Pocono Announces 2014 Schedule February 04, 2014 A double-header on Kentucky Derby Day and an additional day per-week of racing in July and August are two of the changes in the new Pocono racing schedule for 2014, as announced by vice president of R...
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...
Lakeshore Group Meeting With ORC January 31, 2014 It has been reported that officials with the Lakeshore Horse Raceway Group are meeting with members of the Ontario Racing Commission today (Friday, Jan. 31) regarding race dates for 2014 at Leamington...
Harrington Announces 2014 Schedule January 30, 2014 Harrington Raceway will race a total of 84 days in 2014, beginning its 68th year of live harness racing on April 21.
Illinois ADW Bill Signed Into Law January 30, 2014 On Wednesday, January 30, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a crucial Advance Deposit Wagering bill into law, thus averting a mass exodus from the state’s horse racing industry.
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...
Meadowlands Adds Race Date January 28, 2014 Due to the cancellation of racing on Thursday, January 2, the Meadowlands Racetrack and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey have reached an agreement to add a live race date...
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...
Michigan Race Dates Slashed January 22, 2014 The Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association (MHHA) issued a news release on Wednesday expressing concern for the future of harness racing in the state after the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) re...
Horsemen's Update On BC Stalemate January 21, 2014 On Monday, January 20, a joint update issued by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of British Columbia (HBPA of BC) brought the provincial horse racing industry up to speed in regard...
IHHA: ADW Bill Must Be Addressed January 20, 2014 Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association President Dave McCaffrey has issued a press statement in which he has said that it is imperative that Illinois legislators take time to pass an Advance Deposit ...
BC Racing Heading For Impass January 18, 2014 Jackson Wittup, executive director of Harness Racing B.C. says talks between his organization and Great Canadian Gaming, operators of Fraser Downs have hit a snag and again it’s over the issue of race...