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Tim Anderson of Columbus, Ohio, came out on top in the 25-Seat Guarantee online tournament presented by TwinSpires.com on November 21, earning a first prize of $10,000 and a spot in the DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship XI (NHC), which will be held January 29-30 at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas.

In addition to various cash prizes, the second- through 15th-place finishers in th

TwinSpires Players interested in catching daily handicapping shows for Calder, Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds can do so each race day on TwinSpiresTV.

"Churchill Downs Today" airs each Churchill race day throughout November at 10:30am Eastern. If there is live racing from Louisville, "Churchill Downs Today" will be on the air.

Beginning Thursday, November 19th, Churchill Downs will begin offering 50-cent minimum trifectas and Pick-3 wagers. The 50-cent trifectas have been popular at tracks across the country including Keeneland and Arlington Park. 

In addition to the 50-cent trifectas and Pick-3 wager, Churchill Downs also currently offers a 50-cent Pick 4.

This Saturday a total of 25 seats to the 2010 DRF/NTRA National Handicapping Championship at the Red Rock Casino and the 2010 Horse Player World Series at The Orleans Casino in Las Vegas are up for grabs in the annual TwinSpires 25 Seat Guarantee.

Churchill Downs Incorporated to Acquire Youbet.com, Inc.

We are very happy to announce that Churchill Downs Incorporated, ("CDI"), has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which CDI would acquire Youbet.com, Inc. There are many things that have to happen before this deal is closed and the two companies must operate independently until then.

The annual TwinSpires 25 Seat Guarantee is the Saturday, November 21st and registration is now open right here at TwinSpires.com.

This Friday is opening day at Hollywood Park.  The 27 day meet at the Southern California track will feature a total 14 stakes races with purses totaling $2.85 million.  The signature race of the meet will be the G1 $750,000 CashCall Futurity on Saturday, December 19th.  The CashCall Futurity is premier race for some of the top 2-year olds in the country.

Congratulations to the following five Players who won the monthly EZMoney raffle by deposting with EZMoney:

• Susan D. of Albany, NY

• Rodolfo U. of Lincoln Park, MI

• Roberto R. of Eagle Pass, TX

• Wendy S. of Allen, TX

• Ed F.