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08/13/2009 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Humane treatment of thoroughbred racehorses has been front and center since the tragic accident Barbaro suffered early in the running of the 2006 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
This week and next two major racing venues institute use of horse-friendly riding crops. Del Mar in California began using the new crop on Wednesday of this week and next week jockeys at Monmouth Park in New Jersey will carry the softer instrument.
"This is a great step for racing," commented champion jockey Garrett Gomez at Del Mar. "All the jocks discussed it and wanted to make this move. One of our biggest problems was getting enough riding crops for everybody. With Del Mar's help, we were able to get a big enough supply, including for riders who couldn't necessarily afford them. With the new riding crop, horses seem to react to the sound of the popper rather than from a physical reaction to the whip. It's good for racing and we wanted to be at the forefront."
Del Mar purchased 40 crops from four different suppliers so that an adequate number will be available.
"Both the jockeys and Del Mar are pleased to achieve this milestone," said Darrell Haire, regional manager for the Jockeys' Guild. "Thanks to the cooperation of Del Mar management, especially Joe Harper (track president and general manager) and Craig Fravel (Del Mar executive vice president), as well as Bo Derek and the California Horse Racing Board, we were able to attain this goal that will be beneficial to the welfare of the horses competing at the meet."
The new crops have been endorsed by the Jockeys' Guild, which represents riders on the national level.
"Del Mar management has been exemplary in their cooperation and communication with the jockeys," said Terry Meyocks, national manager of the Jockeys' Guild. "If all segments of the racing industry worked together the way that Del Mar has worked with the riders, many of the challenges that the industry faces could be overcome."
Monmouth Park's director of racing, Mike Dempsey, announced Thursday that the new riding crops used by jockeys will become standard at the Jersey shore track on Wednesday, August 19.
All Monmouth Park jockeys will use the new riding crops in all races starting that day. Riders at the Oceanport facility have used the softer crop in the last race each racing day since Wednesday, July 8.
The new riding crop has been mandated for use at Delaware Park and Philadelphia Park. Jockeys have been voluntarily using the lighter and softer crop at Saratoga Race Course.
<< Woods leads Harrington by one at PGA
Chaska, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tiger Woods fired a five-under 67 Thursday to
take the lead during the first round of the season's last major, the PGA
Championship.
Defending champion Padraig Harrington, who played with Woods on Thurs
<< Beckham '95-99 percent' sure about leaving L.A.
Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - England midfielder David Beckham has confirmed
that he will return to Europe in January at the end of his latest campaign in
the MLS with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
The 34-year-old ended last season on loan wi
<< Schalke claims United is interested in Neuer
Gelsenkirchen, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Schalke head coach Felix Magath has
claimed that goalie Manuel Neuer is a transfer target for Manchester United.
The 23-year-old Germany international was expected to join Bayern Munich
earlie
<< Barca anxious to get injured Messi back
Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Barcelona is anxiously awaiting the
return of Lionel Messi to Spain after the Argentina star was ruled out of
international action this week with a leg muscle injury.
Messi missed Argentina's f
Juve's Giovinco to miss opening games >>
Turin, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rising star Sebastian Giovinco will miss the
start of Juventus' Serie A campaign after picking up a thigh injury.
The Italy Under-21 playmaker limped out of the midweek 4-1 preseason friendly
loss to Villar
Villarreal's Rossi only open to top clubs >>
Villarreal, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Giuseppe Rossi's agent has warned
potential suitors that the Villarreal striker will only return to Italy with
one of Serie A's leading clubs.
The Italy striker currently plays in Spain but ha
Lightning acquire F Miller for F Artyukhin >>
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired forward Drew
Miller and a 2010 third-round draft choice from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange
for forward Evgeny Artyukhin.
Miller has appeared in 53 career NHL games, all w
Bolton's Megson voices striker fears >>
Sunderland, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bolton's Gary Megson is concerned that
his club could pay a high price if it fails to sign a new striker before the
transfer window shuts.
With only Kevin Davies and Johan Elmander at his disposa
Matt Kenseth And Kevin Harvick Favorites To Take NASCAR Nextel Cup Championship
(September 15)—The NASCAR season has hit the homestretch with the opening event on this year’s Chase for the Cup taking place this weekend at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. With 10 races remaining to determine the Cup Series champion, leading online sportsbook MySportsbook.com today announced odds on all 10 Chase qualifying drivers capturing the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship.
One of the largest sportsbook sites on the Internet, MySportsbook.com currently lists the top two drivers in the point standings as the early favorites to win the Nextel Cup. Entering the Chase for the Cup with a slim five-point lead in the point standings, 2003 NASCAR champ Matt Kenseth has been made a slight favorite to win his second Cup at 7/2 betting odds. 2001 Cup Rookie of the Year Kevin Harvick has betting odds listed at 5/2 and four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon is listed at 6/1 to capture the Nextel Cup this year.
Hoping to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father who won six NASCAR titles, Dale Earnhardt Jr. stands at 8/1 to breakthrough with his first Cup victory. Staying with the family theme, MySportsbook.com lists 2005 Rookie of the Year Kyle Busch at 14/1 to succeed big brother Kurt’s 2004 NASCAR title. While Kasey Kahne was the final driver to qualify for the Chase with a third place finish last week, the oddsmakers give him a fighting chance at 10/1 mainly due to several mile-and-a-half tracks remaining on the schedule. Despite going winless on the NASCAR circuit this season, Jeff Burton enters the Chase at 5/1 to capture the Cup title. Meanwhile, rookie Denny Hamlin is 4/1 to win the championship, while veteran driver Mark Martin enters the Chase for the Cup as a 15/1 long shot to win his first NASCAR title in his 24th and final season.
MySportsbook.com will offer comprehensive Nascar betting lines on every race remaining on the Nextel Cup series including driver match-ups, props and odds to win each race. For a complete list of NASCAR odds, please visit www.MySportsbook.com.
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The AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East.
Most sports fans would agree that these two teams top the list to win it all before the season even begins. In the BetUS Sportsbook football futures, the Colts are +800 in the odds to win the Super Bowl, while the Cowboys are sitting at +1000 and the Super Bowl XLIV champions New Orleans Saints at +900. In the AFC South, the Colts won the division for five straight years after the 2002 realignment, before the Tennessee Titans won it in 2008. But the Colts came back strong in 2009 to win the division again en route to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are the favorite to win the NFC East, as well as to advance far into the post season. The Cowboys won the division last season before their horrendous loss in the NFC Divisional playoff to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. But the ‘Boys will take that loss humbly and be ready for the playoffs this time around.
The NFC South is also very strong, at +600 in the NFL futures, considering that it is home to the defending Super Bowl champions. However, some predictions have the Atlanta Falcons with possibilities of claiming the divisional title this season in place of the Saints, as no team has won back-to-back division championships since the division realignment took place. Let’s not overlook the AFC North at +500. As TO goes to Cincinnati to join Chad OchoCinco and Adam “Pac-Man” Jones, this team looks to claim the division title again. And it is likely they will do so. The Bengals lost in the AFC Wild Card spot in a hard-fought battle against the New York Jets last season. Lest not forget the Pittsburgh Steelers, the XLII Super Bowl Champions… All these teams present interesting odds and matchups for the upcoming season, but the safest and surest bet seems to be with the Colts in the AFC South and the Cowboys in the NFC East. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
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