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6 The Game, February 2008 Canada’s Thoroughbred Racing Newspaper
One thousand new self-serve betting terminals were unveiled and ready for use on January 8, at all Woodbine Entertainment Group facilities.
All of the Woodbine, Mohawk and Greenwood
wagering terminal, AmTote, which replaces the ‘SAM’ machine. “Technology and customer
sort the list of tracks by name, breed, or Minutes-To-Post. The larger on-screen area also allows for better navigation and faster construction of wagers.
New betting terminals for WEG Locations
betting terminals, as well as the 24 Champions teletheatres were changed over to a state-of-the-art
feedback have driven the change,” said Sean Pinsonneault, Vice- President of Wagering Services at
Pinsonneault said HorsePlayer Interactive customers will also have quicker, easier access to their accounts. Most of the terminals have a tap-and- go feature, like you would see at a gas station. You don’t have to swipe a bar code.
Woodbine Entertainment
Group. “The faster, more
sophisticated technology
has allowed for the devel-
opment of a product that
can offer more to bettors
than ever before. The self-
serve terminals will have
horse names and basic
program information like trainer and jockey. Current odds are also on
“The AmTote conversion will also provide customers who watch the races from a betting carrel with an exciting new experience because the television
display with a coloured arrow head above them to show how they have changed since the last odds cycle.”
screens double as betting terminals. You can watch the race on them and you can make your bet,” said Pinsonneault. “You never have to leave your table.”
Larger screens allow for larger choice menus. For instance, bettors can choose
The new tote will be operated by AmTote International. AmTote is a leader in the industry, bene ting from more than 75 years in the business and more than 800 customers worldwide. AmTote replaces WEG’s previous provider, Scienti c Games.
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from a larger track list, instead of scrolling through many different screen pages and can
CToggins to become ORC Rule
that all horses on the Woodbine grounds must have a valid negative Coggins test for 2008.
Laura’s Lucky Boy
Non-compliance will result in the horse being banned from ROCK AND ROLL the grounds and/or barred from racing.
Lucky Boy (Theatrical (IRE) - Corridora Slew, by Corridora Key) will be standing at their farm in St. Ann’s for the 2008 season.
he Woodbine Race Of ce has made it a requirement
to Stand in Niagara
It will be the responsibility of the trainer to ensure that all horses under their care and control comply to the Coggins requirement which is imminent to become an ORC Rule in the near future.
entennial Farms (Niagara)
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Inc. announced that Laura’s
Cure the Blues - Secret’s Halo, by Halo
• Co-Fastest 3-Year-old Beyer from 1996 to 2003 • Fastest 3-Year-Old of 1998
Set Belmont track record of 1:39:51 (1 1/16 miles), winning by 14 lengths
• 121 Beyer Speed Figure
Faster than any other 3-Year-Old, including Coronado’s Quest and Victory Gallop
• Ran 13 triple digit Beyer Speed Figures
2008 Fee: $3000 L.F. (payable when foal stands & nurses) Property of: A Syndicate - Shares also For Sale
Standing at Serenity Stable - 5557 6th Line, Tottenham, Ontario Inquiries to Bob Foster 905-729-2878, Merv Kirby 905-880-2783 Fax: 905-880-2787 email:t.greer@sympatico.ca
While providing the racetrack with a valid negative Coggins test has been common practice over the years, the imminent ORC Coggins Rule will mean that non-compliance will now be handled by the Ontario Racing Commission and not the racetracks themselves.
Laura’s Lucky Boy was a winner or placed in eight stakes (six graded) competing at Hollywood Park, Del Mar and Santa Anita in California, while posting seven triple digit Beyer gures.
His sire, Theatrical (IRE), is the sire of 21 G1 winners and 13 millionaires and his dam, Corridora Slew, is a half sister to Cigar.
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Did you know....
That Manduro, trained in France by Andre Fabre, was given 131 and the title of the best horse in the world by the World Thoroughbred Racehorse Rankings.
Now retired due to an injury sustained during the Prix Foy, his prep for the Arc, Manduro was undefeated in his ve races in 2007, all between 8 and 12f, including 3 Gr 1‘s. He was bought by Sheikh Mohammed for a reputed C$32.5million and will be part of the stallion team at Darley.
The 2007 Derby winner Authorized and King George Winner Dylan Thomas, Classic winner Curlin and Invasor all stand at 129. Of the youngsters, Jim Bolgers
New Approach was given 126 and he will be an exciting prospect for this season.
By Nigel Grif ths
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