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Category: Karl Broberg
SPEAKTOMEOFLOVE SCORES THRILLING WIN IN B CONNECTED STAKES AT DELTA DOWNS
November 25, 2020 louisianathoroughbred
BROBERG AND THORNTON DOMINATE OPENING DAY WITH FIVE WINS TOGETHER –
Speaktomeoflove wins the B-Connected Stakes at Delta Downs.
VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs kicked off its 2020-21 Thoroughbred season on Tuesday with a nine-race program that featured a thrilling edition of the $60,000 B Connected Stakes as well as an amazing feat by the popular jockey/trainer tandem of Tim Thornton and Karl Broberg.
The wagering favorite in the B Connected Stakes was Scarlettsblackjack, who left the gate at odds of 1-2, but it was 14-1 longshot Speaktomeoflove who won the 13th running of the seven-furlong event for Louisiana-bred non-winners of a stakes race.
Speaktomeoflove's victory came in dramatic fashion as the 3-year-old gelding came from just off the pace to get up by a head at the finish line over Jus Lively. Scarlettsblackjack finished another half-length behind the top pair in third.
Under jockey Joe Stokes, Speaktomeoflove got a perfect trip just behind Scarlettsblackjack, who set the fractional times of 23.50 seconds for the opening quarter mile, 47.76 for the half and 1:13.53 for three-quarters. Entering the homestretch Speaktomeoflove engaged Scarlettsblackjack and barely got in front before Jus Lively rallied stoutly and just missed in second. The winner covered the distance in a time of 1:27.25 over a fast track.
The win by Speaktomeoflove was his third straight and fourth from nine outs lifetime. He earned $36,000 for the victory and now has a career bankroll of $107,960.
Speaktomeoflove is a 3-year-old chestnut gelding by Run Away and Hide, out of the Proudest Romeo mare Awesome Truth. He was bred in Louisiana by his owner and trainer Benard Chatters.
Speaktomeoflove paid $30.20 to win, $12 to place and $5 to show. Jus Lively returned $8.40 to win and $4.80 to show. Scarlettsblackjack was worth $2.20 to show.
In other action, the team of trainer Karl Broberg and jockey Tim Thornton won five of the nine races on the opening day program. The pair teamed up to win the opener with End Zone ($3 to win), the second race with Snoose Goose ($4.80), the fifth with Flash of Mischief ($4.80), the sixth with Tiz One Fee ($6), and finally the seventh with Much Class ($10.40). Broberg has won each training title at Delta Downs since 2011 and Thornton is attempting to win his third riding title in a row at the Vinton, Louisiana oval.
Delta Downs will continue its opening week of racing on Wednesday with another nine-race card starting at 12:55 pm. The track will be dark on Thursday to observe Thanksgiving before closing out the week on Friday and Saturday, again with 12:55 pm first post times.
For more information about the current season visit the track's website at www.deltadownsracing.com. Fans can also get information about the track through Facebook by visiting the page 'Delta Downs Racing'. The track's Twitter handle is @deltaracing.
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE:BYD), features exciting casino action, live horse racing and fun dining experiences. Delta Downs is located in Vinton, Louisiana, on Delta Downs Drive. From Lake Charles, take Exit 7 and from Texas, take Exit 4.
KARL BROBERG, TIM THORNTON AND DALE WHITE, SR. WIN TITLES AT EVANGELINE DOWNS
September 1, 2020 louisianathoroughbred
THE 50-NIGHT SEASON CONCLUDED ON SATURDAY NIGHT
OPELOUSAS, LA – There was a long time during the Thoroughbred season at Evangeline Downs this summer where it appeared that Karl Broberg would not defend the training title he has won so many times before. That was until the night of August 19, when horses trained by Broberg won six of the nine races on the program and catapulted him back to the top of the standings. Broberg totaled 23 wins for the season, which was six more than a three-way tie for second at 17 wins between Sam David, Jr., Ron Faucheux and Eduardo Ramirez. For the season, Broberg's horses earned $374,150 in purse money, which also topped the table.
The complete top 10 trainers' standings were: Karl Broberg (23 wins), a three-way tie for second with Sam David, Jr., Ron Faucheux, and Eduardo Ramirez at 17 wins each, a three-way tie for fifth with Allen Landry, Lee Thomas and Dale White, Sr. at 15 wins each, a two-way tie for eighth with Keith Bourgeois and Bret Calhoun at 14 wins each and a three-way tie for ninth with Sam Breaux, Kenneth Hargrave and Corale Richards at 13 wins each.
Tim Thornton handily won the jockeys' title at Evangeline Downs in 2020 with 73 victories from 339 starts for a 22% winning percentage. When you add 71 second-place and 47 third-place finishes to his record, that gives Thornton an in-the-money percentage for the season of 56%. Thornton and runner-up Diego Saenz were the only riders whose mounts earned in excess of one million dollars in purse money with Thornton's horses picking up $1,268,850 and Saenz's earning $1,050,461.
The complete top 10 jockeys' standings were: Tim Thornton (73 wins), Diego Saenz (56), Gerard Melancon (46), Devin Magnon (31), Jansen Melancon (26), Ty Kennedy (25), C.J. McMahon (22), Joe Stokes (21), and a two-way tie for ninth between Jarred Journet and E.M. Murray at 18 wins each.
It was a stellar season for Dale White, Sr. at Evangeline Downs. White not only finished in the top five in the training standings, he also managed to finish the meet as the leading owner with 14 victories from 84 starts, ending up four wins ahead of a tie for second between Elite Thoroughbred Racing LLC and End Zone Athletics, Inc. White also added 13 seconds and 17 thirds for an in-the-money percentage of 52% for his runners. His horses earned $248,180 in purses, which was also led the standings.
The complete top 10 owners' standings were: Dale White, Sr. (14 wins), a two-way tie for seconds with Elite Thoroughbred Racing LLC and End Zone Athletics, Inc. at 10 wins each, a two-way tie for fourth with Earl Hernandez, Keith Hernandez & John Duvieilh and Red Rose Racing at 9 wins each, a two-way tie for sixth with Rylee Grudzien and M & M Racing at 7 wins each and a three-way tie for eighth between Allied Racing Stable, LLC, Norman Stables, LLC and Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC at 6 wins each.
Live racing at Evangeline Downs will resume on September 17 with the beginning of the American Quarter Horse meeting. Post time for the season will be 5:35 pm Central Time.
For more information on racing at Evangeline Downs, visit the track's website at www.evdracing.com. Evangeline Downs' Twitter handle is @EVDRacing and the racetrack is also accessible on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EvangelineDownsRacing.
FOUR WIN SATURDAY AT HARRAH'S LOUISIANA DOWNS VERY SPECIAL FOR JOCKEY JOEL DOMINGUEZ
July 27, 2020 louisianathoroughbred
Bossier City, LA – Jockey Joel Dominguez is still smiling as he reflects on winning four races on Saturday's seven-race card at Harrah's Louisiana Downs.
His successful afternoon began in race two with Don Guillermo ($8) for trainer James "Sweet" Hodges and three for Hall of Fame conditioner Steve Asmussen; All Bizness ($3); American Dream ($5) and Curlin Beauty ($11.80). Curlin Beauty, a 4-year-old daughter of Curlin, drew off to an eight-length score in her third career effort, but it was American Dream is a filly by Triple Crown champion American Pharoah that really impressed her rider.
"She's still learning, but what a powerful filly," stated Dominguez.
The 30-year-old Dominguez was born in Durango, Mexico, but never rode as a child. He was very athletic, playing soccer and was a standout boxer in his weight class. His experience in the saddle began in Kentucky, galloping for both Asmussen and veteran Kentucky-based conditioner, Neil Howard.
"Riding for Steve this meet means a great deal to me," stated Dominguez. "When I was in Kentucky, I worked hard and tried to learn everything. As I progressed, Steve began to trust me galloping some of his top horses; I remember the first time I worked Rachel Alexandra. That was very special and gave me so much confidence!"
This is the fourth year Dominguez has been based at Harrah's Louisiana Downs. He began in 2017 as an apprentice, winning 31 races that year and returning in 2018, losing his bug on May 22, but transitioning smoothly to the journeyman ranks. Maybe more than smoothly as he won six races on the June 23, 2018 card at Louisiana Downs. But winning four races in this very challenging 2020 live racing season was an even bigger accomplishment.
"It hasn't been easy," he responded when asked about the impact of COVID-19. "When we were in quarantine, I just tried to get things done at the house and spend time with my family (wife Janet and two sons). I was missing getting on horses."
The resumption of live racing on June 6 was a big relief to Dominguez and he has been winning plenty of races for this season for Asmussen. Misty Drinkwater is serving as assistant again this year and she appreciates what Dominguez brings to the Asmussen barn.
"He's hard working and very professional, "she said. "We get along very well and he has been a big part of our team here."
Dominguez is represented by former jockey, Don Simington and the two have a strong bond.
"Don gives me great advice and feedback," explained Dominguez. "I admire that he is the first one to arrive in the morning and the last to leave. Trainers know him well and he works hard to book me on good horses."
Dominguez won 91 races here last year, finishing second in the standings to Carlos Lozada who made 96 trips to the winner's circle. He appreciates that the racing officials at Harrah's Louisiana Downs have worked hard to maintain the recommended protocols for COVID-19.
"I ride with a mask and shield protector," he said. "Everyone here is trying to make it safe for us, so each of the riders are making adjustments and doing what we need to do."
Charity Golf Tournament Set for Thursday, August 20
Harrah's Louisiana Downs will host a Charity Golf Tournament at Northwood Hills Golf Club in Shreveport, Louisiana on Thursday, August 20.
The event will benefit Chaplain Jimmy Sistrunk and The Backside Benevolence Fund, which provides valuable assistance to the Louisiana racing community and backstretch workers.
The sign in for the event's Four Person Scramble kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with tee off at 10:30 a.m. The fee is $80 per personor $320 for a four-person team. The fee includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, and t-shirt/cap.
Attendees can register in person in the Louisiana Downs Racing office, or by mail. Checks should be payable to The Backside Benevolence Fund and mailed to: Jennifer Sokol, Harrah's Louisiana Downs, 8000 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111.
The deadline for registration is August 13. For further information, please contact Jennifer Sokol at (318) 741-2512.
Louisiana Downs Trainer, Jockey and Owner Standings
Through July 25, Karl Broberg tops the trainer standings with 23 wins since the meet began on June 6. Steve Asmussen is second with 18 victories. Last year's leading conditioner Joey Foster is tied with Shane Wilson for third; both have 13 winners. Joe O. Duhon and Ronnie P. Ward are tied with nine wins each.
Joel Dominguez, aided by his four-bagger on Saturday, has taken the lead in the jockey standings with 30 wins. Jack Gilligan, who rides first-call for Broberg, is second with 26 trips to the winner's circle. Last year's leading jockey Carlos Lozada has ridden 22 winners to date and Jose Guerrero rounds out the top four with 19 victories.
Steve Asmussen has moved into the lead in the owner standings with seven wins from 18 starts. End Zone Athletics Inc. has moved into the lead in the owner standings with 12 wins from 23 starts. End Zone Athletics, Inc and Wayne T. Davis are tied for second with nine wins and horses owned by Ronnie P. Ward have won six races to date.
Post Times and Racing Dates
The 2020 Thoroughbred racing season at Harrah's Louisiana Downs got underway on Saturday, June 6. The 64-day meet will run Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through September 23. Post time is 3:05 pm (Central).
About Harrah's Louisiana Downs
Located near Shreveport in Bossier City, Louisiana, Louisiana Downs opened in 1974 and was purchased by Caesars Entertainment in December, 2002. With annual Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing seasons, the track is committed to presenting the highest quality racing programs paired with its 150,000 square foot entertainment complex offering casino gambling, dining and plasma screen televisions for sports and simulcast racing
THORNTON, BROBERG AND END ZONE ATHLETICS EARN LEADING HORSEMEN TITLES AT DELTA DOWNS DURING 2019-20 SEASON
March 3, 2020 louisianathoroughbred
FAMILIAR FACES DOMINATE STANDINGS THROUGHOUT 84-DAY STAND
VINTON, LA. – The 2019-20 Thoroughbred season at Delta Downs wrapped up on Saturday with familiar names topping the standings. Tim Thornton won his second straight leading rider title while Karl Broberg notched his ninth consecutive crown in the training ranks. Broberg and Matt Johansen's End Zone Athletics, Inc. earned their fifth straight leading owner title and their eighth in the last nine years.
Thornton's season included 110 wins and $2,287,415 in mount earnings after riding 142 winners and setting a single season record with $2,894,080 in earnings last year.
Thornton, a husband and father of three, won two stakes races during the meet. On December 28 he rode Bending Saint to victory in the $70,000 B Connected and on January 11 he booted home Flat Lucky in the $65,000 Sam's Town.
Following Thornton in the jockey standings were C. J. McMahon (75 wins), Paulina Ramirez (54), Diego Saenz (52), Joel Dominguez (51), Gerard Melancon (49), Jose Guerrero (42), Devin Magnon (31), Thomas Pompell (28), and Kevin Smith (26).
Broberg continued his dominance at Delta Downs in 2019-20 by sending out 95 winners and totaling $1,826,580 in earnings. The accomplishment capped off a season that saw him win his ninth straight training title at the Vinton, Louisiana racetrack. During the Delta Downs season Broberg also capped off another calendar year (2019) of leading the nation in wins by a trainer with a personal record of 548 trips to the winner's circle. It was the sixth straight time he has accomplished that feat.
Rounding out the top 10 trainers for the Delta Downs meeting were Robertino Diodoro (41), Beverly Burress (29), Isai V. Gonzalez (26), Lee M. Thomas (23), Joel Berndt (21), Eduardo Ramirez (20), Allen Landry (19), Sam Breaux (16), and Scott Gelner (16).
End Zone Athletics, Inc. saw 46 of their runners win and earn a total of $868,765. Rounding out the top 10 owners for the season were Empire Racing Stables LLC (Jason D. Bullard) (24), Adriel Gonzalez (14), Brittlyn Stable Inc. (Evelyn Benoit) (12), Dale White, Sr. (11), Red Rose Racing (Jimmy Johnson) (11), Patti Turner (11), Elite Thoroughbred Racing, LLC (Michele Rodriguez) (10), Danny R. Caldwell (9), Allied Racing Stables, LLC (Chester Thomas) (8).
Delta Downs now looks forward to its upcoming American Quarter Horse season which gets underway on April 17 and runs through July 4. The 46-day meeting will feature live racing each Wednesday through Saturday night after opening weekend. Post times on Wednesday and Thursday nights will be at 5:15 pm CST. The first race on Fridays and Saturdays will be at 6:15 pm.
For more information about the Delta Downs go to the track's website at www.deltadownsracing.com. Fans can also follow the track on Facebook and Twitter.
CARLOS LOZADA, JOEY FOSTER AND END ZONE ATHLETICS, INC TOP THE STANDINGS FOR THE 2019 THOROUGHBRED MEET AT HARRAH'S LOUISIANA DOWNS
September 26, 2019 louisianathoroughbred
Bossier City, LA – The 2019 Thoroughbred racing season at Harrah's Louisiana Downs, which got underway on May 4, concluded on Wednesday, September 25. The meet leaders, Carlos Lozada, Joey Foster and End Zone Athletics, Inc., were honored for their accomplishments on the final afternoon of the 84-day meet.
Both major racing events, Louisiana Cup Day on August 3 and Super Derby Day, which took place September 7, featured excellent fields. For the second year in a row, Hall of Fame conditioner Steve Asmussen won the richest race of the season, the Grade 3, $300,000 Super Derby with Rotation. The son of Tapit, bred and owned by Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLC, rallied strongly for his first graded stakes score under jockey Richard Eramia.
One of the most memorable events of the season was the creation of the Harrah's Louisiana Downs Racing Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place on Saturday, July 13 with John Franks; Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.; Frank L. Brothers; C.W. Walker; Ronald Ardoin, Larry Snyder; Sunday Silence andFree Spirits Joy inducted into the inaugural class.
Voting for one additional Hall of Fame member in several categories was offered to the fans and they elected trainer Bobby Barnett, jockey Calvin Borel; former general manager Tom Sweeney as well as the incomparable Alysheba as additional inductees.
Officials also introduced a new wager, Super Tuesday Pick 4, on Tuesday, June 25. The wager teamed two Caesar's Entertainment racetracks: Harrah's Louisiana Downs and Indiana Grand Racing and Casino, which both offer Tuesday matinee racing programs. Two races each Tuesday from both racetracks were selected and offered to fans at a reduced takeout of 15%.
"We were thrilled to induct honor such outstanding horses and trailblazers into our Racing Hall of Fame,"said Eric Halstrom, Harrah's Louisiana Downs vice president of operations. "The fan vote was very well-received and we will certainly offer that again in 2020. It was also a great beginning for the Super Tuesday Pick 4, which gave us an opportunity to attract new fans as we teamed with the talented and innovative team at Indiana Grand."
Carlos Lozada Wins His First Leading Rider Title
Carlos Lozada was dominant throughout the meet, topping a very competitive jockey colony to claim his first ever leading rider title. The 34-year-old native of Puerto Rico finished the meet with a record of 428 starts, 95 wins, 70 seconds and 52 thirds and purses of $1,076,410.
He began riding in the United States in 2007 after attending Puerto Rico's Escuela Vocational Hipica, the famed jockey school with a noted list of riders, including Irad Ortiz, Jr, Jose Ortiz as well as 2018 Harrah's Louisiana Downs top-ranked rider, Emanuel Nieves.
The soft-spoken rider was the 17th-ranked rider in 2018 at Louisiana Downs, but united with former jockey and highly successful agent, Ronald Ardoin, this year.
"There is no doubt that Ronald made a big difference for me," said Lozada. "He works hard in the mornings and got me a lot of mounts. He won so many races in his career and was very helpful when I asked for advice."
One of the biggest wins of the meet came on Super Derby Day when Lozada guided Sugarland Thoroughbreds LLC's homebred Eskenformore to victory in the $60,000 River Cities at odds of 30-1. He had ridden the 6-year-old mare, trained by James Hodges, and explained his change of tactics in winning the turf feature.
"I rode her like I knew her," stated Lozada. "I felt she needed to be closer to the lead and knew she had plenty left for the finish."
Winning leading rider honors at Harrah's Louisiana Downs meant a great deal to the devoted family man, supported by his wife, Eileen Quinones and their three sons: Anthony, Jean Carlos and Jandriel.
"I was a little nervous toward the end," he acknowledged. "Providing for my family is most important to me, but I want to thank every owner and trainer who believed in me and gave me the opportunity to win my first title!"
Lozada will head to Delta Downs for their upcoming Thoroughbred meet, which gets underway on Tuesday, October 8.
It was also a very successful season for Joel Dominguez, who finished second with 91 trips to the winner's circle, edging Lozada in purses, with mounts earning $1,091,671. Dominguez, who was third in the standings last year, is represented by retired rider Don Simington. Jockey Aubrie Green finished third with 54 victories; a solid step up from her seventh-place finish here in 2018. Richard Eramia and Hector Del-Cid tied for fourth with 47 trips to the winner's circle.
Joey Foster Wins His Third Louisiana Downs Leading Trainer
Benton, Louisiana horseman Joey Foster picked up his third leading trainer title at Harrah's Louisiana Downs, winning 54 races from 218 starters to top his fellow conditioners this meet.
The very popular trainer won his first title here in 2016, repeating the feat in 2017 and finishing second to Karl Broberg last year. He saddled a mix of claiming and allowance horses throughout the meet, with standouts including Mizztic Tale, who won three of his four starts this meet for owners Brett Day and Kevin Spretz. Also, Play on Becky picked up her third victory of the season on Wednesday, September 25 for her breeder and owner Jim Horton.
"I want to thank each of my owners for their support," said Foster. "They are the ones that put the show on; training horses is the easy part, but keeping great owners is key."
Foster also acknowledged his wife, Cheryl, who he refers to as "the backbone" of the barn, and the hard work of assistant trainer, Amaniel Ortiz, affectionately known as "Shorty".
The Foster trainees will head to Delta Downs as well as Fair Grounds. Foster cited Our Lost Love, a 2-year-old filly Louisiana-bred daughter of Half Ours, as one of his runners to watch. Bred and owned by Tri-Star Racing LLC, she broke her maiden impressively here on September 14.
"She ran a great race and earned an 83 Beyer (speed figure)," said Foster. "We will run her on Louisiana Champions Day (December 14) at Fair Grounds."
Last year's leading conditioner, Karl Broberg, finished second with 45 wins. Beverly Burress, who saddled 18 winners last year, finished the meet with 28 victories, including a stakes score with Run Rocket in the $60,000 A. L. (Red) Erwin on the Super Derby card. Steve Asmussen and Jorge Lara tied for fourth with 20 winners each.
Leading Owner Title Goes to End Zone Athletics, Inc.
End Zone Athletics, Inc. repeated as owner of the meet, and unlike last year, when the title went down to the final day, the national leader held a comfortable lead throughout the meet. The highly successful partnership of Karl Broberg and Matt Johanson won 25 races this meet to earn leading owner honors.
"I want to thank Darwin Quevado, my assistant at Louisiana Downs for all he has done," said Broberg. "We used quite a few riders, but I was pleasantly surprised by Aubrie Green."
Broberg confirmed that he will send a string to Delta Downs for their upcoming Thoroughbred meet and will also have a barn at Fair Grounds when their season gets underway.
Dream Walkin Farms, Inc. was second in the standings with 14 wins and horses owned by Ronnie P. Ward made 11 trips to the winner's circle. Indian Creek Thoroughbred Farms, LLC and Penny Scarberry tied for fourth with ten wins in the 2019 Thoroughbred meet.
Harrah's Louisiana Downs to Offer Training and Stall Space to Horsemen
Harrah's Louisiana Downs is pleased to offer horsemen an opportunity to train and stable their Thoroughbreds during the months of October, November and December.
When the Evangeline Training Center closed in 2018, officials acknowledged that many Louisiana Thoroughbred trainers were in need of a facility to stable and train their racehorses. The Bossier City-Shreveport metroplex offers convenient proximity for shipping to Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana; Fair Grounds in New Orleans; Remington Park in Oklahoma as well as upcoming live meets at Sam Houston Race Park and Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Space and availability for Thoroughbreds is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Horsemen are encouraged to contact David Heitzmann, Harrah's Louisiana Downs Director of Racing at (318) 741-2511 or (318) 741-2512 for rates and information.
Quarter Horse Racing Returns to Harrah's Louisiana Downs on January 4
The 2020 Quarter Horse dates for Harrah's Louisiana Downs have been approved. The 46-day meet will commence on Saturday, January 4 and continue through Wednesday, March 18.
Located near Shreveport in Bossier City, Louisiana, Louisiana Downs opened in 1974 and was purchased by Caesars Entertainment in December, 2002. With annual Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing seasons, the track is committed to presenting the highest quality racing programs paired with its 150,000 square foot entertainment complex offering casino gambling, dining and plasma screen televisions for sports and simulcast racing.
COLBY HERNANDEZ AND KARL BROBERG WIN TITLES AT EVANGELINE DOWNS
August 30, 2019 louisianathoroughbred
END ZONE ATHLETICS WINS LEADING OWNER HONORS
OPELOUSAS, LA – Entering the final evening of the Thoroughbred season at Evangeline Downs, the only race for meet-end honors still in doubt was the jockeys' race. A three-way battle between Colby Hernandez, Tim Thornton and Diego Saenz came to a dramatic conclusion as Hernandez won the penultimate race of the season aboard Tenpins Tempo to clinch the title by two over Saenz, who had three wins on the last night to tighten the race significantly. Saenz was able to pass Thornton for second place in the standings with that hat trick, as Thornton went winless on the evening.
The complete top 10 jockeys' standings were: Colby Hernandez (95 wins), Diego Saenz (93), Tim Thornton (91), Gerard Melancon (51), Thomas Pompell (37), Carlos Quinones (34), Paulina Ramirez (32), and a three-way tie for eighth with Gerardo Mora, Chris Rosier and Kevin Smith at 26 wins each.
Karl Broberg had his textbook dominant season at Evangeline Downs, winning the trainers' race with 68 victories from 216 starts for a winning percentage of 31%. Broberg had a total of 138 in-the-money results with 40 seconds and 30 thirds for a top three percentage of 64%. The runner-up in the standings, Ron Faucheux, also had an outstanding season and had a better winning percentage than Broberg of 32%, scoring 36 wins from 113 starts. His in-the-money results also included 29 seconds and 21 thirds, giving Faucheux a top three percentage of 76%.
The complete top 10 trainers' standings were: Karl Broberg (68 wins), Ron Faucheux (36), Eduardo Ramirez (30), Brett Brinkman (28), Dale White, Sr. (23), Corale Richards (22), a tie for seventh between Sam Breaux and Lee Thomas at 21 wins and a tie for ninth between Sam David, Jr. and Scott Gelner at 20 wins.
Broberg was also part of the leading owners' standings, as his partnership with Matt Johanson, End Zone Athletics, Inc., won the title handily with 43 wins from 128 starts for a winning percentage of 34%. Owner-trainer Dale White, Sr. was the runner-up in the standings with 14 wins.
The complete top 10 owners' standings were: End Zone Athletics, Inc. (43 wins), Dale White, Sr. (14), Wayne T. Davis (13), Elite Throoughbred Racing, LLC (12), Red Rose Racing (11), Whispering Oaks Farm, LLC (10), Cynthia Sharp and Corale Richards (9), a tie for eighth between Ming Yan Ng and Norman Stables, LLC at eight wins and a tie for tenth between Brittlyn Stable, Inc. and Sandy Badeaux and Dale White, Sr. at seven wins each.
Live racing at Evangeline Downs will resume with the beginning of the 46-night American Quarter Horse season on Friday, September 27. Post time for the season will be 5:35 pm Central Time. The $1,000,000 LQHBA Louisiana Million will take place on Saturday, December 7 and the $100,000-added Evangeline Downs Futurity and $50,000-added Evangeline Downs Derby will highlight the closing night program on Saturday, December 14.
About Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel is owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation, a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Boyd Gaming press releases are available at www.prnewswire.com. Additional news and information can be found at www.boydgaming.com, or www.evangelinedowns.com.
LIVE THOROUGHBRED RACING AT HARRAH'S LOUISIANA DOWNS GETS UNDERWAY ON SATURDAY, MAY 4
April 30, 2019 louisianathoroughbred
Opening Day Features Eight Races and the Simulcast of the 145th Kentucky Derby
Bossier City, LA – The 2019 Thoroughbred racing season at Harrah's Louisiana Downs commences on Saturday, May 4. A new post time has been set for each Saturday with live racing to begin at 12:55 pm (Central). The meet's additional race days of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will get underway at 3:15 pm.
Opening day will feature plenty of action for racing fans and an entertaining day for families as well. Beginning at 11:00 am along the track apron, there will be a children's area with free bounce houses, water slides, face painting and culinary delights from the most popular food trucks in Shreveport-Bossier City. Of course, racing fans will also be able to watch and wager on the 145th Kentucky Derby and each of the stakes races from Churchill Downs.
Track announcer John McGary and his guest, Jimmy "The Dee", will conduct a pre-race handicapping seminar at The Inside Rail at 11:55 am. They will offer analysis of Saturday's eight live races at Harrah's Louisiana Downs as well as their insights on the Kentucky Derby.
Saturday will also mark the final day of the Road to Kentucky Handicapping Contest which got underway at Harrah's Louisiana Downs on January 19. Fans were able to make selections on major stakes races as well as the key Kentucky Derby prep races. Each participant earned points and following this Saturday's Kentucky Derby, the winner will be awarded the $1,000 grand prize.
"The response from our horseplayers for this contest has been exceptional," said Eric Halstrom, Harrah's Louisiana Downs Vice President of Operations. "We appreciate the loyalty of our local race fans and look forward to kicking off the 2019 Thoroughbred racing season with our opening day festivities, live racing, and of course, the simulcast of the Kentucky Derby."
Trainers To Watch
Karl Broberg, who won the 2018 training title here with 36 wins, returns with a full barn. Last December, he became just the third Thoroughbred trainer in North America to win 500 races in a calendar year. Hall of Fame conditioner Steve Asmussen and Scott Lake were the only other horsemen to accomplish that feat. Heading into May of this year, Broberg is the leading trainer, by wins, according to Equibase statistics.
Joey Foster of Vinton, Louisiana, who was the leading conditioner in 2016 and 2017, Al Stall, Jr., Beverly Burress, H. B. Johnson, James Hodges, Scott Gelner, Patti Turner, Jorge Gomez, Ronnie Ward, and Danny Pish will also be prominent throughout the meet.
"We thank our many returning horsemen for their support of our Thoroughbred meet," said David Heitzmann, Harrah's Louisiana Downs Director of Racing. "While our Grade 3, $300,000 Super Derby always receives tremendous attention, we are also committed to carding plenty of races for accredited Louisiana-breds on both our main track and Franks Turf Course."
Leading Rider Emanuel Nieves Hoping for A Second Title
Jockey Emanuel Nieves won the first leading rider title of his career last September when he made 85 trips to the winner's circle. The hard-working and affable young man is eager to replicate his success at Harrah's Louisiana Downs when the meet begins on Saturday.
Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, a municipality south of San Juan, the 26-year-old Nieves attended Puerto Rico's Escuela Vocational Hipica, the famed jockey school that also produced the sensational Ortiz brothers, Irad and Jose.
Two years ago, Nieves got the call from respected former rider and jockey agent Ronald Ardoin encouraging him to come to Louisiana Downs.
Nieves appreciates the hard work of his agent in getting him quality mounts. He rides for a multitude of trainers including Joey Foster, Al Stall, Jr., H. B. Johnson and Joe Duhon
"Every day he shows up at the barn, even on his days off." explained Foster. "He has an excellent work ethic; he's polite and very professional."
Following last year's meet at Louisiana Downs, Nieves made a trip to Puerto Rico to see his family and had an opportunity to ride several races at Hipodromo Camarero.
"Riding in Puerto Rico was very special for me," he explained. "Plus, it is always wonderful to visit my family."
And on that topic, Nieves proudly announced that he will become a father in October when he and his girlfriend of four years, Milyorie Marie, will welcome their first child, a son!
For now, his mindset is on arriving early each morning in the barn area, working horses for each of his clients and winning races four afternoons a week.
"I believe in working hard everyday and doing my best for the horsemen who I ride for," stated Nieves. "I want to win the title here again!"
Nieves will have plenty of competition as the 2019 jockey colony will include Gerardo Mora, Aubrie Green, Larry Taylor, Erica Murray, Eguard Tejera, Hector Del-Cid and Jose Guerrero as the meet gets underway.
2019 Thoroughbred Stakes Schedule
The 84-day meet will include 14 stakes highlighted by two major stakes programs, Louisiana Cup Day on Saturday, August 3 and Super Derby Day on Saturday, September 7.
Harrah's Louisiana Downs 2019 Stakes Schedule
Saturday, August 3 Louisiana Cup Day Noms close July 20
$50,000 Louisiana Cup Juvenile 2 YO LA-Bred Six furlongs
$50,000 Louisiana Cup Juvenile Fillies 2 YO Fillies LA-Bred Six furlongs
$50,000 Louisiana Cup Filly & Mare Sprint 3 YO & Up F&M, LA-Bred Six furlongs
$50,000 Louisiana Cup Sprint 3 YO & Up LA-Bred Six furlongs
$50,000 Louisiana Cup Turf Classic 3 YO & Up LA-Bred 1 1/16 miles (T)
$50,000 Louisiana Distaff 3 YO & Up F & M LA-Bred 1 1/16 miles (T)
$60,000 Super Derby Prelude 3 Y0 1 1/16 miles
Saturday, September 7 Super Derby Day Noms close August 24
$60,000 Frank L. Brothers 3 YO & Up 1 1/16 miles (T)
$60,000 River Cities 3 YO & Up F&M 1 1/16 miles (T)
$60,000 Happy Ticket 2 YO Fillies One Mile (T)
$60,000 Sunday Silence 2 YO One Mile (T) $300,000 SUPER DERBY (G3) 3 YO 1 1/16 miles
$60,000 A. L. (Red) Erwin 3 YO LA-Bred One Mile (T)
$60,000 Elge Rasberry 3 YO Fillies, LA-Bred One Mile (T)
To see a complete list of the stakes schedule, including nominations, click here.
Harrah's Louisiana Downs Special Events
145th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 4
Watch and wager on the most anticipated race of the year from Harrah's Louisiana Downs, all while sipping on a Mint Julep and donning your favorite derby! Post time for the race is 5:50pm (CST). And if you are looking for a great place to dine while watching all of the live racing action, Harrah's Club has an All You Can Eat Buffet offering for just $29.99 per person ($39.99 on special race days). Harrah's Club will be open on Saturdays May-September from 12pm until 6pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 318-752-6367.
Mother's Day Diamond Dig Saturday, May 11
Mothers can swipe their Caesars Rewards card to be entered in to the Diamond Dig drawing at the Racing Kiosk located across from Racing Publications. 10 Moms will be drawn for a chance to dig on the racetrack for a Diamond Ring valued at $2,500! One Mom will walk away with new bling and nine others will walk away with a Cubic Zirconia Ring. The Mother's Day Diamond Dig is scheduled to take place between the 5th & 6th race of the day. First Post Time 12:55 pm.
Preakness Stakes Family Fun Day Saturday, May 18
Harrah's Louisiana Downs is the place to be to watch and wager on the live racing action at Pimlico and Preakness 144 as the quest for the Triple Crown continues. Enjoy family fun on the apron including food trucks, inflatables, face painting and the thrill of live racing action. First Post Time 12:55pm Preakness Stakes Post Time: 5:20pm (CST).
Memorial Day Pig Races and Family Fun Day Monday, May 27
Don't miss these wacky races as these high flying little porkers race to the finish line. The Pig Races will take place between post times for the Memorial Day Race Card. There will also be a Petting Zoo for children and a kid's area with bounce houses and water slides. Face painting is available for purchase. Eat up as food trucks serve up great local bites. First Post Time 3:15 pm.
For more information on the upcoming racing season and special events, click here.
Daily Racing Promotions and Daily Offers
Harrah's Louisiana Downs welcomes patrons four days a week for live racing and daily simulcast wagering on racetracks across the country. Promotions and food and beverage specials include:
Mobile Mondays | Enjoying the races? Check-in on the Caesars Rewards app from your smart phone to receive an entry into the weekly "Day at the Races" drawing. Winner will receive a dining experience for two to the Harrah's Club (max value of $100).
2X Tuesdays | Present your Caesars Rewards card when making a wager and receive a 2X racing reward credit multiplier each Tuesday.
Watch & Wager Wednesdays | Enjoy hotdogs, popcorn, beer and racing programs for only $1.00!
$5.00 Free Bet | Saturdays, May 4 & 18 |Opt in and receive a ticket at the Racing Kiosks between 11am and 5pm. Saturdays, May 11 & 25| Redeem your Free Bet at the Mutuel Counter.
Super Saturdays| Race to more Rewards by presenting your Caesars Rewards card when making a wager and receive up to a 7X Racing Reward Credit Multiplier.
Saturday Pick 4 Family Day| Enjoy a box seat for 4 with food and drinks for only $16 on select Saturdays.
Bet & Earn| Check out Harrah's new Bet & Earn offered through Racing by Caesars Rewards. Guests wagering using a Caesars Rewards card will now receive one Tier Credit and one Reward Credit on a three dollar bet.
LEADING HORSEMEN SMASH RECORDS AT DELTA DOWNS DURING 2018-19 SEASON
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TIM THORNTON, KARL BROBERG AND END ZONE ATHLETICS REWRITE RECORD BOOKS
VINTON, LA. – It was a season of records at Delta Downs in 2018-19 as new heights were reached in each of three horsemen's categories during the 84-day meeting that wrapped up on Tuesday. Leading rider Tim Thornton set a new record for mounts earnings in a single meeting while trainer Karl Broberg and owner End Zone Athletics, Inc. established new marks for wins as well as earnings.
Thornton rode 142 winners during the season to earn his first local riding title and his mounts earned $2,894,080. His win total did not match Gerard Melancon's 2007-08 mark of 146, however his earnings total did establish a new record. It was also the second season in a row that Thornton won the leading rider title at a Boyd Gaming owned racetrack. During the 2018 meeting at Evangeline Downs he tallied 141 wins to lead all jockeys.
Following Thornton in the jockey standings were Diego Saenz (86 wins), Gerard Melancon (56), Thomas Pompell (46), Eguard Tejera (41), *Paulina Ramirez (31), Emanuel Nieves (28), Kevin Smith (28), Chris Rosier (28), and Kerwin Clark (27).
Broberg continued his dominance at Delta Downs in 2018-19 by sending out 107 winners and totaling $2,017,120 in earnings. Both numbers established single-season records. It was also the first time a trainer had won more than 100 races and gone over the $2 million mark in earnings. The accomplishment capped off a season that saw Broberg win his eighth straight training title at the Vinton, Louisiana racetrack.
Rounding out the top 10 trainers for the 2018-19 season were Tom Amoss (32), Scott Gelner (30), Beverly Burress (27), Joel Berndt (24), Brett Brinkman (22), Robertino Diodoro (21), Sam Breaux (21), Dale White, Sr. (19), and Eduardo Ramirez (19).
And finally, records were also set in the category of leading owner this year as End Zone Athletics, Inc. saw 50 of their runners make it to the winner's circle earning a total of $873,545. Both numbers established new single season records and it was the seventh time overall that End Zone Athletics, Inc. has won the leading owner title at Delta Downs. End Zone Athletics, Inc. is made up of trainer Karl Broberg and Matt Johansen.
Following End Zone Athletics in the owner standings this year were M and M Racing (Mike Sisk) (14), Brittlyn Stable Inc. (Evelyn Benoit) (14), Maggi Moss (11), Keene Thoroughbreds LLC (Danny Keene) (9), Giddy Up Racing, LLC (9), Beverly Burress (7), Dale White, Sr. (7), Wayne T. Davis (7), and Circle H Farms (Don Hargroder) (7).
Delta Downs now looks forward to its upcoming American Quarter Horse season which gets underway on April 19 and runs through July 6. The 46-day meeting will feature live racing each Wednesday through Saturday night beginning at 6:15 pm CST.
Trainer Broberg Earns 3,000th Career Win
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Trainer Karl Broberg, who has led North America in wins each of the past five completed seasons and through Feb. 24 was leading in that category again, secured the 3,000th victory of his career Friday, Feb. 22, when Sarge's Daughter, A 7-year-old Louisiana Bred daughter of Salute The Sarge posted a 2 1/2-length victory in the seventh race at Sam Houston Race Park.
With several more wins from his large stable added over the weekend, through Feb. 24 Broberg had a record of 3,004 wins, 2,124 seconds and 1,658 thirds from 12,048 starts for purse earnings of $46,730,270.
Some of Broberg's top runners are multiple stakes winners Heitai (Louisiana Bred), Snappy Girl, and A M Milky Way.
THE 2018 THOROUGHBRED RACING MEET AT HARRAH'S LOUISIANA DOWNS WRAPPED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Emanuel Nieves, Karl Broberg and End Zone Athletics, Inc. Earn Titles
Bossier City, LA – The 2018 Thoroughbred racing season at Harrah's Louisiana Downs concluded on Wednesday, September 26. The 84-day meet, which got underway on May 5, offered live cards on its Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday racing schedule.
Both major racing events, Louisiana Cup Day on Saturday, August 4 and Super Derby Day, featured excellent fields and were well received by both horsemen and horseplayers here and across the country. Limation, winner of the Grade 3, $300,000 Super Derby for Hall of Fame conditioner Steve Asmussen, will run in Sunday's Grade 3, $400,000 Remington Park Derby.
Louisiana Downs handled $64,565,651 throughout the meet, versus $67,290,466 in the 2017 live Thoroughbred racing season. While there was a decline of 4% in total handle, there were several positives, including an increase of 12% on Super Derby Day with horseplayers wagering $1,943,318 million this year, versus $1,737,269 in 2017. With carryovers on both the Pick 5 and Pick 6 wagers the handle on the final day of the meet was the largest at Harrah's Louisiana Downs since the 2016 Super Derby. Also,an increase of 3.2% was noted on handle per race, with an average of $109,619 wagered per race this year, compared to $106,136 last year.
"We are encouraged by the increase in our per race handle and the momentum that we saw at the end of the meet, highlighted by the very strong closing day handle, "said Eric Halstrom, Director of Operations. "It remains difficult to attract horses to Northwest Louisiana, and the reduction in the number of races we ran in 2018 is a reflection of that. We will work hard in the months to come to build momentum with both horsemen and patrons for our 2019 live racing season. "
Emanuel Nieves Wins His First Louisiana Downs Leading Rider Title
Emanuel Nieves had an exceptional season, topping a very competitive jockey colony to claim his first ever leading rider title. The 25-year-old native of Puerto Rico finished the meet with a record of 420 starts, 85 wins, 76 seconds and 70 thirds and purses of $1,074,804.
Nieves began riding in 2012, and has ridden in each of the four Louisiana racetracks for the past six years. He finished sixth in the standings last year, but his business grew significantly in 2018 due to the allegiance of many horsemen and his agent, Ronald Ardoin, who was one of the most successful jockeys in Louisiana.
"He's won over 5,000 races," said Nieves. ""Ronald has such good relationships with horsemen and has helped me so much."
In the money at a very respectable 55% clip,, Nieves' lone stakes win this season was aboard Cabo's Rumor owned by Northpointe Thoroughbreds in the $60,000 Louisiana Cup Juvenile on August 4.
Cabo's Rumor is trained by Steve Duke, and Nieves had tremendous backing from a multitude of horsemen including Joey Foster, Al Stall, Jr., Karl Broberg, H. B. Johnson, Joe Duhon, Beverly Burress, Jose Camejo, Sarah Delany, Joe McKellar, Ray Shumake, Tommy Ives, Jody Hodges and Michael McEachern.
"I could not have gotten this far without the support of so many great horsemen," said Nieves. "I work hard every day and am very thankful the opportunity to ride so many good horses."
He finished the meet with tremendous confidence, piloting six winners this week, including his 500th career victory aboard Princesa Pomasane on Monday's card.
Next up for Nieves is Delta Downs for their meet which gets underway on October 17. But first he will make a trip to Puerto Rico, where he rides three races Friday at Hipodromo Camarero.
"It will be a wonderful trip home," stated Nieves. "I'll ride on Friday, but Saturday there will be a big party with family and friends! Then back to Louisiana where I will work horses at Delta Downs on Wednesday!"
It was also a very successful season for Gerardo Mora, who finished second with 67 trips to the winner's circle. Mora, who is also represented by Ardoin, was last year's leading rider. Joel Dominguez won 66 races to finish a close third in the standings, followed by Jose Guerrero, who piloted 43 winners.
Karl Broberg Honored as Leading Trainer
Karl Broberg added another title to his fast growing list, winning 31 races from 101 starters to top his fellow conditioners this meet.
This showing caps his dominant year in Louisiana, when he began the year with 83 wins at Delta Downs to capture his seventh consecutive leading trainer award. On August 28, he picked up his eighth training title at Evangeline Downs with 59 wins from 190 starters.
This was the second leading trainer title at Harrah's Louisiana Downs for Broberg, who has been training since 2009, and is currently ranked eighth in win on the Equibase North American trainer list.
"I'm shocked that we were able to win the title here," said Broberg. "We sent in a few horses and had some success, so added a few more. While many of the horses were owned by End Zone Athletics, Inc., I was blessed with some quality owners this meet, for which I am thankful."
Broberg, who is prominent at several racetracks in the region, acknowledged the hard work of assistant trainer, Kevin Martin, who ran the Louisiana Downs string.
"Maybe his worst attribute is that he is so well-liked," quipped Broberg. "Our "good cop-bad cop" continues to work well!"
Joey Foster, who won the training title last year, finished second with 26 wins. Al Stall, Jr. won 22 races this meet and H. B. Johnson, Beverly Burress and Jorge Lara each saddled 18 winners.
The very tight battle for leading owner honors concluded on Tuesday afternoon when End Zone Athletics, Inc. won with Sun And Sand to clinch the title.
The highly successful partnership of Karl Broberg and Matt Johanson has reigned supreme on a national level and in the Texas-Louisiana region for many years and won 15 races this meet to earn leading owner honors.
End Zone Athletics, Inc. has led the nation in wins for the last three years, and currently tops all North American owners, according to Equibase, in 2018. They won the title at Delta Downs earlier this year for the sixth time in the last seven years. They also won leading owner honors earlier this year at Sam Houston Race Park. Since 2007, End Zone Athletics, Inc. has started 4,195 Thoroughbreds, winning 1,110 races and earnings of $14.573,256.
"Matt and I have been partners since we were roommates in college," said Broberg. "We have had tremendous success in the claiming game."
Dream Walkin Farms, Inc. followed closely with 14 wins and horses owned by Patti Turner made 13 trips to the winner's circle. Indian Creek Thoroughbred Farms, LLC was fourth with ten wins and Beverly Burress won nine races in the 2018 Thoroughbred meet.
Training and Stall Space Offered to Horsemen Beginning November 15
Harrah's Louisiana Downs is pleased to offer horsemen an opportunity to train and stable their Thoroughbreds during the upcoming Fall and Winter months.
With the recent closing of the Evangeline Training Center, officials acknowledge that many Louisiana Thoroughbred trainers are in need of a facility to stable and train their racehorses. Harrah's Louisiana Downs is now accepting stall applications to accommodate horsemen from November 15 – March 19.
The track will be open for training six days a week with full amenities including a clocker, outrider and ambulance service. Security in the stable area will be provided 24 hours a day, seven days each week. Located in the Bossier City-Shreveport metroplex, Harrah's Louisiana Downs is located in convenient proximity for shipping to Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana; Fair Grounds in New Orleans and the upcoming live season at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

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About NBPD
NBPD Divisions
The New Braunfels Police Department provides law enforcement services to over 45 square miles of city spanning two counties (Comal and Guadalupe). That's a population of more than 96,000 residents, along with tens of thousands of visitors and seasonal tourists, tens of thousands of motorists traveling the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin daily. Additionally, New Braunfels officers patrol two recreational rivers, numerous festivals and events, and commercial and Industrial areas.
From budgets to policies, the Administration Division handles the day-to-day business of the New Braunfels Police Department.
The largest and most visible of the divisions, Patrol includes uniformed officers in marked patrol vehicles across the city. Also includes specialty programs like K-9, SWAT, and the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT).
Criminal Investigations Division (C.I.D.)
Learn more about the Criminal Investigations Division, which includes Criminal Investigations, Victim Services, and Crime Scene Technicians.
The Support Services division oversees the 911 Dispatch & the Emergency Communications Center, Police Records, and Evidence.
NBPD Chaplain Program
The New Braunfels Police Department Chaplain Program provides spiritual and emotional support to NBPD officers, civilian staff, their families, and also members of the public (at the request of the department) by providing counseling, spiritual guidance, and insight.
Chaplains serve as a resource to the Police Department (and other city departments) during natural or other disasters; events involving the loss of life, and other critical or serious accidents. They can also be called upon as a resource for those dealing with drug and alcohol abuse, as well as other domestic issues where a spiritual support resource could be helpful.
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NBPD Chaplains must be ordained pastors or leaders of churches within the New Braunfels area and must be ecclesiastically certified and/or endorsed, ordained, licensed, or commissioned by a recognized religious body.
NBPD Chaplains must also have respect for the pluralistic nature of our city and the diverse spiritual preferences among those they serve in the department.
Chaplains must also have at least 5 years of successful ministry experience within a recognized church or religious denomination, along with membership in good standing with the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC), or be eligible to enroll for membership.
Chaplains serve at the pleasure of the Chief of Police and undergo a detailed background investigation, a written application process, and an interview process with the Chief of Police.
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The Mail praises Brown's "return to decent values"
Lewis Baston: We can learn from how papers covered the rise of Hitler
Bradley must face down the foes of the free press
Vote Leave is gaining ground on Fleet Street
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All of the papers are reporting that Gordon Brown has killed off Tony Blair's supercasino plans. The Mail can barely contain its delight:
"To his huge credit, Gordon Brown is turning his back on the big-money interests that held his predecessor in thrall and is signalling that Britain's first supercasino is dead in the water. Admittedly, Blair's wretched gambling policy had already become a farce. Only weeks after Manchester was awarded the licence to run this vast new opportunity to exploit the weak and vulnerable, the House of Lords threw out the proposal – and with it, plans for 16 smaller casinos.
But that doesn't alter the significance of what Mr Brown had to say on the subject yesterday. He doesn't repeat Downing Street's arrogant claim last March that the gambling industry is still 'very much alive', despite the Parliamentary vote. He acknowledges frankly that there is 'no consensus' in either the Commons or the Lords. He knows most voters don't want a supercasino. And unlike Mr Blair, he is listening."
Gordon Brown's friend Paul Dacre may have been positive about IDS' marriage report yesterday but today's leader shows that The Mail's affection for the new Prime Minister remains strong.
David Cameron has attacked the manner of the supercasino u-turn – announced at PMQs in response to a question from a Labour backbencher. The Conservative leader said it contradicted Brown's declared wish for a return to Cabinet government: "Suddenly the Government's policy is torn up on the sort of whim of an answer at Prime Minister's questions." I'd prefer the Tories to simply welcome the u-turn and the abandonment of a supercasino that Hugo Swire did so much to successfully oppose.
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Governor Tim Walz says he had a "very productive" conversation with President Trump about a likely request for federal disaster aid when the president was in Minnesota Monday. Walz wrote a letter to Trump describing the effects of a brutal winter, followed by spring flooding, and then last week's blizzard. He says the president asked to meet with him and "he had Congressmen [Jim] Hagedorn and [Pete] Stauber and [Tom] Emmer come in. He said, I hear Tim's a good guy. You think we can help him out? And they all laughed and they said, of course." Walz says the president expressed his desire to get that done.
Walz says because many communities are still fighting the floods and more time is needed to fully restore power in southern Minnesota, it will likely be several weeks before a preliminary damage assessment is done.


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Noah's childhood was disrupted by tribal clashes. He says that the hardship he went through created a drive in him of wanting to unite his peers into a youth group, and come up with ways in which they can be self-reliant and also help their community.
Noah was inspired by Wangari Maathai, the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner for her Greenbelt Movement. Noah's project to combat deforestation in Tuturung, Marakwet District resulted in 2 tree nurseries being established in his community. Five of his community group members planted 1000 seedlings in their homesteads. A total of KSH10, 000 ($125) was earned from the sale of seedlings. The money was mostly used to expand the tree nurseries and have the proceeds raise income for the management of the group's activities. Members of the group were also involved in a water project that provided water to 20 homesteads plus the nursery beds. From 2007 to 2012, the average monthly income of the community group membersincreased from Kshs 3000 ($38) each to Kshs. 5000 ($63) and the additional money was used primarily for ploughing back into the project. Group members are currently building a restaurant to serve as a platform for environmental forums. "My vision is to accomplish my higher learning and give back to the community that is suffering from a lot of problems ranging from poor infrastructure, poverty, to poor health conditions…"
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Preheat oven to 160ºc and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
Place all of the ingredients, except the chocolate baking bits into a food processor and process until smooth.
Add 1/2 cup of the chocolate baking bits and pulse a few times.
Pour the mixture into your prepared loaf tin and sprinkle with the extra milk chocolate baking bits.
Bake for 30- 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
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From Culturazing Nature to Naturalizing Culture: The Differing Function of Animal Imagery in Defining Bodies from Homer's Odysseus to Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad
Begüm Tuğlu
Feminist authors have long been trying to alter the patriarchal structure of the Western society through different aspects. One of these aspects, if not the strongest, is the struggle to overcome centuries long dominance of male authors who have created a masculine history, culture and literature. As recent works of women authors reveal, the strongest possibility of actually achieving an equalitarian society lies beneath the chance of rewriting the history of Western literature. Since the history of Western literature relies on dichotomies that are reminiscences of modernity, the solution to overcome the inequality between the two sexes seems to be to rewrite the primary sources that have influenced the cultural heritage of literature itself. The most dominant dichotomies that shape this literary heritage are represented through the bonds between the concepts of women/man and nature/culture. As one of the most influential epics that depict these dichotomies, Homer's Odysseus reveals how poetry strengthens the authority of the male voice. In order to define the ideal "man", Homer uses a wide scope of animal imagery while forming the identities of male characters. Margaret Atwood, on the other hand, is not contended with Homer's poem in that it never narrates the story from the side of women. As a revisionist mythmaker, Atwood takes the famous story of Odysseus, yet this time presents it from the perspective of Penelope, simultaneously playing on the animal imagery. Within this frame, I intend to explore in this paper how the animal imagery in Homer's most renowned Odysseus functions as a reinforcing tool in the creation of masculine identities and how Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad defies this formation of identities with the aim of narrating the story from the unheard side, that of the women who are eminently present yet never heard.
TUĞLU, Begüm. From Culturazing Nature to Naturalizing Culture: The Differing Function of Animal Imagery in Defining Bodies from Homer's Odysseus to Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad. European Journal of Social Science Education and Research, [S.l.], v. 3, n. 2, p. 15-20, apr. 2016. ISSN 2312-8429. Available at: <http://journals.euser.org/index.php/ejser/article/view/874>. Date accessed: 17 july 2019. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.26417/ejser.v6i2.p15-20.


The first shovels of dirt have been turned, signaling the beginning of construction on the long-awaited Northern Beltline.
Gov. Robert Bentley joined Alabama Department of Transportation Director John Cooper, Rep. Spencer Bachus and dozens of local and state officials for a ground-breaking ceremony today in Palmerdale, Alabama.
The ceremony took place at the first 1.34 mile Beltline segment, between Alabama Highways 75 and 79.
When completed, the 52.5-mile Beltline will run through the western and northern part of Jefferson County and join existing I-459 in Bessemer to I-59 near Argo.
"At long last, this much needed project is now officially underway," said Mike Thompson, CEO of Thompson Tractor and Chairman of the Coalition for Regional Transportation.
The Coalition for Regional Transportation is pleased to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the Northern Beltline will be held April 21, 2014. Governor Robert Bentley will lead the event which is expected to draw a significant number of elected officials from the federal, state and local levels.
This event will mark the long-awaited beginning of construction on the Northern Beltline which has been strongly supported throughout all the communities that make the Birmingham region a vibrant place to live and work. The jobs creation, economic growth opportunities, and improvements to cross-region accessibility and safety will benefit generations to come.
From I-20, take Exit #128 (Highway 79N).
Drive approximately 12.2 miles North, then turn Right on Highway 75.
Drive approximately 3.4 miles then turn Right on Clay-Palmerdale Road.
The parking area will be on your left shortly after the turn on Clay-Palmerdale Road.
The area was formerly a mobile home park but now holds a few construction trailers. ALDOT will have staff on site to help guide parking.
Late Friday afternoon, a U.S. District Court ruled against Black Warrior Riverkeeper Inc., a local Alabama environmental group, in their request to block the start of construction for the Northern Beltline.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the permit for the first phase of construction on the beltline in September of last year. Less than a month later, theSouthern Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit on behalf of Black Warrior Riverkeeper challenging the permit and seeking to block construction.
The lawsuit was based on the premise that beginning the first phase of construction — a 1.8 mile segment joining State Roads 79 and 75 — violated requirements in the National Environmental Policy Act stating that environmental impact studies must be performed before permits can be granted. The Corps of Engineers had conducted such a study on the first segment of construction, but not the entire 51-mile project.
A recent media report shows that San Francisco-based environmental interests are funneling millions to the very Alabama anti-growth groups that are fighting the Northern Beltline and the much needed jobs and access for the Birmingham region that the Beltline would provide.
Alabama Environmental Council (AEC): $107,000 "to increase capacity and stakeholder engagement on clean energy issues in Alabama," including $62,000 during the Alabama PSC hearings.
In Case You Missed It: The same anti-growth groups opposing the Northern Beltline, and the economic development that it would bring to the Birmingham region, are bringing nearly identical law suits and claims across the nation. Here is a story coming out of Virginia where their lawsuit looks almost identical to the one they filed here.
Two environmental groups are calling for "careful reconsideration" of the potential impacts of a new Route 460.


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Q: What event is this and how can I attach something to it? Javascript I have managed to catch the event im looking for, using an event watcher in firefox.
It seems to indicate the event is called 'input', but ive never heard of this, can anyone offer any insight as I need to attach a function to the event.

A: Take a look at oninput

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Fitch Hill is a mountain located in Central New York Region of New York by Pierstown. Fitch Hill is named after the Fitch family who were early settlers in the area.

The first Methodist Episcopal Church of the Town of Otsego was organized in 1813. The society erected a church edifice in 1835, located on Fitch Hill. It was a plain building, about 24 by 30 feet.

References

Mountains of Otsego County, New York
Mountains of New York (state)

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Welcome to November and yes I'm late! Only because the Samhain season is one that requires a lot of attention and work! But it is wonderful work, the work of getting ready for the dark time of the year. It is a necessary time, one that allows us to rejuvenate through a long deserved rest.
The leaves are turning and the air is chilled and my thoughts turn to things like chili and stew. It is what comforts me in the dark of night when the wind is howling. But it isn't just a matter of pulling around me the things the comfort; it is also a time for introspection and understanding. I look deep inside and between now and Yule begins to examine what has no longer become fruitful and alive. What is it that needs to be tilled into the soil of my soul in order to replenish the nutrients for rebirth.
There is always something that no longer serves. Whether that is an idea, feeling, relationship or old sweater there is always something that has lived its full life and now needs to be put behind us. So what is it you will discover this season of dark? Will you be able to part with what you discover no longer serves you? If not, how will that effect any new growth you hope to do?
Last month I asked for ideas. Ideas that would help the shop grow and change as necessary with the clients that we serve and a beautiful thing emerged – the Ritual in a Box. So what is this? It is literally what it states. a complete ritual shipped to customers in a box – candles, incense,tools, ritual outline, callings, meditations or whatever else is required for the ritual. It is perfect for both the new and experienced person. So why this particular shift and how does it work? Anyone can order the Ritual in a Box. I encourage signing up for the monthly subscription rate of$35/month. This includes tax and shipping and is an automatic payment managed through PayPal. With the auto payment a ritual kit is sent for each full moon to perform a full moon ritual although you could modify it for just before or just after. I'll be selling the kits individually as well,at a slightly higher price ($40) so I do encourage the monthly payment.
I'll also be doing Ritual in a Box for the Great Days, the next being Yule, but will not be putting them in an auto pay format. The Great Day Rituals are a little more – $45 – but they are worth it.
Each ritual outline is hand craft by me, Mary Hudson, High Priestess and Pagan Chaplain at Syracuse University, one of two such positions in the United States. I wanted you all to know that I was creating these personally so you know they are not canned or out of a book that are being copied. No, these are all me. So you can find them at https://feydragon.wordpress.com/ritual-in-a-box-tm/</a>.
November5th– Shamanic Healing Workshop cont. Shamanism,based on an ancient system of living in harmony with all of Nature, can provide you with enhanced abilities to heal and grow, to explore and connect to Self,Nature and Spirit.
This hands-on class will enrich your life with powerful techniques to aid in healing yourself and others. Open your perceptions while you explore the world of spirit, interact with your guides and fine-tune your intuition.
The use of audio recording devices will be permitted. For men and women, age 18and up. All religious & spiritual practices honored.
November23rd/24th – Reiki Level I. Receive your Reiki Level I training and attunement with Robin Waterbury of Ahhh Reiki.
Class will be held over two days, November 23 and 24, from 11 am to 4 pm eachday.
Cost of the class is $150 and limited to 6 students. Deadline for enrollment is November 15. Enrollment must be accompanied by a $50 non-refundable deposit which is applied towards the class enrollment fee. Call The Fey Dragon at 315 216-4156 to make your reservation.
Tarot Share will be one day early this month (November 26th) due to Thanksgiving.
November 30th– Basic Wire Wrapping (2:00 – 4:30 pm). Participants will do hands on work to learn basic techniques for wrapping stones, crystals and most anything else. All materials will be provided and students will create a crystal pendant that they will keep for their own. Students can bring a stone or crystal if they wish to do extra practice.
Robin Waterbury, a Reiki Master teacher, is available Wednesday and Fridays for healing sessions. All sessions$50. Robin also does Chakra balancing, Crystal Energy work and mini sessions.
Katie Morton, Katie will be giving readings by appointment and walk-in's when available. Fee for her readings is $20.


Two days from now, on June 15, Philippine Airlines, the country's national flag carrier, will begin flying its newest international route between Manila and Saipan. This has been something that Filipino kababayans who have long viewed PAL as their airline of choice for international flights have been waiting for a long time. The forthcoming service will provide an easier access between Manila and Saipan, along with other destinations – 29 domestic and 43 international – that the airline flies to.
Saipan is the latest addition to the PAL route network, with a 4-hour 15-minute travel time on the bi-class Airbus A320 (12 business & 144 economy). Just this year the airline has also opened other international routes to Doha (Qatar), Jeddah (SA) and Kuwait, while the previous year inaugurated flights to Port Moresby (PNG), Jinjiang (CHN), New York City, Cairns (AUS), Auckland (NZ), and a Cebu-Los Angeles service – this one on Philippine Airlines' 75 th anniversary on March 15.
Travelers can now enjoy a fast flight to experience the gentle Pacific beaches of Saipan. Or, if your eyes are wandering a bit more southward, the Manila-Cairns- Auckland flight (inaugurated December 2, 2015) could be more your speed, giving you a choice of stopping by for a few days at northern and tropical Australia (yes, tropical) which is not far from the natural and immense wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, then hurry on the next PAL flight – on the same ticket! – to the largest city in New Zealand, from which you can enjoy the many sailing vessels at sea, the blend of European and native Maori cultures, or maybe just head on by to "Middle-Earth" via the Hobbiton Movie Set used in filming "The Lord of the Rings".
PR 1571 departs Manila every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:20PM and arrives in Saipan at 3:35AM local time. PR 1572 departs Saipan every Monday and Thursday at 4:35AM and arrives in Manila at 6:45AM.


Fortaleza has a official taxi company at airport, the Coopertaxi.
The taxi station is located in front of Passengers terminal, ground floor.
The aeroportofortaleza.net not officially represents neither have any link with the Fortaleza International Airport or Infraero.


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Q: kineticjs - shift shapes in groupS I've got a little problem. My kinetic stage is something like this:
Stage -> layer0 -> group0 -> shapes
          layer1 -> group1 -> shapes
          layer2 -> group2 -> shapes

I need to move group1 and group2 both when group0 event called (dragstart, dragmove etc). I tried to do something like this:
group0.draggable = true;
group0.on('dragstart', function(){
  var a = #save first mouse position point
})
group0.on('dragmove', function(){
  #ref to group1 and group2 is store in group0 and as i debugged in chrome, this object is properly recognize
  group1.setPosition(my new positions x, y)
  group2.setPosition(...)
})

in other words. I need connected groups from different layers and treat them like they would be in one group with nested 3 others groups. My code doesnt work, is it bug or i forgot about something? How to achieve this? There is no error in console, its just doesnt work, i can shift group0 but group1 and group2 setPosition function doesnt change anything despite they seem to be call properly. Thank you

A: I can only speculate because I don't have your code in front of me.
But the first thing to check is that you are redrawing the layers.
group0.on('dragmove', function(){
    #ref to group1 and group2 is store in group0 and as i debugged in chrome, this object is properly recognize
    group1.setPosition(my new positions x, y)
    group2.setPosition(...)
    group1.getLayer().draw(); //redraw group1 layer
    group2.getLayer().draw(); //redraw group2 layer
    // stage.draw(); // also a possibility
})

//you can also do transitions, which do redrawing for you.
group1.transitionTo({
    duration: 1, //how long the animation takes in seconds
    x: new position x coord
    y: new position y coord
});
//repeat for other groups you want moved

Also, important to note that set position doesn't change the position of the items inside it, so if you had shape1 at 100,100 then it will still report being at 100, 100 after the group is moved, since the position is relative to the container its in.


Store owner Lanajean has been creating unique one-of-a-kind jewerly to accent the selection of vintage clothing for sale. The latest collection of earrings and necklaces uses bits and scraps of recycled, cruelty free leather bits and pieces. Lanajean has torn apart damaged leather clothing like old jackets and purses to recreate them into wearable art at affordable prices. No design is ever repeated, so the pieces are as unique as you would expect from a store like Groovy Juice. The collection will expand to include jewerly created from single earrings. textiles, vintage buttons and other bits and pieces and other found items. Lanajean has been crafting for a long time as a hobby. She has finally found the courage to debut some of her design ideas to the public, adding her personal creations as part of her existing vintage clothing business. Everything on the hand-made jewerly page was made by her own hands, and she hope you'll give it a glance.


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Earliest known hominin activity in the Philippines by 709 thousand years ago
Amano, Noel
Archaeology, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, Max Planck Society;
Ingicco, T., Bergh, G. D. v. d., Jago-on, C., Bahain, J.-J., Chacón, M. G., Amano, N., et al. (2018). Earliest known hominin activity in the Philippines by 709 thousand years ago. Nature, 557(7704), 233-237. doi:10.1038/s41586-018-0072-8.
Cite as: http://hdl.handle.net/21.11116/0000-0001-4D7C-F
Over 60 years ago, stone tools and remains of megafauna were discovered on the Southeast Asian islands of Flores, Sulawesi and Luzon, and a Middle Pleistocene colonization by Homo erectus was initially proposed to have occurred on these islands1–4. However, until the discovery of Homo floresiensis in 2003, claims of the presence of archaic hominins on Wallacean islands were hypothetical owing to the absence of in situ fossils and/or stone artefacts that were excavated from well-documented stratigraphic contexts, or because secure numerical dating methods of these sites were lacking. As a consequence, these claims were generally treated with scepticism 5 . Here we describe the results of recent excavations at Kalinga in the Cagayan Valley of northern Luzon in the Philippines that have yielded 57 stone tools associated with an almost-complete disarticulated skeleton of Rhinoceros philippinensis, which shows clear signs of butchery, together with other fossil fauna remains attributed to stegodon, Philippine brown deer, freshwater turtle and monitor lizard. All finds originate from a clay-rich bone bed that was dated to between 777 and 631 thousand years ago using electron-spin resonance methods that were applied to tooth enamel and fluvial quartz. This evidence pushes back the proven period of colonization 6 of the Philippines by hundreds of thousands of years, and furthermore suggests that early overseas dispersal in Island South East Asia by premodern hominins took place several times during the Early and Middle Pleistocene stages1–4. The Philippines therefore may have had a central role in southward movements into Wallacea, not only of Pleistocene megafauna 7 , but also of archaic hominins.


This show is worth the download for the "Space --> Other One"!! Healy alters Bobby's voice so much at one point it sounded like Mickey Mouse singing! Pretty cool.
Interesting show, After a month straight of show, Boys finish of 2nd night at the Frost before taking off four weeks with uptempo Jerry @start (Iko/Bertha) and the relatively new Built To Last. Bobby, God love him, scrambles the lyrics in a tight Picasso nevertheless before Jerry ends the seth fat plucking lice in a solid Birdsong. I don't care what other people think, Bobby and Brent provide excellent verbal fills that enhances this classic.
Currently streaming on GDRadio.net. . . I care.
Saw this show. The Frost was a special place to see the Dead and this show was another gem.
Deadshow of the Month Podcast #121 December 2016.


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Californian Gambling
Battle over California electronic bingo
SACRAMENTO, California -- As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune: "In a dispute that has been quietly simmering for months, Indian casinos and charities are about to square off over the future of electronic bingo in California.
"Charities and nonprofit organizations have been operating hundreds of legally questionable electronic bingo machines in Sacramento County, and reportedly in locations scattered across the state, for at least several years.
"...The wealthy United Auburn band of suburban Sacramento has put the Schwarzenegger administration on notice that it believes the bingo machines violate a clause in its gambling agreement that guaranteed a monopoly on electronic gaming devices. Such a breach would permit the tribe to suspend the $33 million it pays annually to the state.
"Charities that have come to depend on income from the machines have taken their plight to allies in the Legislature, seeking a compromise that would sustain their bingo revenue.
"...'All I know is we've got homeless kids and this is a big part of our budget,' said John Poswall, a board member of WIND Youth Services of Sacramento.
"Poswall persuaded Sen. Darrell Steinberg, a Sacramento Democrat who will soon take over as the Senate's new leader, to introduce legislation on his charity's behalf.
"Although the bill – SB 1626 – has not yet been fleshed out, an aide to Steinberg said it will be narrowly drafted to preserve charities' bingo income.
"...Since 1976, state law has given cities and counties the discretion to authorize bingo for charities, mobile-home park associations and senior citizens' groups as long as the proceeds are used only for charitable purposes.
"But the game played in 1976 used paper cards with random numbers scattered under each of the letters that spell bingo.
"Questions about the legality of electronic versions of the game soon followed. In a series of legal opinions and advisories dating to 1984, the state Attorney General's Office has concluded that bingo requires paper cards and that electronic versions are illegal in California's nontribal areas..."


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Is your app written in Swift or are you considering rewriting your app in Swift? Are you adding more and more features to your app, and getting worried about your app size blowing up? If so, reducing your app size should be on your radar. Keeping your app size small will also help keep your app more performant thus be more attractive to users. This talk will go over binary size analysis and optimizations we used at Uber, as well as general tips and tricks you can apply to your app.
Ellie is an iOS Engineer at Uber on the mobile platform team. She has worked on building Uber's rider app and cares deeply about optimizing iOS apps at scale. She has previously worked at Spotify and Microsoft among other companies, primarily on iOS.