As you may have already seen, we have begun to unveil our Knowledge Base to the community. We encourage that members create their own articles for the Knowledge Base. These articles can be about anything, famous horses, jockeys, trainers, races, terminology, etc...

Many poeple have nominated posts to be included in the Knowledge Base as well, this is great, but the Knowledge Base is intended to be used as an archive for all factual knowledge regarding horse racing. Members are also encouraged to comment on the Knowledge Base articles.

When the Knowledge Base was created it was intended to have significant contributions from you (The Community Members). Lets build this Knowledge Base to not only help educate ourselves, but others on the great world of horse racing.

Following some of your concerns regarding not being able to comment on the announcements we have made this change to the Annoucements board!

You can now comment on these articles using the "Post a comment" feature on the bottom left side of the article.

  Hello everyone

Just wanted to advise everyone that if you ever want one of your posts to be removed for whatever reason please send me a PM and I will look into it.

In general it's best to remove as little content as possible from the community, since information posted on the forum could be beneficial for more than just the discussion participants or even the members overall.

Deleting one's own posts is no longer a feature on the forum. Although the feature has its advantages, there are several problems with it, the main one being that it’s easy for people to accidentally delete entire threads instead of just the one post they might be trying to delete, and once something is deleted, it is extremely hard to get back.

If you need to rephrase something you can always use the edit feature.

Thank you

Dany_s
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To find out all the info on this Sweepstakes click here or check out TVG.com

A message to all TVG Community members…

Recently the TVG Community has been hit by an epidemic of negativity and hostility.  Bitter arguments in the public boards, and nasty comments directed at both fellow community members and TVG Talent.  Needless to say, this adversely affects the tone of the community and the enjoyment factor of everyone visiting (not to mention making life more difficult for the moderators!)  I want to address both the infighting between community members as well as hostility towards TVG Talent.  I’ll start with the former.

One of the great things about the TVG Community is the ability to share your ideas and thoughts with likeminded racing fans across the world.  Most of these fans are people that you would have never met without being involved in the TVG Community, and in the little time we’ve been up and running, I’ve already seen friendships formed and racing insight shared on an extraordinary level.  Of course, not everyone is going to agree with every opinion posted.  We definitely encourage everyone to share their thoughts and post what they think, but when responding to your fellow community members, it should be in a respectful manner.  Arguments with name calling that go back and forth for page after page and snide responses to a post accomplish nothing except making everyone involved look bad, as well as deter new visitors from participating.  Would you say these things to someone in person?  Everyone here loves horse racing, and the goal of the TVG Community is to be a place of enjoyment for fans of racing.

Moving along…  I realize that people have strong opinions on which TVG Talent they do and don’t like.  Guess what?  We want your feedback, and value it.  For any feedback to be taken seriously though, it needs to be constructive criticism.   A good rule of thumb before you post something about talent is this… “Is this something I would feel comfortable saying to them in person?” 

            So, what can you do?  As cliché as it sounds, be a part of the solution.  You can have your opinion, but be gracious about it.  When things get heated, don’t make it personal.  Don’t get baited into responding to someone who is trying to get under your skin.  You can always flag an inappropriate message for the moderators; we see everything that gets flagged.  Everyone behind the scenes of the TVG Community strongly want people to be able to say what they want, but it’s vital that members exercise responsibility in what they post as well.

Thanks, and remember, you can review the TVG Community Guidelines here:

http://community.tvg.com/t5/Announcements/Community-Guidelines/td-p/246

- Danny K aka Splinter

March to the TVG Breeder's Cup Mile by playing the $25,000 TVG Breeders' Cup Mile Betting Contest!

This is the first of three TVG Breeders' Cup Betting Contests, beginning on Saturday, August 29th; coinciding with the Del Mar Mile. Make eight (8) $20 mythical Win/Place wagers on Del Mar races and compete to win a share of the $7,500 purse. Cash prizes for the top 3 finishers.

Future dates include September 20th (Woodbine Mile) and October 10th (Shadwell Mile and Oaktree Mile)

Go to TVG.com for all of the details.

Enter the All American Futurity Name That Horse Contest with TVG!

Pick the winner of this year's All American Futurity at Ruidoso Downs. If your horse wins you receive an entry to name a 2010 contender yourself!

Login each day with your TVG.com account ID from August 27th to September 7th. One selection per day, no purchase necessary to enter.

Go to TVG.com for more details!

TVG-BETFAIR SPONSORSHIP BOOSTS NYRA'S BELDAME PURSE TO $1 MIL FOR POSSIBLE RACHEL, ZENYATTA SHOWDOWN

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. -TVG and Betfair, Ltd - the largest, legal online wagering businesses in the U.S. and around the world, respectively - have pledged an additional $400,000 to The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) to invite Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta to participate in the Beldame Stakes at Belmont Park. With the $400,000 title sponsorship by TVG-Betfair, NYRA will raise the purse of the historic Grade 1 Beldame Stakes to $1 million if the starting gate includes both Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta, two of the most successful female runners in racing history.

"TVG-Betfair and NYRA are thrilled to offer the owners of these two great horses the chance to participate in a Beldame for the ages," said Gerard Cunningham, president of Betfair US. "Racing fans have been clamoring for Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta to square off all year and the Beldame presents the best opportunity for the two 'Horse of the Year' contenders to meet at one of racing's best venues."

Rachel Alexandra, owned by Jess Jackson of Jackson Family Wines, has won her last eight races, including the Preakness Stakes where she became the first filly to win the race since 1924. Record executive and co-founder of A&M Records Jerry Moss owns Zenyatta, named after the album Zenyatta Mondatta by "The Police", who remains undefeated in 12 career starts and won last year's Eclipse Award as champion older filly or mare. The Beldame will be run on October 3 at 1 1/8 miles, a distance over which Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta have each captured three Grade 1 events.

"We are very excited to partner with TVG-Betfair and provide the venue and opportunity for fans to see the race of a lifetime," said NYRA President and CEO Charles Hayward. "Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta are two of the most talented females that thoroughbred racing has ever witnessed, and Belmont Park would be the perfect setting for this dream match-up. We would expect the race to draw a stellar field to be part of racing history."

Belmont Park and the Beldame Stakes have long, prestigious histories of showcasing the most sensational horses in championship-caliber performances.

Two of the most accomplished distaffers of all time each won back-to-back runnings of the Beldame, with history-making undefeated champion Personal Ensign victorious in 1987 and '88 and Lady's Secret capturing the race in 1985 and '86, with the latter victory part of her Horse of the Year season. Lady's Secret is one of only three fillies or mares to win the gold Eclipse Award as Horse of the Year, along with Azeri in 2002 and All Along in 1983, but both Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra will be vying for that title this year. Champion Serena's Song won the Beldame in 1995 following her victories in the Mother Goose Stakes at Belmont and the Haskell, both races won this year by Rachel Alexandra.

Belmont Park has hosted more great races in all divisions than any other track in North America. Some of the most memorable include Affirmed's determined Belmont Stakes victory by a head to cap his Triple Crown rivalry with Alydar in 1978; the champion filly Rags to Riches stunning defeat of eventual Horse of the Year Curlin in the 2007 Belmont Stakes, and Personal Ensign's come-from-behind triumph over Kentucky Derby-winning filly Winning Color in the 1988 Maskette Stakes, a precursor of their 1-2 finish in the Breeders' Cup Distaff.

About TVG

TVG, the official TV and Interactive Wagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and a subsidiary of Betfair Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming betting community, is among the most widely distributed horseracing networks in the world. TVG is the largest legal online gaming company in the US, accepting over $500 million in wagers in 2008. The company has demonstrated its commitment to the racing industry, its owners, tracks and fans through the sponsorship of several preeminent races including the TVG Breeders Cup Mile, TVG/Betfair Hollywood Gold Cup and Claiming Crown. TVG viewers in certain areas can wager interactively on races via telephone, the Internet, TVG Mobile or Interactive Television by establishing a wagering account online at www.tvg.com or by telephone at 1-888-PLAY-TVG.

About Betfair

Betfair is the world's biggest online betting community and pioneered the first successful betting exchange in 2000. Driven by cutting-edge technology, Betfair enables customers to choose their own odds and bet even after the event has started. The company now processes over six million transactions a day from its two million registered customers around the world. In addition to sports betting, Betfair offers a portfolio of innovative products including casino, exchange games and poker.

Betfair has twice been named the UK's 'Company of the Year' by the Confederation of British Industry and remains one of the only betting companies to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise, being recognised for Innovation in 2003 and most recently International Trade in 2008.

Betfair currently employs over 1,600 people, principally in London, Malta and Tasmania. The company is a licensed betting operator in the UK, and holds licenses in the United States, Australia, Germany, Austria, Italy and Malta.

About The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA)

Founded in 1955, and franchised to run thoroughbred racing at New York's three major tracks through 2033, The New York Racing Association Inc. boasts a lineage that actually stretches back almost 150 years. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of the state's thoroughbred business, which contributes more than $2 billion annually to New York State's urban, suburban and rural economy. In 2008, 1,735,715 people attended the live races at NYRA tracks. Factoring nationwide off track wagering, the average daily betting handle on NYRA races alone totals more than $9.7 million every race day. NYRA has a vast network of websites, including www.nyra.com, www.belmontstakes.com, and www.nyragroupsales.com.

This Saturday, August 22nd, Simon Bray and Todd Schrupp will compete in a betting challenge against one another. They will bet $20 win/place tickets at every race at Del Mar, and then at every race at Los Alamitos. The host who makes the most profit wins.

All proceeds from Simon Bray will be donated to the Mattel Children's Hospital. Click here if you would like to donate and help support children's health.

All proceeds from Todd Schrupp will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation. Click here if you would like to donate and help find a cure for breast cancer. 

To all players of the East Coast West Coast Handicapping Challenge

Please note that TVG takes violations of its contests very seriously and has decided to take steps to protect the integrity of the contest which includes disqualifying mass entries that were found to be in violation of the rules.  The current leader board reflects the updated status of the contest.

Thank you for your participation.

TVG Contest Management

TVG ANNOUNCES BROADCAST, STREAMING VIDEO AND WAGERING AGREEMENT WITH PENN NATIONAL GAMING

Los Angeles (July 31, 2009) - TVG, the official TV and interactive wagering partner of the NTRA, today announced that it has reached a new two-year agreement with Penn National Gaming running through 2010. Through this deal, TVG will offer live broadcasting, video streaming, and account wagering on TVG.com for all races at Penn National Gaming affiliated tracks including Penn National, Zia Park, Charles Town, Raceway Park and Bangor Raceway.  TVG's live broadcast television coverage and online wagering will begin this weekend at Penn National Racetrack for the Pennsylvania Governor's Cup.

"We're delighted to reach an agreement with Penn National Gaming which adds broadcast coverage and online wagering on racing from some of the country's best tracks to the TVG portfolio," said Gerard Cunningham, president of Betfair US. "This agreement further indicates TVG's commitment to improving the overall health of the racing industry through arrangements that benefit the owners, tracks and bettors."

TVG continues to give horse racing fans the most inclusive coverage of the nation's premier races and now through our enhanced video streaming capabilities, customers have more options than ever to experience the thrill of the races anywhere on their PC.

TVG's pre-race coverage of the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup will begin with "Blinker's Off" this Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:30 am EST.  TVG will begin race day coverage of the Governor's Cup on Saturday, August 1 at 12:00 pm EST with a special preview of the Governor's Cup on "Horseracing Today" immediately followed by live coverage of the Pennsylvania Governor's Cup and three undercard stakes races.

"We're pleased that the entire family of Penn National Gaming Racetracks - Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, Charles Town Races and Slots, Zia Park, Raceway Park and Bangor Raceway are joining the TVG wagering and broadcast platforms," said Christopher McErlean, vice president of racing at Penn National Gaming. "We are excited with the inclusion of Penn National's richest race ever - the $200,000 Governor's Cup - this weekend and think that TVG's thoroughbred and harness fans will find that Penn National Gaming tracks offer a year round product with plenty of wagering options."

TVG's coverage of Penn National Gaming affiliated tracks will also include a series of races at Charles Town as well as the New Mexico Breeders Classic series at Zia Park.

About TVG
TVG, the official TV and Interactive Wagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and a subsidiary of Betfair Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming betting community, is among the most widely distributed horseracing networks in the world. TVG is the largest advance deposit wagering company in the US, accepting over $500 million in wagers in 2008. The company has demonstrated its commitment to the racing industry, its owners, tracks and fans through the sponsorship of several preeminent races including the TVG Breeders Cup Mile, TVG/Betfair Hollywood Gold Cup and Claiming Crown. TVG viewers in certain areas can wager interactively on races via telephone, the Internet, TVG Mobile or Interactive Television by establishing a wagering account online at www.tvg.com or by telephone at 1-888-PLAY-TVG.

About Penn National Gaming

Penn National Gaming owns and operates gaming and racing facilities with a focus on slot machine entertainment. The Company presently operates nineteen facilities in fifteen jurisdictions, including Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ontario. In aggregate, Penn National Gaming's operated facilities feature over 26,300 gaming machines, approximately 400 table games, over 2,000 hotel rooms and over 959,000 square feet of gaming floor space.

BREEDERS' CUP AND TVG ENTER MULTI-YEAR PARNTERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

HORSE RACING WAGERING NETWORK TO SPONSOR

 BREEDERS' CUP MILE

NEW YORK (July 16, 2009) - The Breeders' Cup and TVG Network, (TVG) today announced a multi-year agreement renewing TVG as an official media partner of the Breeders' Cup World Championships. As part of the agreement, TVG will remain the exclusive marketing partner in the Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) category and becomes title sponsor of the $2 million

Breeders' Cup Mile.

The 26th Breeders' Cup World Championships, Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious global event, consisting of 14 races and $25.5 million in purses, will be held on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.

The $2 million TVG Breeders' Cup Mile, to be run at one mile for 3-year-olds and up on turf, will be held on Nov. 7.

In addition to the interactive wagering partnership and Mile sponsorship, the agreement also includes the following:

•  TVG will produce the Breeders' Cup Simulcast Show, a live broadcast of the two-day Championships, which is distributed to more than 2000 off track and simulcast wagering outlets worldwide.

• TVG will provide on-site and enhanced day-long coverage of four domestic races and one international Breeders' Cup Challenge qualifying race in the Mile division: at Del Mar, in San Diego, for the Del Mar Mile (Aug. 29); at Woodbine Racecourse in Toronto for the Woodbine Mile (Sept. 20); at Santa Anita for the Oak Tree Mile (Oct. 10) and at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., for the Shadwell Turf Mile (Oct. 10).

TVG will also provide live coverage from Great Britain of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot     Racecourse on Sept. 26.

• TVG will provide continuous coverage of late breaking news and events taking place before and during the event at Santa Anita.

"TVG has been an outstanding partner of the Breeders' Cup for the past 10 years and a leader in televised racing and account wagering," said Breeders' Cup President and CEO, Greg Avioli. "As we indicated in announcing our strategic review last week, long-term alliances like our relationship with TVG, are a key component of our plan moving forward.  TVG will continue to help us grow the Breeders' Cup in the U.S. and overseas in the coming years."

"The Breeders' Cup is one of the most, if not the most, prestigious international racing events in the world, which makes our continued support of this tremendous event and organization exceptionally rewarding," said Gerard Cunningham, president of Betfair US, TVG's holding company. "TVG is focused on promoting racing and horse ownership, so our multi-year sponsorship of the Breeders' Cup Mile aligns with our goal to further the sport in America."

TVG has been a Breeders' Cup marketing partner since 1999. Before becoming the sponsor of the Dirt Mile, TVG sponsored the Breeders' Cup Sprint from 2005-2007, and was the sponsor of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile last year.

About TVG

TVG, the official TV and Interactive Wagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and a subsidiary of Betfair Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming betting community, is among the most widely distributed horseracing networks in the world. TVG is the largest advance deposit wagering company in the US, accepting over $500 million in wagers in 2008. TVG viewers in certain areas can wager interactively on races via telephone, the Internet, TVG Mobile or Interactive Television by establishing a wagering account online at www.tvg.com or by telephone at 1-888-PLAY-TVG.

About Breeders' Cup

The Breeders' Cup administers the Breeders' Cup World Championships; Thoroughbred racing's year-end Championships consisting of 14 races and $25.5 million in purses, which makes it the richest event in sports. At last year's Breeders' Cup, more than $100 million in winning wagers were returned to fans at betting locations around the globe.  The Breeders' Cup also administers the Breeders' Cup Challenge qualifying series, and the Breeders' Cup Stakes Program. Breeders' Cup has offices in Lexington, Ky., and in New York City. Breeders' Cup press releases appear on the Breeders' Cup Web site, www.breederscup.com. You may follow the Breeders' Cup on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BreedersCup

TVG TO AIR EXTENSIVE BELMONT STAKES PROGRAMMING LIVE FROM NEW YORK AS CALVIN BOREL ATTEMPTS HISTORIC TRIPLE CROWN RIDE Los Angeles (June 2, 2009) –

TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, returns to Belmont Park this week to broadcast live pre- and post-race coverage of the 141st Belmont Stakes. TVG’s Belmont Stakes programming includes several shows airing live from Belmont Park with hosts Todd Schrupp, Ken Rudulph, Simon Bray and Christina Olivares. The Belmont Preview Show will highlight TVG’s live trackside coverage on Friday, providing in-depth race analysis, handicapping advice and special interviews on Saturday’s historic race.

In addition to providing horseracing fans detailed analysis of all the entrants, including Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird, The Belmont Preview Show will have an interview with jockey Calvin Borel, who will attempt to become the first jockey in history to capture all three legs of the Triple Crown aboard different horses. The Belmont Preview Show will premiere Friday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. EDT and replay throughout the evening.

“Although no horse enters Belmont with a chance at the Triple Crown, Calvin Borel’s unprecedented attempt to sweep the Triple Crown riding different horses makes this one of thoroughbred racing’s most historic events,” said Tony Allevato, senior vice president and executive producer of TVG. “TVG’s extensive lead-in programming will provide viewers with the latest news and expert analysis they need to know before placing their wagers on this year’s Belmont Stakes.”

TVG’s week-long coverage leading into the Belmont Stakes begins with a special edition of Lady Luck airing Wednesday, June 3 at 10 p.m. EDT. Live coverage from Belmont Park begins on Friday, June 5 at 11:30 a.m. EDT with special editions of Blinker’s Off, The Morning Line, Starting Gate, :58 Flat and Racing Coast to Coast. Saturday's Pick 6 Central (11:00 a.m. EDT) will examine Belmont’s $1 million Pick 6 and Pick 4 with TVG experts sharing their selections and plays for race day. Starting Gate and Trackside Live will conclude TVG’s pre-race coverage and following the race, TVG will air the Belmont Wrap-Up Show (7 p.m. EDT) offering post-race commentary and analysis, detailed wagering results and extensive race replays of the race.

TVG’s Belmont Stakes Programming Lineup

Wednesday, June 3rd

Lady Luck – 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Friday, June 5th

Blinker’s Off – 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT

The Morning Line – 12 noon ET / 9 a.m. PT

Starting Gate – 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT

:58 Flat – 3 p.m. ET / noon PT

Racing Coast to Coast – 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT

Belmont Stakes Preview – 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT (re-airs several times overnight)

Saturday, June 6th

Pick 6 Central – 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT

Starting Gate – 12 noon ET / 9 a.m. PT

Trackside Live – 3 p.m. ET / noon PT

Belmont Stakes Wrap-Up – 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT

About TVG

TVG, the official TV and Interactive Wagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and a subsidiary of Betfair Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming betting community, is among the most widely distributed horseracing networks in the world. TVG is the largest advance deposit wagering company in the US, accepting over $500 million in wagers in 2008. TVG viewers in certain areas can wager interactively on races via telephone, the Internet, TVG Mobile or Interactive Television by establishing a wagering account online at www.tvg.com or by telephone at 1-888-PLAY-TVG.

TVG ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PREAKNESS STAKES PROGRAMMING

Live on-site coverage from Baltimore as Derby winner gets challenged from super-filly

Los Angeles (May 14, 2009) – TVG, America’s Horseracing Network, will broadcast live from Pimlico Race Course this week, airing television’s most comprehensive pre- and post-race coverage of the 134^th Preakness Stakes. TVG’s Preakness programming will include a special preview show that provides race fans everything they need to know to wager on this year’s historic race.

In addition to in-depth analysis of all the participants, TVG’s Preakness Preview Show will air an exclusive interview with jockey Calvin Borel. Borel won the Kentucky Derby aboard Mine That Bird, but has chosen to ride filly Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness. The Preakness Preview Show airs at 8:30 PM ET and will re-air throughout the evening leading up to the Preakness. TVG’s live trackside coverage will be hosted by TVG’s Matt Carothers, Ken Rudulph and Michelle Yu all day Friday and Saturday from Baltimore.

 “This is already one of the most anticipated runnings in the 134-year history of the Preakness” said Tony Allevato, senior vice president and executive producer of TVG. “TVG’s pre- and post-race coverage will give fans exclusive insight into every aspect of the Preakness from the starting gate to the finish line and beyond.”

Live coverage of the Preakness begins Friday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m. EDT with special editions of Blinker’s Off and :58 Flat from Pimlico Race Course. The entire “Run for the Black-Eyed Susans” will be covered for horse racing fans through TVG’s expert pre-race analysis, up-to-the-minute news, and exclusive interviews with owners and trainers. Following the conclusion of the Preakness Stakes, TVG’s Preakness Wrap-Up Show , Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT, will offer post-race commentary, in-depth race analysis, detailed wagering results and extensive race replays of the race.

About TVG
TVG, the official TV and Interactive Wagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and a subsidiary of Betfair Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming betting community, is among the most widely distributed horseracing networks in the world. TVG is the largest advance deposit wagering company in the US, accepting over $500 million in wagers in 2008. TVG viewers in certain areas can wager interactively on races via telephone, the Internet, TVG Mobile or Interactive Television by establishing a wagering account online at www.tvg.com or by telephone at 1-888-PLAY-TVG.

TVG (BETFAIR US) AND TRACKNET MEDIA GROUP REACH AGREEMENT FOR ACCOUNT WAGERING

TVG Will Now Accept Wagers on All Three Triple Crown Races

Los Angeles (May 1, 2009) – TVG and TrackNet Media Group, LLC today announced a deal allowing TVG to accept online wagering on TrackNet affiliated tracks, including those operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and Magna Entertainment Corp. TVG customers will now be able to wager on races from Churchill Downs and Pimlico Race Course, hosts of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, respectively.  TVG and TVG.com were recently acquired by Betfair, the world’s largest, legal, online wagering company.

 “We’re delighted to reach an agreement with an esteemed partner like TrackNet, the unrivaled leader in horse racing content in the United States,” said Gerard Cunningham, president of Betfair US. “The addition of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes simplifies betting for our customers who can now wager on all three Triple Crown events (from one account). This not only benefits the betting public, but also horsemen, owners and the racing industry as a whole.”

As well as accepting wagers through TVG.com, TVG will also stream live video content of races originating from all TrackNet race tracks. As a result of the agreement, TVG’s roster of tracks available for wagering and streaming expands to include Arlington Park, Calder Race Course, Churchill Downs, Hoosier Park, Laurel Park, Lone Star Park, The Meadows, Pimlico, Pinnacle Race Course, Portland Meadows and Remington Park.  HRTV will remain the exclusive television broadcast company for races originating at all TrackNet affiliated racetracks.

“Under Betfair’s new ownership, TVG has made significant strides to ensure its commitment to U.S. racing in a short time, and we’re hopeful this partnership will continue to evolve for the betterment of the sport,” said Scott Daruty, president of TrackNet Media Group, LLC. “TVG offers one of the most robust wagering platforms in our industry and we are pleased that they will now join all of the other major, national account wagering companies in offering the TrackNet content.”

About TVG
TVG, the official TV and Interactive Wagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and a subsidiary of Betfair Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming betting community, is among the most widely distributed horseracing networks in the world. TVG is the largest advance deposit wagering company in the US, accepting over $500 million in wagers in 2008. TVG viewers in certain areas can wager interactively on races via telephone, the Internet, TVG Mobile or Interactive Television by establishing a wagering account online at www.tvg.com or by telephone at 1-888-PLAY-TVG.

About TrackNet Media Group LLC

TrackNet Media Group, LLC is a venture of North America’s premier horse racing and entertainment companies, Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) and Magna Entertainment Corp. TrackNet sells horse racing content from its stable of racetracks to a variety of domestic and international wagering outlets, including racetracks, casinos, off-track wagering facilities, and advance deposit wagering companies. TrackNet also purchases horse racing content from third party racetracks for distribution to its member racetracks and its affiliated advance deposit wagering platforms, including XpressBet, TwinSpires, WinTicket.com and BrisBET. TrackNet employs the highest standards of wagering security and integrity when licensing horse racing content to third parties to reduce the chances of signal piracy and ensure content producers receive the compensation they are due. TrackNet is headquartered in Louisville, Ky., and also has offices in Arcadia, Calif.