Mage, this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner, has been retired from racing and will begin his stallion career at Airdrie Stud for the 2024 breeding season, his connections announced in a release Nov. 27.
Woodbine: Mandatory Payout On Thursday’s Jackpot Power Pick-6
Woodbine Entertainment has announced a mandatory payout will be offered this Thursday (Nov. 30) on the Jackpot Power Pick-6 at Woodbine Racetrack.
The Jackpot Power Pick-6 will have a carryover of $153,700 for Thursday's mandatory payout.
Thursday's Jackpot Power Pick-6 will start on Race 3 (Races 3-8). The multi-leg wager has a minimum of $0.20 and takeout of 15 per cent.
Post time for Thursday's card is 4:40 p.m.
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Win Big at Gulfstream Park: Trends and Tips for the 2023-24 Championship Meet
The Gulfstream Park 2023-24 Championship Meet is ready to begin on Friday, Dec. 1. The season will continue until March 31 and will feature many of the best trainers and jockeys, grass horses, and leading Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prospects around, making it a must-bet track for all serious horseplayers and handicappers for the next several months.
Bill Downes Named Track Announcer For Upcoming Meet At Golden Gate Fields
Golden Gate Fields has hired Bill Downes as track announcer for the upcoming 2023-2024 Winter/Spring meet. Downes has called at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Wash., for their last two race seasons and comes to Golden Gate with over two decades of experience in the announcer's booth.
“We look forward to having Bill call our races,” said Golden Gate Fields Vice President and General Manager David Duggan. “He has called all over the country and provides viewers and listeners with an accurate description of a race.”
Along with his stint at Emerald, Downes has also described the on-track action at Beulah Park, Ellis Park, Indiana Grand, Presque Isle Downs, and River Downs. He began his race calling career at Arapahoe Park in 1999. A Chicago native, Downes grew up attending Arlington Park with his father, which quickly culminated into a lifelong passion for Thoroughbred racing.
Santa Anita track announcer Frank Mirahmadi will be calling the final two weeks of the Golden Gate Fall Meet, which ends on Sunday, Dec. 10. The Winter/Spring Meet begins the day after Christmas, Tuesday, Dec. 26, and runs through mid-June on a Friday through Sunday basis.
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