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No More Wagering Fees at TVG

Beginning April 1, TVG will drop the 25 cents per wager charged some customers and offer free wagering. TVG had charged the fee since its launch in July 1999. Read More

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TVG Joins Forces With 4NJBets

TVG and Darby Development LLC today announced that, from tomorrow, March 1, TVG will provide online and telephone account wagering platforms and related services for New Jersey’s only licensed and legal online horseracing wagering site, 4NJBets.Read More

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Ill. Racing Board Approves Online Wagering

The Illinois Racing Board on Oct. 13 issued the state's first three licenses to companies that handle online wagering on horse races. Officials say the move could bring in more than $1.7 million in new taxes for the state. Read More

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gelded1 · I'm an Illinois resident and was very excited and happy when online wagering was allowed a few years ago after the state rejecting it for many years.I've wagered a lot of money over the years that I have been a Twinspires customerin Illinois. Don't get me wrong ,I still go to the tracks here in Illinois and other states but an online account is so handy when you work and cannot make it to the track or OTB to make a wager on a horse you have been waiting to wager on for awhile .Just within the last 2 weeks the sate failed to renew or come to an agreement with the wagering services that offer our residents online wagering . I went to make a wager one day and it said not able to wager by internet or phone on every track listed that was running that day. I called Twinspires a few days later to see what the problem was and she said it was tied up with the legislators in the State of Illinois.This really dumbfounds me that Illinois which is financially in the shitter wouldbe stupid enough to lose out on all the revenue that it generates by allowing online wagering to happen here. Another stupid move by a State that is becoming one of the top messed up statesin this country. Hell our last 2 governers are in Prison making license plates. I guess that should tell everone something there. This just pisses me off to no end. · 106 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · I feel your pain. Enjoy everyone's last minute picks of great looking horses in the paddock, or not cancelling your wager on your fully lathered up fav. · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · Do you go to Turf Paradise? · 106 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Yes. · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · I just went their that 1 time when I was on vacation there visiting my son in school. · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · Should be there.instead of their. · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · Keep an eye on a gelding running in the 4th race on Sat. named AZ Ridge. · 106 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Okay. I very rarely bet on the Turf Paradise races, but I'll check his race out. · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · I'll stay on this thread .I keep posting in 2 different ones playing musical threads. lol · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · What are your favorite tracks to wager on ? Santa Anita and the California tracks? · 106 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Santa Anita and Hollywood Park , also Probably Florida turf races, TC race cards, Super Saturday at Belmont; graded stakes races, mostly. Those are just my favorites. I liked the Keeneland fall meet first couple of weekends. · 106 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · I liked Aqueduct much more last winter when Calibrachoa was running. I'mgoing over the many stakes races for this weekend, gelded1, so I'll check back. · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · Good luck with your wagering and thanks for the help and your time. · 106 days ago ·

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travel_vic · MARY!! the $$$$$$ to be made is all in the cheap racing, not stakes contests. · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · Tv you have a good point there that people including myself sometimes forget. Like you already said basically is you can make just as much or more meoney betting on "cheaper horses and some people are obsessed over betting on stakes races well just because it's a stakes race. I have found out by my experiences to try to avoid the hyped up racing days that are staked loaded and bet very little on those days because they are almost always losing days. I understand loving to watch good horses especially those 2 yr olds this time of year that are on the Kentucky Derby trail just to see how they look during a race. · 106 days ago ·

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gelded1 · that should have been 3 year olds not 2 yr olds · 106 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · TV!! I'm only a couple of years into my quest for knowledge, remember? Also, 2013 is the year I listen to me. Another thing is that I did say the list above was that of my favorite tracks/types of races, not the only ones, though. 2014 could be another svengali year. Let's see how badly I scru this one up. · 106 days ago ·

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travel_vic · The wagering today is downright amazing with the FINALITY that the consumer can choose his/her product and no longer are force fed only the local output...I can recall many times when I would want to bet on, say the Hollywood Gold Cup, but was only offered an 8000 maiden claimer. · 106 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Recently in Pennsylvania, several banks would not honor ATM (this is YOUR own money and not loaned money) if the charge came from a race track......Trying to moralize yet they would not block liquor sales! · 106 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Funny how governments make money off of booze and will readily sell ANYONE an epensive lotter ticket, but wagering on horses? HOW IMMORAL!!! · 106 days ago ·

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Gary Stevens Comeback: Two words, BIG MISTAKE

His career spanned four (4) decades. 4,888 trips to the Winners Circle include 3 in the Kentucky Derby, 2 Preakness’, 3 Belmont Stakes and 8 in the Breeders’ Cup. Since 2005, he has mounted only one thoroughbred for a competitive race. Yet, just 2 months shy of age 50, Gary L. Stevens still has the ...Read More

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BrianZipse · Plenty of riders have succeeded past the age of 50 ... I wouldn't put more success past one of the best riders I've ever seen. · 134 days ago ·

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gene.cirillo · see Russell Baze! · 134 days ago ·

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goblin · Spot on, BrianZipse! If he has the passion, it's worth a try. · 134 days ago ·

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zxswordxz · Really Big Mistake, whats wrong with give the sports/career you love another crack? · 134 days ago ·

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goblin · As gene.cirillo said above, see Russell Baze. In a BH article this P.M., Russell Baze welcomes Gary back. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75358/for-inspiration-stevens-can-look-to-baze · 134 days ago ·

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darlene · I wasn't happy hearing the news but I will wish him well and best of luck as he tries · 134 days ago ·

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marylandgq · Per my Comment to gene (you need to op/read the blog to see it): At age 54, Russell Baze has been riding uninterrupted since the early 70's. That is, Baze NEVER RETIRED and then decided to comeback after 7 years. · 134 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · Several jockeys have continued to ride well in their 50's, Shoe and Pincay among others. It seems to really help if they don't have problems with weight, but I remember some older jockey , maybe it was Pincay, saying the first thing an older jockey loses is business, just not getting the best mounts. I wish him luck, riding a Thoroughbred in a race must be the most exciting thing in sports. · 134 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · Several jockeys have continued to ride well in their 50's, Shoe and Pincay among others. It seems to really help if they don't have problems with weight, but I remember some older jockey , maybe it was Pincay, saying the first thing an older jockey loses is business, just not getting the best mounts. I wish him luck, riding a Thoroughbred in a race must be the most exciting thing in sports. · 134 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Race horse riding is a dangerous business for a 50 year-old, but Stevens said he knows the risk that he is taking. Most likely he is only going to be riding quality horses. · 134 days ago ·

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joshua.lamp · He doesn't even need to be successful, if he is doing what he wants to that is all that matters. · 134 days ago ·

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bornstar · You forgot about George Foreman. It took him twenty years to escape the ghost of boxing's greatest legend. It can be done and it's worth it try and at the end of the day he can look himself in the mirror and say "I lived my life and my dreams period" · 133 days ago ·

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rafirox · @Andy: Thoroughbred jockeying is dangerous for any person, not just a 50 year old. Gary is in great shape, and weight hasn't been an issue for him. I can't wait to see him on a horse's back, great jockey. One of my faves of all time, along with Johnny and Jerry Bailey. · 133 days ago ·

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Waya · I hope he enjoys his comeback, no matter how many wins that may mean. · 132 days ago ·

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mancinocandace · TIME WILL TELL !!!!! · 131 days ago ·

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Handle, Field Size Up at Betfair Hollywood Park

Betfair Hollywood Park showed appreciable gains in all sources handle and field size during the 2012 Autumn meet. Read More

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TVG to Broadcast Santa Anita Winter Meet

TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, will add the upcoming 71-day Santa Anita winter race meet to its broadcast schedule, with coverage available to the most homes in the meet’s 76-year history. Read More

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notobsessed · :( · 149 days ago ·

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MikeRullo · Tvg & Hrtv need a HD station, come On boys, IT's almost 2013 get with the times! · 149 days ago ·

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buckpasser · This had to do with the CRB being critical of Stronach and company for not expanding TV coverage for meets at Santa Anita and Golden Gate. Once GG was on TVG it was just a matter of time for Santa Anita. Couldn't agree more about HD for racing. The stations are very much behind the times. Also I read in the Wall Street journal that the reason Direct TV did not carry HRTV after repeated requests from subscribers is that TVG owned a piece of Direct TV. There is some thought that this could change with the buyout by Betfair · 149 days ago ·

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travel_vic · I had the misfortune of watching TVG at my sister in law's one day. Feeble, obnoxious and less than ordinary with commentary on par with the completely uninformed and inexperienced. Maybe it was that single day, but I doubt it. Never watched HRTV but the other, in a word, putrid. · 149 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Do any of you realize the EXPENSE of an HD change over? Our cameras NOW run about $20,000 eacj and it would take all new viewing monitors etc. With all the cutbacks in broadcasting, the companies like ours have been laying off people left and right......The tracks are complaining that they pay too much for video coverage already. You have little idea of the difficulties that occure behind the scenes. · 149 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Putting on coverage is harder than I ever imagined. At the harness meeting we have 4 tower cameras, and upper and lower panorama cameras along with two photo finish cameras. All these incoming images have to be coordinated each race so that IF the judges need to look at a particular phase of the race, they can request two or three differeing views. Once they decide, that segment is then transftered to the main production studio for all the patrons to see on the TV's throughout the track. Each photo which the judges request is copied to a central sharing file with a second going to archival storage (required by parimutuel law). We have two in house camera systems: the judges views and then a second independent group of cameras that the racing organization uses for the "artsy" shots. When one is a cameraman you are in radio contact with the director who tells you when you are "up" and you have to be continually aware of the graphic overlays that will appear OVER the image you send in: you usually put the image of the horse in the upper right hand quadrant of the camera view.....It takes a lot of work coordinating the images each race day. · 149 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · Why would the tracks have to cover the costs for the HD change? Wouldn't the cable station pay for that? · 149 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Also as mobile cameramen you have problems of your signal getting to the studio. If you are on cable, you have to worry about people tromping on it or twisitng it and if you are on Rf attenae you have to be concerned with dead zones and obstruction via trees and other materials that block the signal.....Challenging and that is all in GOOD weather. · 149 days ago ·

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travel_vic · ANY updgrade STARTS with the company that covers the specific track. Each track contracts a company to provide the TV coverage AT ITS SOURCE.....TVG shows the final product not the source images. · 149 days ago ·

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travel_vic · So the track would have to absorb the inevitable increase in fees that the TV provider would have to encompass in their fees. · 149 days ago ·

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travel_vic · It is also difficult to get staff to work 6 hour shifts a few days per week for not great pay. We are luck if each position does not go through at least three people a season. · 149 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Australia has it right. The TV provider, NOT the specific tracks, controls the race schedule to the point that there are NO overlap races, no races going off at the same time. They are all contracted so that IF they miss their scheduled post time (unless there is a logical excuse like an injury or gate malfuinction) if you are late, YOUR track loses the entire parimutuel for that race. WIth such a policy they run very smoothly. · 149 days ago ·

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Mary Z. · This is the place to be :) · 166 days ago ·

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cocoa2 · That it is, but I learned much from reading. Beautiful pictures of Our Boots and Alsab, Requested too · 166 days ago ·

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High hopes for upcoming Tampa Bay meet

Over the past decade Tampa Bay Downs has emerged as a major player on the winter racing scene with the Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby developing into a legitimate Kentucky Derby prep. On the business side, the operation has almost doubled its all-sources average daily handle. Read More

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Exchange Wagering Approved by CHRB

California Nov. 15 moved a step closer toward becoming the first United States racing jurisdiction to offer exchange wagering.Read More

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$150k Guaranteed Saturday Pick 6's at BHP

Betfair Hollywood Park will offer a $150,000 guaranteed Pick Six pool every Saturday during the upcoming Autumn meet. The 24-day season begins Thursday and continues through Sunday, Dec. 16.Read More

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TVG to Air BC Handicappers' Previews

Racing fans seeking the latest information, analysis and handicapping tips for the upcoming Breeders’ Cup need look no further than TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, which will air a pair of Breeders’ Cup Handicappers’ Previews on Thursday and Friday. The 2012 Breeders’ Cup is scheduled for Friday...Read More

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Santa Anita Winter Meet to Air on TVG

Live racing from Santa Anita Park will be available to viewers nationwide on TVG during the track's upcoming winter meet, the California Horse Racing Board learned Oct. 18. Read More

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Buckpasser · About time this got hammered out. I felt once Golden Gate was shown on TVG, Santa Anita wouldn't be far behind. I guess we should be thankful that Frank Stronach is turning his attentions to running Austria. · 210 days ago ·

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travel_vic · Up here his Adenia Springs wins awards each year for breeding, but the awards are given out with almost disdain. NO one likes this guy. · 210 days ago ·

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TVG Teams Up With Komen for the Cure

In recognition of October’s designation as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, will partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the nation’s largest breast cancer organization, for a multiplatform breast cancer educational and awareness program.Read More

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Watch JCGC and Be a TVG Star

As part of its sponsorship of the Grade I, $1 million TVG Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational, scheduled for Saturday at New York’s Belmont Park, TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, will give racing fans who attend the race the opportunity to “Be A Star on TVG.”Read More

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CHRB Approves Exchange Wagering Rules

Rules governing exchange wagering gained initial approval from the California Horse Racing Board at its meeting Sept. 20, more than a year after the commission had announced its intention to promulgate them. Read More

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TVG On-Site for Woodbine Mile

All eyes will be on Toronto’s Woodbine Racecourse this weekend when Canada’s center of Thoroughbred racing presents six graded stakes with purses totaling just under $2.5 million. On-site to deliver exclusive, live coverage of all the action will be TVG, America’s Horseracing Network.Read More

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Final Del Mar Numbers Adjusted

Due to a reporting error on in-state Advanced Deposit Wagering bets during the final two weeks of the Del Mar meeting, the track has adjusted slightly downward its final figures on handle for its just-concluded meeting. Read More

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TVG to Cover All-American Futurity

With close to $5 million on the line, TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, will be on-site at Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, to present exclusive, live coverage of the two richest events in quarter horse racing, Monday’s Grade I, $2.4 million All American Futurity, and Sunday’s Grade I, $2.3 million All ...Read More

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travel_vic · This used to be a very big deal. Playboy did an atricle many years back and calcuated the thing ws wroth about 3,000 dollars a YARD. With the tremendously bad press in recent issues of the New York Times, this one will be a very hard sell nowadays · 261 days ago ·

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slickvick50 · PJ'S CHICKEN BLACK MUST NOT OF HAD HER PIG JUICE OR FROG JUICE TONIGHT AND THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT./BOB CRAWFORD · 257 days ago ·

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Extensive Pacific Classic Coverage on TVG

TVG will present wall-to-wall coverage Sunday from Del Mar beginning at 9:00 a.m. PT as it leads up to a special 90-minute show dedicated to the Grade I, $1 million TVG Pacific Classic. That show begins at 4:30 p.m. PT, with post time for the race, which will air exclusively on TVG, scheduled for 5:...Read More

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TVG's Summer Mobile Campaign Underway

TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, has launched “TVG Summer of Mobile,” a promotional campaign designed for customers who wager through TVG Mobile via mobile devices or tablets. To dramatize the campaign, jockey Chantal Sutherland will ride with a TVG Mobile QR code adorned to the seat of her pants...Read More

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No More Wagering Fees at TVG

Beginning April 1, TVG will drop the 25 cents per wager charged some customers and offer free wagering. TVG had charged the fee since its launch in Ju...

TVG Joins Forces With 4NJBets

TVG and Darby Development LLC today announced that, from tomorrow, March 1, TVG will provide online and telephone account wagering platforms and relat...

Handle, Field Size Up at Betfair Hollywood Park

Betfair Hollywood Park showed appreciable gains in all sources handle and field size during the 2012 Autumn meet. The live portion of the 24-day seas...

TVG to Broadcast Santa Anita Winter Meet

TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, will add the upcoming 71-day Santa Anita winter race meet to its broadcast schedule, with coverage available to th...

High hopes for upcoming Tampa Bay meet

Over the past decade Tampa Bay Downs has emerged as a major player on the winter racing scene with the Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby developing into a legi...

Exchange Wagering Approved by CHRB

California Nov. 15 moved a step closer toward becoming the first United States racing jurisdiction to offer exchange wagering. The California Horse Ra...

$150k Guaranteed Saturday Pick 6's at BHP

Betfair Hollywood Park will offer a $150,000 guaranteed Pick Six pool every Saturday during the upcoming Autumn meet. The 24-day season begins Thursd...

TVG to Air BC Handicappers' Previews

Racing fans seeking the latest information, analysis and handicapping tips for the upcoming Breeders’ Cup need look no further than TVG, America’s Hor...

Santa Anita Winter Meet to Air on TVG

Live racing from Santa Anita Park will be available to viewers nationwide on TVG during the track's upcoming winter meet, the California Horse Racing ...

TVG Teams Up With Komen for the Cure

In recognition of October’s designation as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, will partner with Susan G. Komen for the...

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