Hazel Park Set To Host T-Breds June 23, 2014 After 30 years of offering harness racing, Hazel Park is getting set to host its first program of thoroughbred racing since 1984.
Melnyk Retires From Racing June 11, 2014 Eugene Melnyk, one of North America’s most accomplished thoroughbred owners, officially announced his retirement from the sport of horse racing on Wednesday, June 11.
Trainer Sees Federal Charges Dropped June 10, 2014 It has been reported that a trainer who was a subject of Federal charges following a racing probe has had the charges he was facing dropped.
Hudak Pledges Slots To Fort Erie June 09, 2014 Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak made a brief appearance in his hometown on Sunday afternoon, saying he would re-open the slots at the Fort Erie Race Track if he becomes premier after...
California Chrome Denied Triple Crown June 07, 2014 The thoroughbred Triple Crown went unclaimed for a 36th year as Tonalist captured the 146th running of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park by a head over Commissioner,...
Post 2 For California Chrome In Belmont June 04, 2014 Three-year-old California Chrome will face 10 other rivals this Saturday (June 7) in the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York and will be looking to become the first runner since Affirmed in 197...
Handicapper Hits Record $6.6M Jackpot May 25, 2014 One lucky 20-cent Rainbow 6 bettor in Palm Beach really hit the jackpot at Gulfstream Park on Sunday, cashing for a record $6,678,939.12.
ORC Approves 2014 Fort Erie Dates May 23, 2014 Late on Friday afternoon (May 23), the Ontario Racing Commission issued a pair of releases in regard to 2014 race dates for the Fort Erie Race Track for Thoroughbreds and Ajax Downs for Quarter Horses...
California Chrome Takes Second Jewel May 17, 2014 California Chrome continued on his quest for a Triple Crown sweep Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, scoring a dominating victory in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) to the enthusiastic approval o...
Tom Durkin To Call It A Career May 13, 2014 It has been reported that legendary Thoroughbred announcer Tom Durkin will be retiring one week after this year’s Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
VRC Sets Deadline In T-Bred Dispute May 07, 2014 It has been reported that the Virginia Racing Commission has set a deadline for officials from the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the operators of Colonial Downs to reac...
A Call For ‘Major League Racing’ May 07, 2014 Former California Horse Racing Board commissioner David Israel has written a piece for Sports Illustrated about the need for a national organization – he calls ‘Major League Racing,’ for lack of a bet...
