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‘Marlins Man’ Loves The Ponies

December 06, 2016

If you’ve watched enough Major League Baseball, you’ve surely seen ‘Marlins Man.’ His bright orange Miami garb is pretty hard to miss when he’s perched directly behind home plate – especially during n...

John Franco, Meet Pat Lachance

September 30, 2016

Apparently, Yonkers Raceway has a new incentive plan...win a race at a triple-figure mutuel, meet a former major league baseball All-Star.

Update: Accident, Legend At Clinton

August 23, 2015

Legendary Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jesse Barfield recently helped whip a crowd at the Rogers Centre into a frenzy when he appeared at a pre-game ceremony along with George Bell and Lloyd Moseby...

Pocono's 50th Anniversary Details

August 19, 2015

The 50th Anniversary festivities continue at Pocono Downs, with everyone looking forward to an exciting weekend of tremendous racing and events.

Barfield Unable To Attend Clinton Sunday

Due to last minute scheduling conflicts with a camp in Grande Prairie, AB, former Major League Baseball star Jesse Barfield will not be able to make his scheduled appearance at Clinton Raceway this Su...

Blue Jay Legend To Visit Clinton

Fans of harness racing now have added incentive to Bring A Friend to Clinton Raceway on Sunday, July 12 as they now have a chance to meet a Canadian baseball legend.

Yankee Needs His Racing Fix

For more than 20 seasons, New York Yankees clubhouse assistant Joe Lee has had the best seat in the house for some of baseball’s greatest moments.

Temporary Restraining Order In NJ

October 27, 2014

On Friday, October 24, a federal judge in the United States issued a temporary restraining order in favour of major sporting associations in relation to the legalization of sports wagering in the stat...

More Motions Filed Over Sports Betting

October 23, 2014

It has been reported that the New Jersey Attorney General’s office, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and a group representing the state’s Thoroughbred horsepeople filed motions on Wednes...

Sports Leagues Seek NJ Injunction

October 21, 2014

On Monday, October 20, the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the NCAA filed a lawsuit which seeks an injunction to block the legalization of sports w...

What If A-Rod Was A Horse?

“Those who bet on baseball games in Vegas may want to shift their action to [horse] racing.”

Racing At Atlanta’s Turner Field?

February 07, 2014

It has been reported that the City of Atlanta may make a push to see a live horse racing venue replace Major League Baseball at Turner Field, which is currently home to the Atlanta Braves.

Gooden To Replace Schmidt At Pocono

November 04, 2013

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt has postponed his appearance on November 23 at Pocono Downs, closing night at the track, due to a personal conflict, according to his management.