Winning Ponies

George Hall, co-founder and executive chairman of SportBLX, said his company's goals to revolutionize fan engagement and investment opportunities are a natural fit with Thoroughbred racing. Hall knows the racing industry well as the owner of 2011 Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Ruler on Ice and 25 other black-type winners. Trainer Kenneth McPeek said he immediately recognized the potential in Sport BLX's proposal. Kenny McPeek bought Curlin, a son of Smart Strike out of Sherriff's Deputy, for $57,000 out of the 2005 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. The colt went on to earn more than $10.5 million and two Horse of the Year titles. Kenny McPeek is our guest to give us a perspective on his involvement with SportBLX. With the passing of Mary Lou Whitney we are bringing in Dan Illman for the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1) a Win and You're In event. On Friday, the $200,000 National Museum Racing of Racing Hall of Fame (G2) and on Saturday the $500,000 Longines Test (G1).