Illinois' 2014 Season Delayed February 04, 2014 It has been reported that the start of the 2014 racing season in Illinois has been pushed back due to an impasse in contract negotiations between the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association and the ma...
ADW Bill Passes, Awaits Gov.’s Signature January 29, 2014 Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association President Dave McCaffrey has announced that on Wednesday, January 29, the Advance Deposit Wagering bill which is crucial in averting a crisis in the state’s rac...
Another Purse Increase At Northfield January 24, 2014 Northfield Park is pleased to announce a 30 per cent overall purse increase beginning with its Thursday, January 30 race program.
S-Bred Bill Passes In New Jersey January 14, 2014 It has been reported that on Monday, January 13, the New Jersey Assembly passed bill A3489/S2540.
ORC Orders Re-direction Of Purse Account Monies January 13, 2014 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) is moving forward to implement a provincial approach to purses, consistent with the five-year Horse Racing Partnership Plan, and as recommended by the Horse Racing ...
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.