November 20, 2009:

According to a release, a new biotech company, Equinome, is developing genetic tests to optimize decision-making in the breeding and racing of thoroughbred horses

November 20, 2009:

In addition to announcing that a 30 per cent decrease in nomination and sustaining fees for the $1 million Meadowlands Pace in 2010, the 'Big M' has added, subtracted and altered its existing stakes schedule

November 20, 2009:

According to a questionnaire study undertaken earlier this year by investigators at Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, it is estimated that 4.6 million Americans involved in th

November 20, 2009:

When people hear the name Ricky Bobby, most think of the Will Ferrell-portrayed NASCAR driver in the comedy film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

November 20, 2009:

According to a news item by Harness Tracks of America, an image of a reclining lady has been removed from online ads for the Nassau Off-Track Betting Corporation on Long Island.

November 20, 2009:

According to an article by The Guardian, the issue of the recent name change of PEI racetracks raised its touchy head again yesterday. Conservative Mike Currie said an apology was still needed, while provincial treasurer Wes Sheridan cited one of the track handles as being a "worn-out

November 20, 2009:

While doing his part to ensure the 19-date fall meet at Northlands Park kicks off smoothly this evening, racing secretary Al Bott took some time to comment on horse numbers at the Edmonton track and 2010 race

November 20, 2009:

Can lightning strike twice? Two of the connections of millionaire Silent Swing certainly hope so after a deal was struck for hard-hitting sophomore pacer Stonebridge Terror earlier this week for

November 20, 2009:

While some chide and lament certain racino operators that seem to care more about the casino side than the racing product, that apparently cannot be said about Mohegan Sun

November 19, 2009:

Notable Beauty failed to crack the top five in three Grassroots starts this summer, but trainer Alan Fair is hoping the sophomore pacing lass can earn a share

November 19, 2009:

Many racing jurisdictions are struggling when it comes to attendance and handle , but that certainly wasn’t the case for the recently concluded 2009 Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne, Australia

November 19, 2009:

According to the United States Trotting Association, 59 fourteen-year-olds have raced this year -- many that are still competing at this time -- which may give Monticello Raceway's director of racing,

November 19, 2009:

Pocono Downs will be paying tribute to its leading drivers and trainer during the afternoon of Saturday, November 21 when its 2009 harness racing season concludes

November 19, 2009:

In what Australian press reports are calling “a landmark case for bettors,” the controversial betting exchange Betfair and Racing New South Wales opened a legal battle in Australian federal court yesterday

November 19, 2009:

Friday’s $130,000 Abe Lincoln Stakes looks to be the one of the most wide open of the four major stakes on the Windy City Pace Night card.

November 19, 2009:

Illinois-bred trotting sensation Southern Rocketop, a World Record holder at the age of two, will look to continue his amazing rise to glory when he takes on six other three-year-old trotting colts in

November 19, 2009:

After having given no indication that she was suffering from any type of problem, five-year-old Cambest mare Alexis Hall lost her life Tuesday, November 17 during

November 19, 2009:

As if having this year’s Breeders Crown champion and last week’s American National winner Yellow Diamond in Friday’s $100,000 Cinderella Stakes at Maywood Park isn’t enough, trainer Tracy Brai

November 19, 2009:

After an uncharacteristic miscue coming to the gate put him well back in the early going, Bulletproof Enterprises' If I Can Dream will be looking to make amends for last week’s fourth place finish in the American National when he

November 19, 2009:

The new BC Horse Racing Industry Management Committee will help to revitalize and restore financial strength to the province’s horse racing industry, housing and social development minister Rich Coleman announced

November 19, 2009:

The future of the Pontiac Silverdome could be determined Monday, November 23, as an Oakland District Court judge is scheduled to rule whether Toronto investors or attorney H. Wallace Parker, part of Silver Stallion Corp., has the rights to the sporting venue

November 19, 2009:

While explaining their proposed plans for expanding gambling in the state, officials from Millennium Gaming wined and dined local politicians last night at New Hampshire's Exeter Inn during an invitation-only get together

November 19, 2009:

On Sunday, November 22, one of Canada's most active harness racing families, the Forwards, will be featured on CBC's Land & Sea

November 19, 2009:

With the 2009 stakes season coming to a close, Hall of Fame writer Dean Hoffman makes his selections for U.S. divisional honours in his latest Trot Blog

November 19, 2009:

The anticipation has been ratcheted up another notch for the December 5 Florida Super Night as two-year-old trotting filly Pocohontas Fame won again on the November 18 card at The Isle Pompano Park

November 18, 2009:

Allmar Surprise turned in a lifetime best clocking of 1:54 on the way to victory in the $26,000 Open Trot on Wednesday, November 18 at Dover Downs

November 18, 2009:

After a bridesmaid in two consecutive starts at Mohegan Sun at Pocono in the $30,000 Open Handicap Pace, Go On BB made it to the “altar” by winning in the same condition Wednesday evening

November 18, 2009:

The Montreal Gazette’s Paul Delean reports that Loto-Québec has submitted a proposal to the provincial government for an internet wagering initiative in partnership with British Columbia and the four Atlantic provinces that will allow Quebecers to play poker online at a secure, government-regul

November 18, 2009:

Having an adventurous streak in him, Jim Marino didn’t want to sit idle while harness racing at Fraser Downs was on hiatus during the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair last

November 18, 2009:

At an equine study committee meeting today, chairman Harry Geisinger indicated that the panel will be proposing a public referendum in hopes to legalize pari-mutuel

November 18, 2009:

It is an understatement to say that horsepeople in the province of Alberta are pleased to be back racing at Northlands Park, even though there will be just 19 cards of live racing in the upcoming meet. Though he won't be hitting the track himself, announcer Shannon 'Sugar' Doyle is as

November 18, 2009:

In addition to announcing the stud fee for $4 million earner Mister Big and other newcoming stallions, Tara Hills Stud has also announced 2010 stud fees and adjustments for its star-studded stallion roster

November 18, 2009:

Steve Beshear, governor of Kentucky, speaking of a bill that could bring slots to Kentucky’s tracks, told reporters yesterday he was “pretty confident that we will have enough votes to pass the bill if it gets to the floor” of the

November 18, 2009:

A $583,000 deal to sell the Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan was halted by an Oakland County judge this week, leaving open the possibility that an indoor racetrack and accompanying racino may be at the location

November 18, 2009:

A meeting will be taking place tonight between members of Millennium Gaming representatives, state senator Maggie Hassan and New Hampshire state reps in regard to the expansion of gambling within the state

November 18, 2009:

Woodbine Racetrack will host the second of three Trillium Series events for the three-year-old trotting fillies this Saturday evening, and fans of Super Final champion

November 18, 2009:

A total of 19 three-year-old pacing colts and geldings have been drawn into a pair of $39,082 eliminations for the Matron Stakes and will be contested this Sunday

November 17, 2009:

A multi-horse collision occurred in Tuesday’s ninth race at Georgian Downs, with drivers Jonathan Drury and James MacDonald getting the worst of it

November 17, 2009:

After taking down a 1:53.4 record at Woodbine Racetrack on November 7, Famous Mark marched to Georgian Downs on Tuesday and proved he’s not a one track pony

November 17, 2009:

The early part of Tuesday’s card at Western Fair Raceway wasn’t overly kind to trainer Paul Taylor, but he was treated like royalty in the final three dashes

November 17, 2009:

An unhurried sixth at the half, Dougs Fame swooped the field with an uncovered 27.4 backside blitz and captured Tuesday’s $27,500 Preferred Handicap Pace - his fifth consecutive win - at The Meadows.

November 17, 2009:

In what is being called a first step toward expanded gaming in Massachusetts, the house has passed legislation enabling the state’s dog tracks -- where dog racing becomes illegal January 1 -- to con

November 17, 2009:

Given the unfortunate state of the horse racing industry in Quebec, there will not be any live dashes at Hippodrome de Montreal in the near future. But according to a report, top international rock group U2 is planning on infusing $3 million into the storied facility

November 17, 2009:

According to a report on standardspeaker.com, a hearing will be taking place tonight in regard to preliminary plans submitted by Mohegan Sun officials which call for an expansion to the existing facilities at Pocono Downs

November 17, 2009:

Pocono Downs has announced that it will be honouring its 2009 Horse of the Year award winners during closing week of the live harness racing season, which will conclude

November 17, 2009:

Award-winning journalist - both inside and outside of harness racing - Andrew Cohen voices his opinions on the future of our industry on today's edition of Trot Radio

November 17, 2009:

A two-by-four foot pencil drawing of the great Somebeachsomewhere was recently unveiled at co-owner and trainer Brent MacGrath's place of business

November 17, 2009:

He'd just arrived from campaigning at Rockingham Park and Colonial Downs and twenty-one year old driver Dustin Ingraham won the debut race of his return to