AUGUST 2010 ARCHIVES



August 30 & 31
Hawthorne cuts stakes purses, live days for fall meet (8/31)

Video gaming machines leaving horse racing in their dust

Weekend attendance at Saratoga track up 32%; bets up 20%

A racing resurgence at Tioga Downs

Plainridge set for busy week starting Monday

Final Monday night of racing at Pocono

Running Aces ends season with a bang

All age track record set at Union Fair 1:56

Heaven and Hall picks up second Preferred

NEHWA holding Awards Banquet in Bangor

Deadline date put on Calgary - area track

Johnson: "Make Our Product Desirable"

August 29
Strong Words From Leavitt

Harness racing
sty for Friday's edition


Analysis: Horse Racing Subsidies Fail to Win, Place or Show

HORSE RACING COLUMN: Dollase supports Oak Tree's move to Hollywood Park

Fair racing opens at Hicksville, Ohio | Harness Horse Racing

At The Post: Former Suffolk announcer Collmus a hit

Pennsylvania Commission to discuss Valley View Downs' license on ...

Meeting set on stalled Lawrence County racino

August 27
Investigation Launched Into Indiana Horse Racing

New Jersey mistake gave Ohio boost in Race to the Top

Proposed blood-doping rule questioned

State, tracks file arguments in support of Instant Racing

Horse racing not a money loser for Great Canadian

Consolidation at Cloverdale may be inevitable

Harness racing whips up crowd at Crawford County Fair

Nolan Finley Michigan woos films, but lets horse racing tracks wither

Horse racing boosts Western Montana Fair's attendance by nearly 50 percent


August 23
Anti-gambling group asks to intervene in 'Instant Racing' lawsuit

Too many tracks, fewer bets plague US horse racing

All types vie for 7 spots on state casino panel

Betfair Moves Into The Markets

Horsemen's complaints prompt Indiana Downs to rebuild its track surface

Fairmount Park is fighting for on-site gaming

Legislature: Approve slots at tracks

Gulotta: Horse racing and casinos are a good bet

Province races to calm skittish harness industry

Businessman wants track-casino in Johnstown, Pa.

Prairie Meadows, harness racing interests agree on terms

The Simpsons are No. 1 show in winner's circle of harness racing

Fewer harness racing meetings in Ohio

The Big M goes out with a bang; three major stakes events highlight final night

Hitting the road?

HORSE RACING COLUMN: Mandella dislikes Stronach's decision

State: KY Small Businesses Honored For Innovations and Contributions

Jockey Club Round Table meeting in Saratoga illustrates progress within horse ...

August 20
Racing action gets underway at Napoleon, Ohio | Harness Horse Racing

Ag. Society looks to bring harness racing back to town on heels of a ...

With gambling bill derailed, Wonderland faces uncertain future

Track struggling to keep pace with times

New episode of 'Inside Harness Racing'

Harness racing keeps Millers on the run

State lawmakers mull Maine slot money allocation

Centaur looking to get out of Valley View Downs

Details sought on slots cash flow

Johnstown could be racetrack site

Trend of Fewer Racing Dates Continues in Ohio | BloodHorse.com

State lawmakers mull Maine slot money allocation

Race days reduction 'puts nail in coffin' for Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino


August 18
Will deal get racing back on track?

Freeholders adopt resolution supporting horse racing

Harness racing highlights opening of Muskingum County Blue Ribbon Fair

Burns, 95, remains a driving force in harness racing

Horse racing in Malaysia comes to a halt due to an infected horse

August 16
Running on doubt

Morton man to be Illinoisan of the Day

Local father, son dominate harness racing at Illinois State Fair

Stronach to reveal plan for Santa Anita this week

Cronley: Picking, grinning

Beshear replaces one on racing panel

Illegal California Racing Ring Broken Up

Rescues Feel Economic Sting...to read about it, click this link:
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/
2010/08/14/horse-rescue-centers-feel-sting-of-bad-economy.html?sid=101


Draft of Ohio Lottery Audit Did Well, Agency Notes
http://www.cleveland.com/naymik/index.ssf/2010/08
/draft_of_controversial_ohio_lo.html


August 15
Horse-rescue centers feel sting of bad economy

Horse Racing Losing Its Glamour Along With Its Audience

Scioto Downs ready to spend $100 million on slots:

Curtain to be drawn on Harold Park

Horse racing must not be scratched

Table games driving interest in local horse racing

Thrilling finish: Horse racing fans set betting record at Western Montana Fair

August 14
Shrinking purses drive harness racers out of Illinois

Jockey, 70, wins race at River Downs

Appointments Made to KY Racing Commission

Freehold Raceway begins 2010 meet, but future for racing is muddy

Cal Expo harness meet to offer free admission

Illinois State Fair plans diverse lineup


August 12
The Fallacy of Atlantic City

Kentucky May Start Drug Testing Race Horses

Open Letter to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

Rock Gaming and Harrah's Entertainment Near Agreement to Manage Downtown ...

Centaur's Valley View Downs casino, track in doubt

Harness racing reigns over North Country

The fight goes on in New Jersey

Arnprior Fair eyes return of harness racing

Horse Racing: Genting cleared to run video lottery terminals at Aqueduct


August 9
Judge: Rosecroft Raceway suit in Md. can proceed

Ky. considers testing horses housed out of state

Louisiana Derby Purse Boosted To $1 Million

NJ horse racing enthusiasts react to gaming summit

Local shop a hub to save horse racing

Racing: Kiwis on track for Breeders Crown

Racing's Downward Spiral Adds Urgency To VLT Schemes

Sen. Lesniak proposed two plans to save Atlantic City casinos, horse racing

8 Reasons Why I am a Zenyatta Fan

Abusing the Claiming Game

HORSE RACING - A way of life for Thomas family in NL

Dems consider future of NJ casinos, tracks

August 7
To read all about the Hambletonian, Hambletonian Oaks and other stakes on August 7, 2010~~Click Here:   http://www.hambletonian.org/

ADW Fee Affecting Illinois Racing, read below:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/58237/adw-fee-cap-impacting-illinois-racing

Ray Schnittker takes favorite Cassis into 85th Hambletonian Saturday at ...

Indiana horse track resumes races after complaints

Horse racing-Home still best for Asia's top jockeys

Democratic lawmakers hold Atlantic City summit on future of NJ gambling

Fairmount Park hosting $100000 quarter horse race

In a One-Horse Stable, a Forlorn Filly Has Come From Nowhere

Dems consider future of NJ casinos, tracks

August 6
Hambletonian & Hambo Oaks Recaps
Cassis Conuers in Fastest Hambletonian Elimination
Cassis defied the strong evening bias against horses racing on the front by going to the top and staying there, winning the fastest of three Hambletonian elims at the Meadowlands on July 31. The mile went in 1:52.4. ~to read the rest of the story, CLICK HERE

Lucky Chucky ruins the ‘Holiday’
Getting an early spot in third, going first over and successfully putting away 4-5 choice Holiday Road, Lucky Chucky won the second Hambletonian elim at the Meadowlands on July 31. It was a lifetime-best mile of 1:53.1. ~to read more, CLICK HERE

Pilgrim’s Taj Tough for Trond
Pilgrim’s Taj, new to the Trond Smedshammer’s barn since having major gait problems at the Meadowlands, was smooth and fast winning the first Hambletonian elim at the Meadowlands on July 31. The mile went in 1:53.3, a lifetime mark for "Taj." ~to read more of this, CLICK HERE

Boinga Bounces Back: Wins Third Oaks Elim
Unraced since May, Boinga blew out in the final lengths of the stretch to win the third Hambletonian Oaks elimination at the Meadowlands on July 31, winning in 1:54.4 as a 36-1 shot.
~to read this entire feature, CLICK HERE

Springtime Volo Booms in Stretch
Springtime Volo started to close in on the field at three-quarters and challenged Southwind Samurai four wide to win the second Hambletonian Oaks at the Meadowlands on July 31. The time for the mile was 1:54.3.
~to read the entire story, CLICK HERE

Poof" She Wins First Hambo Oaks Elim
Seasoned and ready in the first Hambletonian elimination at the Meadowlands on July 31, Poof She’s Gone soared late in the stretch to win the first of three elims, making next week’s final.
~to read the rest of the story, CLICK HERE

August 4
Defunct anti-slots campaign skips filing deadline, still won't reveal source ...

Harness racing at Indiana Downs canceled due to poor track conditions

NY Lottery recommends Genting operate Aqueduct casino

The business of horse racing


August 3
SBOANJ looks to revitalize horse racing

Christie and Patrick would let them close

Multi-million-dollar slots decision expected today

The Web Saratogian.com

Western Maverick & Arstplace sons shine


August 2
Pierce wins Drivers Championship at Tioga Downs harness track

Virginia O'Brien passes away aged 91

Horseracing group shows profit rise

Reinstatement of inspectors for horse meat (7/31)

August 1
Izenberg: Future of NJ horse racing stuck in political quagmire

Injured harness racer released from Holland Hospital

NJ horse racing braces for end of subsidies

Penn National ends challenging week with Governor's Cup, horse racing fans say ...

Keeping The Garden In The Garden State

Off to races, Christie assails subsidy

NJ harness racing supporters rally to save sport