July 3rd, 2011 (No Comments)
Legally, perhaps, the correct ruling. But how about the State authorizing a private group of responsible citizens to oversee the racing until the MRC is back in business? Canterbury appeal denied, forced to cancel holiday cards http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/racing-news/2011/07/02/canterbury-appeal-denied.aspx Ramsey County (Minnesota) Chief Judge Kathleen Gearin on Saturday denied Canterbury Park’s request that the Minnesota Racing Commission […]
July 2nd, 2011 (No Comments)
In what was a politically unpopular thing to do, I think Gov. Christie did the right thing. Self sufficiency-not handouts-is what the thoroughbred industry needs! Christie vetoes horse racing subsidies – Dailyrecord.com http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20110702/NJNEWS10/307020003/Christie-vetoes-horse-racing-subsidies?odyssey=nav%7Chead TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed a move by the New Jersey Racing Commission to provide $15 million in state subsidies […]
July 2nd, 2011 (No Comments)
This is good news for the upcoming Del Mar meet …HORSE RACING: Del Mar pleased that Hollywood Park will stay open for training – North County Times http://www.nctimes.com/sports/article_9022ccd7-b1a0-5295-b349-b5c203990762.html Hollywood Park announced this week it will remain open for training until July 22, or until renovation of Santa Anita’s main track is completed. “We’re happy Hollywood […]
July 1st, 2011 (No Comments)
This deals just with the fillies… Senate Dems Target Tax Breaks for Horse Racing in Debate Over Debt Limit – FoxNews.com http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/30/senate-dems-target-tax-breaks-for-horse-racing-in-debate-over-debt-limit/ Democrats are targeting $126 million in tax write-offs for the horse-racing industry that they say amount to a “Bluegrass Boondoggle” offered up by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in the 2008 farm bill […]
July 1st, 2011 (No Comments)
Generally, I don't mind a government shutdown But when that closes a race track, it's not welcome! Hopefully, Canterbury will be running again soon Track closes after last horse race but still seeks injunction to reopen | StarTribune.com http://www.startribune.com/sports/124838174.html At 12:01 a.m. Friday, Randy Sampson sat glumly in the card club at Canterbury Park, watching […]
July 1st, 2011 (No Comments)
This has got to be embarrassing for the NYRA…More outrage at NYRA – The Observation Deck – timesunion.com – Albany NY http://blog.timesunion.com/opinion/more-outrage-at-nyra/12698/ Our opinion: The payoffs are huge — for the bosses. The people who support horse racing deserve better. So do
the people who depend upon it. Take a look at that tote board, New York, for […]
