#Pat Cummings

Will Quinella Caper Cause Horse Tracks To Alter Wagering?

Will Quinella Caper Cause Horse Tracks To Alter Wagering?

To the average horse bettor, there appeared to be nothing unusual about the first race at South Florida's Gulfstream Park on Friday, Nov. 11. The even-money favorite, a low-stakes maiden claimer named Glass Star, prevailed, while the second choice on the morning line, Too Much Vino, finished as runner-up. On its face, that's about as boring as it…
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Sanchez Bet Heavily, And Sometimes Against Himself

Sanchez Bet Heavily, And Sometimes Against Himself

When it was revealed that jockey Mychel Sanchez had gone on a betting spree that included wagers where he bet against the horses he was riding, his attorney Alan Pincus argued that this was not a matter of race fixing. Rather, Pincus said, Sanchez had turned to gambling as an outlet to combat his depression, let things spin out of control and in…
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Could Flightline Race And Breed Simultaneously?

Could Flightline Race And Breed Simultaneously?

Every night (or morning), multitudes of people in everyday jobs copulate, then proceed to have extremely productive workdays. Their coital commingling does not detract from their workplace performance. If anything, the ensuing endorphin rush may only enhance it. Some athletes have been known to abstain from amorous relations before important…
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