Month: July 2016
Penn National Gaming Updates
Penn National Reports Increases in Revenue, operations income, and adjusted earnings Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Penn) is an owner and manager of gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal […]
Stonestreet Farm to Host TOBA Awards Dinner
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced that this year’s National Awards Dinner will take place on September 10 at Stonestreet Farm. This will be the 31st annual presentation of […]
This Week’s NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
California Chrome Remains on Top of NTRA Poll The NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll is the sport’s most comprehensive survey of experts ranking active North American-based Thoroughbreds. Every week the nation’s […]
Brockton Meet Hits Financial Snags
Massachusetts is trying desperately to be a major player in the horse racing game, and there’s much to celebrate with at least one of the state’s tracks. Suffolk Downs has […]
Horse Racing Advocate Steven Crist Retires
Daily Racing Form Executive and Columnist Steven Crist was America’s Voice for Horseplayers Steven Crist, an industry innovator, horseplayer, journalist and racing executive, announced his retired July 20. Crist put […]
Wise Dan Honored With Rood & Riddle Comeback Award
The inaugural Rood & Riddle Comeback Award was given to Wise Dan, a former two-time Horse of the Year. The newly minted prize is awarded by the equine hospital in […]
Tapit Blows Past $100 Million in Progeny Earnings
A legendary milestone in the siring career of Tapit occurred following the win of his son Cupid in the $500,000 Indiana Derby on July 16. Turns out the victory at […]
Chasing Aces Breaks Longtime Record at Del Mar
Chasing Aces Sets Track Record and Midnight Storm Follows with Win in Eddie Reed It’s never too early to start thinking about next spring for 3-year-olds, even when the summer […]
Kentucky Considering Equine Welfare Law Changes
The great state of Kentucky could be looking to improve their equine welfare laws in order to better handle critical situations. The discussion has obviously been fueled by the recent […]
Del Mar Opening Weekend Another Success
Del Mar Attendance and Handle Increases Del Mar celebrated in style opening weekend with an energized atmosphere featuring good crowds, good racing and good betting action. Following an opening-day crowd […]