September, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Remington Park’s ThoroEnduro Game Begins Sept. 15; Grand Prize Now 2024 NHC Seat

ThoroEnduro, the free online handicapping contest at Remington Park, returns for an 11th consecutive year. The contest will begin on Friday, Sept. 15 and continues for the remainder of the 2023 Remington Park Thoroughbred Season, scheduled to end on December 15.

The popular and easy-to-play ThoroEnduro offers prize money with a new twist for the Grand Prize this season. For the first time, Remington Park will offer the Grand Prize winner a seat to the 2024 National Horseplayers' Championship in Las Vegas! The NHC Seat prize will include a travel stipend and four-night's accommodation at the Horseshoe Las Vegas where the richest tournament for horseplayers is contested.

To be eligible to win the NHC Grand prize package you must be a member of the 2023 NHC Tour by November 1, 2023. You can join by going to ntra.com/nhc/membership/ The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), is offering a discounted $25 membership for the remainder of the 2023 NHC Tour season for new members playing ThoroEnduro. Use promo code TOUR25 when joining.

ThoroEnduro prizes will be awarded to the top six finishers in the game, with the contestant who selects the most winners receiving a $1,000 prize.

The ThoroEnduro site is ready for sign-ups/registrations with the complete list of rules posted at www.thoroenduro.com Contestants may also register to play by clicking the gold ThoroEnduro button at the top of the www.remingtonpark.com site.

ThoroEnduro is presented by Remington Park's educational handicapping partner Horse Player Now, with past performance assistance from Brisnet. ThoroEnduro is powered by 123 Racing.

Horse Player Now produces the informative weekly “Reasons to Remington” preview podcasts covering Remington Park racing, offering wagering angles and commentary. The podcasts are available before the first night of racing each week at Horseplayernow.com and everywhere you find podcasts.

Brisnet offers their cutting-edge and informative past performances for the ThoroEnduro contest races, helping fans make their best decision on contest selections.

ThoroEnduro players will choose daily from at least three Remington Park races in each of the contest dates of the game. The object of the game is to accumulate “virtual” win, place and show results, with those contestants finishing in the top seven overall gaining prize money. When at least one of their selections finishes fourth place or better in their respective race, the contestant keeps their live status in the game. If their selections fail to finish fourth or better, the contestant may be placed 'In the Barn' until the next week's racing activity begins at Remington Park.

ThoroEnduro contestants will receive 'Lucky Horseshoes' periodically throughout the contest, enabling them to stay in the game if their selections don't perform well. Any contestant that goes “In the Barn” after Nov. 1, will be eliminated from ThoroEnduro. Players must still be active in the game at season's end to be eligible for prize money.

Those signing in for play prior to the ThoroEnduro start on Sept. 15 will receive two Lucky Horseshoes for their account.

Remington Park has awarded prize money to ThoroEnduro players from across North America. Previous prize winners have hailed from 29 states, including: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and also winners from the provinces of Ontario and Alberta, Canada.

Remington Park has provided more than $328 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District, Remington Park is home to the Grade 3 Oklahoma Derby and the Grade 3 Remington Park Oaks on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. Remington Park presents simulcast racing daily and non-stop casino gaming. Parking and admission are always free. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.

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Keeneland Library To Expand Popular Exhibit: ‘The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers’

Keeneland Library has scheduled a number of events for the remainder of 2023 to expand the reach of its groundbreaking exhibit, The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers, which highlights the lives and careers of 80 African Americans working in the Thoroughbred industry from the mid-1800s to the present. Activities include a traveling exhibit, a new book and Breyer model of pioneering Black jockey Cheryl White and an appearance by Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks, author of bestseller Horse.

The Library's free exhibit, The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers, which opened Feb. 23, features one-of-a-kind photographs from Keeneland Library collections that capture moments across a variety of careers of these horsemen and -women, while biographical vignettes honor their lasting legacies. Due to demand, the exhibit and its on-site youth and adult programs in the Library have been extended through Dec. 8.

In September, the Library's traveling exhibit will be launched in Lexington's East End neighborhood – site of the Kentucky Association track, which operated from the late 1820s through 1933 and the home of many Black horsemen and their families – with several educational programs and donated book events. The first host is the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, which will run the exhibit through Oct. 6.

“I am grateful to work with the Lyric,” said Roda Ferraro, Exhibit Curator and Incoming Library Director. “What better place to launch than in Lexington's East End, the home of the oldest Turf organization in the country and the historic epicenter for pioneering Black horsemen and their families that evolved around the Kentucky Association track after the Civil War.”

The next community site to host The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers will be the Central Branch of the Lexington Public Library, where the free exhibit will run Oct. 11 through Dec. 3.

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Now: Companion book available
The companion book to The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers is a chronicle of nearly 200 years of local history, featuring the contributions of more than 100 African Americans in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. From race track superstars to behind-the-scenes caretakers, the compelling volume showcases select stories of the countless African Americans who forged their way in Kentucky and beyond from the era of slavery to the present and made the racing industry what it is today.

The book is available at the Library and The Keeneland Shop (in store and online) for $10. All proceeds will benefit the Keeneland Library Foundation.

Sept. 11: Companion book release

Keeneland Library will begin to donate copies of the new companion book to community and industry organizations, including the Ed Brown Society, Legacy Equine Academy, Frankie's Corner Little Thoroughbred Crusade, Locust Trace AgriScience Center, Phoenix Rising Lex, African Cemetery No. 2, Charles Young Center and the Lyric.

Sept. 15: LexArts Gallery Hop at the Lyric (5-8 p.m.)

Everyone is invited to celebrate the launch of the traveling exhibit in Lexington's East End. Incoming Library Director Roda Ferraro will deliver the evening's educational program, and the first 100 Gallery Hop attendees will receive a free copy of The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers companion book.

Sept. 19: “Meet the Authors” free event at Keeneland Library (6:30-8 p.m.)

This event features Pulitzer Prize nominee Sarah Maslin Nir and co-author Raymond White Jr. presenting their new book, The Jockey & Her Horse. Spotlighted on “Good Morning America,” the release, for readers 8 and up and horse lovers of all ages, shares the story of Cheryl White, the 17-year-old who made history as the first Black woman to ride and win a race in this country. Books will be available for purchase for $17. A brief program will be followed by a book signing. Event RSVPs to rferraro@keeneland.com.

Sept. 20: “Meet the Authors” free event at the Lyric (6-7:30 p.m.)

After an opening program in the Lyric's Community Room, attendees will have an opportunity to meet Nir and White. The first 100 attendees under the age of 18 will receive a free copy of The Jockey & Her Horse along with free General Admission passes to Keeneland's Fall Meet. The Library and authors will also visit East End community schools that day to connect upper elementary students to free copies of the inspiring story.

Oct. 21: Cheryl White Breyer Sets at Keeneland

During Sunrise Trackside, a free, family-friendly event at Keeneland from 8-10 a.m., Keeneland will spotlight Cheryl White's historic career as a jockey. Children will have a chance to try on a replica of White's silks, and fans will have a chance to win Keeneland Breyer sets featuring a figure of White, the model horse Jetolara (her first winning mount) and a copy of The Jockey & Her Horse.

That day, The Keeneland Shop and Keeneland Library will host a signing with Raymond White Jr. from 1-3 p.m. Cheryl White Breyer sets and copies of The Jockey & Her Horse will be available to purchase.

Nov. 18: An Evening with Geraldine Brooks at the Keeneland Sales Pavilion (6:30-8 p.m.)

Keeneland Library will host Pulitzer Prize winning-author Geraldine Brooks, who will discuss her popular 2022 novel, Horse, which is centered on the famous 19^th century Thoroughbred Lexington and his enslaved groom. Brooks conducted research for the critically acclaimed book at Keeneland Library. Details to follow on Keeneland.com/library.

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Apprentice Eduardo Diaz Wins First Out At Horseshoe Indianapolis

It was an evening that won't be forgotten anytime soon during the lone Quarter Horse race Thursday, Sept. 7. Luis Eduardo Diaz guided AE Just Dale to victory in his very first start as a jockey. The win with the 2-year-old Indiana bred was also a first for owner Aydin Eggleston.

Diaz was scheduled to make his debut aboard CV Dashin Layne, but an early scratch gave Trainer Tim Eggleston the nod to move his other entrant, Togoodtobelieve, in off the Also Eligible list. Rolando Pina was named to ride both horses, so that gave Eduardo the opportunity to go ahead and get his first career start as a jockey aboard AE Just Dale.

Starting from post nine, AE Just Dale moved out of the gate ready for action. Diaz, who is 20 years old and the younger brother of Jockey Edgar Diaz, kept the grey gelding focused during the 330-yard dash. He was a clear winner at the wire by one and one-quarter lengths. MG Pilot Boi and L. Daniel Martinez and Togoodtobelieve and Rolando Pina finished in a dead heat for second.

AE Just Dale paid $16.60 for the win. The Indiana bred son of Cartels Feature was raised by Aydin, who now owns the broodmare, Blur of Furr. She also has a yearling and a weanling in line for future starters at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Aydin is the daughter of Keli and Tim Eggleston. She has been active on the barrel circuit in the Midwest for several years with multiple wins, but AE Just Dale marks her first win as a Quarter Horse owner. The horse carries her initials “AE” as her signature brand for ownership. Prior to his win, the gelding had four starts, including a qualifying effort for the Jaguar Rocket Futurity in late July.

“This is her baby,” said Keli of Aydin's AE Just Dale. “She raised this horse and has worked with him all the way to the races. This is an exciting day for her.”

For Eduardo, he has worked and studied alongside Pina as a member of the Eggleston team for the past year. He assisted the Eggleston crew with breaking babies at their farm last winter and gallops many of their horses at the farm en route to the races at Horseshoe Indianapolis. He was greeted by the entire jockey colony outside the paddock to congratulate him on his win.

Before the race, Eduardo said, “I'm really excited about riding today. I'm ready.”

He proved that statement was correct.

The 21st season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing extends through Friday, Nov. 17. Live racing is held Tuesday through Thursday with Saturday racing added in during the summer months. First post Tuesday and Wednesday is 2:30 p.m. Thursday and select Friday racing begins at 2:10 p.m. The Summer Saturday Racing Series includes three more all-Quarter Horse dates Aug. 12, Sept. 2, and Oct. 7 beginning at 10:45 a.m. For more information on live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis.

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Keeneland Library to Expand Reach of Popular Exhibit, The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers

Keeneland Library has scheduled a number of events for the remainder of 2023 to expand the reach of its groundbreaking exhibit, The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers, which highlights the lives and careers of 80 African Americans working in the Thoroughbred industry from the mid-1800s to the present. Activities include a traveling exhibit, a new book and Breyer model of pioneering Black jockey Cheryl White and an appearance by Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks, author of bestseller Horse.