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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
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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 co... 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 2... 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
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. ... 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
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 finish... 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.
“T... Read the full release
New Horse Racing Book Published: Ballads of the Turf and Other Doggerels...
Ballads of the Turf and Other Doggerels. . . the colorful tales of the backstretch
by William Galvin
If ever there was a book that totally reflects life on the backstretches of North America, it is racing's newly published and widely ac... 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
New Horse Racing Book Reflects Life on the Backstretches of North America
Ballads of the Turf and Other Doggerels
. . . the colorful tales of the backstretch
by William Galvin
If ever there was a book that totally reflects life on the backstretches of North America, it is racing's newly published and widely ... Read the full release
TCBets.com Offers to Save New York Racing
Charlie Haywood, the President of NYRA, has said that his organization will run out of cash by the end of November. Last year the New York Racing Association lost over $15 million last year and $22 million in 2003. TCBets.com, the largest racebook in... Read the full release
PA Historical and Museum Commission Mounts Smarty Jones/Horse Racing Exhibit
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will sponsor Out in Front: Smarty Jones and Horse Racing in Pennsylvania, an exhibit featuring exclusive photographs of Pennsylvania's pride thoroughbred race horse Smarty Jones. The show opens to the... Read the full release
Oak Tree Racing Association Joins Unwanted Horse Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC – January 10, 2008. The Unwanted Horse Coalition today announced their newest member organization, Oak Tree Racing Association of Arcadia, California.
“Oak Tree Racing is another wonderful addition to our already distinguished list... Read the full release
New Synthetic Racing Surface at Golden Gate Fields
Magna Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC) today announced that, after extensive consultations with its California management team led by Ron Charles, MEC has chosen to install a new Tapeta(TM) Footings, Inc.... Read the full release
Governor Rendell Recognizes Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission's 40 Years of Service
The Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission marked its 40th year of service today during a feature celebration at the Philadelphia Park racetrack, said Governor Edward G. Rendell.
"The horse racing industry is a significant contributor to Penns... Read the full release
Derby's $1,000 Mint Juleps Helps Retired Horses, But Horses Still Slaughtered for Meat
$1,000 mint juleps made with Kentucky's finest bourbon, served in a gold-plated cup with a silver straw, will be sold to 50 people at the Kentucky Derby.
The sale will raise $50,000 for a nonprofit organization that provides homes for retired race... Read the full release
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino To Donate Entire Day's Revenue To Louisiana Hurricane Victims
Responding to the dire need for help and resources for the Louisiana citizens became a top priority for Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. In an unprecedented move, the racing operation is donating 100% of its revenues from Sunday's, September 4th,... Read the full release
Harness Horse Camp Introduces Youth to Racing
Youngsters from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York are getting an in-depth look at the harness racing industry this week, July 11-17, as part of the Harness Horse Youth Camp taking place at the Pocono Downs racetrack in Wilkes-Barre.
"Pennsylva... Read the full release
AAEP “On Call” Veterinarians to Assist Spring Thoroughbred Racing Telecasts
Media-trained equine veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ “On Call” program will support another season of live Thoroughbred racing on the major television networks. Now in its 18th year, “On Call” is designed... Read the full release
Appaloosa Dominates in California Claiming Race
LOS ALAMITOS, CALI.—A lone Appaloosa and a pack of Quarter Horses battled for a first place win Oct. 19 in a 300-yard claiming race at Los Alamitos Race Track in Los Alamitos, Cali. Dillons Bux, an Appaloosa stallion, pulled ahead to earn the champio... Read the full release
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