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Black Caviar Goes for 18 Straight in C.F. Orr Stakes Friday (2/10)

davidsp — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:31 -0800

Black Caviar became the highest ever Internationally rated mare in the world, and named the world's best sprinter, and with her decisive victory in the Australia Stakes she moved to 17 straight wins.

Black Caviar's next race is set to take place in the C F Orr Stakes this Friday (2/10) and with a victory the world's highest ranked sprinter would move to eighteen straight wins from the start of her career. An accomplishment that would place her one shy of the modern era world record held by legendary Zenyatta, and tie the consecutive victory streak achieved by Australian Racing Hall of Fame thoroughbred Ajax.

Important Message (Update) Regarding Twin Spires Club Points for TwinSpires.com Players

davidsp — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:30:18 -0800

An Important Message (Update) Regarding Twin Spires Club Points for TwinSpires.com Players

Your player rewards program for TwinSpires.com, the Twin Spires Club, will be transforming to the TSC Elite program on February 1, 2012. There will be no changes to the way you earn points, qualify for VIP status, or the value of your points issued through TwinSpires.com. There will be a new process for expiring unused points beginning February 1, 2012.

Important Facts:

There will be no change to the way you currently earn points for online, mobile or telephone wagers made through TwinSpires.com.

Beginning February 1, 2012 points will remain valid for 12 months after issuance; points not used within 12 months will automatically expire. This policy change affects all current and previously issued points.

TSC Elite members wagering $25,000 or more per calendar year will become TSC Elite VIP members and will continue to be eligible for the Monthly VIP Bonus Program.

TSC Elite VIP members earn points on wagers made at any Churchill Downs Incorporated owned racetrack or OTB. Click here for a list of all CDI owned facilities.

The TSC Elite program will serve as the player rewards program for all Churchill Downs Incorporated racetracks, OTBs and TwinSpires.com. Players who wager at a Churchill Downs Incorporated racetrack or OTB will now only be able to earn points when they reach VIP status (by wagering $25,000 or more per calendar year). ALL wagers made through TwinSpires.com will continue to earn points as usual regardless of TSC Elite VIP status.

TwinSpires.com VIPs will also be able to take advantage of great TSC Elite VIP benefits when visiting any Churchill Downs Incorporated racetrack or OTB. If you have any questions, feel free to contact The New TSC Elite Team us at TSCElite@kyderby.com.

New $150,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 Fridays at Aqueduct

davidsp — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:04:34 -0800

NYRA will offer a new $150,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack beginning this Friday, February 3, and continuing through April 20, the final Friday of the meet.

In addition, NYRA presents a $250,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 every Saturday at Aqueduct. This upcoming Saturday's card will also feature the $100,000 Correction, Grade 3, $150,000 Toboggan, and Grade 3, $200,000 Withers. On April 7, the day of the Grade 1, $1 million Resorts World New York City Casino Wood Memorial, Aqueduct will offer a $500,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4.