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New Vocations Breeders’ Cup Pledge Raises Over $140,000

The early estimate of funds raised during the Breeders’ Cup Pledge for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is over $140,000. A total of 50 Breeders’ Cup contenders pledged a percentage of their World Championships earnings, led by Authentic (Into Mischief)’s win in the GI Longines Classic with the whole partnership group participating, including Spendthrift Farm, Starlight Racing, Madaket, and MyRacehorse, as well as trainer Bob Baffert.

Authentic’s Classic-winning pledge was one of seven winning pledges during the Breeders’ Cup with additional pledges and final donations still being received. The Breeders’ Cup Pledge is in its 11th year with over $790,000 raised to date and 100% of funds going directly to support the program’s rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming efforts.

“We are truly thrilled with the increased participation for this year’s Pledge,” said Anna Ford, New Vocations Program Director. “All of our other fundraising events had to be cancelled this year, so more than ever, we needed the Pledge to be successful and raise funds. To have seven pledged contenders win was incredible. We are very grateful for the support from all the generous owners and trainers who joined the Pledge. All of the funding raised will go directly to support our program and will allow us to serve the increasing number of horses needing aftercare.”

New Vocations has placed over 7,000 horses since 1992. For more information on the Breeders’ Cup Pledge or about New Vocations, visit www.newvocations.org.

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Ladbrokes, Coral Withdraw From On-Track Betting Operations

Both Ladbrokes and Coral, owned by the same parent company in GVC, will withdraw on-track betting operations in Britain and Ireland, according to The Guardian.

In total, GVC owned 85 pitches in the UK and 21 in Ireland; all have been sold to John Hooper (seen on-track as Sid Hooper), which also purchased the 82 pitches of William Hill two years ago.

“The volume of business taken through the racecourse pitches is minuscule compared to the volumes generated in our off-course retail and digital businesses, and we no longer use the operation to hedge into the racecourse betting ring,” said Tom Ritzema, GVC's trading director.

“As the racecourse operation is loss-making and no longer has a strategic purpose, we have regrettably reached the decision to sell our pitches and leave the ring. The current situation with Covid-19, and racing behind closed doors, expedited the decision but was not one of the factors behind it.”

New Jersey Governor Signs Bill Removing Geolocation Restrictions For New Jersey Horseplayers

New Jersey residents can now use their New Jersey wagering systems online even when they're in another state, thanks to a bill signed last week by Gov. Phil Murphy.

Previously, geolocation restrictions had applied to New Jersey horseplayers, preventing them from accessing their accounts if they were using phones or computers with IP addresses showing they were out of state. The new law will not permit New Jersey residents to wager while physically located in a state that doesn't allow betting.

The bill passed the state assembly 73-0 in June and 35-0 in the state senate last month.

“All New Jersey residents should be allowed to place wagers on horse racing no matter where they are, whether it's online or through an agency,” read a statement from bill co-sponsor Ronald Dancer (R-Ocean). “With the changes in technology, our access to place wagers has changed, and the law should reflect those changes. It's also critical we do everything we can do to keep our staple industries afloat during and after the coronavirus pandemic.”

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Florida Thoroughbred History Moments: Derby Winner Unbridled’s Presence Felt Today In North American Bloodlines

Unbridled flew the Florida flag proudly during his on-track career, earning the Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old male in 1990 on a campaign that included victories in the Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup Classic. The product of Tartan Farms then became one of North America's most influential sires, still showing up in the sire lines of today's best runners, including as the paternal great-grandsire of 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association has launched a digital campaign promoting the successful history of Florida-breds born and raised in the Sunshine State.

The series titled “Florida Thoroughbred History Moment” features an opening and closing image of an old-timey newsreel much like those featured in movie theaters in the 1940s. Along with the sound of the whirr of the newsreel, each video is narrated by the distinctive voice of Hugh Kelly giving an even more nostalgic feel. Based in Florida, Kelly lends his voice perfectly to the series.

Each 'Florida Thoroughbred History Moment' vignette highlights a significant achievement in Florida-bred history focusing on the people, the horses and the farms that have contributed to its success since the industry kicked off in earnest after Needles' 1956 Kentucky Derby win.

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