December, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

John Deere, Keeneland, The Jockey Club Named Presenting Sponsors Of 52nd Eclipse Awards

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced Wednesday that John Deere, Keeneland, and The Jockey Club are presenting sponsors of the 52^nd Annual Eclipse Awards, honoring Thoroughbred racing's champions of 2022, to be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at The Breakers Palm Beach.

“We are grateful to John Deere, Keeneland, and The Jockey Club for their partnership in serving as this year's presenting sponsors for the Eclipse Awards,” said Tom Rooney, President and CEO of the NTRA. “We're very excited to welcome the Thoroughbred industry to The Breakers to celebrate the best of the best of this year's finalists. This event would not be possible without our presenting sponsors or our large number of official partners, and we are very appreciative for their support.”

In addition to the presenting sponsors, many other organizations have pledged their support and are serving as official partners of the event. Official Partners for the event include 1/ST, Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs Incorporated, Daily Racing Form, Dean Dorton Equine, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, EquinEdge, FanDuel, Four Roses, Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, Hallway Feeds, Jackson Family Wines, Monmouth Park, The New York Racing Association, Oaklawn Park, Palm Beach Kennel Club and Poker Room, Racetrack Television Network, Rood and Riddle, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, and the Thoroughbred Owners of California.

John Deere is the Official Equipment Supplier of agricultural, turf, and construction equipment to the NTRA and Breeders' Cup, and the proud Tractor Supplier of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. Deere & Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a world leader in providing advanced products, technology, and services for customers whose work is revolutionizing agriculture and construction — those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich, and build upon the land to meet the world's increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. For additional information and savings, contact Equine Benefits at 866-678-4289.

Since its founding in 1936, Keeneland has devoted itself to the health and vibrancy of the Thoroughbred industry. Keeneland plays a prominent role in both breeding and racing, serving as the world's largest Thoroughbred auction house and conducting world-class racing twice annually during its Spring and Fall Meets. Keeneland hosted the Breeders' Cup World Championships in 2015 and 2020, and this year on Nov. 4-5. In furtherance of its mission, Keeneland reinvests its earnings in the form of higher purses and support of horse industry initiatives and charitable contributions focused on education, research, the arts, and health and human services throughout the Central Kentucky community.

The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, is the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds. In fulfillment of its mission, The Jockey Club (www.jockeyclub.com), directly or through subsidiaries, provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives, and it serves the information and technology needs of owners, breeders, media, fans, and farms.

For additional information on the 52^nd Eclipse Awards, contact Michele Ravencraft at mravencraft@ntra.com.

About The Eclipse Awards

The Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th-century racehorse and foundation sire Eclipse, who began racing at age five and was undefeated in 18 starts, including eight walkovers. Eclipse sired the winners of 344 races, including three Epsom Derbies. The Eclipse Awards are bestowed upon horses and individuals whose outstanding achievements in North America have earned them the title of Champion in their respective categories. Those awards are voted by NTRA, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB). Eclipse Awards also are given to recognize members of the media for outstanding coverage of Thoroughbred racing.

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HRI Prioritise Prize Money In 2023 Budget

Suzanne Eade, chief executive of Horse Racing Ireland, has once again prioritised prize-money in the budget with €68.6m set to be on offer across 390 fixtures in 2023.

That represents a 2.5% rise on the pot that was on offer in 2022 while HRI also announced several other key industry supports and a contribution of over €1m to other initiatives on Wednesday.

Integrity funding is set to increase to €15.9m (+3%) while the 2023 Budget provides for investment in equine welfare activities and welfare related grant funding of €2.7m, the same level as 2022.

HRI also approved increased investment in industry education and training (from €0.6m to €0.8m) to support all sectors of the industry in achieving sustainable and best practice employment.

Next year will also see a continuation of funding for the IRE Incentive Scheme for breeders to meet the ongoing challenges posed by Brexit.

The Scheme is producing a significant multiplier effect in terms of investment at the sales, which will provide for €1.3m in vouchers that can be spent on Irish-bred horses at Irish sales next year.

Grant aid will be available to racecourses with 21 tracks receiving grants from HRI for industry-focused projects under two capital development schemes targeting key elements of the racecourse infrastructure and standards such as stable yards (capacity and facilities), weigh rooms and the racetrack itself, including the upgrading of watering systems. Under schemes covering 2022/23, 40% grant aid of €6.3m has been approved towards projects totalling approximately €15.75m.

Eade commented, “The Irish Horse Racing and Breeding Industry has stood up well to the challenges of Brexit and Covid-19 and we saw a welcome return of fans to racecourses in 2022. The investment choices for 2023 reflect a continued focus on our key strategic priorities for the industry whilst responding to some of the more recent economic challenges.

“Prize-money is a key enabler in building and maintaining the number of quality horses in training in Ireland. Approximately 70% of horses competing receive some prize money so it is important that we prioritise its growth and continued broad distribution amongst all the participants (owners, trainers, jockeys and stable staff) in order to sustain the significant rural jobs created by the industry. It is therefore very important that in 2023 HRI has been able to increase the total prize-money that will be on offer, to its highest level.

“The bedrock of the sport is the integrity of our product and HRI continues to increase our investment, building on several years of significant recent annual increases, both directly and through the vital work of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Body. We also continue to focus on and support a broad range of targeted equine welfare initiatives.”

She added, “Recruitment, Development and Employee Retention remains a key challenge for the thoroughbred industry, so we intend to extend out our education and training offering and have backed that up with increased investment for 2023. Next year will see both the launch of a new graduate recruitment programme and the development of an educational framework for the industry.

“There are many challenges and inflationary pressures facing the breeding and racing industries, but we can take great confidence in the strong performances of our breeders at the sales in 2022, boosted by the effectiveness of the IRE Incentive Scheme in driving reinvestment in our global leading Irish bloodstock, as well as the continued international successes achieved by our horses in both Flat and National Hunt racing. The collaboration between HRI, ITBA and ITM have been instrumental in the ongoing success of the IRE scheme. Development of the grassroots remains a vital priority and hence why HRI have extended our support for the Point-to-Point sector to its highest level ever.

“2023 will also be an important year for racecourses with the signing of a new media rights deal which will underpin their financial security for the next five years. HRI will continue its investment in upgrading racecourse facilities with the short-term focus on improving industry infrastructure, while our marketing team will continue to support racecourses' promotional activities with campaigns to grow interest in our sport, drive fan engagement and increase race day attendances.”

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FanDuel Becomes First U.S. Sports Book To Offer Single Account For Sports Betting, Racing Wagers

FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North America, announced that its customers can access both parimutuel wagering on horse racing and traditional sports book wagering with a single account after a successful soft launch last week. With this launch, FanDuel Sportsbook becomes the first US sportsbook to offer this feature. The measure is part of FanDuel's ongoing investment in customer experience and its continuing commitment to introduce a new generation of audiences to horse racing.

Users will be able to wager on and stream racing coverage from FanDuel TV and other racing content for which FanDuel has wagering rights. In addition to live horse racing throughout the year from top tracks across the country, FanDuel Sportsbook customers will also be able to wager on the Kentucky Derby for the first time through the integrated platform in 2023.

Prior to this innovation, sportsbook customers were required to open a separate account and maintain a separate wallet for parimutuel wagering on horse racing, at FanDuel Racing or TVG.com. The merged wallet/single account feature is currently available for FanDuel customers in New York, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, West Virginia, Wyoming, Michigan, Colorado, and Virginia. FanDuel plans to expand it to additional states early next year.

“Horse racing is a big part of our DNA,” said Amy Howe the CEO of FanDuel Group. “This is a significant opportunity to expose a broader, engaged audience to the sport in a familiar environment.”

Horse racing is a popular offering for Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel Group's parent company, across its sportsbooks in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Earlier this year, the FanDuel launched FanDuel TV, re-branding its TVG network, which focused almost exclusively on horse racing, and adding more sports and sports betting content, including NFL-focused “Up & Adams” with Kay Adams, “Run It Back” with Michele Beadle and Shams Charania, along with “More Ways To Win” featuring Lisa Kerney. FanDuel TV broadcasts racing from Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, Del Mar, Keeneland, Gulfstream Park and several other major US and international racing venues.

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12 Questions: Sinead Hyland

What was your first job in the Thoroughbred industry?

Stud secretary at the Irish National Stud.

The biggest influence on your career?

I've been very fortunate to have had so much support in my career, too many to name but whom I am very grateful for. But especially Pat and Hugh Hyland, Bobby O' Ryan, and of course my Dad.

Favourite racehorse of all time, and why?

Without a doubt, Sea The Stars. He was born here at the INS in 2006, the year I started, and from when he left us as a yearling to join John Oxx, culminating his racing career in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, he was a thrill to watch. We all felt a little part of his journey.

Who will be champion first-season sire in 2023?

I would love to see Phoenix Of Spain win but realistically Ten Sovereigns.

Greatest race in the world?

The La Touche Cup at Punchestown.

If you could be someone else in the industry for a day who would it be, and why?

Having hung up my charity racing boots (two back surgeries later) I'd have to say Frankie Dettori, on the Magnificent Seven day.

Emerging talent in the industry (human)?

Having chaired the YITBA, the new panel of the ITBA Next Generation led by Orla Donworth is organising some great events and really bringing the talent of the future together.

Horse TDN should have made a Rising Star, and didn't?

Lucky Vega.

Under-the-radar stallion?

Acclamation.

Friday night treat?

We call it 'Pizza Party Friday Night', a get-together with friends and their families, nothing beats it.

Guilty pleasure outside of racing?

Glass of wine and an episode of Yellowstone.

Race I wish I had been there for?

Rachael Blackmore's win in the Grand National on Minella Times.

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