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Arroyo Suspended for Failing a Drug Test
Jockey Norberto Arroyo Jr. failed a drug test for marijuana and has now been suspended by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.... Read the full article

Born for Speed: 6 Horses that Defined Racing
Any race fan knows the rumble of the track, the anticipation of a winner and the excitement of a neck-to-neck performance. One of the most popular spectator sports of all time, horse racing has become tradition in the United States and all over the world. Through this sport, champion racehorses have been recognized, bred and admired for their record breaking athletic abilities and defined characteristics. It is the passion and progression of this sport that has made it what it is today.... Read the full article

Betting on the Kentucky Derby: How to Pick a Winning Horse
As the first leg of the Triple Crown Races, the Kentucky Derby is one of the world’s most preeminent horse racing events. Among bettors, it’s also one of the most popular.... Read the full article

The Triple Crown: A Hat Trick of Excitement in Horse Racing
For three Saturday's each spring, the sport of horse racing gets more attention than it gets on the other 49 Saturdays combined. The center of the universe in the sport in the spring focuses on the most promising three year olds as they head down the Triple Crown Trail.... Read the full article

Feeding the 21st Century Horse: How can breakdowns be prevented through nutrition?
With all eyes on the upcoming Preakness Stakes, the racing industry is holding its breath in hopes another Eight Belles tragedy won't happen then-or ever again.... Read the full article

News

Agenda Set For Australian Quarter Horse Racing Conference
February 27, 2008 – The agenda has been set for the first Australian Quarter Horse Racing Industry Conference, to be held March 27-28 at Glenormiston College near Terang, Victoria.Presented by the Victoria Racing Quarter Horse Association, the confer... Read the full release

Turf Course updates on Nyra.com
ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has introduced turf course updates to NYRA.com in order to provide the most accurate and timely information on each day’s grass races.Racing fans can go to NYRA.com, click on the web banner ... Read the full release

Racing and Wagering Board now allowing more Superfectas
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board today enacted new directives that lay the groundwork for more Superfecta wagering opportunities for both Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing fans.“Superfectas are popular with some racing fans because if ... Read the full release

Aqueduct Cancels Live Racing for Thursday; Open for Simulcasting
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Due to high winds and snowfall, Aqueduct Racetrack has canceled the live racing card for Thursday, February 11. Aqueduct will be open for simulcasting, and telephone and internet wagering will also be available. Aqueduct is ... Read the full release

Live Racing at Aqeuduct Canceled Sunday; Simulcasting Available
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Due to frigid temperatures and high winds, Aqueduct Racetrack will not have live racing on Sunday, January 3. The facility will be open for simulcasting, and NYRA Rewards telebet and internet wagering will both be available a... Read the full release

New Pennsylvania Harness Racing Facility Opens
The grand opening today of Pennsylvania's first new harness track in 41 years, Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack in Chester, represents a major advancement for the state's agricultural industry and economy, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said... Read the full release

Mezey Howarth Racing Stables (MZYH) Announces It Has Successfully Implemented Its Claiming Division
Marketwire - January 23, 2008) - Mezey Howarth Racing Stables, Inc. (OTCBB: MZYH) announced today it has successfully implemented its claiming division. Mezey Howarth Racing Stables claimed Blushing Bear Cat for $20,000. Blushing Bear Cat raced 23 da... Read the full release

Moon Bully named Appaloosa Racing Horse of the Year
MOSCOW, Idaho—The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Racing Program is proud to announce Moon Bully as the 2008 Appaloosa Racing Horse of the Year! The 4-year-old gelding, proudly owned by Brad Anderson of Detroit, Texas, also earned the honors of being nam... Read the full release

Aqueduct Racetrack Cancels Saturday Live Racing
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Due to snow and wind, live racing has been cancelled at Aqueduct Racetrack for Saturday, February 27. On Saturday, the facility will be open for simulcasting, and telephone and internet wagering will be available. Live racin... Read the full release

Mezey Howarth Racing Stables Announces Its 2007 Racing Results
Marketwire - January 28, 2008) - Mezey Howarth Racing Stables, Inc. (OTCBB: MZYH) announced today its racing results for 2007. The Company's horses had 29 starts with 5 Wins, 4 places and 8 shows. The Company's horses won 18% of their starts and were... Read the full release

Belmont Stakes Day Crowd of 52,861 Wagers $9,021,196 on Track
A crowd of 52,861 wagered $9,021,196 on Belmont Stakes Day races, a 2 percent increase over $8,843,720 in 2007, the most recent year when a Triple Crown was not on the line. With an additional $615,895 wagered at Belmont on incoming simulcasts, the ... Read the full release

UK Horse Racing Club to Host Thoroughbred Horse Trainers, Silent Auction
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2007) – The University of Kentucky Horse Racing Club will host some of horse racing’s top trainers at “Inside Horse Racing: The Trainer’s View” at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in the Student Center Grand Ballroom. “The m... Read the full release

Harness Racing Awards Celebration to Be Held at Racetrack Near Philadelphia
A "Celebration of Pennsylvania Harness Racing" is slated for Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack near Philadelphia.The event kicks off with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. The... Read the full release

NYRA Executive VP Hal Handel to participate in Live Web Chat
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc’s (NYRA) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Hal Handel will participate in a live web chat on Friday, January 29 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Handel joined NYRA in September ... Read the full release

Final Four Saratoga Job Fairs approaching soon
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc., gearing up for another sensational meet when Saratoga Race Course begins its 141st season on Wednesday, July 29, is offering four more job fairs for people interested in working the 36-d... Read the full release

NYRA introduces Text Message Alerts
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc (NYRA) has introduced a text message service that will alert fans to Pick 6 carryovers and live racing cancellations. Those interested in the service can sign up by texting the keyword &l... Read the full release

Mezey Howarth Racing Stables Announces Horse Update
Marketwire - February 07, 2008) - Mezey Howarth Racing Stables, Inc. (OTCBB: MZYH) announced that Angela's Rainbow has been entered into the 9th Race at Charles Town on February 8, 2008.Additionally, the Company announced that Ops Overload finished 4... Read the full release

NYRA pulls In-Home Racing Signal from Nassau OTB
ELMONT, N.Y. - The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced today that it has removed its televised signal of Belmont Park thoroughbred racing from the in-home distribution network of the Nassau Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation, effec... Read the full release

Magna Entertainment Corp. announces award of racetrack license for proposed racetrack in Romulus, Michigan
Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC") (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.SV.A) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Michigan Racing, Inc., was awarded a license to construct and operate a horse racetrack in the Greater Detroit area by Michigan's Acting... Read the full release

Saratoga Fasig-Tipton Jockey-Trainer Contest set for Aug. 8-9
There will be more at stake than usual at Saratoga Race Course the weekend of Aug. 8-9, with the nation’s top jockeys and trainers competing in the first Fasig-Tipton Jockey-Trainer Contest.All 21 races over the inaugural Fasig-Tipton Festival of Rac... Read the full release