Good news has downed the Macau Horse racing (MHR). This comes after it was announced that MHR had acquired an extended contract of two years from Macau Jokey Club. These types of contacts have been in existence for the last four decades with MHR having possessed the right of a monopoly since then. However, the first ever contract extension took place in 2005.

The Economic as well as Finance Secretary at Macau Lionel Vai Tac assured that indeed there has been a contract extension for MHR with which the firm was supposed to pay a total of 15 million Patacas (£1.3 million) which will be used as contract maintenance fee. He continued to clarify that no change has been made to the contract as the same value incorporated in 2005 stands.

However not all people do have a tendency of seeing everything in a positive manner as Jockey Club act of extending MHR’s contracts has faced criticism from the Macau business circles. This comes after it was evident that MHR as a racetrack has been facing serious revenue loss in the last ten years with not posting any substantial profits at the time.

Statistical annual reports from MHR claimed that the firm had recorded a massive loss of HK$49.7 million (£4.2 million) in the last financial year. This possess a great threat in loss has been increasing year on with the firm having posted a loss of HK$39.9 million (£3.3 million) in 2013.

Historically, MHR which is deemed as an operator of the Jockey Club has been faced with a variety of mismanagements of the budget as well as premises. It has also faced the criticism on the aspect of according the Jockey Club with full maintenance and this has been deemed to attribute to the unfavorable public safety and sub-standard animal welfare conditions.Macau Animal Welfare Society ANIMA has been on the center stage in criticizing MHR claiming that it has been offering poor conditions to the Jockey Club.

The Chairman of the Macau Race Horse Owners AssociationVincent Li Hoi-yuen claimed last June that the matter should be investigated thoroughly. He added that despite incorporating some repairs and improvements, the main agenda would involve investing more money to the facility by the Macau Jockey Club.

The upcoming Qipco Irish Champion Stakes gives Aidan O’Brien with much pressure to deal with as he will be entitled to equip Gleneagles with the much needed gears and in a better condition that would enable the double Guineas champion victors in the event.

It was disappointing to see Gleneagles fail to take part in the Qatar Sussex Stakes that was held at Goodwood as well as the Juddmonte International held at York due to a rough surface and more concern which worries O’Brien is the fact that Gleneagles may be affected greatly by the weather in the upcoming Leopardstown event.

The trainer claimed at Galway that it would be a big call to make provided the bad weather at Leopardstown but will make a final decision on Saturday morning before the event kicks off. This comes as Gleneagles missed the Sunday’s Prix du Moulin held at Longchamp. However, his teammates War Envoy, Sir Isaac Newton as well as Cougar Mountain took part. Nonetheless, the trainer claims that despite the French rules, he is viable to take part in an n optional race.

The trainer claimed that Gleneagles would not take part in two events that would be held simultaneously and that the idea he reached at was to stick at Leopardstown event rather than opting for the French race.

The Leopardstown racing course was declared suitable for the event on Wednesday but reports from the weatherman claimed that come the event day, the area will experience a heavy downfall which is claimed to be around 20-30mm.

O’Brien claimed that it would not fair for the 1m2f horse that is known for his fast splinting but would consider their option in either to risk him on the weather with both better and good results expected from him. The bad weather may slow him down and would not perform as expected. If Gleneagles who is 4-1 favorite with Golden Horn 15-8 and Free Eagle 11-4 above him misses, his place would be accorded to the Irish Champion Found.

The trainer claimed that Found would replace Gleneagles if the weatherman proves to be right. He added that it will also be a big blow if the ground would be wet for Air Force Blue who is scheduled to take place in the National Stakes held in Curragh this Sunday.

This Monday Victoria Pendleton will prove beyond doubts that she is truly the most successful female Olympian with her favorite ride with her long term partner Royal Etiquette heading to the event held at Ripon.

Pendleton had no good period after she finished eighth overall in a charity race that was held in Newbury las July. She is currently riding for the well known trainer Lawney Hill who takes charge of the Royal Etiquette who is aged 8.

Pendleton who is the current Olympic sprint cycling champion on two occasions is focused on taking charge of Foxhunter Chase come March at an event in Cheltenham. However, this Monday she will go head to head with other 14 beginners where Betfair has given flat handicap for all the participants.

According to Hill, the relationship between Victoria and Royal Etiquette is marvelous. She has been riding him for some time now and the two have known each other in and out. There is the aspect of confidentiality between the two and that the lessons learnt while working hand in hand with Yogi Breisner is that for an outstanding result by an armature in horse racing would be attributed by the relationship between the horse and the rider.

He continued to say that Victoria has a successful career for her motivation and dedication whereby everything she does has a psyched mentality and a unique work ethic and this has made her to be always outstanding. To the horse, Hill said that Royal Etiquette has improved his form drastically and people will watch and prove all this. This comes after he scooped the Leonna Mayor and Kirsty Milczarek awards and his main eye is on the lady jockey who he likes much. The reliability of the horse would give Victoria an easy time at the start to the finish and would clinch the glory.

Managing director James Hutchinson on the other had claimed that Victoria’s participation in Ripon has brought interests from several photographers and this brings the anticipated chance for the racecourse as well as racing in the exhibition of the true horse racing. He concluded by saying that they would initiate every possible measures to oversee their success.

My Club Betting has claimed that it has indulged in a deal with FSB Technology (UK) Ltd. The company claimed that this is a major step undertaken as it will now stand a better chance of initiating a new sportsbook.

Incorporated in the deal, FSB will incorporate My Club Betting in its market as it trades its vast and array of products based on sports in both categories of pre-match as well as in-plays. It will also incorporate it’s to earning market of horse racing product.

The exclusiveness aspect of My Club Betting will give it a chance of giving out more than 100,000 local sports club all over UK with the labelassociate solutions. This means that the incorporation of FSB will play a bigger role as the firm would stand a position of utilizing both API and UK licences and hence offering their clients with the best products and services ever.

Bernard Casey, My Club Betting CEO claimed that it was with open arms that he welcomes the FSB Technology association and will be a major boost for his company who would now indulge in branded live sports betting podium as well as instantaneous algorithmic pricing models.He added that this new partnership between these two firms have come up with a service that is believed to provide clients with a real time experience and will guide them in the provision of sports club as well as organization that would be crucial to customers as they try to earn a substantial income.

Richard Thorp, FSB’s Business Development Director on the other hand claimed that his company’s podium has a flexibility aspect which would be vital as they supply My Club Betting with totally managed services. He continued to claim that they would accord the firm with a vast data feeds, top trading team as well as a broad array of sports which would be accompanied by their newly improvised CRM tools.

The FSB managed services have incorporated a number of services such as CRM tools accorded to various customers, bonusing, real-time algorithmic pricing models as well as live sports betting platform.

Success may dawn to ever happy Kodi Bear who could relish the chance of living in one of the best and fantastic moments. This comes after Kodi Bear was officially confirmed as among the attendees during this Saturday’s Doom Bar Celebration Mile that would be held at Goodwood.

Clive Cox who trains Kodi Bear praised the horse by claiming that he was the very best horse that Cox have worked with so far. He added that Kodi Bear is a determined, dedicated and glory angry horse which with no doubts will prospers and be a horse to watch in any event. This comes after Kodi Bear clinched the Group 3 Sovereign Stakes in his previous event. This comes as good news to Kodi who is now eyeing to taking up another step upwards to the next stage of Group 2 which is claimed to be worth £100,000.

However, all focus for Kodi Bear is set on the upcoming event of the Qipco Queen Elizabeth II Stakes where he is expected to perform much better. This comes after Kodi Bear was unavailable for the 2,000 Guineas after he was cast in his box. Furthermore, there is more redemption time as he is expected also to take part in the Celebration Mile which is deemed to be the best time for springing up before the British Day which will be held in October at Ascot.

Success may be eminent for Kodi Bear having his rival and lethal competitors who feature in Group 1 Arod and Toormore having been off the grid. However, the event should not be taken lightly as there are other fierce competitors such as Dutch Connections as well as Lighting Spear.

Lightning Spear is among the favorites too after he was ranked fourth during the Prix Jacques le Marois in his previous event and that has prompted Coral bookmaker to award him with 9-4 odd. He is followed closely by Kodi Bear with 5-2.

David Stevens from Coral claimed that Goodwood contest will not be a walkover for Kodi Bear as he faces a stiff competition from Lightning Spear who is ranked in Group 1. The event will also feature the return of Godolphin as well as Hors Be Combat and Captain Cat.