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Caesars Racebook Launches on Android and Desktop in Seven States

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and NYRA Bets LLC, who together launched a new horse racing account wagering app, Caesars Racebook, this past spring, have made it available on Android and desktop in time for the upcoming Breeders' Cup World Championships this week. It is available to racing fans in Kentucky, Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Oregon, Montana, and North Dakota and continues to launch in additional states, pending regulatory approvals. Caesars Racebook utilizes the NYRA Bets platform for racing and wagering content from more than 250 tracks around the world.

“Expanding Caesars Racebook's access to Android users and desktop is key for the platform's continued growth,” said Dan Shapiro, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Caesars Digital. “We're excited to offer even more customers a horse racing wagering experience that treats them like royalty, no matter what type of device they prefer, thanks to the integration with our industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program.”

Caesars also recently announced plans to build and operate a Harrah's racetrack and casino in Columbus, Neb, and has committed to continued hosting of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's National Handicapping Championship at Horseshoe Las Vegas through 2026.

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New York’s Racetrack Chaplaincy Seeks Volunteers and Sponsors for Holiday Events

The New York chapter of the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America (NYRTCA) has a number of upcoming holiday events scheduled for backside families, in addition to a weekly food pantry, and has opened up volunteer opportunities. Upcoming are the following events:

10 a.m., Sat., Nov. 19: Packing for Thanksgiving Distribution (Belmont Clubhouse);
10 a.m., Mon., Nov. 21: Thanksgiving Distribution to Backstretch Families (Belmont Clubhouse);
11 a.m., Tue. Nov. 22: Backstretch Thanksgiving Luncheon (Rec Hall at Belmont);
Dec. 6: Saratoga Christmas “Sponsor a Family” Dinner (Longfellows in Saratoga);
6 p.m., Wed., Dec. 14: Christmas Carnival (Belmont Clubhouse);
11 a.m., Tue., Dec. 20: Backstretch Christmas Luncheon (Rec Hall at Belmont);
TBA, Belmont/Aqueduct “Sponsor a Family” Christmas Event.

“For donors and volunteers, this is an opportunity to get involved and get to know some of the hard-working people of the backstretch,” said Chaplaincy's Honorary Board member Letty McLaughlin. “Getting involved is so important and it also feels good. And if you volunteer year after year as our family does, you get to see some of the children grow up. I love being there.”

To make a donation, to volunteer, or to sponsor a family, please visit rtcany.org.

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Rombauer’s Dam and Full-Sister Supplemented to Fasig-Tipton

The dam of 2021 GI Preakness S. winner Rombauer (Twirling Candy) has been supplemented to the Fasig-Tipton 'Night of the Stars' sale, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6 in Lexington. Additionally, Rombauer's weanling full-sister has been supplemented to the same sale. Both will sell under the consignment of Gainesway, agent.

The 11-year-old Cashmere (Cowboy Cal) is slated to go through the ring as hip #319. A half-sister to GSWs California Flag (Avenue of Flags) and Cambiocorsa (Avenue of Flags), the latter who also produced two GSWs and is the granddam of European champion Roaring Lion (Kitten's Joy), Cashmere sells in foal to Constitution.

The Feb. 22 bay weanling filly, who is a full to Rombauer, sells immediately after her dam as hip #320. Fasig-Tipton's November Sale will begin at 1 p.m. ET the day after the Breeders' Cup.

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Vic Cozzetti Passes Away

courtesy Emerald Downs

Vic Cozzetti, a staple in Washington racing for over five decades, passed away Sunday in a Puyallup assisted living facility at age 93.

Cozzetti was a fixture in the press box at Longacres and Emerald Downs–where he was known as “Victor the Predictor”–and involved in every form of racing media–television, radio, newspaper, Internet. His nightly recap on local radio was especially popular with handicappers and horsemen alike, delivering results and racing news in the pre-Internet era of the 1970s and 80s.

Cozzetti was more than just a handicapper and voice for racing, however, founding one of the first ownership syndicates in America, bringing together virtual strangers via 10% shares to own and race Thoroughbreds. Beginning with Media Stables in the 1970s and followed by SKS Stables and Vic-Tory Stables, his syndicates' navy-blue silks were fixtures at Washington racetracks. His final horse, He's All Heart, won the 2011 Muckleshoot Tribal Classic by 10 1/4 lengths.

Cozzetti took great pride in handicapping, offering selections in the Valley Daily News, along with pre-race seminars and a weekly newsletter. He also sold equine insurance, tabulated program standings, assisted in the TV department, and maintained a racing website Predictorsays.com.

“Victor's accomplishments and contributions to Washington racing will never be matched,” said Emerald Downs President Phil Ziegler. “He took on so many challenges throughout his career. The people at Longacres and Emerald Downs were part of his family, and he was part of ours.”

Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Cozzetti grew up in Spokane, starring in baseball at Gonzaga Prep High School and later playing semi-pro ball in Montana. He eventually settled in in Tacoma, where he worked in insurance and umpired baseball and officiated football and basketball.

Cozzetti is survived by a son, Michael of Yelm, Washington, a daughter Deborah of Lakeland, Florida, and a stepson, Jeff of San Diego, California.

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