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2016 Hall Of Fame Ballot Announced

The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2016 ballot. In this the 40th anniversary of the CHRHF, a total of 30 horses and people comprised of 15 Standardbred racing candidate...

2013 Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Ballot Announced

Racing greats Secretariat and Niatross figure prominently on the 2013 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame election ballot, which reflects the changes announced earlier this year. Eligibility now includ...

By-Law Voting Ballots Mailed

October 10, 2012

The Standardbred Canada Board of Directors and Breeders Committee are proposing revisions to the Association’s by-laws. They are calling on the membership to review and vote on the proposed amendments...

KY Gaming Bill Rejected In Senate

February 23, 2012

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear's bill seeking a constitutional amendment to authorize expanded gaming in the state was shot down in the Senate on Thursday

KY Gaming Bill To Full Senate

February 22, 2012

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear's revised bill seeking a constitutional amendment to authorize expanded gaming in the state made progress on Wednesday

Beshear Expected To Unveil Amendment

January 11, 2012

According to a report, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has been in discussions for weeks regarding a constitutional amendment which would pave the way for expanded gaming in the state. It is expected ...

NJ Pols Press On For Big M Slots

November 10, 2011

Even though the residents of New Jersey threw their support behind the expanded gambling this week, which would ultimately result in subsidized purses for horse racing in the Garden State, that has no...

NJ Residents Support Expanded Gaming

November 09, 2011

Residents of New Jersey were asked yesterday via referendum how they felt about the legalization of sports wagering at the state's casinos and racetracks. And, to the pleasure of the New Jersey casino...

Referendum For Barrel Racing Slots?

November 01, 2011

On the heels of an October 19 decision by the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering to approve an application for pari-mutuel barrel racing, Gretna Racing has asked the government of Gadsden County...

NJ Referendum Just Days Away

October 31, 2011

On November 8, residents of New Jersey will be asked via referendum whether or not they would like to see the legalization of sports wagering in the state. Although a positive vote is just the first o...

Politicians, Public To Support NJ Racing?

October 12, 2011

What does the future hold for the acres which make up Perretti Farms? Are more politicians agreeing that New Jersey's horse racing industry has to be supported? Will positive poll results lead to publ...

NJ Gaming Pushes For Referendum

September 27, 2011

It was a rare site Monday, September 26 in Trenton, New Jersey when representatives of both the state's casino and horse racing industry were on the same page

Big Press, Nomination For Takter

Actual horse racing aside, it has been a big week for trainer Jimmy Takter --- even if it is only Tuesday