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Harris Warns of Terror Danger After Arson Hit

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66950/harris-warns-of-terror-danger-after-arson-hit

Prominent California Thoroughbred owner and breeder John Harris, whose Fresno County cattle farm trucking center was attacked by militant animal rights activists Jan. 8, warns that the group claiming responsibility could also pose a threat to horse operations.

Fourteen vehicles — tractors and several big rigs used for cattle hauling — from the Harris Ranch Beef Co. fleet were reportedly destroyed in the arson attack. No one was injured in the 4 a.m. torching. The Animal Liberation Front, an underground group that the FBI identifies as a domestic terrorist organization, has taken responsibility.

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Darn! There were a couple of good ValueCapping plays there tonight! Oh well, there are plenty more!

Penn National Cancels Friday Night Card
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66942/penn-national-cancels-friday-night-card

The 10-race card Jan. 13 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has been canceled due to extreme weather conditions.

“Central Pennsylvania is experiencing violent winds with gusts approaching 50 and 60 mph and the decision was made to cancel tonight’s program in the best safety interest of the horses and riders,”  said Mark Loewe, vice president of racing.

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Oops…

Fair Grounds tote system back up and running

http://www.nola.com/horseracing/index.ssf/2012/01/fair_grounds_tote_system_back.html

The Fair Grounds tote system resumed working at about 2:55 p.m. Friday, and the fifth race will run with betting. Post time will be 3:20 p.m.

Because of a tote failure, the third and fourth races were run for purse money only.

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Turfway Returns to Saturday Afternoon Racing | BloodHorse.com
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66909/turfway-returns-to-saturday-afternoon-racing

Turfway Park will end its experiment with Saturday night racing effective Jan. 14.

The Kentucky racetrack began racing at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays about a year ago in an effort to boost on-track business. Officials have said on-track business—wagering and food and beverage—were healthy, but pari-mutuel handle through other outlets suffered.

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Could tis spell the end of Aqueduct?

Will Casino Plan End Aqueduct Horse Racing? – Metropolis – WSJ
http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/01/09/will-casino-plan-end-aqueducts-horse-racing/

As part of its plans to ultimately build a full-service casino resort at the Aqueduct racetrack — along with a massive convention center — gambling giant Genting has been in discussions with state officials to shut down horse racing at the site. In exchange, the company is offering to augment the racing facilities at nearby Belmont racetrack, according to people familiar with the discussions.

As part of the plan, Genting is seeking to redevelop portions of Belmont and “winterize” the track, allowing horses to safely race there in the winter. That could mean moving the grandstand, among other investments, the people said.

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Oakland has traditionally been a good meet for ValueCapping!

 Horse Races Begin This Friday
http://www.kuar.org/kuarnews/45741-oaklawn-horse-races-begin-this-friday.html

With college football coming to an end tonight, Arkansans have a new sports season to look forward to: horse racing. The historic Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs will begin its 108th live racing season this Friday. Media Relations Manager Jennifer Hoyt says the holiday weekend could bring in upwards of 25,000 spectators. 

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In challenging economic times for horse racing, a good piece of news from the Keeneland sales…

Outlook Brighter at Keeneland January Sale
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66861/outlook-brighter-at-keeneland-january-sale

What a difference a year makes. At this point in 2011, it was snowing and the temperatures were frigid as the Keeneland January horses of all ages sale was getting ready to start. In addition, the Thoroughbred auction industry was coming off its fourth consecutive year of setbacks.

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And more good news for racing from Santa Anita…

Santa Anita Showing Across-the-Board Gains
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66812/santa-anita-showing-across-the-board-gains

Santa Anita Park, which opened its winter/spring meeting with an on-track crowd of 44,579 on Dec. 26, posted a 21% increase in attendance and an 11% uptick in on-track handle through the first six days of its 79-day meet according to racetrack officials.

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This is looking like a positive trend for horse racing…

Handle Up for Turfway Holiday Meet
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/66813/handle-up-for-turfway-holiday-meet

Turfway Park ended its 2011 holiday meet with increases in both on-track and all-sources handle compared to the same period in 2010. 

The track presented 20 days of live racing from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, three more days than in 2010.

According to track figures, on-track play on Turfway races rose 12.3% from last year to $2,222,148. Handle from all sources rose 13.2% to $45,645,266, boosted by a 14.4% increase in out-of-state play.

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Horse Racing Could Be on Menu in New Jersey
http://www.onlinecasinoreports.com/news/theheadlines/2012/1/5/horse-racing-could-be-on-menu-in-new-jersey.php

The State Senate and Assembly committees will on consider today (Thursday) legislation that would create a pilot program in New Jersey’s northern countries and part of Ocean County, which would allow electronic wagering terminals to be placed at venues that also serve food and alcohol.
If the measure is passed, a limited number of bars and restaurants will be given licenses to create mini-off-track wagering sites, which would enable customers to place bets on horse races that are run at state-owned tracks. The current law already provides for 15 OTW facilities, but this would expand them significantly.

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