Matt Hegarty

If you are following the Symposium program real-time, here's an article we did on MYLAPS in the spring of last year: drf.com/news/new-player-emer…

I will give you what will undoubtedly be the quote of the week: "Is American Pharoah in a mini-skirt going to solve all our problems? No. But it's a start." Not even going to provide context. Just let it sit there, marinate.

Coverage of the final day of the UofA Global Symposium on Racing can be found on drf.com throughout the day, along with selected tweets here.

NYRA CEO David O'Rourke said that NYRA, as of Jan. 1, will restrict all CAW play in nearly all pools to "retail levels" as of one MTP. As in, CAW can still batch unlimited bets up to 1 MTP, but then must limit bets to under 6 per second after that.

Lonny Powell, CEO of FTBOA, says at Symposium that his group is now exploring the construction of a new track in Ocala area in response to 1/ST's efforts to decouple Gulfstream.

Coverage of UofA Global Symposium on Racing begins today. Check in frequently at drf.com for detailed coverage of panels.

Shawn Smeallie, a political operative, tells Round Table audience that "he has been told" that fix for 90 percent limit on deductibility of gambling losses will be included in a fall tax bill.

Annual TJC Round Table about to start. Full coverage available afterwards at drf.com.

At the second day of the Racing and Gaming Conference, will be covering panels on racetrack redevelopment projects and the future of racinos. Full coverage this afternoon at DRF.com.

At the Saratoga Racing and Gaming Conference. Will be covering panels on HISA and “bettor protection” this afternoon. Full coverage available afterwards at drf.com.

Todd Gralla, director of equine services for Populous, tells RT that firm will likely go public with design for new Pimlico in "the next several weeks." Design will be similar to Belmont, Gralla says, as far as scale and focus on providing varied "experiences" for patrons.

Joe Asher, sports betting official, tells Round Table that racing should spend the "incremental revenue" to get racing broadcasts in front of sports fans on betting apps and provide free tools that enable "informed" bets.

Dr. Dionne Benson, chief vet officer for 1/ST, outlines new tech used at SA, GP, and Lrl providing tools to identify at-risk horses, plus integration of racing-office and veterinary diagnosis data.

Fenton hints that CA may need help from subsidized circuits: "How much more successful do you think Santa Anita or Del Mar would be with subsidies? The incremental increases would carry forward and dramatically increase the bottom line of every sector of American racing."

Gary Fenton, chair of Thoroughbred Owners of California, outlines importance of California racing to overall health of US industry. Fenton stresses that California racetracks, unlike much stronger circuits in NY and KY, do not receive subsidies.

Meghan Rodgers, NTRA senior VP, calls on racing industry to provide ongoing funding for the organization's "Safety First" campaign.

TJC chief operating officer says that organization is working on a "rating" system similar to those in use in international jurisdictions for filling everyday races. Would impact number of claiming races in US if adopted by racing offices, supported by horsemen.

TJC Round Table starting soon, with keynote from Todd Gralla, principal at the Populous architecture design firm. Will be posting highlights, with full coverage at drf.com after the conference concludes.

Fifth Circuit rules part of HISA unconstitutional, setting up Supreme Court appeal drf.com/news/fifth-circuit-c…

Louisiana backtracks on two controversial medication rules: drf.com/news/louisiana-rolls…