2010

Pena Files Lawsuit Over 'Big M' Barring

January 06, 2012

According to a report, the Meadowlands Racetrack's 2011 leading trainer, Lou Pena, has filed suit against the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and Jeff Gural after the track opted to bar the...

Good Dec. For U.S. T-Bred Wagering

January 05, 2012

Equibase has released the U.S. thoroughbred wagering numbers from December 2011. Those numbers have revealed that wagering for the month was up from the same time in 2010. The positive wagering number...

Veitch Files Appeal Over Dismissal

December 01, 2011

After having been fired by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission earlier this week, former chief racing steward John Veitch has filed an appeal

Monmouth Handle Way Up Over '09

November 14, 2011

It has been reported that the handle this year at Monmouth Park is down from its 2010 Elite Meet, but that it is up almost 50 per cent in comparison to 2009, when the races and purse structure were ro...

Change Comes From Life At Ten Fiasco

October 18, 2011

On Monday, October 17, the Breeders' Cup and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced that they have implemented changes to their communications to ensure that a situation like what occurred in ...

KHRC's Veitch Ruling Months Away

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's hearing regarding the actions of its chief steward, John Veitch, concluded late last week. The 66-year-old Hall of Fame trainer defended his actions in the final...

Vets Talk During Day 2 Of KHRC Hearing

Day 2 of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's hearing into the alleged inaction of its chief steward, John Veitch, heard testimony from commission veterinarians into what did and did not transpire b...

Veitch Speaks During Kentucky Hearing

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission hearing into the alleged inaction of its chief state steward, John Veitch, got underway on Tuesday, June 29

Strong Numbers For Belmont Coverage

According to a report, overnight ratings from Neilsen Media Research indicate that viewership of NBC's Saturday, June 11 coverage of the Belmont Stakes is up considerably over last year's broadcast

AC Casino Profit Margin In Free-Fall

When it comes to the current woes in the New Jersey gaming industry, many chose to focus primarily on the hard times the racing sector has been facing as of late. It is known that Atlantic City casino...

Praise For Up-And-Coming Driver

Although he has limited experience in charted races, many are singing the praises of 17-year-old Joe Bongiorno. “I’ve basically seen all of the top drivers in the country and he (Bongiorno) is as adva...

2010 Symposium Transcripts Now Online

The University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program is pleased to announce the transcripts and PowerPoint presentations from the 2010 Symposium on Racing & Gaming are now available

Atlantic Harness Racing Symposium Agenda Announced, Catherine Willson Confirmed

Equine law expert Catherine Willson has been confirmed to attend and participate in the Atlantic Harness Racing Symposium which will be held in Saint John, New Brunswick from March 11 to March 13