Examining Sweden's Trotting Passion November 25, 2011 "I think the key thing with its popularity is that people love to bet, and with trotting, more than other forms of racing, or the lottery, you actually have quite a good chance of winning.”
Money To Be Directed To Illinois Tracks? November 23, 2011 A pair of recent articles in regard to the chess match which is the gaming expansion issue in the state of Illinois has reiterated Governor Pat Quinn's unwillingness to concede to what he perceives as...
Minn. County Board Endorses Racino Bill November 22, 2011 It has been reported that the board of Minnesota's Anoka County today (Tuesday, November 22) voted in favour of endorsing a bill which would see Running Aces Harness Park turned into a full-blown raci...
Support Growing For Minnesota Racino November 21, 2011 There has been a lot of reluctance within Minnesota's political realm over the past couple of years in regard to the introduction of racinos in the state. Although, according to a report, the tide cou...
QJC Applies For 2012 Race Dates November 21, 2011 The Quebec Jockey Club has applied to provincial regulators for 10 racing days at Hippodrome de Quebec in March and April, a requirement for maintaining its provincial licence for internet betting thr...
“No One Ever Wants To Experience It" November 02, 2011 Although he’s never posted a world record, raced in the Ontario Sires Stakes program, or won in under 1:50, Whippet Good has certainly been a feel-good story for co-owner and trainer James De Chellis
Repole: Care More About The Customer November 01, 2011 It is understandable to be focused solely on your horses when you are getting ready to start a pair of charges in a $5-million horse race. And although owner Mike Repole is paying close attention to h...
Another Twist In Maryland October 31, 2011 Earlier this year, the Maryland Jockey Club agreed to a legislative plan to allow Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course to pay operating expenses from slot machine proceeds which had been earmarked for ...
Small Breeder, Big 'Crown' Influence October 28, 2011 Seth Rosenfeld has been in the harness game pretty much his entire life. His parents owned some champions in the 1970s and his uncle, Alan Leavitt, ran Lana Lobell Farms, which his family shared owner...
DePinto Could Double Down in Crown October 28, 2011 Sam DePinto is harness racing's proof that size doesn't matter --- stable size
Siblings Take Brother Act To Crown October 28, 2011 Two brothers, separated by 363 days in age, have one goal in mind. For Mario and Ben Baillargeon, it’s all relative, as they team up to take a shot at Breeders Crown glory
Butters Appointed In BC October 28, 2011 British Columbia's Horse Racing Industry Management Committee has named Brian Butters its Director of Sustainability of Horse Racing.