Horse racing

Sadeem Crowns Season 1 Winner!

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Monday, May 14, 2018
Sadeem, Tima, Horse racing

Ali won Sadeem Season 1 - which had more than 18,000 applicants from across the globe - and walks home with a grand prize of 1 million riyals and a trip to San Francisco to the headquarters of the major social media platforms.

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  • Ali won Sadeem Season 1 - which had more than 18,000 applicants from across the globe - and walks home with a grand prize of 1 million riyals and a trip to San Francisco to the headquarters of the major social media platforms.
  • Expressing his gratitude following the win, Ali said:
    "I am thrilled to be the Season 1 winner.
  • Sadeem has done an amazing job at discovering the Arab world's talented young people, including Ali, the winner of Season 1."
  • Acknowledging efforts of Sadeem partners & sponsors, Tima said:
    "We would like to extend our gratitude towards Sadeem partners who trusted our vision and came on-board without any inhibitions.

Lockton named by Forbes as a Best Employer in America for third straight year

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Lockton, Kansas City metropolitan area, Horse racing, Lockton Companies

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third straight year, Lockton has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best Employers in the mid-size company category.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third straight year, Lockton has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best Employers in the mid-size company category.
  • "This is an extraordinary honor to again be named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers," said Peter Clune, Lockton's U.S. president and chief operating officer.
  • "The Forbes recognition is particularly special because it is based on feedback from our Associates and others within our industry.
  • For nine consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a " Best Place to Work in Insurance ."

Sound Royalties Director of Music Royalty Funding, Reggie Calloway, to Make Guest Appearance at Unbridled Eve Derby Gala

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Horse racing, Copyright collection societies, United States copyright law, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Royalty payment, SESAC, Kentucky Derby, Louisville, Kentucky, Kentucky, Music industry, Calloway, Unbridled

LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sound Royalties, LLC announced today that its Director of Music Royalty Funding, Reggie Calloway, will be returning to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky as a special guest and featured performer at the 2018 Unbridled Eve Derby Gala.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sound Royalties, LLC announced today that its Director of Music Royalty Funding, Reggie Calloway, will be returning to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky as a special guest and featured performer at the 2018 Unbridled Eve Derby Gala.
  • An official Kentucky Derby event, the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala hosted by the Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. is the largest charity event to take place in Kentucky.
  • It does this by advancing artist royalties paid through music labels and performance royalties paid through Sound Exchange, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC and others.
  • To date, Sound Royalties, LLC has worked with a wide range of leading music industry professionals, including GRAMMY Award winners, platinum recording artists and notable music industry executives in every genre.

Hillsdale College Alumnae Receives National Association Of Scholars Award

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Conservatism in the United States, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Michigan, Horse racing

HILLSDALE, Mich., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Hillsdale College congratulates alumnae Eleanor (Pettus) Schneider, class of 2006, for being named a recipient of the 2018 Fraser Barron Memorial Scholarship in Renaissance and Western History from the National Association of Scholars.

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  • HILLSDALE, Mich., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Hillsdale College congratulates alumnae Eleanor (Pettus) Schneider, class of 2006, for being named a recipient of the 2018 Fraser Barron Memorial Scholarship in Renaissance and Western History from the National Association of Scholars.
  • "We are proud to see Eleanor continuing the outstanding academic work we witnessed during her time on Hillsdale's campus," said Hillsdale College provost David Whalen.
  • "It's exciting to see a former student leading important academic discovery, and we wish her the best as she pursues her research."
  • Schneider is the second member of the Hillsdale College community to receive this award.

Kentucky Derby Online Betting Platform Unveiled as Newly Designed Mobile Friendly Website in Anticipation of 2018 Kentucky Derby

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Horse racing, Thoroughbred racehorses, Kentucky Derby winners, Bodemeister, Kentucky Derby, Always Dreaming

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In time for the 144th annual Run for the Roses, BBNB media recently overhauled its popular betting website Kentucky Derby Online Betting (KDOB) ( www.kentucky-derby-online-betting.com ) in preparation for the race.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In time for the 144th annual Run for the Roses, BBNB media recently overhauled its popular betting website Kentucky Derby Online Betting (KDOB) ( www.kentucky-derby-online-betting.com ) in preparation for the race.
  • Geared for the PC as well as mobile, the electronic betting platform is poised to become a hub for all online thoroughbred betting needs.
  • KDOB's newly designed website streamlines the most popular betting platforms in a prioritized and easy-to-find way.
  • Tapiture hails from the same camp as Bodemeister, winner of the 2012 Arkansas Derby and sire of 2017 Kentucky Derby winner, Always Dreaming.

Meet the Horses of the Kentucky Derby

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Horse racing, Kentucky Derby, Stronach Group

WASHINGTON, Pa., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Xpressbetis ready!

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  • WASHINGTON, Pa., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Xpressbetis ready!
  • On Saturday, May 5, 2018, 20 of the world's best three-year-olds will line up to race in the 144th Kentucky Derby, North America's most prestigious horse race.This year's crop of Kentucky Derby horses is loaded with talent and leading online wagering provider, Xpressbetis here to help racing fans seasoned and new prepare for the 'Run for the Roses.'
  • Xpressbet's Kentucky Derby Handicapping Headquarters includes in-depth background on each of the 20 horses scheduled to run in the Derby, including Justify, Audible, Bolt d'Oro, Good Magic and European import Mendelssohn.Plus, Xpressbet will also produce a Kentucky Derby Wager Guide, available Friday, April 27, that includes picks from industry experts, including Bob Neumeier, Steve Byk, Jeff Siegel and Dick Jerardi.
  • The 2018 Kentucky Derby field, by the numbers:
    $3,000,000 The price paid at auction in 2016 for Mendelssohn, the most expensive horse in this year's Derby
    4 Horses trained by two-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer, Todd Pletcher
    Xpressbet provides legal and secure online wagering services to horseplayers in the United States.It is the industry's most comprehensive and user-friendly wagering site, allowing customers to wager on more than 300 of the world's best racetracks from their computer, phone or mobile device.Xpressbet operates XB SELECT, the industry's premier destination for high-volume wagering, and XB Net, which connects bet shops and wagering sites from around the world to North American racing.

Tech Startup Correctly Predicts Kentucky Derby Exacta

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Horse racing, Sports betting, Greyhound racing, Parimutuel betting, Belmont Stakes

RICHMOND, Vt., May7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AI CertainInc., a Vermont-based tech startup, correctly predicted this year's winning exactapick at the Kentucky Derby using its new, patent-pending AI technology.

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  • RICHMOND, Vt., May7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AI CertainInc., a Vermont-based tech startup, correctly predicted this year's winning exactapick at the Kentucky Derby using its new, patent-pending AI technology.
  • "We were really excited as we watched and saw that the AI had correctly predicted the exacta for the race," Nate said.
  • The system produces a forecast called AI Fair Odds that includes odds for first, second, third, fourth, place, show and top exacta and trifecta picks.
  • "While we do find profitable wagers, like the one we placed on the Kentucky Derby, we realize there is more to be gained in becoming a hub for sports prediction.

Kingfisher Talent and d`Anvers & Co Collaborate to Provide Comprehensive Offering of Settling-in Services

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Friday, April 20, 2018
Horse racing, Kingfisher Airlines, Concierge, Kingfisher, Livestock

BOSTON, April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingfisher Talent, theBoston-based consortium for biotech executive search and leadership development, and d`Anvers & Co, a bespoke relocation and real estate services company, will collaborate to provide a comprehensive offering of settling in services for human capital managers and top talent.

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  • BOSTON, April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingfisher Talent, theBoston-based consortium for biotech executive search and leadership development, and d`Anvers & Co, a bespoke relocation and real estate services company, will collaborate to provide a comprehensive offering of settling in services for human capital managers and top talent.
  • This is an integral partof Kingfisher's philosophy to provide a more personal experience beyond a simple transaction between a company and a new hire.
  • We are thrilled to be working withKris and his team," saidLucy Watson-Baker, President of Kingfisher Talent.
  • Offering concierge services to both corporations and high-net-worth individuals the company's expertise lies in offering truly personalized support.

Under Armour And Dwayne Johnson Challenge You To Answer "How Are You Going To Get Here?" In New Global Training Campaign

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Horse racing, Motivator, Livestock

As the ultimate motivator, narrator and spirit of this campaign, he reinforces that nothing is impossible with WILL.

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  • As the ultimate motivator, narrator and spirit of this campaign, he reinforces that nothing is impossible with WILL.
  • Through these trials, he knows first-hand there is something that lives in each one of us that helps defy doubt, failure or circumstance.
  • "Over the years, I've failed hard and had my dreams crushed, which inevitably put my back up against the wall.
  • "Our Under Armour 'Will Finds A Way' campaign celebrates the power 'will' has to overcome the odds and achieve the unthinkable.

Reyka Vodka Calls On U.S. Fans To Root For Iceland In World Cup

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Horse racing, Reyka, Vodka, ICELAND, Superfan, Livestock, Equus

NEW YORK, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Reyka Vodka is calling on all Team U.S.A. fans to root for Team Iceland in the upcoming World Cup.

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  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Reyka Vodka is calling on all Team U.S.A. fans to root for Team Iceland in the upcoming World Cup.
  • Reyka Vodka proudly suggests spectators still root for the red, white and blue, by rooting for Team Iceland.
  • "Team Iceland put a smile on many faces when they made the World Cup, and as a product made proudly in, and of, Iceland, we at Reyka Vodka want to celebrate our island nation and share the joy of the sport," said Trevor Schneider, Ambassador for Reyka Vodka.
  • Reyka Vodka will debut its first 30-second TV ad campaign in Portland, Nashville and Baltimore on May 28th to help win over American fans featuring Reyka Superfan, Frikki.