Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from opening weekend at Saratoga Race Course and other major developments.
Tag: Racing
Whitebeam Coasts to Repeat Win in Saratoga’s Diana Stakes for trainer Chad Brown
Whitebeam led every step of the way to notch a repeat victory in the $500,000 Grade 1 Diana Stakes July 13 at Saratoga Race Course.
Emma-Jayne Wilson Passes Julie Krone’s All-Time Earnings Record
One of Canada’s top jockeys, Emma-Jayne Wilson, became the all-time leader by purse earnings among women riders in North American racing history July 11 at Woodbine.
Dollars & Sense: Could Fixed Odds Attract New Bettors?
The experience of this year’s Irish Derby day June 30 at the Curragh as well as the continued flat performance of pari-mutuel wagering in North America has only reinforced my belief that racing is missing out on its best chance in years to bring new people into the sport by not fully embracing fixed-odds wagering. Let me explain.
