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Mountaineer Meet to Begin with 10% Purse Hike

January 30th, 2013 (No Comments)

essays on macbeth div class=’posterous_autopost’> Mountaineer Meet to Begin with 10% Purse Hike http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75919/mountaineer-meet-to-begin-with-10-purse-hike Overnight purses will increase 10% when Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort begins its almost 10-month racing season March 1. Rose Mary Williams, director of racing at the West Virginia track, said Jan. 29 the hike is possible because of “cash in […]

Illinois Derby As Preakness Prep?

January 30th, 2013 (No Comments)

Action during the Illinois Derby at Hawthorne Race Course in April 2012. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Tribune Photo) (January 29, 2013) By Neil Milbert, Special to the Tribune Now that Churchill Downs has turned the Illinois Derby into a dead end street on its new Road to the Kentucky Derby series, Hawthorne Race Course is trying to remake it into […]

Mobile On-Track Bets Approved in New Jersey

January 29th, 2013 (No Comments)

Mobile On-Track Bets Approved in New Jersey | BloodHorse.com http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75913/mobile-on-track-bets-approved-in-new-jersey Legislation authorizing use of mobile devices for betting on horse races was signed into law by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Jan. 28. The law allows the New Jersey Racing Commission to promulgate rules and regulations to allow the use of mobile gaming devices by […]

Jockeys’ Guild Supports Medication Reform

January 29th, 2013 (No Comments)

Citing potential to improve safety for riders, membership of the Jockeys’ Guild voted to support tightening of medication rules and penalties Jan. 29 at its annual Assembly in Hollywood, Fla. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75905/jockeys-guild-supports-medication-reform Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, And Technology writing an analytical essay

Lone Star to Renovate Main Track for Spring

January 26th, 2013 (No Comments)

Lone Star to Renovate Main Track for Spring http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75846/lone-star-to-renovate-main-track-for-spring Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, Texas, announced Jan. 25 that the main racetrack is being completely renovated along with grandstand improvements to be in place in time for the 13-week 2013 spring Thoroughbred season beginning April 11. The main track reconditioning is currently underway and […]

NYRA Projects Growth in Operating Revenue

January 26th, 2013 (No Comments)

And so the soap opera continues… NYRA Projects Growth in Operating Revenue http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75842/nyra-projects-growth-in-operating-revenue New York Racing Association President and COO Ellen McClain announced Jan. 25 that she is resigning from her role, and board leaders said they would immediately begin a national search to find a replacement. “I look forward to working with you during […]

Woodbine Expects Similar Daily Purses in 2013

January 26th, 2013 (No Comments)

how to make your own body wrap div class='posterous_autopost'> Woodbine Expects Similar Daily Purses in 2013 http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/75813/woodbine-expects-similar-daily-purses-in-2013 A transitional, two-year funding agreement reached with the government of Ontario will see Woodbine reduce Thoroughbred race dates by 14.7% in 2013 but will allow the track near Toronto to offer average daily purses comparable to 2012. Woodbine […]

Turfway Park adds February dates

January 26th, 2013 (No Comments)

Turfway Park adds February dates http://www.posttimedata.com/?p=1461 Turfway Park has elected to pick up the option to add four racing days to its February schedule. The track, home of the Spiral Stakes, will conduct race cards on all four Fridays and Saturdays in February. “Our decision to race these dates was influenced by our continued strong […]

Cold cancels Aqueduct racing Thursday

January 24th, 2013 (No Comments)

Cold cancels Aqueduct racing Thursday http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/24/3198324/cold-cancels-aqueduct-racing-thursday.html The Associated Press NEW YORK — Aqueduct has canceled the Thursday card because of cold temperatures in the New York area. Both Aqueduct and Belmont Park will remain open for simulcast wagering on out of town races. Weather permitting, Aqueduct racing will resume on Friday. Posted via email from […]

Racing to continue at Woodbine

January 24th, 2013 (No Comments)

problem solution essay div class=’posterous_autopost’> Racing to continue at Woodbine http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/01/23/3196995/racing-to-continue-at-woodbine.html Horse racing will continue for at least the next two years at Woodbine and Mohawk Racetracks after an agreement in principle has been reached between Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) and the province of Ontario. Posted via email from Michael Pizzolla On ValueCapping™, Horse Racing, […]

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