The $500,000, Grade 2 Falls City Stakes on Thanksgiving day at Churchill Downs drew a nice group that includes last year’s runaway winner Envoutante among a field of seven fillies and mares (female Thoroughbreds).
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Apprentice Jockey Finley Marsh Banned Six Months For Gambling On Racing
The British Horseracing Authority has handed down a six-month ban to apprentice jockey Finley Marsh, reports The Mirror, after he admitted to wagering over £5,000 (about US$5,660) on horse racing.
Betway notified the BHA about Marsh's activity in March, and an investigation found the apprentice had placed wagers with other entities as well. He never withdrew any winnings from the 118 wagers he placed.
Marsh had already not ridden since November of 2020, after receiving a six-month ban for skipping out on a drug test after taking cocaine.
“This is a sad case of a young man who has grappled with an addiction,” said solicitor Rory Mac Neice.
“The rule which says jockeys must not bet on horseracing is an important and a critical one,” said Panel chairman Tim Charlton. “It wasn't in any shape or form calculated behaviour and that, to our thinking, seriously reduces the blameworthiness of your conduct. We wish you well for your continued work on dealing with your problem. We've been very impressed with the efforts you've made.”
Marsh's suspension will end May 17, 2022, and he was given permission for the intervening months to exercise horses in the yard of trainer Richard Hughes, who gave a character reference at the disciplinary hearing.
Read more at The Mirror.
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Piassek’s Plays: Aggressive Approach Saturday at Aqueduct
In his regular gambling blog, John Piassek presents his top picks for the upcoming weekend in horse racing, offering betting options at different budget levels. Piassek’s Plays is brought to you by Horseplayers.com, the official online qualifying site of the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) and National Horseplayers Championship (NHC).
Best Bets: Saturday Plays on Both Coasts, Sunday Churchill Pick
America’s Best Racing and handicapper (and avid gambler) Monique Vág team up to provide horseplayers with their best bets of the weekend. Vág will identify her top picks as well as at least one longshot play of the weekend, a nice opportunity to swing for the fences on a win bet or to take a shot with a show bet. She also will occasionally look for strong exacta plays for the weekend or try to spot a nice opportunity for other wagers. This Weekend’s Bets
