Horse racing

"Riders Up" Documentary Featuring North America's First Sports Bubble At Santa Anita Park To Premier On NBCSN

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Stronach Group, Santa Anita Park, Santa Anita, Horse racing, Sports, Greater Los Angeles, Horses

SANTA ANITA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 1/ST announced today the television premier of "Riders Up", a 30-minute documentary film showcasing Santa Anita Park , and how the company's premier Thoroughbred horse racetrack venue in Southern California successfully created North America's first sports bubble amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • SANTA ANITA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 1/ST announced today the television premier of "Riders Up", a 30-minute documentary film showcasing Santa Anita Park , and how the company's premier Thoroughbred horse racetrack venue in Southern California successfully created North America's first sports bubble amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The original film, created and shot by the Hennegan Brothers , has been formatted for television and will air on NBCSN on Friday, October 2 at 6:00pm ET.
  • A second airing of the documentary will take place on NBCSN on Saturday, October 3 at 12:30pm ET, preceding the live broadcast of the 145th Preakness Stakes on NBC at 4:30pm ET.
  • The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core.

SportBLX to Hold New Max Player Offering for the General Public Ahead of Preakness Stakes

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Horse races, Horse racing in the United States, Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, Horse racing, Preakness Stakes, Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes

"We've met some amazing people not only through the Max Player offerings, but our other thoroughbred ownership opportunities as well.

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  • "We've met some amazing people not only through the Max Player offerings, but our other thoroughbred ownership opportunities as well.
  • I'm very pleased we're able to open another offering for Max Player ahead of the Preakness and welcome more people into our ownership family."
  • Max Player will arrive in Baltimore after a fifth-place finish in the Kentucky Derby and third in the Belmont Stakes.
  • Financial technology company SportBLX Inc., (SportBLX), via its management control of SportBLX Thoroughbreds, owns 21% of Max Player.

Lockton launches National Surety Practice

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Lockton, Surety, Kansas City metropolitan area, Horses, Lockton Companies, Horse racing

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton announced the launch of its National Surety Practice, to be led by Patrick Pribyl.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Lockton announced the launch of its National Surety Practice, to be led by Patrick Pribyl.
  • The National Surety Practice focus will include:
    "Jack Lockton founded this company as a construction and surety brokerage and I learned the business from him," said Pribyl.
  • "Jack would tell prospects to 'Look to Lockton' because we assembled the surety horsepower to solve their most complex challenges.
  • It's in that spirit that our National Surety Practice has aligned to bring the full power of that commitment and the financial acumen to all Lockton clients."

U.S. House Passes Anti-Doping Bill to Reform American Horse Racing

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Horse racing, Race track

1754, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act,led by U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Andy Barr, R-Ky. by a voice vote.

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  • 1754, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act,led by U.S. Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Andy Barr, R-Ky. by a voice vote.
  • Its equally wrong and even more dangerous for the athletes involved to allow widespread doping in American horse racing, and we call on the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass this measure that will put the welfare of the horse at the center of the enterprise.
  • The bill has the support of Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF), and key players throughout the horse racing industry, including all three Triple Crown racetracks.
  • The new nationwide rules would replace the current patchwork of regulatory systems that govern horseracings 38 separate racing jurisdictions.

Churchill Downs Incorporated Statement on Kentucky Supreme Court Ruling Regarding the Exacta System Used in Historical Horse Racing Machines

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Kentucky, Churchill Downs Incorporated, Horse races, Derby City Gaming, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Louisville, Kentucky, Horse racing

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) (Nasdaq: CHDN) released today the following statement regarding the Kentucky Supreme Court ruling on the Exacta system used in historical horse racing machines (HRMs) in Kentucky.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) (Nasdaq: CHDN) released today the following statement regarding the Kentucky Supreme Court ruling on the Exacta system used in historical horse racing machines (HRMs) in Kentucky.
  • CDI does not use the Exacta system in any of its HRMs in any facility in Kentucky.
  • Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby.
  • We also own and operate two pari-mutual gaming entertainment venues, Derby City Gaming and Oak Grove Racing, Gaming, and Hotel, in Kentucky.

DAVIDsTEA Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results

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Monday, September 21, 2020
DavidsTea, Accelerate, Delhi Tamil Education Association Senior Secondary Schools, Racehorses, Horses, Horse racing

MONTREAL, Sept. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA) (DAVIDsTEA or the Company), a leading tea merchant in North America, announces its second quarter results for the period ended August 1, 2020.

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  • MONTREAL, Sept. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDsTEA Inc. (Nasdaq:DTEA) (DAVIDsTEA or the Company), a leading tea merchant in North America, announces its second quarter results for the period ended August 1, 2020.
  • Second quarter results reflect the solid performance of our online retailing and wholesale distribution activities as we accelerate our transformation towards a digital first strategy.
  • We are very pleased by the momentum experienced in the first quarter carrying over to the second quarter, resulting in sequential sales growth of 35%.
  • Fully diluted income per common share was $0.10 compared to a loss of $0.44 in the second quarter of Fiscal 2019.

Choyce Peterson Negotiates 11,685 SF Expansion for Cara Therapeutics Headquarters in Stamford, CT

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Cara, Hannigan, Stamford, Connecticut, Elm Street, Horse racing

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Choyce Peterson, Inc. ( www.choycepeterson.com ), a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced that it has successfully concluded negotiations for an 11,685 SF headquarters expansion on behalf of Cara Therapeutics, Inc. ("Cara") at 107 Elm Street in Stamford, CT.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Choyce Peterson, Inc. ( www.choycepeterson.com ), a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced that it has successfully concluded negotiations for an 11,685 SF headquarters expansion on behalf of Cara Therapeutics, Inc. ("Cara") at 107 Elm Street in Stamford, CT.
  • Hannigan and Cognetta previously represented Cara when the Company moved its headquarters to their current location at 107 Elm Street in 2016.
  • As Cara's employee base expanded, the executive team once again called on Choyce Peterson to advise them on an economical and creative solution for their office space needs.
  • As Hannigan commented, "We are honored to have been appointed by Cara as their exclusive broker for this expansion.

Paris Baguette Continues US Expansion with Signed Franchise Agreement in Raleigh

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Paris Croissant, Baguette, Horses, Racehorses, Horse racing

We are thrilled to expand the Paris Baguette footprint to the RTP, says Gregg Koffler, Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development.

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  • We are thrilled to expand the Paris Baguette footprint to the RTP, says Gregg Koffler, Vice President of Franchise Sales and Development.
  • Though the pandemic continues, Paris Baguette has not halted its expansion plans with recently signed franchise deals in Portland, OR, Los Angeles, CA and Little Neck, NY.
  • In targeting North Carolina, Paris Baguette strengthens its presence as a major franchise concept in the United States.
  • Paris Baguette is a global brand that operates more than 82 corporate and franchise bakery-cafs throughout the U.S., and over 4,000 internationally.

Pro-Vigil Announces Social Distancing AI Suite to Restore Stakeholder Trust in Education, Retail, Manufacturing and Other Sectors

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Vigil, Horse racing, Horses

"Organizations across industries are struggling to restore trust with stakeholders in a post-lockdown world," said Jeremy White, founder of Pro-Vigil.

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  • "Organizations across industries are struggling to restore trust with stakeholders in a post-lockdown world," said Jeremy White, founder of Pro-Vigil.
  • Pro-Vigil's Social Distancing AI Suite makes it easy for organizations to get the information they need, so they can reopen and stay open with confidence.
  • "Social Distancing AI Suite users can publish their daily scorecard results to further build trust with stakeholders," said White.
  • Customers of Pro-Vigil's Social Distancing AI Suite will also benefit from the company's industry leading security monitoring and crime deterrence capabilities.

Who's The Best Football Handicapper? Bob Akmens & BASports.Com Win 3 Las Vegas NFL Contests in a Row

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Handicapping, Horse racing, Sports betting, Las Vegas, National Football League, Sports, Cities in the United States, Entertainment

They have now done what no one else has ever done: won 3 Las Vegas NFL Handicapping Contests in a row.

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  • They have now done what no one else has ever done: won 3 Las Vegas NFL Handicapping Contests in a row.
  • How highly esteemed is BASports.com by the real betting pros in Las Vegas and elsewhere?
  • This highly ranked: Bob Akmens and
    BASports.com is currently ranked #1 in 4 Las Vegas contests all at the same time : #1 in MLB Baseball; #1 in Soccer; #1 in CFL Canadian Football; and #1 in AFL Arena Football.
  • Dr. Bob invites every football fan to come along and experience the potential thrill of winning and the joy of new wealth.