course requires many pages and charts that must be memorized. Having a professionally written guide is very helpful and there are many different authors that have different styles and different counting systems. It’s always best to get more than one opinion to find out which style works best.

Practice makes perfect. By investing time and money with online training software learning the game, it will eventually pay off at the casino.

Upon entering the casino, one must choose the right table to play at. When one observes that the players at a table seem to be winning a lot, it is a good time to join in the action. Likewise, if you notice the dealer has a lot of chips and the players seem to be doing more losing than winning, then look for a better table.

Reward the dealer by tipping when one is winning. If the dealer knows he will be tipped when the players wins, he may begin rooting and actually do subtle things to help such as performing less thorough shuffles and penetrating deeper into the shoe before he re-shuffles thus allowing the player to get a more accurate count of the cards.

Though if the dealer starts losing too much money for the casino the pit boss will likely change dealers.

Although it may be impossible to find the perfect game, one should be familiar with how certain house rules affect the player.

Keep in mind that as a rule of thumb, the fewer decks the casino uses the more advantageous it is for the player.

Fasig-Tipton Announces COVID-19 Protocols For Kentucky October And November Sales

In advance of the upcoming Kentucky October Yearling Sale and The November Sale in Lexington, Ky., Fasig-Tipton has announced the following COVID-19 protocols will be in place in accordance with Kentucky regulations:

Screening measures, including temperature checks and health screening questions, will be in place to gain admittance to the sales grounds for all staff, participants and attendees;
Cloth face coverings are required in accordance with U.S. CDC recommendations;
Participants will not be allowed to congregate. At least six feet of distance must be maintained between people;
Limited seating capacity in the sales pavilion;
Walk up food service only will be available on the sales grounds;
Valet parking will not be available;
Increased cleaning and disinfection procedures will be implemented with regular sanitation of high touch surfaces at least every two hours;
Frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is recommended for all attendees;

The health and safety of sale participants is of paramount importance. These guidelines are intended as a supplement to assist with safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and are subject to change.

The Kentucky October Yearling Sale will be held on Monday through Thursday, Oct. 26-29. The November Sale will be held Sunday, Nov. 8.

The post Fasig-Tipton Announces COVID-19 Protocols For Kentucky October And November Sales appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.

Source of original post

Tattersalls Ireland Releases Revised Schedule For Remainder Of 2020

Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with last night's government announcement to move the country to Level 5 restrictions, Tattersalls Ireland November National Hunt Sale, Tattersalls Cheltenham November Sale and Tattersalls Ireland November Flat Foal and Breeding Stock Sale, which were set to take place from Nov. 9-13, will be postponed by a month until December.

The interest of Tattersalls Ireland's staff, clients and the industry are of the utmost importance at this time. Following consultation with Goffs, the rescheduled sales dates are as follows;

November National Hunt Sale at Fairyhouse – Saturday, Dec. 12 to Monday, Dec. 14
November Flat Foal and Breeding Stock Sale incl. a Yearling Section at Fairyhouse – Wednesday, Dec. 16
Tattersalls Cheltenham December Sale at Fairyhouse – Thursday, Dec. 17

Commenting on the revised sales dates, Tattersalls Ireland CEO Matt Mitchell;

“In these uncertain times we must plan as best as we can for further sales and ensure we provide the most vibrant marketplace possible for our clients. We trust that the increased Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks will meet the government's objective and allow us to host our remaining Sales in December.”

The post Tattersalls Ireland Releases Revised Schedule For Remainder Of 2020 appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.

Source of original post