Convicted Trainer Rule Amended October 27, 2014 On Saturday, October 25 the Breeders' Cup Board of Directors voted to amend its Convicted Trainer Rule to include stipulations in regard to horses and assistant trainers.
Hastings Agreement Extended October 27, 2014 It has been announced that the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has reached an agreement for a two-year extension to the operating agreement for its Hastings Racecourse property in Vancouver, British...
Successful Pilot Project Now Complete October 24, 2014 The Woodbine Entertainment Group has announced the successful completion of the Horses Offering People Encouragement (HOPE) pilot project.
Jockey Suing Track Over Accident October 23, 2014 Representatives for a jockey that was seriously injured during a Thoroughbred race have filed a lawsuit against the racetrack. According to the lawsuit, track officials failed to prevent an in-race ‘a...
Trainers’ Charges Reduced October 21, 2014 It has been reported that two trainers that were indicted as part of a federal probe into horse racing in Pennsylvania will plead guilty to lesser charges in county court.
Colonial To Surrender Racing Licenses October 15, 2014 Harness racing's only one turn oval and the location of the first sub-1:50 trotting mile, Colonial Downs could be dropping Standardbred racing from its menu in 2015.
Champion Thoroughbred Cigar Passes October 08, 2014 Trainer Bill Mott has confirmed that Cigar, the iconic Thoroughbred that won 16 consecutive races and banked just under $10 million in career purse earnings, has passed away at the age of 24.
Province Commits To Fort Erie September 25, 2014 During a press event on Wednesday, September 24 at the Fort Erie Race Track, Jeff Leal, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, stated that the Ontario Government will commit to at least ...
No Plainridge Thoroughbred Racing September 24, 2014 An official with Penn National Gaming, the operator of Plainridge Racecourse, has gone on the record as saying that the company is not interested in bringing Thoroughbred racing to the track.
Fort Erie Press Event Wednesday September 24, 2014 More details regarding the future of Fort Erie Race Track will be announced during a press event today (Wednesday, September 24).
One-Furlong Race Meet Concludes September 09, 2014 According to a report, a racetrack recently had to host just a single one-furlong dash in order to secure its simulcasting licence for the 2015 racing season. The race did not go according to plan.
Northville Harness Racing To Continue September 04, 2014 Although a revamped racing schedule in Michigan for 2014 called for 16 days of Thoroughbred racing at Northville Downs beginning on October 18, it appears an about-face has been done after track offic...