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February 28, 2012 Hoosier Park is gearing up for harness racing Final preparations are underway for the 19th season of harness racing at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. The 80-day meet begins Tuesday, March 27, offering five days of racing per week through Saturday, July 14. Post time Tuesday through Saturday is set ... $12m likely in Pa Sire Stakes purses in 2012 Some $12 million is ready to be won by Pennsylvania's brightest and fastest harness racing stars during Pennsylvania Sire Stakes competition in 2012. With slots betting reaching an all-time high of more than $30.3 billion last year, the Pennsylvania ... Ontario Horse Racing Industry Condemns Misleading Ads by Ontario Liberal Party The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association is deeply disappointed with the Ontario Liberal Party's misleading portrayal of the OLG Slots at Racetrack Program. The OLG Slots at Racetrack Program is not a 'secret subsidy' that benefits 'a few wealthy ... Clenbuterol Ban for New Mexico Horse Racing The New Mexico Racing Commission has suspended the use of clenbuterol for Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, effective April 20, 2012. The suspension, passed by the commission Feb. 23, will be in effect for 12 months at all tracks in New Mexico. HORSE RACING: Woolf Award honor goes to Eclipse Award-winning jockey The Woolf Award honors riders whose careers and personal character earn esteem for the individual and the sport of thoroughbred horse racing. Retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, who won the Woolf Award in 1996, made the announcement from Santa ... February 26, 2012 Aqueduct racino money jump-starts real horse race “The Genting racino has revivified the racing and breeding industry in New York,” said Mr. Ostrager, who is fielding calls from horse farmers across the country wanting to get a foothold in the Empire State. “This is an extraordinary, exciting time to ... Annual Cost To Ontario If Racing Partnership Ends: $1.1 Billion According to the Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association, the province would stand to lose more than a $1 billion annually from its the partnership with the horse racing industry should the Government follow the recommendations in the Drummond Report ... Ontario horse people make their voices heard Ontario harness racing and horse people, their livelihoods threatened by a recent announcement from the provincial government, made their voices heard at Queen's Park, the seat of the provincial legislature in Toronto, on Wednesday (Feb. 22). Bongiorno scores driving double in NJ & NY Bongiorno, a senior at Colts Neck (NJ) High School, was honored as the Amateur Driver of the Year by the United States Harness Writers Association in 2012, his first year in the sulky. His family ties to harness racing are strong, as he is the grandson ... Stratton Celebrates 2000 Win Milestone Driver Jordan Stratton scored a driving double on Saturday night's harness racing card at Yonkers Raceway, which put him at the celebratory milestone mark of 2000 career wins. Stratton, who reached 1999 with Foreign Officer ($9.30) in the $27000 eighth ... February 23, 2012 No revenue sharing, no horse racing tracks: OHHA The Observer Ontario's horse racing tracks won't survive if the province tears up the slots revenue-sharing deal it made 14 years ago, says the general manager of the Ontario Harness Horse Association. Finance Ministry Dwight Duncan ... Can casinos coexist with Kentucky's horse-racing culture? What remains unclear is whether the casino amendment will end up hurting or helping the horse-racing business, the state's signature industry and one deeply tied to Kentucky's mythic sense of self. The bill, which has the backing of Democratic Gov. Harness Racing: Driver Tony Morgan joins the 14000 win club He's a student of the game.” Tony Morgan's family ties extend back to the first win of his career. Morgan, then just a month shy of turning 15, won with Peachakona in a matinee race at Celina, Ohio. The horse was owned by his mother, Sharon. Smooth Transition brings joy to students Harness racing is a large part of Tony Somone's life. As the Executive Director of the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association, it's only natural that his love for the sport and the Standardbred horse would trickle down to his children. February 22, 2012 Harness Racing: Driver Tony Morgan joins the 14000 win club He's a student of the game.” Tony Morgan's family ties extend back to the first win of his career. Morgan, then just a month shy of turning 15, won with Peachakona in a matinee race at Celina, Ohio. The horse was owned by his mother, Sharon. Smooth Transition brings joy to students Harness racing is a large part of Tony Somone's life. As the Executive Director of the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association, it's only natural that his love for the sport and the Standardbred horse would trickle down to his children. Horse racing locals board 'Bus of Hope' to Queen's Park Locals connected to the horse racing industry are off to Queen's Park to protest the possibility of the government no longer sharing slot revenues. Locals connected to the horse racing industry are off to Queen's Park to protest the possibility of the ... Bill aims to boost horse racing in Husker State Legislation that aims to expand and enhance Nebraska's horse racing industry is before state lawmakers this session. The measure, LB806, is sponsored by Senator Scott Laughtenbaugh of Lincoln.... Horse racing industry fears end of slot revenue But with the province facing major budget challenges, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan has signalled that the government could withdraw the horse racing industry's $345-million annual share of slot machine revenues. Tropea said that if that happens, ... Time for horse racing industry to 'confront reality' Hugh Mitchell was in his first agribusiness class at the University of Guelph in the late 1970s when his professor wrote two words on the blackboard that apply well to the political crisis facing Ontario's horse racing industry: Confront reality. February 21, 2012 Thompson: Protect Horse Racing Lisa Thompson, MPP (Huron-Bruce) is calling on the McGuinty government to back of any attempt to end the Slots at Racetracks Program, which has brought substantial growth to the horse racing industry. The horse racing industry in Ontario provides an ... Proposal could cut millions from horseracing industry Bitten by the horse bug at an early age, John Bax is a born and bred horseman. For the Peterborough man, training and racing standardbreds is more than a hobby. It's an addiction he's fostered for more than 30 years. Hennessey celebrates harness racing milestone Hennessey was honoured with induction into the Harness Racing Hall Of Fame and Museum in 2007. He becomes the fourth member of the Pompano backstretch of the 8000 win club, along with Bruce Ranger, Doug Brown and Dale Hiteman. New promotion for harness racing in March A new harness racing promotion is about to launch in New Zealand. Back To The Track, an offshoot of similar promotions in North America comes to our shores for the first time on the weekend of March 16-18. The Back To The Track promotion will be ... Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. on the road to stardom! To find the name 'Wrenn' among the leading harness racing drivers in North America is not a surprise. Peter Wrenn has won more than 300 races each of the last six years and is approaching 8800 for his career. But this is not Peter sitting among harness ... Merriman Reaches 5000 Win Milestone Driver Aaron Merriman joined harness racing's 5000-win club on Monday night at his home track of Northfield Park. The Northfield, Ohio resident entered the 13-race card just two wins shy from the milestone and got to work quickly steering home second ... Pavia, 'Billie' prevail in Pompano mares open With Wally Hennessey's 8000th lifetime winning drive now out of the way, the milestone watchers at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park are turning their attention to harness racing driver Joe Pavia Jr. The 51 year old horseman hailing from Utica, ... 250 attend 'Hall Of Fame Awards Banquet' With the largest attendance in more than 15 years, the Florida USHWA Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association, held its 21st annual harness racing 'Hall of Fame Awards Banquet' Sunday at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott North Hotel. Ise The By Boy, Nova Artist repeat features It was deja vue in the twin $30000 harness racing feature paces at Dover Downs on Monday, Feb. 20 as Ise The By Boy and Nova Artist repeated their victories from last week. Ron Pierce executed a perfect drive guiding Ise The By Boy to his fourth ... Winning trio returns to battle at Dover Mystra, I'm Won Wine Wiser and No Bad Luck battled to the finish line last week and the harness racing trio return in this week's $23000 Mares Open at Dover Downs on Tuesday, Feb. 21. First post is 4:30 pm Foulk Stable's Mystra, a three time winner ... Major breeders support Inter Dominion sale A dozen of Western Australia's best known harness racing breeders, Robert Watson, Harry Capararo, Ed Dewar, Steve Johnson, Ross Torre, John Coffey, Bill Hayes, Terry Ferguson, Mike Hackett, Mike Howie, Mark Congerton and Colleen Lindsay have thrown ... Horse players get chance at $1 million The Triple Crown Showdown challenges players to make a winning $20 show bet on a series of 20 Kentucky Derby prep races s tarting with the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes from Fair Grounds on Saturday. If a player survives all 20 Kentucky Derby prep races, ... Tony Morgan advances to 13999 victories 19 feature at Dover Downs and harness racing driver Tony Morgan advanced to 13999 career winning drives. Tim Tetrick scored the first of two wins piloting Fool Of Ideas to a 1:53 victory, equaling his personal career's best clocking, to win the day's ... NEW JERSEY HORSE RACING ROUNDUP It's still early, but it appears that the Meadowlands Racetrack takeover by horseman Jeff Gural is producing positive vibes in the state harness racing industry. The next interesting step comes this spring, where I've heard whispers that the track will ... Nails spread on NZ horse racing track About 150 nails have been scattered around a New Zealand horse racing track, which race officials are calling an "act of terrorism" against the industry. An anonymous phone call 90 minutes before racing was due to start at Ascot Park Raceway in ... Racetrack decisions could cost area jobs, lost wages Chris Stewart Thoroughbred horse breeder and trainer Ben Mears thinks Penn National Gaming is making a mistake by putting a harness racing facility in Dayton rather than a thoroughbred track. Wally Hennessey: 21st driver to 8000 wins After a succession of near misses on Pompano's last card before Saturday night, Wally Hennessey made no mistake in reaching the 8000 win career milestone with his very first drive on the February 18 harness racing program. Itrustyou extends his winning streak to 13 The 13-strong harness racing card also produced the highest total handle of the meet, with $3144519 wagered. The milestone was also higher than any night in 2011, excluding the Meadowlands Pace and Hambletonian cards. Itrustyou worked hard to clear the ... Decoding 'Luck': Flirting with horses -- and disaster In horse racing, the odds are set by the gamblers, not the house. The more money bet on a horse, the lower its odds. It's a system known as pari-mutuel wagering, after a French term meaning “among ourselves.” As a result, handicapping information ... February 19, 2012 Revenue sharing agreement reached in Ontario When the province decided to look into new revenue streams, they negotiated a revenue sharing agreement with Ontario's horse and harness racing industry. The track owners would use their own capital to build slot facilities and maintain them, ... Dover Downs news for week of February 17 John Wagner became the 80th harness racing driver in the sport to reach 5000 wins. The milestone win came piloting veteran trotter Marong A to victory in the 5th race on Thursday, Feb. 16. Tony Morgan, who holds the track one-meet record of 447 wins ... Harness racing documentary launched Racing club launched. Mayor Gord Krantz (third from left) joins with harness drivers (from left) Phil Hudon, Randy Waples, Anthony MacDonald, Jody Jamieson and Ontario Harness Horse Association GM Brian Tropea at the launch. Symphony In Motion Strikes Winning Note In Cape & Cutter Final; Jamie Sue Sweeps TLC at the Big M Symphony In Motion caught the favorite Higher And Higher in the final strides to win the $63,750 Cape & Cutter Final on Friday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Symphony In Motion drafted behind the early leader Go On BB and darted between horses in the stretch to prevail by a nose in 1:52.1. Ginger And Fred closed stoutly to finish third. Symphony In Motion, trained by Mark Harder, paid $7 to win the fourth race feature. “It worked out perfectly,” said winning driver Ron Pierce. “We buzzed out of there pretty good, fell in the two-hole and followed Yannick [Gingras and Go On BB] around. We got a bit of a breather in the third quarter. [Yannick] backed things off a little and she swelled up in the hole. The horse coming first up, Higher And Higher, just got a little tired and we were able to slip up the inside and nip her. “I didn’t think we had it because Higher And Higher is so long and tall and this mare is kind of short,” Pierce continued. “I thought he [Higher And Higher’s driver Daryl Bier] had me by a couple of inches.” The victory was the first of the season for Symphony In Motion, who surpassed $1 million in career earnings. Lifetime, she is now 35 –for-119. Joseph Jannuzzelli of Manalapan, NJ bred and co-owns the 8-year-old daughter of Bettor’s Delight with Carol Demarch of Springfield, NJ. “She’s toiled away for a few years and done it the hard way against open mares,” Harder said of the earnings milestone. “She’s just such a sweetheart and a pleasure to race.” Robert Di Nozzi’s Jamie Sue capitalized on a miscue by the leader to take the $47,000 Tender Loving Care final later in the evening. Tim Tetrick steered the 3-year-old Art Major lass to a career best 1:54 victory. Jamie Sue, trained by Mark Ford, improved her record to two wins in 18 career starts. “She really likes a target and she got it today,” Tetrick said. “I got out and she did the rest. She doesn’t always pay attention. She’s got an open bridle on and she looks at everything. When she finally does get in gear, she goes well. It made my job easier when Yannick’s horse [Gingras, who was driving Winning It] ran, but we got there. She’s really green. She hasn’t really figured out how to race yet.” February 18, 2012~Black Caviar captures 19th Win A horse is a horse, but none like Black Caviar! Black Caviar lived up to her rating as the world's greatest sprinter when she beat Hay List, in the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington. The unbeaten Black Caviar, sent out $1.10 favourite, landed her 19th win and equalled the record for consecutive metropolitan wins in Australasia held by Gloaming and Desert Gold. The victory was the great mare's ninth Group One success and while she was too good she had to earn it by running 55.53 seconds for the 1000m, a shade outside Special's course record of 55.50s set in the 1988 Lightning. She beat Hay List ($12) by 1-3/4 lengths with Queenslander Buffering ($71) two lengths away third. Three-year-old Foxwedge ($21) was a nose back fourth. In last year's Lightning she beat the runner-up Hay List by 3-1/4 lengths. Trainer Peter Moody virtually ruled out Black Caviar fronting up for the third Saturday in a row in next week's Group One Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield and it is unclear at this stage where and when she will go for her 20th win. "I'd love to see it (go for her 20th win in Australia) but there is some possibility it won't take place now, but we've never let our heart get in the way of where she should be going," Moody said. "I would pretty much say that she won't be there next week. For her to be there next Saturday, she probably had to have it softer today so we will let the dust settle but she needed to have it softer today to butter up three weeks in a row. "I'll sit down with the owners but if she goes to Dubai, she has probably run her last race in Australia this prep. "If she doesn't go to Dubai we will look at what option leads us into Royal Ascot. The Lightning could go down as the five-year-old daughter of Bel Esprit's best win as she had to come back from winning the Group One CF Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield in just a week. "It's the first serious task I've set her and I feel a bit sorry for her and you (the public) because it's the first time I've ever placed either of you under pressure," Moody said. "Anytime she has been up for a fight and he (Hay List) is the only horse that has made her fight. She was pushed by a great horse but she's just a champion." February 18, 2012 Revenue sharing agreement reached in Ontario When the province decided to look into new revenue streams, they negotiated a revenue sharing agreement with Ontario's horse and harness racing industry. The track owners would use their own capital to build slot facilities and maintain them, ... Dover Downs news for week of February 17 John Wagner became the 80th harness racing driver in the sport to reach 5000 wins. The milestone win came piloting veteran trotter Marong A to victory in the 5th race on Thursday, Feb. 16. Tony Morgan, who holds the track one-meet record of 447 wins ... Harness racing documentary launched Racing club launched. Mayor Gord Krantz (third from left) joins with harness drivers (from left) Phil Hudon, Randy Waples, Anthony MacDonald, Jody Jamieson and Ontario Harness Horse Association GM Brian Tropea at the launch. Symphony In Motion Strikes Winning Note In Cape & Cutter Final; Jamie Sue Sweeps TLC at the Big M Symphony In Motion caught the favorite Higher And Higher in the final strides to win the $63,750 Cape & Cutter Final on Friday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Symphony In Motion drafted behind the early leader Go On BB and darted between horses in the stretch to prevail by a nose in 1:52.1. Ginger And Fred closed stoutly to finish third. Symphony In Motion, trained by Mark Harder, paid $7 to win the fourth race feature. “It worked out perfectly,” said winning driver Ron Pierce. “We buzzed out of there pretty good, fell in the two-hole and followed Yannick [Gingras and Go On BB] around. We got a bit of a breather in the third quarter. [Yannick] backed things off a little and she swelled up in the hole. The horse coming first up, Higher And Higher, just got a little tired and we were able to slip up the inside and nip her. “I didn’t think we had it because Higher And Higher is so long and tall and this mare is kind of short,” Pierce continued. “I thought he [Higher And Higher’s driver Daryl Bier] had me by a couple of inches.” The victory was the first of the season for Symphony In Motion, who surpassed $1 million in career earnings. Lifetime, she is now 35 –for-119. Joseph Jannuzzelli of Manalapan, NJ bred and co-owns the 8-year-old daughter of Bettor’s Delight with Carol Demarch of Springfield, NJ. “She’s toiled away for a few years and done it the hard way against open mares,” Harder said of the earnings milestone. “She’s just such a sweetheart and a pleasure to race.” Robert Di Nozzi’s Jamie Sue capitalized on a miscue by the leader to take the $47,000 Tender Loving Care final later in the evening. Tim Tetrick steered the 3-year-old Art Major lass to a career best 1:54 victory. Jamie Sue, trained by Mark Ford, improved her record to two wins in 18 career starts. “She really likes a target and she got it today,” Tetrick said. “I got out and she did the rest. She doesn’t always pay attention. She’s got an open bridle on and she looks at everything. When she finally does get in gear, she goes well. It made my job easier when Yannick’s horse [Gingras, who was driving Winning It] ran, but we got there. She’s really green. She hasn’t really figured out how to race yet.” February 17, 2012 Hawthorne owners: No slots could doom track Another season of horse racing opened Friday at Hawthorne Race Course in the west suburbs. But, the owners warn, the track could be nearing its end if the state does not allow it to add slot machines. February 16, 2012 Horse racing an easy target for cash-strapped province The first thing you need to know is Ontario's horse racing industry does not get an annual “subsidy” of $345 million. Ontario's Finance Minister Dwight Duncan wants you to believe taxpayers are on the hook for a direct injection of $345 million for ... Removing slot money could hamper local harness racing A Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame member says it will be the end of harness racing locally if the Ontario government eliminates the slots-at-racetrack partnership. Mud Pie looking to nail Cape & Cutter Final Harness racing trainer Jason Robinson cannot say whether Mud Pie Hanover will win Friday's (Feb. 17) $63750 Cape & Cutter series final at Meadowlands Racetrack, but the 6-year-old pacing mare has exceeded his expectations regularly since he claimed her ... Toledo casino to open after May 28 John Kasich, plans to install slot machines at Ohio's seven horse-racing tracks as an extension of the Ohio Lottery, and rules already written by the casino and lottery commissions. House Bill 386 earmarks 1 percent of racetrack owners' share of slots ... Getting to the race takes a walk in the woods for young driver Unable to come up with several thousand dollars on her own, she returned to her home in Dayton, Ohio, wondering if she would ever race again. "It was a huge downer," said the 19-year-old, who will practice today and attempt to qualify Friday for the ... February 15, 2012 Kentucky commission funding morphine study The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission on Wednesday approved a measure to provide $5000 in funding to conduct a study in partnership with the British Horseracing Association to determine whether existing drug tests could differentiate ... Ohio Legislature To Consider New Casino Rules The Ohio House of Representatives is expected to vote today on new gambling rules that will establish casino rules and make changes regarding the state lottery and horse racing. Lawmakers hope to enact the new law prior to the opening of any of the ... Manhattan lawyer buying one of Saratoga's largest horse farms The revival of Sez Who Farms provides perhaps the strongest evidence yet of the ongoing revival in New York's industry of breeding thoroughbred race horses. Races at Saratoga Race Course are the Capital Region's largest annual sports event. Another Pa. proposal breeding discontent in horse racing industry ... on members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to oppose a bill scheduled for a floor vote on Tuesday, saying it would raid funds from the Race Horse Development Fund that was created to spur investment and job creation in their industry. House to vote on rules for casinos The Ohio House is expected to vote today on a comprehensive bill to regulate Ohio's casinos and racinos and tweak the rules applying to horse race tracks, ... Beshear plan aims for up to 7 casinos Kentucky could get up to five casinos at horse racing tracks and two casinos elsewhere if the General Assembly and voters approve Gov. Steve Beshear's proposed casino gambling amendment. Beshear and Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, ... Cuts threaten horse racing industry Ontario's horse racing industry will vanish — and with it, perhaps hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs in the Windsor area — if the province follows through on a pledge to end its practice of sharing racetrack slot machine revenues, ... News briefs from around Kentucky at 3:58 a.m. EST Kentucky Downs has won approval to boost its stakes in a game that offers wagering on past horse races. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission gave its OK on Wednesday for the southern Kentucky track and simulcast facility to install another 75 ... February 12, 2012 San Pail wins harness racing's Horse of the Year San Pail, a 7-year-old who won 14 of 16 races in 2011, was honored Sunday as harness racing's Horse of the Year. Bill Kostroun, AP Broad Bahn driven by George Brennan, won the Hambletonian last August, and Sunday was named 3-year-old ... Heyden & McKee nominated for Hall Of Fame Two of the best and brightest communicators in harness racing - who just appened to be hosting the TV show at the nation's flagship track last night - were finalized as ballot candidates for the Communicators Hall of Fame election this summer. Liberal deficit cutting could spell trouble for Ontario's horse-racing industry Comments by Finance Minister Dwight Duncan Monday saying the government is re-evaluating a $345-million-a-year “subsidy” to support horseracing in Ontario is sending a chill through the industry. “It's hard to know where it's going,” said Ian ... Race horse owners feel let down After investing nearly a half-million dollars in his horse farm, stable owner Steve Salerno feels betrayed by Gov. Tom Corbett and a decision he believes will hurt horse racing in Pennsylvania. Steve Salerno said he fears he'll have to close his ... Horse Racing Capsules: San Pail wins harness Horse of the Year San Pail, a 7-year-old who won 14 of 16 races in 2011, was honored Sunday as harness racing's Horse of the Year. The champion from Canada also took home the trophies for Trotter of the Year and top older trotter at the annual banquet of the US ... February 10, 2012 Racetracks may avoid paying for addicts House Bill 386 attempts to walk a tightrope between regulations being written for voter-approved Las Vegas-style casinos in Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati; rules for 17500 new slot machines to be installed in seven horse-racing tracks, ... Local lawmaker hopes to fast-track casino bill A bill that would make several changes and set a number of requirements toward the state's casinos, horse racing tracks and video lottery terminals should be on the House floor next week. ''It came out of committee (Wednesday) very strongly supported ... Racing returns to Italy at Capannelle on Saturday "We have worked hard over the past days to find an answer to the dramatic crisis of the horse racing industry, which has threatened many jobs and the future of horse racing itself," said Catania. "The action of the Ministry will develop in two parts: ... Ohio House puts cards on stricter casino regulations by Elizabeth Reed COLUMBUS -- An Ohio House committee has cleared a bill making changes to the state's gambling laws in preparation for new casinos and games at horse racing tracks. The measure sets up a regulatory framework for gambling in Ohio and ... Gov. John Kasich names new lottery director And the agency could be on tap for more. The Ohio legislature is currently considering a bill that would legalize slot machines at the state's seven horse racing tracks. The slots would be controlled by the lottery. ohio lottery 2 Gambling expansion bill moves through Ohio legislature despite disagreement ... And more than 17000 slots-like machines, called video lottery terminals, are to be installed at Ohio's seven horse racing tracks. “I want to keep things moving forward,” Rep. Matt Lundy, a Democrat from Elyria, said. “I'm concerned about any more ... February 7, 2012 TVG, Prairie Meadows & Iowa HBPA Strike Innovative Long-Term ADW and Marketing ... TVG, America's Horseracing Network, has announced today that it has reached an agreement to operate a co-branded Advanced Deposit Wagering (ADW) system on behalf of Prairie ... Bergman: Harness racing: A new lens to look at the changing game Jay Bergman, an award-winning writer, has resumed his weekly “Jaywalking” column about harness racing that previously appeared in Sports Eye. In addition, Bergman will write reports each week about the sport's top stakes races and ... Extracting hidden value from harness racing Robert Figliozzi, CEO of FigIsBig.com, describes unique handicapping products developed over a 20 year period to extract hidden value from harness racing. 'We are 'Your Eyes At The Track',' he said. TheFigIsBig team watches races every day to uncover ... $800 pacer raising awareness -'Old Friends' Harness racing, as most of us know, isn't much more than a weekend hobby sport in the British Isles. But in Windsor -- despite the sliding fortunes of the tragically neglected Windsor Raceway in recent years -- Standardbreds rule. Federal Wire Act is high-wire act for racing The threats to harness racing originating from both inside and outside the industry are seemingly endless. Isolated scandals are bad. Ill advised and poorly thought out reactions to those scandals are often worse than the shameful incident sought to be ... Monmouth Park bid is resurrected Forbes said the group also is seeking to conduct six thoroughbred race days at the Meadowlands Racetrack in conjunction with that track's harness racing meet, likely with thoroughbred races on the turf course in the afternoon followed by nighttime ... In response to Gov. Cuomo's casino gambling proposal, local groups form ... So-called “racinos,” such as the one at Saratoga's harness track, have boosted harness and thoroughbred racing considerably, providing a major indirect benefit to agriculture. Combined, the two industries account for an estimated 40000 jobs in New York ... Slots money keeping dog, horse racing industries afloat Gambling money, mostly from slot machines, props up the dog and horse racing industry, which likely would wither without subsidies. The West Virginia Racing Commission is preparing to send its multi-million dollar payment next week to the state's ... February 6, 2012 New Alliance For Expanded Gaming In NY On Monday, February 6, stakeholders from throughout New York State's racing and agricultural industries announced the formation of a new advocacy group, The New York Horse Racing and Agriculture Industry Alliance, whose mission is to secure support ... http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x2139491097/Lawmaker-Online-gambling-could-break-gaming-bill-logjam The House Democrats’ point person on gambling legislation said Wednesday that online gambling could be an element of legislation aimed at significantly expanding gambling in Illinois. Oklahoma horse racing track seeking venues other than fair to hold live races A horse racing track's efforts to hold live races at a venue other than the Tulsa State Fair have support from leaders of Oklahoma's largest horsemen associations. Fair Meadows Racetrack only holds races during the fair at Expo Square, but investments ... Increase in Triple Crown nominees reflects horse racing's improving health "If you look at last year with all three Triple Crown-winning horses, all of their connections were enjoying the first success in Triple Crown races — owner, jockey, and trainer," Asher said. "Last year showed again that a good horse can come from ... http://walworthcountytoday.com/news/2012/feb/01/father-son-duo-clinton-win-harness-racing-award/ The father-son racing team of William C. "Bo" and William P. "Pat" DeLong, who run a successful stable based on their farm in Clinton, won the James Laird Memorial Award for Excellence at the Wisconsin Harness Horse Association awards banquet Jan. 21 in Madison. February 4, 2012 Track changing horses Robert Schmitz, chairman of the Ohio State Racing Commission, explained that the two types of racing use different sized tracks. ''In Ohio, of the four commercial harness tracks, two are half-mile tracks and two are five-eighth mile tracks,'' he said. JJ Hall Ohio's Horse of the Year JJ Hall--Ohio's Horse of the Year for 2011--was nothing short of brilliant during his 3-year-old campaign for owner Doug Millard of Woodstock, Ontario. Millard had first noticed the youngster at the 2009 Ohio Select Sale, and asked trainer Scott Mogan ... San Pail picks up two major harness racing awards San Pail picks up two major harness racing awards. TORONTO -- San Pail and driver Randy Waples won the Breeders Crown Open Trot at Woodbine. The Port Perry-owned horse recently captured two big honours at the annual O'Brien Awards. Dayton horse track plan switching to harness racing Penn National Gaming Inc.'s plan to request relocation of a thoroughbred horse racing track to Dayton has switched to a harness racing facility. Information About Retired Race Horses Is a Privilage, Not a Right Fans were understandably upset to learn that one of the most popular mares in horse racing was at the vet clinic and it wasn't until Stonestreet released a statement later that day that the storm calmed. But that was just the beginning. OFFICIALS GIDDY, UPBEAT ABOUT NEW AUSTINTOWN RACE TRACK PLAN But Penn officials said the moves are contingent on the state's finalizing plans to place video lottery terminals, known as VLTs, at Ohio's horse racetracks. The switch is tucked away in the company's 2011 earnings report, released Thursday. Fargo horse racing set to return this summer Horses could be returning to the starting gate in Fargo after a two-year shutdown to pay bills. North Dakota Racing ... Lebanon racetrack may face competition from Dayton ... the horse-racing industry,” Lebanon Raceway co-owner Keith Nixon Jr. said in an email. “For VLTs (video lottery terminals) to provide meaningful economic support for Ohio's fragile economy, it's important that each track meets its full potential. February 3, 2012 Jody Jamieson's fingerprints all over harness racing's O'Brien Awards Horses and people with strong connections to the Guelph area walked away with over two-thirds of the 17 O'Brien Awards presented Saturday honouring the best in Canadian harness racing for 2011. That list features all of the biggest awards presented in ... Sports Creek Raceway cuts live harness racing season to two days a week Live harness racing at Sports Creek Raceway, will be down to two days a week when the season begins in October. Live harmess racing at the track last year was three days a week but was ... Casinos to learn opening dates soon State regulators are closing in on new opening dates for casinos in Toledo and Cleveland, but it remains to be seen which will become Ohio's first. The Ohio Casino Control Commission intends to schedule the openings at least ... Kakaley Eyes Harness Racing Record At the age of 23 years old, Matt Kakaley is on track to making harness racing history in the near future. Kakaley currently boasts 1989 wins on his career record and could soon become the youngest driver in harness racing history to reach 2000 lifetime ... February 1, 2012 When things get out of comptroll Nor does it make sense to pass a charge along to horsemen when shipping is necessitated because NYRA does not have enough stall spaces to house every horse at the track that's open for racing. DiNapoli also brought up staff reductions, which in some ... Ready Cash wins a second Prix d'Amerique The 7-year-old French trotter Ready Cash, driven by Franck Nivard, won Europe's biggest trotting race, the Prix d'Amerique, on Sunday afternoon at Paris-Vincennes for the second consecutive year. Ready Cash went to post as even money harness racing ... Lebanon Raceway looks at prison land The property, at Ohio 63 and Union Road, is used by the Lebanon Correctional Institution. The new raceway would have video slots along with horse racing, thus becoming what is known as a “racino.” In the past, county commissioners said they would not ... Can you remember Foxborough Raceway? For 50 years the raceway coducted harness racing which began in 1947 and ended one summeer's day in August, 1997. I remembere it well for I had an interview that day only to be greeted by two state police cruisers who blocked the main entrance to the ... Standardbred Canada Announces 2011 O'Brien Award Winners Standardbred Canada hosted the 2011 O'Brien Awards this evening to honour and recognize the horses and people who have made the greatest contribution to Canadian harness racing over the past season. The awards are named for the late Hall of Famer Joe ... |
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