Monmouth Park plans compact schedule
(NEW JERSEY) -- Local thoroughbred racing stables that are unable to upgrade the caliber of their stock could be squeezed out of business by stronger stables at the revamped Monmouth Park meet this season, track and industry officials said on Tuesday.
Vernon Downs job fair Wednesday, Saturday
(NEW YORK) -- Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel is looking to fill many positions throughout the facility as the track prepares for the upcoming 2010 Harness Racing season.
The Role of the NTRA - Part 1
(KENTUCKY) -- One of the very few things I don't like about writing these blogs is that I don't have nearly enough time to respond to as many of your interesting comments as I'd like.
KET film delves into Thoroughbred industry
(KENTUCKY) -- Beautiful horses, serene scenery, gripping human drama — KET's new documentary Thoroughbred has it all. As sleek as a 3-year-old trotting down to start a Kentucky Derby, the film shows off the best of the world of Thoroughbred racing and glosses over many of the less attractive aspects.
Florida thoroughbred breeders run into hard times
(FLORIDA) -- Florida's thoroughbred breeding industry, consistently second in the nation behind Kentucky, has seen its market share in the foal crop shrink. Meantime, Kentucky and other states have posted long-term and short-term gains.
Senator to back horse racing game
(KENTUCKY) -- A key senator said Friday that he’ll seek approval for a bill to legalize a pari-mutuel-based racing game as a way to help Kentucky’s ailing horse industry.
DeBary votes to ban poker rooms
(FLORIDA) -- Almost 15 months after rejecting a property owner's proposal to develop a horse track and poker room in the city, the City Council has outlawed poker rooms altogether.
Pero presses legislators for betting parlor OK
(CONNECTICUT) -- New London Mayor Rob Pero asked state legislators Thursday to support a bill that would permit the city to allow simulcasting of horse races at an off-track betting facility proposed for Eugene O'Neill Drive.
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