OCTOBER 2010 ARCHIVES





October 31, 2010
Churchill Downs set to host seventh Breeders' Cup

Solid efforts across the board on Illinois Festival Day (10/30)

Where do the horses go? (10/29)

>>> Keeneland closes successful fall meeting with strong attendance, handle

NJ: Casinos and racing facing bleak futures... State senator, "We need to move in the next two months or we'll lose both industries."

Napolitano Jr collects 300th win for 2010

Callahan sets out to defend his driver title

Wolfenden, Crissman, & Sniper Hall triumph

Massachusetts Sire Stakes contested at Plainridge | Harness Horse ...

JJ's Gazette survives inquiry at Pompano

MJC: Racing at Laurel Hinges on Slots Vote

Racino owners meet with commission

Maine Horsepeople Against Casino

Familiar Names Representing PA Group

Horseracing levy crisis comes to head

Is Zenyatta The Best Racehorse Ever?

Head of the Fish a part of Saratoga's history

In Britain, Horseracing and Betting No Longer Stablemates

Pembroke Prayer got the best of favorites

Seeking Jeanie sure faster than Molasses

World of horse racing bids farewell to legend Paddy Mullins



October 29, 2010
Legality of exchange wagering debated

Jockeying Over Horseracing Funding

Horse racing commission's director builds on steady

Ellis Park granted four extra racing dates in 2011

Maine Harness Racing Industry Slams Oxford Casino Proposal

LUCHENTO INTERVIEW FEATURED IN HARNESS RACING UPDATE

Heritage Drivers Series Final set for Nov. 11

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs weekly review

American Harness Tracks wins bid for Valley View Downs license ...

October 28, 2010
Legislative package offers ways to pump money into horse racing industry

Green eyes his sixth straight driving title

Lucien Fontaine and Moira Fanning honored

BHA outlines details of 2011 Racing Industry Course

2011 Race Dates Approved For Ellis Park

October 27, 2010
>>> NY Post editorial rails against NYC-OTB:
" Time's up for OTB. Let it die."


>>> Exchange betting... Northjersey.com examines possibility
of a "new way to bet on horses" coming to the state


>>> Numbers up, up, up at Hoosier

Playtech Releases New Horse Racing Themed Slot Game

Horse racing : Dubai Prince The Star Of The Day At Leopardstown

The greatest night in Harold Park's history?

Del Mar: Sale of fairgrounds, racetrack could end political disputes

SoCal newspaper comment: Horse racing suffers from our break with agrarian past


October 25, 2010
Those in horse racing are calm for a reason

NJ may try new way to bet on horses to help tracks

A plan to save the horse industry

TRAGESER: Horse racing suffers from our break with agrarian past

In tailgates and tents, thousands attend 90th Far Hills Race Meeting Steeplechase

Disappearing bets, paltry winning pots and more seductive foreign rivals: Is ...

Neighbors upset with horse races at McHenry County farm

New Horse Racing Slot Game Offered by Playtech

Champion race horse euthanized

October 23, 2010
Racing, casino project bought

$604000 Tattersalls to highlight final day

Area's racino hopes revived

HBO's "Luck" to start filming at Santa Anita amid challenges

Lone Aqueduct Bidder Infuses $25M Into Lagging State Horseracing Industry

OTB deal would cut 500 jobs, nix Internet bets and subsidies

Deal reached to keep New York's betting parlors open

Report: River Downs horse track sold

KY Breed Incentive Changes Being Considered

'Secretariat' Director Talks About Film's Challenges

Charlino piling up wins since taking reins full-time: Horse Racing Insider

October 22, 2010
Judges fail to reverse Northville Downs ruling

Centaur harness license auction begins today

Ryder lets Put On A Show speak for herself

Freshman fillies contest International Stake 

SA racing changes tack

Final challenge

Moonee Valley gallops into the fashion race

Ex-Surrey mayor McCallum in harness

HRNZ committed to exploring alternatives

American owner wants second Interdom title

Enhancements for New Zealand Cup patrons

October 21, 2010
RMTC Makes Withdrawal Time Recommendations

Christie wants New Jersey horse racing to survive

Guild Seeks to Block Vest, Ad Regulation

Former police chief eyes retirement, this time from horse racing

Gallagher gets probation for verbal abuse

French import to make impact in New Zealand

>>> Maryland's first slots parlor generates $197K for horse-racing - in first four days of operation

>>> NJ: Governor says he wants to save state's racing industry, but not with state subsidies

>>> Country's leading not-for-profit racing associations are examining the possibility of establishing their own account wagering site that would split takeout similar to an on-track model

October 20, 2010
>>> Magna proposes 'quad superfecta' wager in Maryland... According to article - wager will have a $10mil guaranteed payout

Bergstein: Tartan surface - an earlier 'synthetic' track failure

Turfway, horsemen at odds over contract

Del Mar holds first public update on Fairgrounds sale... Public overwhelmingly supports city's plan

CNBC: If you want to make money on horses, you have two options: racing or breeding

Less is more: Prairie Meadows' CEO predicts fewer races, better horses in future

MI Developments to hire adviser over Stronach offer

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/59403/gastric-ulcer-syndrome-common-cause-of-poor-performance

October 19, 2010
New betting game proposed at Maryland Racing Commission meeting

Democratic leadership speaks up for racing

Churchill Downs plans night opener for 2011 spring meet

US Horse Racing Initiatives in California Miss the Point

DEM LEADERSHIP SPEAKS UP FOR RACING

NJ Democrats Push Internet, Sports Betting Plan

14 years between Pompano wins for Brown

Prairie Meadows CEO sees fewer race days, bigger races

Kasich ad puts all the state's budget woes, job loses on Strickland

BRIEF: Casino panel chief denies conflict of interest

Aaron Merriman returns from serious accident

October 18, 2010
Prairie Meadows CEO foresees fewer horse races

Parker & Marean into Writers Hall of Fame

Dover Downs set for the start of 42nd meet

Current Chip remains undefeated

Arosa, St. Moritz Host Snow Sports On Horseback


October 17, 2010
Boomer Berman registers 88th career win

Aaron Merriman returns from serious accident

Mr Feelgood wins - mile rate a slick 1.52.9

Strategic plans for Interdominion's future go to the vote this week

Deadly horse disease swamp fever returns to UK

Bangor Raceway dedicates a barn

Did gamble pay off well for Bangor?

Horse Racing: America's Best Bet”

Holmesville woman's dream harness racing start

Stars Abound For Western Fair's Opener

Huge Opener Set For Pompano Patrons

Racing season provided warm memories for winter months

Horse racing-Bloodstock market in resilient shape

October 16, 2010
Daily Racing Form

An attack on the viability of New York racing

Tradition continues: harness racing saved

Hanover Shoe leader elected to Harness Hall of Fame

Lee's Review: "Secretariat"

Breeders' Cup on Horse Racing Radio Network

Horse film brings back memories for local man

Horse racing-Bloodstock market in resilient shape 21 Pounds In 21 Days Updates

Calder's Festival could make history

Shirreffs Talks Zenyatta

October 15, 2010
Chenery's story is more than just a one-horse tale

Modern Connection to Gold winner's circle

Ticket To Rock wins $185000 Bluegrass

Two Twentytwo continuing his comeback

Teague horse Oakmont wins 3YO Invitational at Pocono Downs

Horse Racing: Zenyatta, the reigning Queen (Part 2)

Dead heat highlights $353000 Bluegrass

Racing Bicentenary Celebrations Begin On Friday


October 14, 2010~Breeders Crown Recap Stories

Rocknroll Heaven
Rock N Roll Heaven destroyed his foes and broke a Breeders Crown record winning the $500,000 Breeders Crown Three-year-old colt Pace final in 1:49. ~to read the rest of the story, CLICK HERE

Won The West Repeats in $500,000 Breeders Crown Open Pace
Won The West BC2010 win
Won The West captured the $500,000 Breeders Crown Open Pace in 1:49, his second in as many years in the Crown aged event.
~to read more, CLICK HERE

Dreamfair Eternal Overpowers $300,000 Crown Open Mares
Dreamfair Eternal
Dreamfair Eternal rallied from well off the pace and circled the field in early stretch to capture the $300,000 Breeders Crown Open Mare pace for Randy Waples, as the six-year-old scored her 12th win of the season in 1:50.3. ~to read more, Click Here

Put On A Show Wins Breeders Crow’ Soph-Filly Pace Put On A Show
Put On A Show became the richest filly of all time when she won the $500,000 Breeders Crown Three-year-old Filly Pace final in 1:50.1.
~to read more, CLICK HERE

Impressive Kemp Sweeps to ‘Crown’ Soph-Filly Trot Score
Impresive Kemp
Impressive Kemp and Ron Pierce made a huge move to win the $500,000 Breeders Crown Three-year-old Filly Trot final in 1:54.4. ~to read all about it, Click Here

Big Jim Comes Up Big in $600K Crown Juvenile Colt Pace
Big Jim
In his elimination heat a week ago driver Phil Hudon had his hands full keeping Big Jim going around the turns. On Saturday Hudon made the most of the trip and Big Jim responded with authority to capture the $600,000 Breeders Crown juvenile colt pace at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in a 1:50.4 mile. ~to read more, CLICK HERE

Manofmanymissions Complete in ‘Crown’ Frosh-Colt Trot
ManofmanymissionsBC2010Win
Manofmanymissions, who drew into the $600,000 Breeders Crown Two-Year-Old Colt Trot when probable-favorite Broad Bahn scratched, trotted cleanly in a world record of 1:53.2. ~to read this entire story, CLICK HERE

See You At Peelers Wins Breeders Crown 2YO Filly Pace
See You At Peelers BC2010 Win
See You At Peelers continued her dream season with a powerhouse 1:52.1 score in the $600,000 Breeders Crown juvenile filly pace at Mohegan Sun at Pocono on Saturday evening. Driver Jim Morrill Jr., guided the New York Sire Stakes champion to her 13th consecutive victory without defeat this year. ~read more, CLICK HERE

Break The Bank K Wins Breeders Crown 3-Year-Old Colt Trot
Break The Bank K BC2010 Win
Break The Bank K, the public’s third choice, took advantage of the race’s major rivalry and won the $600,000 Breeders Crown Three-Year-Old Colt Trot at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Oct. 9 in a world record of 1:52.2.

Martiniontherocks Wins Breeders Crown 2-Year-Old Filly Trot
Martiniontherocks BC 2010 Win
Ron Pierce’s good fortune continued in the $600,000 Breeders Crown two-year-old filly trot on Saturday night when he guided 30-1 shot Martiniontherocks to a wire-to-wire score.
~to read the rest of this story, CLICK HERE

Enough Talk Wins Breeders Crown Aged Trot
Enough Talk BC 2010 Win
Enough Talk kept strong and poured on the trotting speed to win the $600,000 Breeders Crown Open Trot with a 5-length lead coming down the stretch, crossed the wire in 1:52. ~to read more, CLICK HERE

Buck I St Pat Wins Breeders Crown Aged Mare Trot
Buck I St Pat BC2010 Win
Buck I St Pat made it back-to-back Breeders Crown Open Mare Trot victories to kick off a dozen Breeders Crown races at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs on Saturday night. The 7-year-old daughter of Jailhouse Jesse, sent off as the 7-5 slight betting favorite, scored impressively by two and a half-lengths over early pacesetter Autumn Escapade with Yursa Hanover a half length back in third.
~to read the whole story, CLICK HERE

October 13, 2010
Kentucky Safety Vest Rule Delayed

Beulah's best bet

50th season of harness racing at Western Fair

Horseman Ken Wood to be featured on NBC

KY 2011 Racing Dates: Maintaining Status Quo

Ohio Sires Stakes leads full slate of simulcasts at Northfield ...

All the Blood Aside, Herschel Likes MMA

DRF: Keeneland meets gets off to a heady start

>>> Vet/Chairman of the AAEP Racing Committee: As part of our work to protect the safety and welfare of the racehorse, the AAEP will soon release clinical guidelines for veterinarians who treat racehorses

Del Mar CEO surprised by report of racetrack sale

HBO's upcoming racing-based series Luck: Michael Mann returns to TV - with a solid cast... Mann said he went for a ride with "Luck" for one reason alone: "Milch's script is one of the best I've ever read."

October 12, 2010
Working in the Light of Day

Arlington Park president resigns

The Lemon & Moiseyev partnership pays off

Making a run for it

Will Betfair be the Next Company to Leave the UK?

Legislative committee defers decision on riders' vest rule

KY 2011 Racing Dates: Maintaining Status Quo

Two year old stakes for trotters contested

2010 Ohio Sires Stakes championships held at Lebanon


October 9, 2010

$2.3 million goes unclaimed at Kentucky race tracks

Morning Stake Session At Pompano; Brown Returns

Paul Macdonell bags himself a quartet of wins

Son of Falcon Seelster wins Methven Cup

Secretariat Entertains Despite Flaws

Horse racing industry in India is a big market

Batavia Downs live racing simulcasts cancelled in Buffalo viewing area

Residents emotional over racino debate - Oct. 8, 2010

Barn dedication and tribute for Fred Nichols


October 8, 2010
Bongiorno leaves school early to win a race

What's in the cards for gambling in New Jersey?

Zenyatta holds the horse racing world in her hoofs

Residents weigh merits of racino plan

Oxford casino: Let's make it four strikes and they're out

Dyer owners send 3 horses to Breeders Crown

Harness racing all-star show wows patrons

Breeders Crown at Mohegan Sun to have widespread economic impact

Many Story lines abound in Breeders Crown

Autumn Escapade Provides Thrill for Miller, Click Here


October 7, 2010
Horse racing continues losing ground at the track

Ohio's biggest night of racing is Saturday

Ohio Sires Stakes leads full slate of simulcasts at Northfield ...

Penn National spending big bucks to get Beulah race-ready

Secretariat': More than a horse-racing movie

Horse racing notebook: Partner to help level playing field

Legendary jockey Chris McCarron to speak at Oklahoma Derby Cowboy Hat Gala

Race to the Theaters for Latest Disney Film

Significant contributions to harness racing

Breeders Crown puts harness racing spotlight on Pocono Downs

Guelph-area harness hopes well representated at Breeders Crown

October 6, 2010
Harness racing's all-stars to grace Pocono Downs

Bids keep hope alive for Valley View Downs

Evolution speed sulky, an unfair advantage?

Monmouth Park needs short-, long-term answers

Symposium defines equines as economic engine for NJSymposium defines equines as economic engine for NJ

North Randall and Northfield officials are betting on race track slot machines ...

Pari-mutuel betting in SC?

Racetracks hope for boost from 'Secretariat'

Keep open mind on horse racing

Louisville native's love for Secretariat helps filmmakers get the story right

October 4, 2010
Pari-mutuel betting in SC?

Racetracks hope for boost from 'Secretariat'

Keep open mind on horse racing

Louisville native's love for Secretariat helps filmmakers get the story right


October 3, 2010
With Victory, Zenyatta Would Carry Perfect Mark Into Breeders' Cup

Legalize horse race betting

Harness racers feeling the pain

In final gaming summit, NJ Democrats consider changes that could save casino ...

Ohio tracks to reduce schedule by 33 dates - The Thoroughbred Times

Good turn-out for 2nd public hearing on Instant Racing

KY 'Instant Racing' Standoff Continues


October 2, 2010
Harness Racing: Prairie Meadows season to open

Racino eyeing Andrews Road site

Biancone Withdraws KY License Application

Scarborough Downs releases details of Biddeford hotel, racino project

Buck I St Pat back to defend Breeders Crown

Illinois Dates Approved for 2011

McIntosh Comments On Race Fixing Situation


October 1, 2010
New Jersey lawmakers look to stabilize racing

Horse industry's plight focus of Instant Racing hearing

Head of gaming commission says NJ should try to save horse racing industry

Pros, Cons of Instant Racing Aired in KY

Kasich camp comments on VLTs at Ohio tracks | Harness Horse Racing

Horse Racing in Georgia | Kim Jackson Company

NJ Democrats to hold final gaming summit at Monmouth Park

Collinsville horse track gets 75 live race dates

Rachel Alexandra is retired; Real Quiet dies at 15 | Horse racing

Finding answers for horse racing industry should be priority at gaming summit