Historical Racing

Legalized Historical Racing Requested

It was announced on Tuesday, May 5 that Woodbine Entertainment, Ontario Racing and Racetracks of Canada have approached the Federal Government and have requested that Historical Horse Racing be legali...

Racing Affected By US Midterms

November 07, 2018

The 2018 U.S. midterm elections garnered a huge chunk of the American spotlight on Tuesday (Nov. 6), and certain aspects of the country’s racing sectors were affected by the outcome of some of the pol...

Harness Racing Back To Louisville?

September 05, 2018

After over a quarter-century absence, harness racing may return to Louisville, Ky. in the near future — at least temporarily.

Colonial Downs Sold

Revolutionary Racing and its partner, Peninsula Pacific, have purchased shuttered Virginia raceway Colonial Downs, and it is expected that live racing will return to the facility in the future.

Bryant Joins Derby City Gaming

Churchill Downs has announced the hiring of Tim Bryant as president and general manager of Derby City Gaming, the $60 million state-of-the-art historical racing machine facility that is scheduled to o...

'Historical Racing' Bill Signed In Virginia

On Monday (April 9), Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed House Bill 1609, which calls for the legalization of the operation of historical racing machines at Colonial Downs.

Instant Racing Bill To Virginia Governor

In Virginia, House Bill 1609, which calls for the legalization of ‘instant racing’ terminals at the former Colonial Downs, was approved by the Senate after a 31-9 vote on Wednesday (February 28).

‘Exacta Systems’ Coming To Red Mile

February 28, 2018

On Wednesday (February 28), Exacta Systems announced that it has reached an agreement with the Keeneland-Red Mile Partnership to provide 300 Exacta Historic Horse Racing terminals at the Lexington, Ke...

Ground Broken At ‘Derby City Gaming’

December 20, 2017

On Wednesday (December 20), Churchill Downs Incorporated broke ground on its $60 million state-of-the-art historical racing machine (HRM) facility in Louisville. Churchill also unveiled the name and b...

Update On ‘Historical Racing’ In Kentucky

December 19, 2017

Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced that on Wednesday (December 20) it will conduct a ground-breaking ceremony at one of its Louisville facilities that will ultimately feature ‘historical racin...

Churchill, Keeneland Join Forces

September 15, 2017

On Friday (September 15), Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI”) and Keeneland Association, Inc. (“Keeneland”) announced a historic partnership to propose the construction of two new stat...

Historic Racing Proposed In NJ

On Thursday (June 1) the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee in New Jersey heard an informal presentation to discuss the merits of historic racing.

NJ Historical Racing Bill Introduced

January 31, 2017

It has been announced that a ‘historic racing’ bill was introduced to the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey on January 9. The bill is being sponsored by Senators Richard J. Codey ...