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What Every Horse Needs

Rockport Harbor gets his very own web site.

Posted in Web/Technology on February 28, 2005

The Racing Blogosphere

Thanks to a referrer line in my web stats, I spent a little too much time this evening checking out Japanese racing blogs. If only I read Japanese. I did come across this rather enthusiastic fan blog (in English) though, Rockin’ All the Way to the Derby, which deserves a visit.
The blog Big Apple Racing popped up just a couple of weeks ago and it looks as though its writer has already decided to retire. A shame — New York racing deserves a dedicated blogger or two. [Update 2/7: I take this back. Big Apple Racing has just had some recent technical difficulties and will be online once more starting Wednesday. Looking forward to seeing you again, B.A.R. ]

Posted in Web/Technology on February 6, 2005

“It’s NASCAR but with fancy hats”

Last minute betting, streaming video, jockey mini-cams — the possibilities for revolutionizing horseracing with technology are endless and just what the sport needs to attract new fans and owners, says tech consultant and Thoroughbred owner Elliott Masie. (Times Union)

Posted in Web/Technology on August 2, 2004

Wi-Wa

The online betting concern Youbet plans to introduce a wireless hand-held device for wagering (ESPN), much like those already in use in Hong Kong and Japan, to the US market next month.

Posted in Web/Technology on June 23, 2004