Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission

Gov. Wolf Responds To PA Racing

The Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission recently reached out to Gov. Tom Wolf seeking his approval for live racing to return. It was explained to Governor Wolf that safety measures would be put...

Pennsylvania Asks Governor To Race

As the world slowly tries to regain a bit of normalcy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the racing industry finds itself ready, willing and able to make drastic changes to the way it conducts its...

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Combating Genetic Modification

It was recently announced that a North American racing commission has earmarked a large amount of capital towards combating the illegal genetic modification of racehorses.

PA’s Online, Searchable Rulings Database

November 04, 2016

Results of official rulings issued against licensees by the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission now will be available online as part of the commission’s continuing commitment to transparency and mode...

New Commission Holds First Meeting

A stronger, unified governance body to oversee Pennsylvania’s more than $1 billion equine racing industry began its work to strengthen horse and harness racing today (Wednesday, June 29) as the new St...

Governor Signs PA Racing Bill Into Law

February 23, 2016

On Tuesday, February 23, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 941, which, among other things, includes reforms of Pennsylvania’s equine racing industry.

Gill/Adamo Suit Against PHRC Underway

Ousted thoroughbred owner Michael Gill and trainer Anthony Adamo are in the midst of having their civil rights lawsuit heard in court. On Monday, April 23, a former acting executive secretary with the...

Top T-Bred Owner Gill Irate

According to a report, top thoroughbred owner Michael Gill is livid. The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission has lifted its ban on the controversial owner, but the move has come after he has sold his...