Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission

New PHRC Procaine/Penicillin Policy

February 28, 2014

Effective April 1, 2014, the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission will adopt the following policy regarding the use of procaine/penicillin on Standardbred racehorses.

Coletta Family Issues Statement

February 24, 2014

The family of injured horseman Anthony Coletta has issued a statement, which says that the 31-year-old driver is in the “race of his life.”

PA Announces Amicar Prohibition

February 05, 2014

The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission, in consultation with Dr. Mary Robinson, University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School of Medicine, New Bolton Center, has announced that effective March 1, 2...

Harrah's Philly Race Dates Shelved

January 23, 2014

In an order issued Thursday by the Pennsylvania State Harness Racing Commission, the 2014 harness racing season at Harrah's Philadelphia has been suspended pending required information on racetrack su...

Presque Files Suit Against PHRC, Endeka

November 13, 2013

Presque Isle Downs in Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Endeka Entertainment and the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission in regard to the proposed Lawrence Downs Casino and Racetrack.

Petition Filed To Block PA Track

September 30, 2013

It has been reported that Presque Isle Downs Inc. filed paperwork last week in an effort to stop the proposed Lawrence Downs racino in Pennsylvania from becoming a reality.

Welsh Steps Away From PHRC

It has been reported that Richard J. Welsh, a commissioner with the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission, has resigned.

Meadows Announces Make-Up Card

November 14, 2012

On Wednesday, November 14, the Meadows announced a make-up race date for the card that was recently cancelled due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy.

Flyers Owner Getting Into Racino Game?

It has been reported that Comcast CEO Ed Snider, who is also owner of the Philadelphia Flyers, is getting into the racino game.

Meadows Announces 50-Cent Minimums

The Meadows Racetrack & Casino today announced that, effective July 2, 2012, it will lower the minimum bet on all Pick 3 and Pick 4 wagers to 50 cents from the current $1.

Vogler Steps Away From PHRC

November 17, 2011

In addition to the confirmation of a one-mile track size at the planned American Harness Track's racing complex in Mahoning Township, Pennsylvania, it has been reported that Pennsylvania Harness Racin...

AHT Application Completed

November 08, 2011

American Harness Tracks has completed the requirements for its application for the final harness racing license in Pennsylvania