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NORTH AMERICAN NEWS ARCHIVE: APRIL 2011 April 29, 2011 Gural To Meet With NJ Officials Friday On Thursday afternoon, prospective Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural issued a very concise press release informing the harness racing industry that he will be meeting with New Jersey officials on Friday, April 29. Gural stated that the meeting ... Lawmakers seek ban on doping in horse racing A bipartisan pair of lawmakers is seeking a national ban on performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing, calling for a federal role in a sport that lacks uniform standards. Under the legislation by Sen. Tom Udall, DN.M., and Rep. ... Simulcast Agreement Reached in Ohio Without a deal, Thoroughbred horsemen could have refused to allow Northfield to simulcast the Derby under their Interstate Horseracing Act rights, which could lead to a statewide blackout. Under Ohio's racing statute, if one track in the state is ... Only Two Days Left! Youth Council Apps Due All you young harness racing enthusiasts out there, this is a great opportunity to plump up your resume, build your skill set, and bring about positive change in your racing community! We are looking for creative and energetic individuals between 18 ... Hiawatha Set For Its 2011 Season It will be the first of 47 cards of racing this season with live harness racing every Thursday and Saturday at 6:30 pm until October 13. The first Loonie/Twoonie night will be Saturday, May 7 and that promotion will be featured on the first Saturday of ... Kiwi Drivers Coming Over “It's an honour to host an international competition like this one -especially with the New Zealanders, as we have had so many New Zealand horses and horsemen over the years play such a major role in California harness racing. ... Atlantic Cty Race Course comes alive with horse racing But each year the schedule got smaller and smaller, to the point where there was no guarantee racing would come back. Horseracing lost money over the years and the competition from the casinos hurt ACRC. It got so bad, there was just one day of racing ... Horsemen's Group Takes First Step to Oust TOC During a meeting of the California Horse Racing Board at Hollywood Park, horse owner David Wilson, the group's president, said the main goal of the California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association "is to revitalize Thoroughbred racing in California" ... Owners Take Marketing Into Own Hands The duo have dubbed the sophomore Georgia's 'Hometown Horse' and are using him to make the public aware of the push for the legalization of pari-mutuel horse racing in the state. The article has quoted Patti as saying, "We're trying to raise awareness ... High winds, power outage cancel harness races Severe winds and a power outage forced Kawartha Downs to cancel its 4 pm harness racing card on Thursday. Race director Jim Huck said the facility was fortunate to not suffer any damage, but power was out well ... Down the Backstretch: Life can be very fragile A night like Saturday sure puts the harness racing business into perspective for a person, and makes you realize just how fragile life is. Approaching the 7/8s in the evenings seventh race at the Charlottetown Driving Park, Babes Gold made a break in ... Setting the standard in trying times for horse racing Set the tape running, fire in a few controversial topics and sit back while the British Horseracing Authority's newest board member holds court. But Johnston isn't interested in causing a stir. At the heart of his views, whether it is the issue of the ... April 28, 2011 New Jersey's thoroughbred horsemen want bigger slice of revenues after ... After seemingly solving their harness racing problems, New Jersey's thoroughbred horsemen want a bigger share want a bigger slice of simulcast revenues. It seems that every time a major roadblock is cleared, another pops up in the ... Hooked: Bud Schardein | He started by cleaning track stalls before dawn The fondest memory I have about horse racing is when I came out of the Army, in 1971. I was getting married, and it was the last day of the fall meet at Churchill Downs, one of those nasty November days, dark, cloudy, rainy, and I had not hit on ... Kentucky Derby Betting Is Wide Open...Really Only the actual running of the Derby will answer that question, which doesn't help horse racing betting fans now. Nehro (8/1): Back-to-back runner-up finishes, including a good second in the Arkansas Derby, have many believing that this colt is ready ... April 27, 2011 Courageous Lady, Classen Memorial put fillies, mares in spotlight at ... The girls are in the horse racing spotlight on Saturday, as Northfield Park sends out a pair of $50750 divisions of the Courageous Lady Stake and Thistledown hosts the $50000 Dr. TF Classen Memorial Stake. ... NYRA calls on TwinSpires to handle phone account wagering Amaya Gaming Group signs deal with Quebec casinos for virtual horse racing Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (TSXV:AYA) has signed an agreement with Societe des Casinos du Quebec to provide its virtual horse racing systems in the province's casinos. Under the terms of the agreement, Amaya will provide its virtual horse ... NJ: Racing commissioner suggests to open-space group ways state could help horse industry Mediation may save harness racing at Meadowlands A state labor leader has intervened to help end a dispute between Meadowlands Racetrack pari-mutuel tellers and the track's prospective manager, bettering the odds that harness racing will continue at the state-owned facility. ... NJ: T-bred horsemen's group claims state made a no-bid deal for ownership of Meadowlands Racetrack, "We want to be in the loop with what's going on there." Canonsburg's Burke tops in harness racing Although my daughters are educated riders and competitors, and even though The Meadows Racetrack is nearby, harness racing is a sport I didn't know much about. Observing so many horses in training was exciting as I stood on the sidelines at the track ... Callahan and Green claim the bling with Bling Harness racing driver Corey Callahan and trainer Josh Green capped off a big Tuesday evening (April 26) at Harrington Raceway, winning the $18600 Mares Open with Baron Racing and David Rovine's Bling ($4.20) in 1:55.1. Callahan had four winners on the ... St. Elmo Hero back in winner's circle Although the harness racing scene in Delaware shifted from Dover Downs to Harrington Raceway last week, owners and trainers with Eastern Shore ties were still looking to find their way to the winner's circle last weekend as several pacers with strong ... Independent Study Examines U.S. Horseracing Industry; Concludes Exchange ... A comprehensive report conducted by Christiansen Capital Advisors, LLC, examining business trends and forecasts for the US horseracing industry supports the introduction of exchange wagering. The crux of the report's findings is that exchange wagering ... Calvin Borel will get a chance for 3rd straight Derby win Nick Zito, the Hall of Fame trainer, likes to say this about any horse race: “You can't win it if you're not in it.” Early Wednesday, jockey Calvin Borel wasn't in the Kentucky Derby. By the end of the day, he did, and now he has a chance to become the ... April 26, 2011 There goes 'Swifty': House OK's no dog racing at dog tracks Greyhound racetrack operators, including Palm Beach Kennel Club, could drop dog racing but still run more lucrative card rooms under a measure approved 86-31 Tuesday by the state House. Fans of horse-racing, ... Surplus, horses among budget sticking points Key lawmakers Monday publicly outlined their concerns over a proposed $28 billion, two-year state budget, ranging from a horse racing subsidy to the overall level of education funding. Four Republicans and Democrats were assigned to hammer out a ... Report Supports Exchange Wagering in US Results of the study, entitled “Exchange Betting and the United States Thoroughbred Racing Industry,” was released April 25 by TVG, the interactive horseracing network and advanced deposit wagering company that is a subsidiary of Betfair Group. ... Why Gulfstream worked Anyone who might have been introduced to horse racing Saturday at Gulfstream Park never would have imagined that the sport is in trouble. The handle for the day was $13088424, some $3.5 million of it coming from a bet called the Rainbow ... Who is the man behind New Image Media? renowned equine photographer Clive Cohen was 28 before he had ever stepped on a harness racing track. Up until then he had no real interest in racing. In fact early on in his life he always thought he would use his history degree to find ... Live Racing Returns to Tioga Downs With Derby Fest 4 Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols will host Derby Fest 4 on Saturday May 7th, celebrating the Kentucky Derby and the official kick-off of the 2011 Live Harness Racing Season. The exciting day of events, ... Live racing action resumes at Pompano After a planned one week pause in the action the four nights per week live harness racing schedule resumed on Monday, April 25 at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. Headlining the program was three year old colt trotter Celebrity Bombay. ... Tim Maier is approaching earnings milestone Tim Maier comes into this week less than $48000 shy of the $10 million earnings plateau, with 2246 trips to the charmed enclosure in his harness racing career. In Thursday night's (April 28) feature at Cal Expo, a $2700 conditioned contest, ... WILSON v. INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION Renee Kay Wilson appeals from the trial court's order dismissing with prejudice her Petition for Judicial Review of a decision of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) granting her only a conditional horse racing trainer's license containing the ... More barns at Presque Isle Downs to be built by end of 2011 That's the same number of stalls the track had when horse racing began there in September 2007. But that number will go up before the 2012 racing season. Track officials said they have an agreement with the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission to ... Long Island Railroad will take horse racing fans to Belmont Park for the ... Horse racing fans who want to watch the races at Belmont Park won't have to own a horse to get there: they can take the Long Island Railroad. The New York Racing Association announced yesterday that it will subsidize the cost of running passengers to ... Tom Durkin opts not to renew Triple Crown deal Horse racing's Triple Crown is looking for a new voice. Longtime announcer Tom Durkin said Tuesday he is stepping away from his gig calling the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes for network television. ... CKG Billings Harness Driving Series 2011 The CKG Billings Harness Driving Series -2011 will kick-off its 30th harness racing season on Saturday April 30 at Pompano Park. Long known as the Billings Amateur Driving Series the name change to the Billings Harness Driving Series began last year so ... Ken Weingartner talks to Billy Dobson Billy Dobson was a standout football player in high school and continues to earn accolades today in his career as a harness racing driver. Last year, Dobson was the leading driver at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, received the Johnny Page Award for the ... April 24, 2011 Meadowlands' decline a sad sight to see Final Four basketball; hockey playoff championships; the Pope; World Cup soccer full houses; Bruce Springsteen sellout concerts at Giants Stadium; National Football League championships and the acknowledged best harness racing in the USA and yes, ... Happy 'whenever' birthday to Catello Manzi Last night on National Public Radio (NPR) the famed Garrison Keillor read a personal birthday greeting to harness racing's Cat Man. The greeting read by Mr. Keillor on NPR will be repeated on tomorrow 's rebroadcast (11am - 1pm). ... Son of Artsplace upsets in open at Saratoga Artist's View made his local harness racing debut on Saturday night at Saratoga Casino and Raceway and toughed out a first over victory in the evening's $16000 feature. The open pace had no clear cut favorite but it was one of the biggest longshots who ... Rob Harmon never forgot his father's skills The former New York-based harness racing trainer has fond memories of his father dating right back to his early childhood when he watched his Dad ply his blacksmith trade back in his home state of Michigan. was actually born in Albany New York but ... NY developer sees promise in Meadowlands Racetrack to revive NJ harness racing ... The magic is all but gone at the Big M. The harness racing industry in New Jersey, centered around the Meadowlands Racetrack in ... Proposed bill would put casino revenue toward rail service LD 1344 would amend the casino bill to allocate money currently earmarked for harness racing purses and the Sire Stakes Fund, 2 percent of slot machine revenue, to the State Transit, Aviation and Rail Transportation Fund. The estimated funding would ... Sylvain Filion following in Idol's footsteps If you ever wanted a member of the famous Filion harness racing family to drive your horse well then you are spoilt for choices. There's 25 of them registered to drive in North America and a further 21 listed as trainers. But amidst all of the names ... The biggest overnight purse ever at Pocono As the weather heats up in Northeast Pennsylvania, so does the harness racing action at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. When eight of the top Fillies and Mares hit the famous Pocono 5/8 mile oval on Tuesday, they'll be pacing for a purse of $60000, ... SC Rewind: When Crowds Were Huge This week's Rewind is mainly pictorial in nature as the subject of attendance at harness racing in years gone by is the topic of conversation captured by a number of remarkable photos. In the earlier days of racing it seems that having people show up ... Opening Weekend at Prairie Meadows With the success of Iowa's own Paddy O'Prado last year, horse racing is attracting new fans to the sport, and to Prairie Meadows' business. This weekend is the first time the horses have come out of the stables to race in ... Down the Backstretch: Campbell takes early lead in drivers' standings The live harness racing meet at the Charlottetown Driving Park kicked off last Saturday with a 10-dash card. Marc Campbell had two wins on the afternoon, adding to his total of 11 victories that leads the driving colony. Corey MacPherson is second for ... Claim Jumper, Poor House capture stakes Harness racing sophomore fillies, on both gaits, competed in two $15000 California Sires Stakes. In the first of the two divisions, this for the trotters in a non-wagering event prior to the harness racing card, Claim Jumper was a three-move repeat ... USTA to examine race-day medication issue The United States Trotting Association has announced that its harness racing Board of Directors will be consulted to ascertain membership support of the recent call by the Association of Racing Commissioners International to ban all race-day ... A Comment on the cry of 'Responsibility Rule' There have been one or two harness racing trainers throughout the racing world who you could say engage in the same sort of conduct! Recently, in February 2011 he was notified of two suspensions by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. ... April 22, 2011 Betting totals continue to decline in thoroughbred racing Horse racing betting totals have plummeted in recent years with no end in sight. By Andrew Beyer, Friday, April 22, 6:56 PM Anyone who cares about thoroughbred racing — from leaders of the industry to fans in the grandstand — has to be worried about ... Gural: Negotiators Boycott Big M Meeting The negotiations are crucial to Meadowlands reopening for live harness racing May 7 and staying open for full-card simulcasts beyond May 14. The facility has long been one of the largest simulcast outlets in the country for harness and Thoroughbred ... Grand River Raceway's live racing starts soon Grand River Raceway kicks off its 2011 live harness racing season on April 25 with a line-up of returning favourites and new features. The Elora, ON oval will stage 69 cards during its eighth season, which spans April through October. ... Action Jackson right choice for Sam Widger No one had more confidence in the ability of Action Jackson than harness racing driver Sam Widger. After winning both divisions of the Landess series Wednesday, April 13, Widger had to choose which horse to drive in the final. ... Heather Moffett - candidate for Mrs. Delaware Heather Moffett, the award-winning host of the harness racing shows Post Time and PA Harness Week, will be competing for the title of Mrs. Delaware United States 2011 on June 12. The pageant takes place at The Schwartz Center in Dover, Delaware. ... Claudius Augustus is doing double duty Claudius Augustus is pretty busy these days, as in addition to his training and racing at Cal Expo, the classy trotter is shuffling off to the Desomer Farm on a frequent basis for harness racing duty as a stallion. Claudius Augustus, who is unbeaten in ... Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs weekly review On Friday night, the conditions were good enough to produce the first track record of the 2011 harness racing season. The next night, high winds and torrential rains forced two delays as horses had to overcome the most severe weather of the season. ... Heza Star Cruiser shines at Saratoga Raceway The Rob Harmon trained four year old pacer rattled off his second consecutive harness racing victory and third win in four tries, setting a lifetime mark in the process. Leading driver Billy Dobson wasted no time in sending the 1-2 public choice to the ... A whopping 27 horses exported to Australia The high Australian dollar compared to New Zealand's flat rate ensured the exodus of 27 horses across the Tasman on Wednesday (April 20) - 25 of which were registered with Harness Racing New Zealand. They were destined for Perth. ... Floods force horses from River Downs Anticipating the probability that the Ohio River will surpass flood level this weekend, River Downs - the horse-racing track bordered by Kellogg Avenue to the north and the river to the south - began evacuating ... Heard on the Field Jess Jackson, the wine mogul who became a horse racing pioneer, died Thursday at the age of 81. Jackson's Kentucky-based racing business, known for its star thoroughbreds Curlin and Rachel Alexandra, will continue under the leadership of Jackson's wife ... Ky. Supreme Court declines to hear Instant Racing case The Family Foundation, which had filed suit challenging the state's ability to regulate Instant Racing, has asked the Court of Appeals to hear the appeal. But the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, the racetracks and the Kentucky Department of Revenue ... Georgia Gets Horse Racing Study Committee The Georgia House of Representatives has created the House Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry, a boost to those seeking to win approval for pari-mutuel racing in the state. The House voted 157-7 in favor of the resolution ... Five-year phase-out of equine medication! HTA President Paul Fontaine of Plainridge Racecourse stated that, "Outgoing RCI Chairman Dan Hartman and incoming Chairman Willie Koester say they want their organization to lead the way into a bright new future for horse racing. ... April 21, 2011 Jeff Gural, harness game supporter and owner of two venues, intends to see the ... Gural will meet today with representatives of the teller's union at the Meadowlands, Local 137, in an effort to avoid the closing of the top harness racing and simulcasting facility in the industry. The situation looked bleak after the union refused to ... Yonkers announces sizable purse increases Yonkers Raceway has announced a sizable, across-the-board harness racing purse increases, beginning next Monday, Apr. 25. Effective next week, all condition races (including those with optional claimers) go up 15 percent, while all straight claiming ... Oceanport officials question video lottery terminal opposition Chris Christie to conclude the only way to save horse racing in New Jersey is to make it self-sustaining. Just a few weeks before the NJSEA on April 11 announced that Morris Bailey, co-owner of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City who owns homes in ... Iowa Senate OKs bill for Internet poker study, casino election rule changes The measure would also revise Iowa's casino referendum laws, allow advance deposit wagering on horse races, and revise purses for horse racing. The bill, Senate File 526, was approved 38-12. It now goes to an uncertain future with the Iowa House, ... Betting on a new future in horse-racing “When the track opened in 1889, horse racing was the only legal betting activity in North America,” Mutti said. “Now, there are so many different options. We have teletheatres all over the Lower Mainland showing our races and other racetracks. ... Prairie Meadows: Gambling bill would lighten track's burden Senate File 526, which now moves to the House, involves more than horse racing. It also would remove a referendum for a casino every eight years once the vote has passed twice, and calls for a study of Internet poker. And some want to add a provision ... A potentially dangerous step Moyer: "In the state of California, they have the California Horse Racing Board Postmortem Program. Any horse that dies on a California racetrack, for any reason, is examined by a team of veterinarians at the California Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory ... Hot topics of veterinary medicine Leah Estberg, DVM, Ph.D., a researcher from the University of California at Davis, participated in a study of catastrophic breakdowns utilizing data gathered by the California Horse Racing Board's Post-Mortem Program. In a study of 214 Thoroughbreds ... House Passes Legislation Creating Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry Introduced by State Representative Harry Geisinger (R-Roswell), this legislation creates the House Study Committee on the Horse Racing Industry. “Expanding our state's horse industry is a simple way to bring jobs to our state, jobs that are severely ... Daughter of No Pan Intended has plenty left Steve Calhoun and harness racing trainer Casie Coleman bought Tomorrowpan, a 5-year-old pacing mare, for $58000 at the Tattersalls January Select Mixed Sale at the Meadowlands with the intentions of racing her a few times and then breeding her to ... Kasich says casinos should open, but pay more into state's coffers John Kasich wants Ohio's four casinos to pay a little more into the state ... the potential for lottery-run slot machines at horse racing tracks and other ... Nations: Classic hitting stride for CT A rainy Saturday night at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races provided area horse racing fans with unquestionably the deepest, most talented field to ever hit the starting gate at the West Virginia dirt track -- 10 thoroughbreds, all graded stakes ... w Trailer For HBO's Horse Racing Show Luck Looks Incredible Cinema Blend Heat director Michael Mann's new HBO show Luck has been on my radar for awhile now, but after watching this new trailer, I'm somehow even more amped at what could well turn out to be as good as or better than Despite handle declines, Santa Anita sees increase in total purses Thoroughbred Times According to statistics from California Horse Racing Information Management System, Horseplayers Association of North America (HANA), and THOROUGHBRED TIMES, Santa Anita not only saw significant declines in total handle—as expected because of a ... Veterinary Topics: Track work can be frustrating Most trainers begin their training days between 5 am and 6 am, so the veterinarians usually show up by 6:30 am Personally, I think this is ridiculous, but granddaddy sent 'em out early, and horse racing is a tradition-oriented business. ... On track for a horse track? Amarillo, Texas - Lawmakers in Austin could take away horse racing licenses from operators who aren't using them. Revoking idle licenses could put plans for a horse track in Amarillo to a stop, because there is no racing being ... April 19, 2011 And they're off: And they're off: Following our story on the horseracing industry (and Arlington Park)'s trials ahead this season, we've spoken with a few readers who have some thoughts on ways to help. "grim" but says it's certainly true that Arlington is facing a challenging year ... Racing toward revenue "Racinos" - horse racing tracks also offering video gambling - could provide significant new revenue to the state of Ohio. Gov. John Kasich recognizes that and wants to pursue the idea. First, Kasich wants an in-depth analysis of what an expansion of ... Horsemen oppose current plan to eliminate race-day medication The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association does not support the Association of Racing Commissioners International's current plan to “embrace a strategy to phase out drugs and medication in horse racing. ... And they're off: And they're off: Following our story on the horseracing industry (and Arlington Park)'s trials ahead this season, we've spoken with a few readers who have some thoughts on ways to help. "grim" but says it's certainly true that Arlington is facing a challenging year ... ACRC: Track Left for Dead Offers Stability The ACRC meet begins at a tumultuous time for Thoroughbred and harness racing in the state. The future of the two New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority tracks—Monmouth Park and Meadowlands—hinge on deals with private lessees, and their racing ... Pat Cuneo: Unbuilt barns at racetrack hurts All of us horse racing fans are getting pretty excited about the Kentucky Derby on May 7 and the opening of Presque Isle Downs & Casino's racing season May 17. Still, it came as a blow that Presque Isle acknowledged that it doesn't really plan to have ... April 18, 2011 Horsemen oppose current plan to eliminate race-day medication The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association does not support the Association of Racing Commissioners International's current plan to “embrace a strategy to phase out drugs and medication in horse racing. ... First Look At Michael Mann's Horse Racing HBO Drama Series 'Luck' Starring ... Basically, their lineup keeps getting stronger and stronger attracting some of the biggest names in the business and Michael Mann's forthcoming horse racing drama series “Luck” should be another winner. The project boasts a ridiculous stacked lineup of ... VLT threat worries harness racers A suggestion that PEI's Progressive Conservatives might ban VLTs if elected has the Island's harness racing industry upset. 'At least this way the government are getting a piece of the pot.'— Kenny Arsenault, harness racing driver For the last six ... Live harness racing returns to Charlottetown racetrack Kenny Arsenault, left, receives a new driving suit and helmet in his official colours from Red Shores managing director Tom Mullally, centre, and race manager Brett Revington during Saturday night's harness racing card at the Charlottetown Driving. ... Drew Campbell cements his lead a the top Harness racing driver Drew Campbell cemented his lead atop the Scarborough Downs' Leader's Board on Sunday (April 17) - steering four horses down victory lane, including three consecutive winning drives behind Elegant Eve, Shagon Again, ... Harrington Kicks Off 65th Season Harrington Raceway opened its doors for its 65th season of live harness racing Sunday to a large crowd of racing fans who were greeted by an abundance of promotions to celebrate the commemorative anniversary. A hat giveaway as well as 65-cent live ... Santa Anita all-sources handle declines 9 percent Last fall, Oak Tree's meeting was held at Hollywood Park. In February, the California Horse Racing Board granted the fall dates to Santa ... April 17, 2011 A Taste Of Hollywood & NHL At Pompano A Hollywood actress and prominent pro hockey player with close ties to harness racing turned out for the Saturday evening, April 16 program at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. Both reported they were cashing tickets and having a great time in the ... 'I was shocked,' said Gural - The Meadowlands However, Gural, in a conversation with Harness Racing Update, held out faint hope that there may yet be a solution that would keep the nation's premier harness track alive. Gural said he spoke to union leaders Friday and asked if he could personally ... Rudy McMillan adds passion to the business Spending time on Trackside or in the Casino, you've probably made time to eat at one of Hoosier Park Harness Racing & Casino's several food and beverage outlets. Hoosier Park has a wide variety of cuisine with choices ranging from a great Steakhouse, ... St Elmo Hero defeated by Art Professor Through a deep stretch battle, the undefeated harness racing star St Elmo Hero tasted defeat for the first time in his career. St Elmo Hero, who remained undefeated in 25 starts coming into tonight, was defeated by Art Professor in a photo finish. ... Foxy Lady De Vie downs the boys at Cal Expo Harness racing trotters racing for a purse of $3400 were featured at Cal Expo on Friday night (April 15), on which Foxy Lady De Vie put a smile on her owners face. In advance of starting from post-position five in the field of eight, driver Steve ... April 16, 2011 Meadowlands Racetrack takeover still not at finish line Harness racing industry officials said there is mixed news from two groups representing unionized workers at the Meadowlands Racetrack, with givebacks sought by Jeffrey Gural accepted by one group and rejected by the second group on Thursday. ... British Horseracing Authority Mounts Defence After Grand National Tragedies The British Horseracing Authority has hit back following the widespread criticism of last week's John Smith's Grand National – the world most famous steeplechase. The Donald McCain-trained BallaBriggs ridden by jockey Jason Maguire won the race from ... Ludt New BC Chair; Support for Medication Ban Ludt, president of Vinery Ltd. and a member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, replaces Bill Farish, who stepped down April 14 after serving for five years. Ludt, a Breeders' Cup director since 2009, will serve as chairman for two years, ... Emerald Downs Begins With Night Card April 15 Emerald Downs also has upgraded its timing system to hundredths of a second to accommodate the introduction of Quarter Horse racing. Beginning next week the track plans to card approximately two Quarter Horse races a week, leading up to the $60000 Bank ... Dutrow horses cleared to race in Kentucky A Kentucky judge granted a temporary injunction against the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Thursday, a day after officials unanimously voted to deny Dutrow a racing license this year for "consistent disregard for the rules of racing. ... Kasich hires consultants for Ohio gambling review Ohio Gov. John Kasich has said casino developers should pay more to begin ... Officials said they need a “comprehensive analysis” of how horse racing, ... Harness horses deserve better retirement plan Harness racing fans in the Guelph area may remember Stiletto when he was razor sharp. Between November of 2003 and June of 2008, the gelded trotter earned a few pennies shy of $1 million racing in Canada, virtually all of it racing either at Mohawk ... Mohegan Sun, Pocono Downs week in review Although the temperatures have, for the most part, stayed stubbornly low in the harness racing season's first few weeks, the racing at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs has been heating up plenty. The early part of the season has been distinguished by ... Christie Skeptical Meadowlands Deal Can Be Completed The article also explains that of all the unions which represent workers at the 'Mecca of Harness Racing,' the largest union (Local 137), which represents the tellers, is expected to vote on concessions this Thursday (April 14). ... April 14, 2011 British Horseracing Authority Mounts Defence After Grand National Tragedies The British Horseracing Authority has hit back following the widespread criticism of last week's John Smith's Grand National – the world most famous steeplechase. The Donald McCain-trained BallaBriggs ridden by jockey Jason Maguire won the race from ... Ludt New BC Chair; Support for Medication Ban Ludt, president of Vinery Ltd. and a member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, replaces Bill Farish, who stepped down April 14 after serving for five years. Ludt, a Breeders' Cup director since 2009, will serve as chairman for two years, ... Emerald Downs Begins With Night Card April 15 Emerald Downs also has upgraded its timing system to hundredths of a second to accommodate the introduction of Quarter Horse racing. Beginning next week the track plans to card approximately two Quarter Horse races a week, leading up to the $60000 Bank ... Dutrow horses cleared to race in Kentucky A Kentucky judge granted a temporary injunction against the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Thursday, a day after officials unanimously voted to deny Dutrow a racing license this year for "consistent disregard for the rules of racing. ... Kasich hires consultants for Ohio gambling review Ohio Gov. John Kasich has said casino developers should pay more to begin ... Officials said they need a “comprehensive analysis” of how horse racing, ... Harness horses deserve better retirement plan Harness racing fans in the Guelph area may remember Stiletto when he was razor sharp. Between November of 2003 and June of 2008, the gelded trotter earned a few pennies shy of $1 million racing in Canada, virtually all of it racing either at Mohawk ... Mohegan Sun, Pocono Downs week in review Although the temperatures have, for the most part, stayed stubbornly low in the harness racing season's first few weeks, the racing at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs has been heating up plenty. The early part of the season has been distinguished by ... Christie Skeptical Meadowlands Deal Can Be Completed The article also explains that of all the unions which represent workers at the 'Mecca of Harness Racing,' the largest union (Local 137), which represents the tellers, is expected to vote on concessions this Thursday (April 14). ... April 13, 2011 Kentucky Refuses to Issue License to 2008 Derby-Winning Trainer Dutrow Richard Dutrow Jr., the trainer of 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Big Brown, was denied a license to operate in Kentucky three weeks before the first race in thoroughbred horse racing's ... Racing drivers rally around slain woman's child The horse racing community at Balmoral Park racetrack near Crete is rallying around the child of a woman who was killed in an alleged drunken driving crash at the track. Hollywood to Offer Pick 5 With 14% Takeout After receiving approval from the California Horse Racing Board and the Thoroughbred Owners of California, Hollywood Park will offer a reduced takeout Pick 5 on its wagering menu when the Spring/Summer meet begins April 21. ... Investors apply to hold live horse racing in Rock Springs, off-track betting ... A group of investors is seeking to hold live horse racing later this year in Rock Springs. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that the group filed an application Friday with the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission to run four days of racing. ... Race-Day Medication Ban Coming In KY? According to a report, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will soon be discussing the possibility of implementing a statewide rule -- at least for thoroughbreds -- which would see a total ban of race-day medications. An article on courier-journal.com ... Retirement paddock beckons Blacks A Fake The greatest harness racing horse ever to race in Australasia - Blacks A Fake - could be ready to call it quits, according to trainer/driver Natalie Rasmussen. The champion 10-year-ol- pacer has continued to defy logic by racing competitively well into ... Bruce Ranger injured in race mishap Bruce Ranger, the leading harness racing driver of the current meet and in the entire history of Pompano Park, was injured in a mishap at the start of the 5th race on the Tuesday evening (April 12)program. Four year old pacing mare Stylish Soiree N ... Muscles Yankee quinellas Inter Dominion Final Boom harness racing sire Muscles Yankee only had two of his progeny competing in this month's Inter Dominion and both of his 5-year-old sons finished first and second in the $250000 Trotters' Grand Final at Auckland's Alexandra Park. ... General Assembly pass horse racing subsidies Maryland lawmakers agreed to send millions of dollars in subsidies to the state's Thoroughbred and Harness Racing tracks, in a Monday night vote that came with 20 minutes to spare before their midnight deadline to pass legislation. ... Eligibles will be on Little Brown Jug website All 2011 Harness Racing Grand Circuit, Ohio Breeders Stakes and Delaware Open Series eligibles will be listed by race beginning Wednesday, April 13 on the Little Brown Jug website: www.littlebrownjug.com. When you have reached the little Brown Jug home ... Kasich looks to make sure taxpayers get their fair share from casinos If Ohio eventually moves to allow slots at the state's horseracing tracks Gros, who publishes several magazines dealing with the gaming industry in Nevada, Atlantic City and around the world, says the state will need to resist the urge to go for the ... Horse racing could return to Wyoming A group of investors led by the son of a former Wyoming Downs track owner has applied to bring live horse racing back to the Cowboy State. The group filed an application Friday with the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission to run four days of live races ... April 11, 2011 Trainer's daughter killed at Balmoral She was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital at 8:35 am Details of the incident were unclear, but state police said it happened on the grounds of the south suburban horseracing track just after 5 am, when the driver of a pickup truck -- identified as ... Vernon Downs offers glimpse into racing season The spring season means the beginning of horse racing. Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel is celebrating its sixth season of racing at the renovated track. A special ceremony was held Tuesday night to give a sneak peek of what's to come this ... OH Horsemen Hope Deal Avoids Derby Blackout If there is no deal and horsemen refuse to allow Northfield to simulcast the Derby under their Interstate Horseracing Act rights, it could lead to a statewide blackout, Basler said. Under Ohio's racing statute, if one track in the state is denied a ... Maryland legislature passes horse racing bill The Maryland legislature passed a bill Monday night that will require Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course to hold at least 146 live racing days each year through 2013 while also allowing the tracks to use millions of dollars in annual ... Don't take chances on Internet cafes: Sun News editorial There is a possibility slot machines could also be permitted at the state's seven horse racing tracks, including Thistledown and Northfield Park, but that has not happened yet and certainly there has been no legislation approving them in storefronts in ... Fundraiser for harness racing scholarships When Monticello Raceway presents its first-ever All- Amateur Day at the Races on Sunday afternoon, June 12 besides showcasing the talents of amateur harness racing drivers the day will serve as a fundraiser to help provide scholarships for individuals ... Last chance to sign-up for driver's seminar More than 40 individuals have signed up for the Harness Racing Amateur Driving Safety Seminar to be held at the Hall of Fame in Goshen, New York on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Speakers include Hambletonion winner, Ray Schnittker, leading Yonkers drivers, ... Fort Erie gets approval for Quarter Horse dates Fort Erie's application to add four Quarter Horse racing dates to its schedule has been approved by the Ontario Racing Commission. The racing commission, in a notice issued late Monday afternoon, gave Fort Erie the Quarter Horse dates on ... Lawmakers Approve Millions For Md. Racetracks The Maryland General Assembly is sending a bill that provides millions of dollars in grants and loans to help horse racing tracks to Gov. Martin O'Malley's desk for his signature. ... April 10, 2011 Maryland gov says racetrack funding in jeopardy; half day left for lawmakers ... Millions of dollars in grants and loans needed to save horse racing in Maryland is in jeopardy in the Legislature. Gov. Martin O'Malley said Monday the compromise measure he hammered out to divert slots money to cover operating ... Gov. Christie signs two Democratic bills designed to bolster N.J. horse racing ... Legislation designed to help New Jersey's horse racing industry create more jobs and bolster economic development has been signed into law by Gov. Chris Christie. One new law permits the operator of the Meadowlands Racetrack to decrease the annually ... SiriusXM to Broadcast 2011 Triple Crown Nationwide Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today an agreement to broadcast all three races of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown nationwide. Both Sirius and XM radio listeners ... Ada County close to securing lease with new operator and resuming horse racing ... Ada County leaders are getting ready to make another pitch to have horse racing events at the county's fairgrounds. The county is expected to a hold a live auction Monday and award a new lease to manage racing at Expo Idaho. ... Bookmakers say Ballabriggs was most backed horse they'd ever seen for National An Isle of Man resident is celebrating his horse racing to victory in the Grand National. Trevor Hemmings horse Ballabriggs won the race in Aintree on Saturday. It was the Andreas residents' second Grand National winner as his horse Hedgehunter won in ... Dube can't split two giants of harness racing Gifted harness racing driver Daniel Dube can't split Gallo Blue Chip and Rock N Roll Heaven when asked to assess the top horse he has driven. "They are definitely the two best horses I have sat behind, but it's almost impossible for me to say which one ... A beautiful day to start off the new season It was a beautiful day to start off the new 2011 harness racing season, as the opening nine race qualifiers began their day at the Plainridge Racecourse. The conditions were great and you actually thought that you were watching the regular racing card. ... MIKE SARDELLA: Stephane Bouchard bursts onto the scene at Saratoga If you are a fan of harness racing at a national or at least statewide level, you certainly recognize the name Stephane Bouchard. If your sights are set strictly at Saratoga Casino and Raceway, the veteran driver's name may not be as ... Kelly: Meadowlands Racetrack needs much more than a new owner But even if an agreement is reached, a deeper issue looms: Can the horse-playing life ever resuscitate itself? If last Friday's afternoon simulcast session at the Meadowlands was any indication, horse racing needs some serious life support. ... The Kentucky Derby contenders: A first look The Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the horse racing's Triple Crown, is less than a month away. Speculating on which horse will take the coveted prize is exciting and frustrating. CBS News correspondent Tony Guida reports that ... April 9, 2011 Western Hanover son in fastest clocking So impressive was Malek Hanover's performance that he in fact equaled the fastest clocking of the young State-of-Maine harness racing season, circumnavigating the Seaside Oval twice around in 1:55.1. Malek Hanover, a 7-year-old son of Western Hanover, ... Ron Wrobbel is another great blacksmith Horses require special care both at the track and while at home, which is why the job of a harness racing blacksmith is so important. Several great blacksmiths are available at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. One of them is Ron Wrobbel. ... You know spring is here when the horses are trotting Red Shores Race Track and Casino is getting ready for the 2011 harness racing season by holding qualifiers and they were held Saturday. Racing kicks off at the Charlottetown track April 16 with post time at 6 pm while racing gets underway at Red Shores ... April 8, 2011 Horse racing: Uncle Mo upset at Wood Memorial The sight of Uncle Mo being passed by not one but two horses Saturday in the stretch of the Wood Memorial silenced the hundreds of fans gathered at the rail at Aqueduct in New York who were ready to cheer him on to another victory. ... Get Fair Share Of 'Racino' Profit "Racinos" - horse racing tracks also offering video gambling - could provide significant new revenue to the state of Ohio. Gov. John Kasich recognizes that and wants to pursue the idea. First, Kasich wants an in-depth analysis of what such an expansion ... Horse Racing on TV a Disappearing Act The irrelevance of horse racing in the popular culture was evident on several fronts this week. In Illinois, some state legislators denounced supporting the sport by saying it no longer attracts the public's notice. ... Combs still devoted to blacksmith trade The term loyal harness racing employee may have been made for blacksmith Loren Combs. Combs has been the blacksmith for the backside of the track since before Hoosier Park was even open for business. Being an employee since 1994 makes Combs one of the ... Veteran trotter continues his local dominance The veteran harness racing trotter continued his local dominance of the open trot on Friday evening as he recorded a well measured win for leading driver Billy Dobson in the five horse, $16000 feature. The victory, which came in 1:57.3, was the fifth ... Keeling's Trotting Troops Triple Up Trainer Mike Keeling enjoyed a perfect night at Western Fair Raceway sending out three winners in as many starts during the 12-race Friday night harness racing program. Three-year-old Cash Hall colt House Of Cash ($5.60) and driver Ross Battin kicked ... Likeabatoutahell controlled matters at Pocono Likeabatoutahell controlled matters on the front end to capture Friday night's harness racing featured Open trot at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The race carried the night's top purse of $25000. With John Campbell driving for trainer Trond Smedshammer, ... Jam And Jelly toasts her foes at Cal Expo A field of nine harness racing trotters, six in on a condition, three to be claimed, were featured at Cal Expo on Thursday night (April 7), on which Jam And Jelly won for the 29th time in her career. In advance of starting from post-five, ... Dave Offenberg strikes the front in series An old adage says that good things come to those who wait and waiting while stalking proved to be a winning combination for harness racing's Dave Offenberg when he rallied his trotter Double Strength to 2:01:3 victory in the second leg of the North ... FREEHOLD ANNOUNCER LEDERMAN RECOVERING Millstone and Upper Freehold Townships in New Jersey are the epicenter of United States harness racing ... New Jersey's gaming industry has been turned upside down in the past year amid contentious efforts to make horse racing self-sufficient and ... Even sunny Del Mar feels gloom hanging over horse racing The president and general manager of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is relatively insulated from the problems plaguing the racing business, but he is far from immune. Running a boutique meet where the turf meets the surf has certain ... April 7, 2011 Keeneland Introduces Mobile Wagering App The mobile wagering app was approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission April 6. The users would load funds onto a swipe card that would enable them to bet and cash tickets. All of the wagers would be processed through the track's on-track ... Celebrity drivers all set to race for charity The second annual Hoosierdega Night is gearing up for another evening of fast paced harness racing action at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. The evening will bring a Nascar feel to the atmosphere as the Fab Five Standardbred Drivers are joined by The ... Charles set to defend 'Race For the Matzos' Last year Alan Charles won Monticello Raceway's Passover Pace in his only attempt in the harness racing event in the 12 years it has been presented. He's set to return in the "Race For the Matzos when it goes to post on Thursday, April 21. ... Legislature pushed to pass racino bill But Dennis Bailey, executive director of Casinos No!, which has fought the expansion of legal gambling in Maine, said afterward that the proposed new racinos are not good economic development and would not save the harness racing industry, ... Rio native Wessels with horse in Illinois Derby It's the reason he moved to the Chicago suburbs in 1981 to become a professional horse racing judge at Maywood's Balmoral Park. It's the reason he bought his first group of horses to help occupy his father Bill's mind when he became ill. ... Horse Racing: Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby Top Weekend Slate Uncle Mo is currently the favorite for the Kentucky Derby but failure to live up to top billing at the Aqueduct on Saturday would see Dialed In, winner of the Florida Derby, shoot ahead in the eyes of Horse Racing betting fans. ... April 6, 2011 Illinois horse racing at crossroads For many familiar with Illinois horse racing and its storied history — Triple Crown winners Secretariat and Citation ran here — the daunting array of challenges raises the specter of a bleak future unless the state Legislature allows slot machines at ... Consultation on use of purse monies continues ... and Monitoring Group for the Ontario Racing Program is releasing information recently received from the racetrack purse account managers regarding the status of purse accounts and projections on purse levels at each Ontario harness racing track. ... Speed N The Tunnel is still going strong at 8 Speed N The Tunnel and harness racing driver Sam Widger proved that one year later has not slowed them down at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. The duo picked up a win in the meet's first $24000 Invitational Trot of the year Tuesday, April 5, covering the ... Ken Weingartner talks to driver Eric Carlson 6 among all harness racing drivers in North America. This season, Carlson sits in the top spot with 205 victories, holding a 12-win edge over second-place Scott Zeron. Carlson, who now drives primarily at Northville Downs and Windsor Raceway, ... The Shoe Fits makes it two from three Harness racing driver Vic Kirby was in the bike for the Misfit-Troubles No Angel four-year-old. Ideal Observation (Tim Curtin) was second. Cookie Money (Eric Goodell) was the show finisher. Mystra took the lead early and was never headed in the $26000 ... Breeder's Crown champ to make 2011 debut Harnesslink Corleone Kosmos, the 2008 Breeders Crown Trot champion, returns to harness racing action for the first time since July when he faces five foes Wednesday (April 6) in the $14000 winners over handicap at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. ... Society endorses strategic wagering project At the Annual Winter Meetng of the Hambletonian Society on March 27, the harness racing board of directors voted to strongly endorse the US Trotting Association's Strategic Wagering project and applauds the success of the initial guaranteed pool ... DSBF seconnd leg $20000 prelims Wednesday First post is at 4:30 pm A $26000 Open Handicap trot tops the overnight harness racing program. In $20000 filly pace divisions, Badlands Jenna began her sophomore season with a victory last week with Ben Stafford Jr. driving for owners Ben Stafford and ... Gregoire OKs bill to aid area horse tracks Chris Gregoire on Tuesday signed a bill that should help some state funding flow to area horse racing tracks for nonprofit meets. The bill was sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, who wanted to address a situation in which ... Investigation reveals horse fatality statistics Joint managing director of Newbury Racecourse, Stephen Higgins, said the welfare of horses and jockeys was the racecourse's top priority, adding that the racecourse worked closely with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and had a team of ... Horse Racing Bill Gets Governor's Signature Christine Gregoire signed into law today a bill requiring the state Horse Racing Commission to distribute a specific amount of collected funds to nonprofit meets. Sen. Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, is prime sponsor of the bill. “Horse racing is an ... Change racehorses' fate and change the fate of horse racing A prominent equine surgeon said that horse racing may not survive if the racing industry does not do more to care for racehorses after their days at the track are over. Dr. Patricia Hogan operates Hogan Equine at Fair Winds Farm in ... April 4, 2011 Changing the way the world wagers on racing "Beulah Park Race Track Closes", may well be a headline in central Ohio and in horse-racing circles should a proposal to move the track to Dayton, OH. be approved by the Ohio State Racing Commission along with a decision from Governor Kasich to allow ... Zito has real chance for third Kentucky Derby It's been 17 years since Nick Zito of New York City trained a winner of the biggest thoroughbred race in the world. The Hall of Fame conditioner might just have found himself the ... Ohio track owners: Slots needed to survive Penn National Gaming Inc. will move Beulah Park from Grove City to Dayton if state officials move forward with a plan to allow Ohio's horse racing tracks to install video lottery terminals. With Gov. John Kasich getting closer to a decision on how ... Conventional Wisdom Recently, The Blood-Horse Magazine asked 29 people for their suggestions on how to improve horse racing. It was the kind of question for which answers have been given time and again and, onsequently, very few of the suggestions were original. ... Jim Hardy shines opening night Scarborough Scarborough Downs opened the New England harness racing season Saturday (April 2) with a 12-race card that featured a brisk 1;55.1 opening record mile by Johnny Z with Jim Hardy in the bike. Hardy who had three winners on the opening card, ... Horses are $1.2 billion industry in Virginia As Rephann noted, the state's horse racing and betting industry is also struggling. Virginia's racing industry saw significant growth until 2007, when it took a sharp downturn in attendance and wagering because of competitive pressures and lower ... Racing deputy admits hacking state Web site Mr. Kasich appointed two Republicans -- Robert K. Schmitz, of Bexley, a member of the Ohio Standardbred Development Fund, as chairman, and Berkley (BJ) Roach, owner of a Grove City horse farm. The law states that no more than three members of a single ... April 3, 2011 St Elmo Hero's Woodbine debut a winning one After being scratched from the Cam Fella Stakes elimination in his most recent start, St Elmo Hero made his Woodbine harness racing debut a winning one to extend his unbeaten streak to 25 straight victories in the $28000 Preferred 2 pace. ... Consultant expected to analyze Ohio gambling scene A consultant could help Ohio determine the potential revenue from that. The American Gaming Association's report last year showed the 44 racino tracks in the United States both horse and dog racing brought in $6.4 billion in revenue, ... Remington bolts state horse industry forward WHEN YOU turn back the clock and look at the goals of the State Racing Act when it was passed, one of them was to make horse racing a viable industry in this state, giving thousands of Okies jobs they could rely on from year to year. ... TWO NJ TOWNSHIPS ARE HARNESS RACING'S EPICENTER Millstone and Upper Freehold Townships in New Jersey are the epicenter of United States harness racing, according to an article in the April 2011 edition of Hoof Beats. Click the link below to read the article by Jane ... Trotting standout in an eight length romp It was another Friday night stroll to the harness racing winner's circle at Saratoga Casino and Raceway for Prime Interest (Self Possessed) as the longtime trotting standout put forth perhaps his most impressive performance of the season. ... Merv Chupp leaves Canada bound for Illinois He figures in the top 10 of the Canadian money earners list for 2011 with $257016 in stakes, but American-born harness racing trainer, Merv Chupp is heading home. In fact the Indiana native has already sent 13 of his team back to Chicago and the ... Art Major's son now bankrolled $1455938 With no elimination necessary, Hypnotic Blue Chip and harness racing driver Jody Jamieson unleashed a ferocious late kick to capture the $125000 Spring Pacing Championship at Woodbine. The Kevin McDermott trainee was sent off as the 4-5 favourite, ... Casino gambling at Ohio's race tracks a matter of survival horse ... Horse-racing officials say they need the slot machines to generate the extra revenue and larger purses the devices have brought neighboring Indiana, ... Laurel Park, Pimlico, $20M in the hole The fiscal wounds to the horse racing industry apparently became nearly fatal in the past few years. Unaudited financial statements released by the club last month showed a $12 million loss in 2008 and a $14 million loss in 2009. ... Dream of Glory trots into Northfield prestige: Horse Racing Insider A homebred from the late Leo Soehnlen's horse farm in Canton, Dream of Glory was trained and driven by his son, Pius Soehnlen. He could have had a lot more glory during his racing career, but Dream of Glory wasn't nominated for most of harness racing's ... More horses equal bigger economic affect in Minnesota Willette Minnesota Harness Racing Inc., a nonprofit group that supports harness horse racing, has some differences of opinion on the language in the racino bill introduced by Sen. Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, and Rep. ... April 2, 2011 Kasich expected to hire gambling consultant for Ohio Today, 18 months later, he leads a state with four casinos under construction and soon must decide whether Ohio will become one of the nation's major gambling centers with thousands of slot machines at its seven horse-racing tracks. ... Meadowlands gets reprieve from governor Harness racing at the Meadowlands Racetrack has a temporary reprieve from the governor. According to a story written by Bob Jordan on the Asbury Park Press website, Jeff Gural was unable to meet Gov. Chris Christie's Thursday deadline to sign a lease ... PA harness racing's fastest-paced half-hour 'PA Harness Week,' harness racing's fastest-paced half-hour, is back in 2011 with more excitement, great features and behind-the-scenes reporting. New episodes air every Saturday at 1 pm on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia ... The 50th harness racing awards program The New England chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) will go to post for the 33rd time. The chapter's steering committee met March 31 and voted to go forward with a fall 50th harness racing awards program. ... A time for action - - - 'Revive The Raceway' As a relatively young fan of harness racing, I've become troubled by the doomsday outlook of the sport which has flooded the news headlines in recent months. Recent troubles for The Big M, and concerns of its future, has the online community buzzing ... Youth Foundation project manager named Keith Gisser has joined the Harness Horse Youth Foundation as project manager according to HHYF Executive Director Ellen Taylor. In addition to media and promotion, Gisser will be involved in recruitment and programming for the harness racing ... Maine Commission to review all TCO2 cases Attorney/horsemen Billy Childs of Westbrook, Maine, reports that the Maine State Harness Racing Commission withdrew its complaint against trainer Douglas Gray for an alleged elevated TCO2 violation. Additionally, the MSHRC ordered the Executive ... Racing returns to Hoosier Park With the health of the horse racing industry in Indiana in jeopardy in the state legislature, Hoosier Park opens its 2011 standardbred racing season tonight. “We have 11 races scheduled for ... April 1, 2011 Lawmaker wants to create premier horse race, the Texas Derby Area horse racing officials said they support Hilderbran's effort. "Lone Star Park is interested in the bill and would like to work with the Texas horsemen and Rep. Hilderbran to pass legislation that would benefit Texas horse racing," said Holly Hart, ... Jockey Club says it can break even — if state loan OK'd The owner of Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course — home of the Preakness, the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown — is banking on $1.7 million from the state horsemen's association and $3.6 million loan from Maryland to balance its books this ... One Way to Improve Horse Racing One thing horse racing could use, besides a few laughs, is a language that is easy to understand. One, as a longtime Arcadia resident, I root for horse racing to do well. It is vital part of Arcadia's economy because of the presence of Santa Anita Park ... Scarborough Downs prepares for opening day The Scarborough Downs staff is busy putting the finishing touches on the racing facility as the 111-day 2011 harness racing meet kicks off with Opening Weekend, Saturday, April 2, post time: 4 pm and Sunday, April 3, post time: 1:05 pm. ... Wayne Givens conditions four winners The Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) Three-Year-Old Colt and Gelding $20000 trot and pace divisions got underway with1st leg preliminaries with Powerful Mist, Three Martini's, First Captain and Warrhawk One harness racing winners at Dover ... Two-day 'Handle' approaches $2 million mark The two-day all source handle for Cal Expo Harness Racing Association for March 25 and 26 approached the $2 million mark for the first time in over a year. The total handle was $1889398, with $918972 going through the windows on Friday and $970426 ... Rideau Carleton allowed 15 races per day Through an application for variance, Rideau Carleton Raceway applied for an increase in maximum number of races per day and to the maximum purse level allowed for a Signature harness racing card under the Ontario Racing Program. ... Exploring The Future Of Gaming In NJ Experts from the casino and horse racing industries will discuss the status of gaming in New Jersey, the bills recently signed into law by Governor Christie, and options for the future, including sports betting and slot machines at harness racing's ... New California Horsemen's Group Moving Ahead "They should know that we mean business," said Licht, a former chairman of the California Horse Racing Board. "We are well-funded and well-organized and we have the appropriate staff" to force a change in the state's horsemen representative. ... Ellis Park is 'all systems go' Those are two sure signs of spring at Ellis Park, which reopens today for simulcasting and, on July 2, will bring horse racing back to the Tri-State three days a week for 10 weekends, concluding once again on Labor Day. "It's that time of year and ... |
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