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Here's our latest winner!
Odds On Aventure made it two in a row as she paced to a winning
mile of 1:53 for driver Marcus Miller in the $10,000 conditioned 11th
race pace. The 6-year-old Camluck-Odds On Affair-Artsplace mare
was a length and a quarter ahead of her nearest rival and paced her final panel in a spry :28.2 for trainer Robin Schadt.
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Scioto Downs On Track For Video Lottery Terminals
John Kasich reached an agreement to allow for the video lottery terminals to be placed at the Ohio's seven horse racing tracks. MTR Gaming officials said that they believe the new facility at Scioto Downs will bring an additional 800 jobs in Franklin ...
San Pail is one harness racing's greatest rags-to-riches stories
Five years ago, a struggling young horse trainer walked into a feed store in Port Perry, Ont., and accepted an offer that irrevocably changed his life and harness racing ...
Harness racing drug testing in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania TV show - 'Harness Week' looks inside the rigorous testing procedures at the cutting-edge Pennsylvania Equine Toxicology & Research Laboratory in West Chester, PA that ensures a level playing field for all harness racing competitors.
The Oscars Of Harness Racing
In her latest Trot Blog entry, Kelly Spencer gives fans of harness racing a glimpse into why she loves the O'Brien Awards and a sneak peek at nominee Jody Jamieson's tuxedo fitting. To read Spencer's blog and view the video, click on the following ...
Racing and Wagering Board adopts new law that will allow cell phones in ...
Harness drivers and trainers, previously prohibited from using cell phones in the paddock, are now able to reach out and touch someone from there, too. The state Racing and Wagering Board on Wednesday adopted the new law ...
Federal Preemption is a Sure Bet in Horse Racing Dispute ...
Why does an Ohio horse racing case matter? Aside from a feel-good, philosophical no-man-is-an-island perspective, this case matters because the Sixth Circuit ...
State may remove casinos from Ohio troopers' plate
The measure sets a minimum number of live racing days at horse tracks, though Blessing said he expected additional changes to the proposal. The plan comes as the state is expanding the use of slots-like video lottery terminals at Ohio's seven horse ...
HORSEMAN'S BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION-OHIO DIVISION, INC., v. DeWINE
For those who are not so lucky (and like horse racing), the racing industry has devised the next best thing: off-track betting. Both the Federal Government and the State of Ohio regulate the pastime. The Horseman's Benevolent & Protective Association ...
Horsemen's Simulcast Rights Upheld in OH Case | BloodHorse.com
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued an opinion Jan. 24 that states the federal Interstate Horseracing Act trumps Ohio statute in regard to horsemen having a say in where races are transmitted.
Neb. bill would allow bets on historic horse races
Bettors at Nebraska horseracing tracks would be able to wager on races that have already happened, under a bill set for a hearing in the Legislature's Judiciary Committee. Lawmakers on Wednesday will discuss whether to allow gambling machines ...
Local horse has big victory
Trainer George Teague Jr. will forever be linked with his work with the exceptional pacing filly, Rainbow Blue, and at least one of them has already earned a spot in the Harness Racing Hall of Fame. Rainbow Blue, who won 20 of 21 starts in 2004 en ...
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After two weeks of racing in 2012, Balmoral Park handle numbers have soared. The combination of full ten horse fields, guaranteed pools, low takeout, good weather and big payouts have made the pools much larger in 2012. Through January 14, the 6 cards of 2012 have handled $6,255,768 for an average of $1,042,628 per program. The comparisons versus 2011 are below.
2012 handle races 2011 handle races
January 1 $ 1.096,237 12 January 2 $ 892,433 10
January 8 1,177.925 11 January 9 852,822 10
January 4 785,105 10 January 5 642,310 10
January 11 69,957 10 January 6 538,092 10
January 7 1,254,455 13 January 8 1,030,315 13
January 14 1,171,989 13 January 15 923,333 13
January 21 1,408,138 13 January 22 1,005,426 13
9 DAY TOTAL 9,561,421
2012 TOTAL HANDLE PLUS 2,271,655
2012 NIGHTLY AVERAGE PLUS 252,407
2012 AVERAGE RACE PLUS 18,195
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Sunday
2012 handle races Average 2011 handle races Average
Jan 1 $ 1.096,237 12 91,410 Jan 2 $892,433 10 89.243
Jan 8 1,177.925 11 107,084 Jan 9 852,822 10 85,282
Jan 15 1,169,922 11 106,356 Jan 16 852,653 10 85,265
TOTAL 3,444,084 34 101,296 TOTAL 2,597,908 30 86,596
Wednesday
2012 handle races Average 2011 handle races Average
Jan 4 785,105 10 78,510 Jan 5 642,310 10 64,231
Jan 11 769,957 10 76,995 Jan 6 538,092 10 53,809
Jan 18 727,693 10 72,769 Jan 19 552,382 10 55,238
TOTAL 2,282,755 30 76,091 TOTAL 1,732,784 30 57,759
Saturday
2012 handle races Average 2011 handle races Average
Jan 7 1,254,455 13 96,496 Jan 8 1,030,315 13 79,255
Jan 14 1,171,989 13 90,153 Jan 15 923,333 13 71,025
Jan 21 1,408,138 13 108,318 Jan 22 1,005,426 13 77,340
TOTAL 3,834,582 39 98,322 TOTAL 2,959,074 39 75,873
9 DAY TOTAL 9,561,421 103 91,829 7,289,766 99 73,634
2012 TOTAL HANDLE PLUS 2,271,655
2012 AVERAGE RACE PLUS 18,195
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Date Track 2012 Handle Races Avrg 2011 Handle Races Avrg
JAN 1 BMP 1.096,237 12 91,353 892,433 10 89,243
JAN 4 BMP 785,105 10 78,510 642,310 10 64,231
JAN 5 MAY 836,332 12 69,694 831,969 11 75,633
WDB 1,386,951 12 115,579 1,411,060 12 117,588
JAN 6 MAY 1,096,899 14 78,349 854,886 14 61,061
WDB 1,420,940 12 118,411 1,326 076 13 102,005
M 1 2,166, 584 12 182,048 2,266,921 13 174,378
JAN 7 BMP 1,254,455 13 96,496 1,030,315 13 79,255
WDB 1,691,138 12 140,928 1,463,393 13 112,568
M 2,725,660 13 209,666 2,558,730 13 196,825
4 racing days at Balmoral
2012 2012
Date Handle Pick 4 pool Average race Races
Sun Jan 1 $1,096,237 31,750 91,353 12
Wed Jan 4 785,100 24,159 78,510 10
Sat Jan 7 1,254,455 20,000 96,496 13
Sun Jan 8 1,177,925 31,900 107,084 11
2012 totals 46 races 4,313,717 107,809
Average 1,078,429 26,952 93,776 46
Compared to last year Up 26% Up 65%
Balmoral Park handle averaging $1,042,628,
up $229,411 per night in 2012
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Balmoral Pick Four Pools from 2009 to Present
2009 2010 2011
25% Takeout 15% Takeout 15% Takeout
JAN $8,524 $7,698 $15,163
FEB 8,587 10,277 17,490
MAR 9,739 10,923 15,629
APRIL 7,750 11,021 26,584
MAY 7,907 14,897 24,773
JUNE 9,426 14,109 24,708
JULY 7,689 16,357 26,191
AUG 8,160 12,570 23,658
SEPT 11,672 22,467 30,411
OCT 7,432 15,670 28,400
NOV 9,641 15,703 28,033
DEC 10,349 12,584 23,519
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