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View From the Eighth Pole: No Horse Racing Commission, No Transparency In Florida

It didn't take long for trainer Victor Barboza Jr. to find the winner's circle after being reinstated at Gulfstream Park by the Hallandale Beach, Fla., track's owner, The Stronach Group, which... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for... Read More...

View From The Eighth Pole: Making Jockeys Part Of The Solution

Javier Castellano was mad. Not fighting with Calvin Borel mad, but the Hall of Fame jockey was mad enough as he recalled a story from a few years ago that bothers him to this day. Castellano had been... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs... Read More...

The Friday Show: Passing Or Failing Grades?

Each year, the American Graded Stakes Committee reevaluates the grading system for the highest level races in the U.S., downgrading some from Grade 1 or Grade 2 and upgrading others from Grade 2 or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit... Read More...

Clásico Del Caribe News Minute: What’s The Story?

With the Caribbean Classic event being held at Gulfstream Park for the second consecutive year, there are some storylines developing that make the event easier to follow for U.S. racing fans. In... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f... Read More...

Clásico Del Caribe News Minute: A Perfect ‘Solution’

The confederation that oversees horse racing in Caribbean countries entered a fortuitous alliance with the Stronach Group several years ago. That partnership later produced an answer to some... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for f... Read More...

Clásico Del Caribe News Minute: This Triple Crown Winner’s Unbeaten Too

In 2017, the Paulick Report ventured to South Florida to cover Latin America's version of the Breeders' Cup, hosted for the first time in its history in the United States. This year, the Clásico del... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi... Read More...

‘We Believe In The Future Of Horse Racing’: Belinda Stronach Outlines Plans For Company’s Assets

While the lawsuit filed Oct. 1 by Frank and Elfriede Stronach against their daughter Belinda over her management of the family's privately held business and various trusts plays out in Ontario... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for... Read More...

Ralph Ziadie Denied License Renewal In Florida; Baxter Takes Over Stable

Georgina Baxter has won three races, with two seconds and two third-place finishes from 16 starts since taking over the Ralph Ziadie stable in early July. Ziadie, a leading trainer in South Florida... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit... Read More...

Paulick Report 6/13 News Minute Presented By Woodbine’s North America Cup June 16

Check out the Paulick Report News Minute presented by Woodbine's North America Cup this Saturday, June 16. The News Minute features some of the day's top new stories and other important developments... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi... Read More...

The Friday Show Presented By Cal Racing Cares: Redesigning The Future?

A visit to most of the newer Major League Baseball stadiums is a vastly different experience than it once was, thanks to a rethinking of the location and design of modern ballparks. Is horse racing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit... Read More...

The Friday Show Presented By Cal Racing Cares: What Now For California Racing?

It's been one of the most devastating weeks one can imagine for horse racing, in particular, California's equine industry. The massive outpouring of support and assistance in recent days reminds us... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit... Read More...

The Friday Show Presented By Cal Racing Cares: High Altitude?

Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the wildfires ravaging Southern California, specifically San Luis Rey Downs, a situation we will continue to monitor. Elsewhere, racing goes on and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs... Read More...

Clasico Del Caribe News Minute: Post Positions And Language Lessons

Like the Pegasus World Cup, the Clasico del Caribe will be contested at the 1 1/8-mile distance over the dirt surface at Gulfstream Park. History has shown that post positions are crucial. Today,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ... Read More...

Clasico Del Caribe News Minute: Rivalry And Jubilation

Gulfstream Park is pulling out all the stops this weekend to make the Clasico del Caribe as authentic as possible, with the venerable and prestigious event being hosted in the U.S. for the first... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f... Read More...

Clasico Del Caribe News Minute: Latin America’s ‘Breeders’ Cup’ Comes To U.S.

This week marks the 50th running of the Clasico del Caribe, a race for top 3-year-olds in the Caribbean region of Latin America. For the first time ever, it's being held in the United States. Scott... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit... Read More...

The Friday Show Presented By The 158th Queen’s Plate: Hialeah Hope, Royal Attraction?

Hialeah Park was once one of the most elegant venues of Thoroughbred racing in the country. The physical facility remains gorgeous inside and out, but the racing product has deteriorated —... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Commentary: FHBPA Stakes Series A Backward Step For Florida Breeders And Owners

The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association was patting itself on the back 10 days ago for a 2017 spring-summer stakes schedule it negotiated with Gulfstream Park that included 30... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website... Read More...

Vitali Barred From Entry Box At Tampa Bay Downs, Hunter Ordered To Vacate Gulfstream Barn Area

Two months after he was ruled off at Gulfstream Park, trainer Marcus Vitali will not be permitted to enter horses at Tampa Bay Downs, according to track officials there. Vitali had entered Silver... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ... Read More...

Paulick Report 11/9 News Minute

The Paulick Report sends out its headlines newsletter every weekday morning at 9 a.m ET (10 a.m. weekends), but the news doesn't stop after you've had your morning coffee. Each weekday afternoon, the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs... Read More...

Belinda Stronach Taking The Reins At The Stronach Group

There has been a passing of the baton this year at The Stronach Group, owner of some of the premier racetracks on American soil, including Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., which for the ninth... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ... Read More...

The Friday Show Presented By Woodbine: May The Force Be With You

The Stronach Group announced this week that trainer Marcus Vitali and a fellow conditioner would no longer be welcome to enter horses at its racetracks. This followed a Paulick Report story... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for fu... Read More...

Kirk Ziadie Banned, Father Ralph Under Scrutiny By Gulfstream Park Officials

Trainer Kirk Ziadie, who is licensed by the state of Florida while his six-year suspension for 21 medication violations is under appeal, has been denied access to any grounds controlled by The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for... Read More...

Ritvo: Stronach Tracks Bar Vitali, Hunter From Entry Box

Trainer Marcus Vitali, currently serving a 120-day suspension for multiple medication violations in Florida, has been told by officials with The Stronach Group – owners of Gulfstream Park in Florida,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Vitali License Reinstated, Despite Record That Includes Complaint Of Cruelty

The saga of embattled trainer Marcus Vitali took a new twist last week, when his occupational license was displayed as “current – suspended” on the Florida Department of Business and Professional... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

After Spike In Violations, Florida HBPA Seeking ‘Fix’ Of New Medication Rules

Twenty-one of the 50 trainers with the most starts at the 2015-16 Gulfstream Park championship meeting were served with administrative complaints for medication violations since new regulations went... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

The Friday Show Presented By DRF Bets: Preakness Now, Preakness Future?

For well over a century, the second leg of the Triple Crown has been contested at Pimlico Race Course. That'll be the case again this year as Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist makes his bid for the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo... Read More...

$12-Million Pegasus World Cup: My Horse Against Yours

Some people thought the late John Gaines was crazy in the early 1980s when he proposed Thoroughbred breeders fund a $10-million day of seven championship races. That idea, the Breeders' Cup – which... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Decoupling Advances In Florida With Provisions For ‘Purse Pools’

Legislation that would permit Florida's horse and dog tracks to decouple those activities from their slot machines and card room licenses advanced after a House committee vote to approve three bills... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi... Read More...

Las Vegas Embraces New Realities: Can Racing Do The Same?

After a few days in Sin City for the National Handicapping Championship last weekend, it became as obvious as doubling down on 11: Las Vegas is evolving — both physically and virtually — and horse... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Gulfstream Hedging Its Bets On Decoupling Issue

Gamblers know there's a time and place to hedge your bets, and that's what Gulfstream Park and the Stronach Group appear to be doing in Tallahassee, Fla., as lawmakers consider legislation that could... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs... Read More...

And Away We Go … Eclipse Awards Night At Gulfstream Park

Tonight's the night North America's horse racing champions – both the equine and human stars – are being crowned. Gulfstream Park plays host to the 45th annual Eclipse Awards, which Xpressbet.com is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

The Friday Show: Clean Sweep And A Big Idea?

The Paulick Report's Friday Show got some pasture rest towards the end of the year, but it's back for 2016, ready to tackle the new racing season. First order of business — the final judgments... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Concern Runs Deep Over Florida’s ‘David Vs Goliath’ Decoupling Battle

The Florida Thoroughbred industry is on a roll. Breeding activity, severely impacted by the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent recession, has stabilized and there are new investors in bloodstock... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website... Read More...

Being Todd Pletcher: A Day Behind The Scenes

Trainer Todd Pletcher has taken plenty of ribbing about his 1 for 43 record in the Kentucky Derby, but it’s only because he’s been so successful everywhere else in the sport. The winner of a record... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

The Friday Show: On Derby Points, Speed Figures, And Stronach’s Vision

Saturday’s the final opportunity for Kentucky Derby contenders to grab points they might need to get into this year’s field of 20. In this third year of the Road to the Kentucky Derby... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

The Friday Show: Derbies And Rainbows, On The Scene At Gulfstream

It’s one of the biggest weekends on the racing calendar, featuring the Florida Derby, the Louisiana Derby, and the $10 million Dubai World Cup, where Horse of the Year California Chrome is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

PR Special: The Fasig-Tipton Florida Sale At Gulfstream Park

The Paulick Report is pleased to offer a special print publication available on the sales grounds at Wednesday’s Fasig-Tipton Florida Sale for 2-year-olds in training. The sale has changed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

PR Special: The Fasig-Tipton Florida Sale At Gulfstream Park

The Paulick Report is pleased to offer a special print publication available on the sales grounds at Wednesday’s Fasig-Tipton Florida Sale for 2-year-olds in training. The sale has changed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

The Friday Show: Mergers, Acquisitions, And Rail Positions

It was an eventful week in the horse racing industry, specifically with respect to how it is covered on television. In this edition of The Friday Show, Scott Jagow and Ray Paulick delve into the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f... Read More...

Monarch-MidAtlantic Simulcast Dispute: Fees Should Reward Live Racing

The impasse between the MidAtlantic Cooperative and Monarch Content Management, a company that negotiates simulcast agreements for The Stronach Group and several other racetracks, has continued into... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi... Read More...

New Year, New Uncertainty on Calder Backstretch

It was business as usual on New Year’s morning at Gulfstream Park West, the South Florida racetrack that operated for years as Calder Race Course. Feed tubs for 900-plus Thoroughbreds were filled,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Gulfstream Park Diaries: On the Right TRAC

The Paulick Report is in South Florida to share the experience of Gulfstream Park during Florida Derby Week. Gulfstream Park, together with Calder Race Course, Florida’s horsemen, and jockeys,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Gulfstream Park Diaries: It Takes a Village

The Paulick Report is in South Florida to share the experience of Gulfstream Park during Florida Derby week. One thing that stands out about the track is the “village” that is built... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Gulfstream Park Diaries: Collmus and His Craft

The Paulick Report is on the scene in South Florida for Saturday’s Florida Derby, historically perhaps the most significant prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Between Gulfstream, the Triple... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Derby Fever Strikes Again: $15 Million for an Allowance Winner?

Today is the day Ronald Sanchez said he’ll decide whether or not to sell Social Inclusion, the unbeaten 3-year-old colt by Pioneerof the Nile who carried his Rontos Racing Stable silks to a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Accident at Gulfstream Raises Liability Questions

Feb. 5 marked a turning point in the career of 3-year-old colt Malibu Blues, although it wasn’t because he won his first race. The colt did beat a maiden claiming field in Gulfstream Park’s last race... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Accident at Gulfstream Raises Liability Questions

Feb. 5 marked a turning point in the career of 3-year-old colt Malibu Blues, although it wasn’t because he won his first race. The colt did beat a maiden claiming field in Gulfstream Park’s last race... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...

Controversial Calls: Stewards’ Rulings Need More Transparency, Accountability

Remember Game 3 of the 2013 World Series, the one that ended with an obstruction call, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox after it appeared the game would be going into... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi... Read More...

Rainbow 6 DQ: Character Attacks on Gulfstream Stewards, GM Deplorable

Gulfstream Park stewards on Saturday called an inquiry in the day’s final race, a 1 1/16-mile turf event for 3-year-olds carrying a $75,000 claiming price. It was a race that had the potential to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read More...