Purses

Northfield Purse Increase Announced

January 08, 2014

Northfield Park has announced a 10 per cent overall purse increase beginning with the Thursday (Jan. 9) program. This is the first increase of several anticipated throughout 2014.

U.S. Purses, Wagering Up

January 06, 2014

According to the United States Trotting Association, both purses and wagering at U.S. Standardbred tracks saw increases in 2013 from the previous year's totals.

Purse Increase For Grand River 'Battles'

January 05, 2014

Grand River Raceway announced on Sunday that its 2014 signature races will receive a bump in purse money over the 2013 offerings and the nomination process will return to a three-payment format.

PA Senators Looking To Amend Racing Act

November 01, 2013

It has been reported that a handful of Pennsylvania Senators have announced that they will be pushing for increased oversight of the state’s horse racing industry.

ORC Orders Purse Redirection

October 26, 2013

On October 25, 2013 the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) issued a Notice of Order to Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) to redirect a total of $566,400 in purse monies from Georgian Downs Ltd. (G...

$3 Million In Purses For Quebec

October 15, 2013

The revival of standardbred horse racing in Quebec has again reached another milestone.

How Long Can Hiawatha Survive?

September 26, 2013

Saturday, September 28 is the final race date of the year at Sarnia’s Hiawatha Horse Park, and the track’s owner, Jim Henderson, has said that he is unsure how much longer the raceway can stay open.

ORC Rules On Hiawatha Appeal

September 20, 2013

On Friday, September 20, the Ontario Racing Commission issued a ruling which explained that it has fined the Hiawatha Horse Park an additional $1,500 (for filing a frivolous appeal) on top of an initi...

ORC Rules On Rideau Purses, Dates

September 14, 2013

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) issued a Notice of Decision to Rideau Carleton Raceway (RCR) on Friday, September 13 in which the Director denied the application for the redirection of purse funds...

Lightning Shocks Fans At Racetrack

September 12, 2013

It has been reported that a lightning strike at a racetrack shocked several spectators on Wednesday, September 11.

Ohio Super Night Purses Top $1-Million

September 04, 2013

In just three days, on Saturday, September 7, Scioto Downs Racino will host one of the most exciting race nights in recent history at the Columbus, Ohio oval.

Jug Purse Increase Officially Announced

August 27, 2013

The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, with unanimous approval from the Ohio State Racing Commission and Chairman Robert Schmitz, has allocated revenue from the horsemen's video lottery terminal pro...