August 7th, 2012 (No Comments)
July Pari-Mutuel Handle, Purses Decline http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/71843/july-pari-mutuel-handle-purses-decline Pari-mutuel handle remained slightly ahead of last year even though it was down 7.37% in July when compared with the same month in 2011, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase. Wagering on United States races in July totaled $925,447,361, compared with $999,046,849 in July 2011. […]
August 5th, 2012 (No Comments)
download software div class=’posterous_autopost’> Numbers Remain Strong at Saratoga | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/71679/numbers-remain-strong-at-saratoga Photo: Coglianese Photo After 10 days of racing at the boutique Saratoga Race Course meet, wagering and attendance continue on an up-tick, according to the New York Racing Association. NYRA reported July 30 that attendance for the first two weeks of the meet […]
August 4th, 2012 (No Comments)
Monmouth reportedly will not host 2013 BCWC http://espn.go.com/horse-racing/story/_/id/8220855/monmouth-reportedly-not-host-13-breeders-cup An official with Monmouth Park has reportedly said the New Jersey track was not selected to host the 2013 Breeders’ Cup World Championships but is continuing to pursue hosting the event in 2014. Bob Kulina, president of Monmouth Park operator Darby Developments, told the Newark Star-Ledger that […]
August 1st, 2012 (No Comments)
Great to hear that someone of his generation (and stature) would be interested in thoroughbred racing. Phelps says he is considering Thoroughbred ownership – Thoroughbred Times http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/national-news/2012/08/01/phelps-says-he-is-considering-thoroughbred-ownership.aspx Michael Phelps, who became the most decorated Olympic competitor of all time in London this week, may become involved in Thoroughbred ownership in the future. Phelps, who has […]
August 1st, 2012 (No Comments)
Thouroughbred, quarter horses return to Hoosier Park http://heraldbulletin.com/sports/x44821348/Thouroughbred-quarter-horses-return-to-Hoosier-Park ANDERSON, Ind. — Hoosier Park will kick off its 18th season of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing Wednesday, as part of a 64-day meet that runs through Oct. 27. Racing will be held Tuesdays through Fridays beginning at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays beginning at 12:30 p.m. Hoosier […]
August 1st, 2012 (No Comments)
good narrative essays div class=’posterous_autopost’> Contract deadline extended for parties to reach deal on horse racing http://www.lvrj.com/business/contract-deadline-extended-for-parties-to-reach-deal-on-horse-racing-164484206.html Nevada gaming commissioners hope a three-week cooling off period helps the state’s Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Committee and Las Vegas Dissemination Co. reach a deal on a contract. The LVDC, owned by John Gaughan, provides pari-mutuel wagering and horse […]
