AltWeeklies Wire
Doubling Down: Texas and Casino Gamblingnew
The Alabama-Coushatta want their casino back. The Texas horse tracks say betting on races isn't enough. Both see expanded gambling in the state as their ticket to solvency.
Houston Press |
Casey Michel |
04-03-2013 |
Economy
How Jockey Agents Finesse Relationships Among Riders, Trainers and Horsesnew
At its most basic, an agent's job is to convince trainers that they want their best horses ridden by the agent's jockeys. An agent wants to put his riders on a mount in every race of every day and, if at all possible, on the favorite for each race. That means keeping on good terms with every trainer and every owner.
San Diego CityBeat |
Eric Wolff |
09-02-2009 |
Sports
Was it Business as Usual in Belmont?new
Plus, Big Brown's Top 10 excuses for not winning the Triple Crown.
Boston Phoenix |
Jeffrey Gantz |
06-12-2008 |
Sports
The Dark Side of Horse Racing is Finally Being Revealednew
This year, a horse called Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby. But Big Brown's win was overshadowed by the No. 2 horse breaking both ankles after the finish. Eight Belles was humanely euthanized at the track.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
05-29-2008 |
Sports
Paradise Lost for Top Jockeynew
Kyle Kaenel has a chance to be the best. Racing, quite literally, is in his blood. But he may never race again.
Phoenix New Times |
Bruce Rushton |
05-03-2005 |
Sports
Tags: horse racing, injury
