JULY 2010 ARCHIVES




July 31, 2010

Slots keep Pennsylvania harness tracks in the running

Sunday's field at Haskell race at Monmouth Park could set record

Horse Racing Judge: Rejects Aqueduct bidder's lawsuit

Harry Findlay says he has lost £2.5 million betting on horse racing

Harrah's Completes Purchase of Thistledown | BloodHorse.com

Rise of football betting threatens horse racing

Harness racing: Schnittker not resting on laurels

America's oldest lighted harness track racing

Standardbred Canada Leads Racing Development and Sustainability Plan

Goshen girl wins in youth races at Historic Track

Judge to issue slots decision, could impact horse racing state-wide

Internet Betting Grows:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/30/technology/30bwin.html?ref=business


July 29, 2010
State Legislators told Compact Viable Option
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/58101/state-legislators-told-compact-viable-option

Congress Rethinking Gambling Ban
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/29/us/politics/29gamble.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

More horse doping arrests are possible at Penn National Race Course ...

NJ harness racing supporters rally to save sport

Federal Internet Gambling Advances

Lillian G. Burry: A.C. proposal bad for horse racing


July 28, 2010
Harness racing idea gets cool reception

High-Stakes Games - By Eric Mitchell

Hanson report presents four options for NJ horse racing

Horse Racing Body Challenges Rival's Permit

Paul Moran: Let's talk horse racing

Gov. withdraws state support for horse racing

NYRA pleased with Saratoga attendance, betting levels

Tracks off to the races

Catching the harness racing bug

Two days of Harness Racing in one

Meadowland worries

Atlantic City loses, but we don't win

A battle of stealth campaigns: Mark Naymik

Harness racing fans enjoy card of eight races on opening day


July 26, 2010
Alternative Gaming May Be Necessary to Save the Racetracks | Horse ...

Ohio Lottery proceeds with racetracks slots - Thoroughbred Times

Jennifer Beck: Meadowlands casino worth a gamble

Horse Racing: Rockin Image Adios qualifier

Barn notes: NJ politicians owe sport a chance

Bangor Raceway Preps for Paul Bunyan Invitational

Wolverine Futurity Returns To Michigan Fair

ATLANTIC CITY TO HOST FIRST GAMING SUMMIT MEETING

Horse Racing: Horsemen's Park GM is concerned by wagering decline

Williams says he won't intervene in Instant Racing suit

From July 23, 2010
Ocean Downs harness racing canceled

Racing thrives at Saratoga as New York Racing Association opens historically ...

>>> West: Horse racing has plenty in common with boxing - They both neglect their fans, fail them shamefully

>>> Ky: Why are tracks lukewarm about 'Instant Racing'?... Biggest fear is that new gambling option won't be lucrative enough

>>> Finley: New Jersey commission didn't come up with one thing
to help horse racing or even a hint of a solution. Rather, it says the way to fix things is to kill the game


Ohio editorial: "Putting thousands of one-armed bandits at horse racing tracks likely will increase gambling addiction and destroy more lives..."

>>> New Jersey legislators lament the squelching of the 2004 plan
to sell the state's track


>>> NJ editorial applauds gov's plan: Says racing is "slowly dying everywhere. But the governor isn't waiting for the slow-moving funeral procession."

>>> NJ legislators slam proposal to sell Meadowlands racetrack

>>> NJ horse industry feels betrayed by Gov. Christie's support of Atlantic City, but not Meadowlands

>>> Closing Meadowlands Racetrack would shatter lives and businesses across state


From July 21, 2010
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/nj_gambling_
atlantic_city_takeover_meadowlands_racetrack_shut.html


NJ Gov. Christie to gamble on gaming overhaul

Christie's proposal may lead to Meadowlands, Monmouth
Park racetracks sale ...


New Changes Coming to Ky. Horse Racing Industry

Horse's success a team effort

Just Plain Jesse takes victory

Overhaul Sought at Atlantic City and Meadowlands

Lottery vote clears way for Ohio slots

Commission could open door for Instant Racing in Kentucky

A state lawmaker lobbies against Lawrence County racetrack-casino

Pinkney still going strong

Racing Returning To Charlottetown

Pocono Downs To Lower Takeout On Superfecta And Trifecta Wagering

Effort to put slots in racetracks a marathon

Cleveland horse racing fans know the voice of Ayers Ratliff

Lottery Commission votes to back slots at Ohio racetracks


From July 19, 2010
Hungarian star Overdose remain undefeated with win in first start back after 15 months

Massachusetts sulky track owner makes case for slots, "The governor is absolutely wrong on this issue... I've been asking to meet with him for nearly three years. How can he get the information if he won't listen?"

>>> Md: Sulky track owner suing over simulcast 'boycott'... Raceway company accuses thoroughbred industry of conspiracy

>>> West: "That's the choice for Texas racing: Either improve or disappear."

>>> NY Post's "Guide to $coring Big at Saratoga"

From July 17, 2010
The $1 Million Meadowlands Pace

Balmoral Park Hanover Results

Johnson & Brennan win Miller Divisions


From July 15, 2010
Monmouth experiment ranks as a success at the mid-point

Wow... Co-exec producer of HBO's Luck proclaims, "It will be the greatest show on TV."


NYRA audit: Effect on Horse Racing

Hong Kong Horse-Racing Racks Up $9.6 Billion

NY Yankees and T-bred horse racing lose George Steinbrenner July 13 at 80

Hollywood considering 4-day weeks in fall

From July 14, 2010
Horse racing: NYRA shoring drug policies, eliminates security barn

Gov Ted Strickland ready again to pursue plan to put video slot ...

Racing Man - Steinbrenner Enjoyed Lots of Success As Horse Owner

Lakes breaks investment ties to 2 Ohio casinos

'The Boss' wasn't one to horse around

Ocean Downs looking to cancel 2010 live races

Two track officials who battled the odds

Dustin Hoffman to star in horse racing series

From July 13, 2010
Fiery Steinbrenner was patient horse owner

Bonus Fix: Remembering Steinbrenner

Massachusetts senate approves casinos

Texas track Manor Downs could be done

A trifecta?

Competition, recession have hurt Va. horse-racing industry

Sense of Humor, Harsh Reality in KY

New York Horse Tracks Face Insolvency Without Slots Revenue, DiNapoli Says

Sense of Humor, Harsh Reality in KY

From July 12, 2010
Drivers Talk Accidents In Racing

Harness driving poses great risks

Suffolk Downs celebrates 75 years, looks to casino gambling

Racing will continue at Running Aces

Chances better for horse-race betting at state fair

On the wrong track: OTB can't be fixed unless horse racing is repaired too



From July 11, 2010

Wrenn Steals Hoosier Show

Rock N Roll Heaven Scores Fastest Elim Win In Meadowlands Pace History

On The Tab Takes Yonkers Trot 


From July 20, 2010
Cleveland: Dan Gilbert moving forward with casino plans

Del Mar adds popular fifty-cent P4 to wagering menu

Texas Racing Commission hears gloom, doom... State horsemen explain industry 'in dire straits'

Oklahoma-born horse racing jockey dies at 72

NY Times editorial: Chasing casino revenue doesn't "make economic sense."

Pennsylvania: Slots provide less property tax relief each year

Standout grooms from Hoosier recognized

Week of harness racing action at Pocono

Faraldo, Martin Duel: The Empire Strikes Back

Racing outlook for Y'Downs looks promising

Kling on horse racing: NYRA likely out for Breeders' Cup

Suffolk's 75th birthday brings back memories

NY OTB Abandons Costly Rescue Plan
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/08/nyregion/08otb.html?ref=nyregion

Group's Appeal on Maryland Slots Gets Hearing: CLICK BELOW
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/57814/groups-appeal-on-maryland-slots-gets-hearing

From July 8, 2010
Hoosier Champions highlight weekend at Hoosier Park

Dick Richardson, Jr., 72, dies

Tough times continue at Turfway Park

Penn fails in bid for N.Y. casino

Costa Rica is favorite in Hudson Filly Trot

Turfway Park to slash races, purses

California Horse Racing Board receives 'transmittal' from Santa Anita owner

Shark Gesture headlines Ben Franklin Pace elims

From July 6, 2010
'Blackie' suffers from an irregular heartbeat

Sally is ready to face Msnaughtybynature

Update on a Perfect World - Chris Wittstruck

Harness Hall of Fame welcomes new members

Lottery Boasts Record Sales
http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/live/content/local_
news/stories/2010/07/06/copy/lottery-boasts-record-sales.html?adsec=politics&sid=101


New York Times Editorial: Gambling Fever
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/05/
opinion/05mon3.html?_r=1&nl=nyregion&emc=ura5


Companies Attempt to Block Hialeah Casino
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/57750/two-companies-attempt-to-block-hialeah-casino

Keeneland Cuts Purses
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/57721/keeneland-cuts-purses-by-more-than-1-million

From July 4, 2010
Track in Nebraska to save horse racing iffy

Ohio Slots - What's Next?

WKSU News: No vote on racetrack slot machines for Ohio

Haskin: Speculating on the decision to point Rachel to the ungraded race at Monmouth

Pennsylvania slots revenue rises 8.2% in June

Md: Rosecroft Raceway officially shutters, but hope remains

Bergstein: Visit to Hoosier Park gives "firsthand glimpse of the future of racing."

Indiana Downs sets wagering records on Wed night


From July 2, 2010
Small reins in his career in local harness racing

The Year's Most Disappointing Drama

Lebanon Raceway officials optimistic about withdrawal of slot vote

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/57718/slots--poker-changes-for-calder-gulfstream

Batavia Downs' season starting on July 26

The man in orange and black is back

Foiled Again defends title in $100000 Battle of Lake Erie at Northfield ...

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/57716/ohio-racetracks-seem-confident-on-vlt-program

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/
06/30/farm-animal-care.html?sid=101


New Jersey moves forward with betting exchange plans

HORSE RACING NOTEBOOK 'Mixed' meet an option



From July 1, 2010
New Jersey gaming, sports advisory committee gets extension to file report

Gambling taking over Horse Racing Tracks in Ohio

Act would clarify legality of debit card use for account wagering

Rachel Alexandra arrives at Saratoga Race Course for summer

Horse Racing Study Looks at Number of 'DNFs' by Surface

NY: Three bidders remain after Tues deadline to continue pursuit of AQU VLTs

Pennsylvania legislator introduces bill re-directing portion of state's breeding fund "to assist disadvantaged minorities to enter the horse breeding business."

Proponents of national racing compact will pitch their ideas at HBPA convention

Slots as savior: Table games next for New York?

Slots as savior: Big purse hike for rest of Indiana Downs meet

Maryland group to meet on rejection of slots vote