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- Santa Anita Handicap Ready for Hoist – Contenders, Socks Up - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarWarming upto the senior races, last year’s three year olds would now be competing in one of the biggest four year olds and up handicap event, more famously known as the ‘Big Cap’. The mile and a quarter chase to the $750,000 purse will not only showcase the top three year olds from 2011 but also ...
Views: 1001 - Foolish Pleasure’s Won yet Lost Battle to Ruffian: Timeless Thoroughbreds - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarTechnically, Foolish Pleasure won the race on that ill-fated day of 6th July at Belmont but did he really earn it? Born at around the same time of the year as his biggest contender ever, Ruffian, Foolish Pleasure was probably one amongst the most unfortunate horses to have had to face critical ...
Views: 916 - Halloween Party at Las Vegas Golf Course - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Dan CarrRhodes Ranch Golf Club’s approaching Las Vegas golf event, the ‘Halloween Beat The Pro Caddyshack Edition’ two-person scramble, combines three fan favorites: the Caddyshack movie, a round of golf and Halloween. The event has something for everyone including golf, costumes, prizes and food all ...
Views: 662 - Re-Opening of Las Vegas Golf Course - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Dan CarrRhodes Ranch Golf Club, a Las Vegas golf course operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management, is re-opening after over seeding along with other maintenance. And based on General Manager Tate Stull the course will be in fantastic condition for the fall. As usually, the course management is offering ...
Views: 619 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and usual routine on Classes - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Paul HalmeThe Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program is designed to give students an exceptionally strong groundwork in one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Though Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is not the only fundamental weapon in any real MMA fighter's arsenal, it is also one of the most respected martial arts in the ...
Views: 804 - Derby Trail Heats Up – Tampa Down Derby and San Felipe Shortlist Next Bunch - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe Derby trail will heat up with Tampa Bay Derby, San Felipe Stakes for the top derby contenders this season. Though the Gotham Stakes, the Fountain of Youth and the Wood Memorial Stakes create more ripples, the following races at the Tampa Bay racetrack and Santa Anita will sure surface more ...
Views: 552 - Multiple MLB Ballparks Moving to Dynamic Ticket Pricing - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from John RasoMLB ballparks have begun to adjust their ticket prices according to a dynamic pricing model as are hopefully the other 3 professional leagues. Many fans will read this news via various sources without being clear on what dynamic pricing actually means. To put it simply, it's no different than ...
Views: 1181 - Get Your A-Game On! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhere does your focus stray when competing? You can be completely focused, totally distracted or somewhere in-between. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like you have a choice, when your head is swimming with all the “what-ifs” and last minute details. Not being laser focused, however, is usually due to ...
Views: 1458 - Five-Star Wedding Awarded To Vegas Golf Course - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Dan CarrLas Vegas' Rhodes Ranch Golf Club is actually a entertaining, Ted Robinson-designed golf course in a good setting. But right now golf is practically an right after thought (not really) in the course because the facility has earned a distinguished award for wedding services. Recently, Las Vegas ...
Views: 539 - Wake Up Las Vegas Golf Is Hot - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Dan Carr"We plan our trip about the NCAA Tournament, but none of us are large basketball fans," says trip planner Don Anderson. "It makes for a greater scene, larger crowd along with a lot a lot more excitement." Despite the fact that the trip moves around the country, Anderson says his group likes ...
Views: 640 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Work-out System - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Paul HalmeYou may have seen or heard how successful Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be and you're considering give over your time to BJJ training, but you're wondering what to anticipate. Jiu Jitsu emphasizes ground fighting techniques to prevail in a physical battle with a challenger. These systems mostly ...
Views: 989 - See a Formula One Race Live - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Charlotte JamesThe start of a Grand Prix is one of the most exciting moments of any sporting event as vastly skilled drivers embark on a desperate struggle to gain the advantage and be first into that all important first corner! There are currently 12 teams spending tens of millions of pounds improving the ...
Views: 592 - Identifying 2012 Kentucky Derby Contenders - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe 138h Kentucky Derby is set to be run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday, May 5, 2012, with a post time of 6:24 EDT. The Derby prep schedule is well underway, and the big question is, of course, who are the best 2012 Kentucky Derby contenders? One thing people do when ...
Views: 922 - How Important is The Vet When Caring for Race Horses? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarA veterinarian, much like a family doctor, plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and overall well-being of a thoroughbred racehorse. Possessing an encyclopedic knowledge of the equine anatomy and biological processes, a veterinarian is the one primarily responsible for diagnosing ...
Views: 621 - Horse Racing in Texas – Sam Houston Park Enjoys Increased Handle & Larger Crowds - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarWhen Sam Houston Race Park opened for business in 1994, it became the first pari-mutuel horse racing facility in the state of Texas. That may surprise many people, as images of horses and cattle often come to mind when thinking of the Lone Star State. However, it wasn't until Sam Houston Park ...
Views: 773 - Why Is It Important To Get a 10k Training Plan? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Charles BergerRunning is considered to be one of the healthiest ways to stay fit as a fiddle. There are a lot of reasons as to why a person would engage in running. There are some people who are interested in running as one of their hobbies; however there are also some people who would get engaged in running ...
Views: 1018 - What is Golf Driver Loft? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Nancy SuraceGood golfers get that way by first learning the language used in the sport. "Loft" is a term that beginning golfers have heard used but they really have no clue what it means. The definition of loft has to do with hitting the ball off the tee. The loft is simply the angle of the clubface, which ...
Views: 911 - Stakes Earnings Start to Solidify Major 2012 Kentucky Derby Contenders - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarFor horses trying to reach the starting gate for Kentucky Derby, earning enough money in graded stakes races during the lead-up to the first Saturday in May is of paramount importance. That's because Churchill Downs caps the Derby field at 20 starters. If more than that enters, starting slots ...
Views: 569 - 2012 Kentucky Derby—As the Big Race Nears, Contenders Begin Facing Even Stiffer Tests - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe road to the Kentucky Derby has no official starting point. Some may say it begins at birth for a Thoroughbred, while others will argue it doesn't truly begin until late winter/early spring of their 3-year-old seasons when the distances of the prep races are lengthened and the purses ...
Views: 652 - Available Jobs in Horse Racing—North American Racing Academy Offers Unique Opportunity - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarIn virtually every racing jurisdiction around the world—with one rather notable exception, the United States—aspiring jockeys are required to complete a formal training program before being allowed to become professional race riders. After Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron retired in 2002, he ...
Views: 1284 - Seabiscuit – Indeed the Saga of a Champion Rising from the Burning Ashes of Disdain - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarIf Seabiscuit could talk, he would have probably answered a million questions about him, many that were insufficiently answered over a period of time by race experts and his own connections and many that still lay uncovered under wraps of curiosity and doubt. Despite a best-seller biographical ...
Views: 957 - 2012 Gotham Stakes - New York's Road to the Triple Crown - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarSometimes the connections of a Kentucky Derby prospect are forced to call an audible on the road to the Triple Crown. Such is the case with last year's 2-year-old champion, Hansen. After a disappointing runner-up finish to the highly-regarded Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park last month, ...
Views: 633 - Three Reasons Why Ski Instructor Courses May Be Perfect For You - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Holly AlbertThere are a lot of people who fall in love with skiing the very first time that they try it. It instils them with a feeling of freedom and provides stimulating challenges as they quickly progress through the levels of skill involved in this pastime/sport that they can get nowhere else. If this ...
Views: 879 - 2012 Santa Anita Handicap—May Help Decide the Best Thoroughbreds Across America - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarFew races can match the significance of the Santa Anita Handicap, both in terms of its history and its continued role of prominence on the national racing calendar. Known as “The Big 'Cap” since its inception in 1935, the 1 1/4-mile test of speed and stamina is annually one of the first Grade 1 ...
Views: 537 - Breeders' Cup Classic - Largest Payout for a Single Race in the United States - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe Breeders’ Cup Classic is the signature event of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. It is open to a maximum of 14 horses aged three-year-olds and up and, as of prior to the 2012 running, boasted a purse of $5 million, making it the second richest horse race in the world, behind only the ...
Views: 622 - The Care and Training of a Race Horse - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThoroughbred horse training and care takes a lot of money, time, and love on the part of the human beings employed to try to make him/her a champion. In general, primary care for a racing thoroughbred is the responsibility of the veterinarian, the trainer, the groom, and the stable hands. ...
Views: 721 - The Economics of Breeding - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Azzie KilcreaseOwning a racehorse is an investment, but the returns can certainly make up for it. There's nothing like getting into a race for a horse at the races, and every owner dreams of seeing his colors in the winner's circle of the most lucrative races worldwide. However, racehorses might be expensive ...
Views: 601 - Little Known (and Odd) Horse Racing Facts - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe Triple Crown season is upon us, and while we’re all watching, waiting, and hoping for the 12th Triple Crown winner in history to join the ranks of Secretariat, Citation, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed, there are a virtual plethora of interesting and not readily apparent facts about horse racing ...
Views: 970 - How Important Are Shoes for a Race Horse? They Can Make the Difference Between Winning and Losing - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThoroughbred horse racing is a sport that is all about speed. How fast they can get out of the gate. How quickly they can get into good position. How fast the first ⅛, the first ¼, the first half mile, the first mile. A fraction of a second in a horse race can be, literally, the difference ...
Views: 3764 - Shenanigans: Top Thoroughbred Dams from Racing Heritage - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarOf the most impressive progeny any mare has produced in her lifetime, Shenanigans by far ranks amongst the best ever dams in racing history. Foaled in 1963, followed by a limited success in racing career, Shenanigans went on to become one of the most known and remembered dams bred to a handful ...
Views: 2215 - Aiming your Billiards Shot - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Cade LennoxLearning to aim your shots in billiards is one of the first things that you should seek to accomplish if you are new to billiards. Regardless of whether you are playing pool or billiards you should make sure that you are consistent and accurate in your shot. For most billiards games, ...
Views: 1440 - Basketball Shooting -Ways To Rapidly Get Far Better At It - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Edwin NealYou could probably locate numerous solutions for making your basketball skills better. But, it really is all about remembering the basic skills. Basketball includes everything such as being trained physically, general skills, knowing the game and mental focus. Shooting is where all of these come ...
Views: 648 - What You'll Need To Know About Basketball Training - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Edwin NealWe don't think anyone would ever doubt that if you want to play the game better, then basketball training is the clear path. Consider that professional basketball players still engage in training; so that should tell you something about the value of training. Keep on reading to learn more about ...
Views: 581 - Notable Past Triple Crown Contenders Denied Victory in the Belmont Stakes - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarIn the rich and textured history of the Triple Crown, most racing fans know full well that there have been a total of 11 champions that have won the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs over 1 ¼ miles, the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico over 1 3/16ths miles, and the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park over ...
Views: 1146 - How to Increase Jump Ability - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Rozen MarkThe way this is accomplished is by utilizing the muscles that are used for jumping and thereby toning them for your maximum power during your jump. These jumping exercises are known as plyometrics, and are known to be the most effective means of How to Increase Jump abilities. There are other ...
Views: 598 - Top Thoroughbred Race Horse Owners - Keeping the Sport Alive - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarWhere there’s a champion thoroughbred, there’s the story of the owner of that horse, which often are full of the kinds of heartwarming tales and twists no screenwriter could get a Hollywood studio to buy. Here is a small sampling of the Top Owners in Thoroughbred Horse Racing today. Frank ...
Views: 733 - Do Girls Have Equal Opportunities in Sports Today - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Loren FogelmanI love it when someone accuses me of playing like a girl because these days’ girls play a lot tougher than when I was growing up. Title IX was just making an impact on athletic programs when I was in school. In 1972 when Title IX, a federal law requiring high schools and colleges that receive ...
Views: 1733 - Hawthorne Race Course Kicks Off Chicago Spring Racing Meet - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarHawthorne Race Course near Chicago, IL. opened its 2012 live race meet with optimism in the air. Horsemen this season will be competing for higher purses, which is largely the result of an “impact fee” being paid out by the state's two riverboat casinos. The additional prize money has led to a ...
Views: 812 - Quality 2012 Kentucky Derby Contenders Ready to Battle in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park has historically been one of the country's top prep races for the Kentucky Derby. The 2012 edition of the Grade 2 event is shaping up to be one of the best in years as three of this season's top Kentucky Derby contenders—Union Rags, Algorithms and ...
Views: 747 - The Best Golf Driver For Your Game! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Nancy SuraceBeing a beginner or a seasoned pro doesn't make the process of buying the best golf driver any easier. Golfers use the driver when teeing off on par 4 or 5 holes and the correct driver can give you an impressive start, allowing you to shoot long off of the tee. This is clearly a vital club in ...
Views: 499 - Rachel Alexandra- Curlin Colt Arrives: Expecting Another Stunning Performer? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe chilly winters of the American lands were lit by the brilliance and warmth of a new birth, something that the entire racing fraternity awaits each year after the annual racing season wanes off. Foaling marks a new beginning an multitudes of expectation flooding in from every soul that is ...
Views: 638 - Frankel Beats Black Caviar: Timeform Figure Climbs to 135 - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarWhen Frankel raced his maiden win on 13th August in 2010, the mile long Newmarket race track seemed like a cakewalk to the colt, easily defeating his contender Nathaniel by half a length effortlessly. Nathaniel would later go on to win the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes later in July ...
Views: 841 - Black Caviar Romps Down Zenyatta’s Record -Rapid Redux Team, Listening - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe Australian sprinter, Black Caviar has consistently challenged the world class sprinter Hay List and won it with a racing record of 19 wins from 19 races. Her recent feat at the Lightening Stakes witnessed Black Caviar holding onto her pace in a conveniently stalking position right behind the ...
Views: 789 - Soar With the Olympic Games 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Kalpendra SinghOlympic Games also called as festival of athletic is a most admired game that includes several sports competitions. It was begun in ancient Greece but rejuvenated in 19th century. Prior to the time of 1970s, the games are limited to participant with amateur status, but it was released to ...
Views: 966 - Why Choose Running Skirts? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Charles BergerIn running, there, are just some things that you need to have in order for you to be successful in you activity. Today, a lot of women are already interested in running activity. Indeed, there are a lot of good things that a person can get in running. If you are planning to lose some pounds or ...
Views: 1435 - Bill Shoemaker: “The Shoe” Stopper Jockey - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarHad it not been Laffit Pincay Jr.’s more than nine thousand wins, Bill Shoemaker would probably continue leading the list of jockeys in world horse racing with the highest number of wins ever. William Lee Shoemaker, Bill’s original name, led thoroughbred racing by 8833 race wins until 1999 when ...
Views: 1186 - Golf Course Management - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from justine dipszGolf is known to be a rich man's sport and it's quite interesting to play. However, to play the game you need an appropriate place. Thus, due to this reason, golf course forms an important part of the game. Golf cannot be played without a proper golf course and thus it's important to build ...
Views: 1174 - Play Bingo Games and Earn Lots of Cash - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Kairo SechoBefore you start playing actual games for real cash, try free bingo games where you no need to deposit any amount and you can also observe many tips while trying these games. Try to know which site will give more free online bingo games to play. Here the amount and percentage will varies from ...
Views: 1670 - Rebuilding a Basketball Players Confidence with EFT - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Loren FogelmanIn school sports athletes are sometimes put in positions which are new to them. They have been playing among peers for a long time, become comfortable, and then they move up to a new level of play. Some athletes love change and the challenges associated with it. Other athletes, however, have a ...
Views: 1744 - Information About The Humminbird 161 Combo Fish Finder - Tips Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Arthur DepardieWhen using the Humminbird 161 Combo 4-Inch Waterproof Marine GPS and Chartplotter, you will see how much better your fishing stats will improve. Humminbird is the name of the brand that is well known for it's fish finders. If you are fishermen, and would like to catch more fish every time you go ...
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