Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys for America’s Best Racing as they travel the Road to the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. The Derby has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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America’s Best Racing and Woodbine Entertainment Announce Marketing Partnership
NEW YORK, N.Y. – America’s Best Racing (ABR), a multimedia fan development and awareness-building platform designed to increase the profile and visibility of North America’s best Thoroughbred racing events, and Woodbine Entertainment (Woodbine) today announced a cross-promotional marketing partnership. As part of the partnership, ABR and Woodbine Entertainment will work together to create and distribute content across digital channels to fans across North America, sharing stories from Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park and promoting wagering opportunities on Woodb
‘The Vapors’ Explores Complicated History of Illegal Gambling in Hot Springs
Race fans who’ve wagered on Oaklawn Park or traveled to Hot Springs, Ark., during the meet may be familiar with the town’s colorful history: In the early 1800s, people began coming to experience the thermal waters, which were thought to have healing properties and were later erroneously recommended by the surgeon general. In the early 1960’s, Spa City ranked fourth in the nation for visitors, including many revelers who came during racing season and for the illegal, yet wide-open gambling scene.
Where to Watch/Listen: Opening Week at Keeneland and Del Mar
The horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis. Most racetracks currently operating are doing so without spectators, and have instituted strict safety screening protocols for essential employees who are already on the grounds to provide daily care for horses.
