Takeout Reduction Ahead Of Meet April 20, 2016 Racetrack officials have announced that in order to give their customers greater value for their wagering dollar, takeout rates will be reduced in advance of an upcoming meet of live racing.
Governor Signs PA Racing Bill Into Law February 23, 2016 On Tuesday, February 23, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 941, which, among other things, includes reforms of Pennsylvania’s equine racing industry.
New Idea For High-Stakes Race Floated January 13, 2016 As a racehorse owner, if you could pay one million dollars to secure your horse a spot on the starting gate in a $12 million stakes race, would you do it?
Rideau’s 2016 Race Dates Amended December 15, 2015 The director of the Ontario Racing Commission has approved a pair of applications to amend or vary 2016 race date calendars.
2016 Indiana Race Dates Approved December 11, 2015 The Indiana Horse Racing Commission approved the 2016 race dates during its meeting on December 9.
New York Streaming Impasse Looms December 08, 2015 Horseplayers in the Empire State could be in for a big surprise when the calendar flips to 2016. An impasse regarding the online streaming of New York State Standardbred and Thoroughbred races could b...
Probe After Gelding Wins Filly Race November 06, 2015 Racing commission officials are conducting an investigating after a gelding won a race that was for fillies and returned $222.40 on a successful Win wager.
Mixed Breed Cards At The Meadowlands October 19, 2015 Officials with the Meadowlands Racetrack have announced several schedule and format changes for the track’s 2016 season of live racing.
Stealing Another’s Whip, Mid-Race September 22, 2015 When one racing participant stole another’s whip during a pari-mutuel horse race last December, fans of the sport chalked it up as a crazy occurrence. Well, nine months later, it has happened again.
Legal Pari-Mutuel Beach Racing? June 10, 2013 It has been reported that consideration is being given to pari-mutuel horse racing to take place on a beach.
2013 Canadian Horse Racing Hall Of Fame Ballot Announced March 27, 2013 Racing greats Secretariat and Niatross figure prominently on the 2013 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame election ballot, which reflects the changes announced earlier this year. Eligibility now includ...
Plenty Of News Coming Out Of Sask. November 28, 2012 An abundance of standardbred racing news items has come out of Saskatchewan in the past few days, from Home Market Area news, to 2013 race-date talk, to AGM outcomes, and to 2012 award winners.