MTR Gaming Earnings Down for 2009
MTR Gaming Group reported declines in revenue and earnings for 2009, but also saw improvement in these areas for the fourth quarter of the year.
Articles posted March 12, 2010
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NYCOTB Asks For Help From Tracks, State
With talks to avoid a shut-down of its operations so far stalled, NYCOTB has floated a plan to state officials to permit it to withhold certain payments to tracks and others to remain solvent the next three months
Gulfstream Cancels After Fourth Race
Racing at Gulfstream Park March 12 was canceled following the fourth race March 12 due to weather.
WinStar Still Has Big Plans For Drosselmeyer
Despite losing by less than two lengths in his first stakes try, Drosselmeyer seems to have fallen off the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) radar of many. Winstar Farm's racing manager Elliott Walden thinks it could be a mistake.
Apple Blossom Diary: March 10 - 12
- By Steve Haskin
Steve Haskin's personal diary as preparations begin for the Apple Blossom. Read Blog
Will Weight Disadvantage Stop Zenyatta?
The undefeated mare will carry top weight of 127 pounds March 13 when she makes her 2010 debut in the $250,000 Santa Margarita Handicap (gr. I), spotting eight who entered from 12 to 19 pounds in the nine-furlong race.
Instant Racing Called 'Competitive' Product
An executive with RaceTech, the company that produces Instant Racing machines, said the product has held up well against electronic games of skill at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas.
Furthest Land to Travel to Dubai World Cup
Ken and Sarah Ramsey will aim to make international history on March 27 when their Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) winner Furthest Land competes in the $10-million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).
Mick Peterson to Discuss Racetrack Surfaces
Dr. Michael "Mick" Peterson will address "Assessing Track Surfaces" at a seminar for horsemen to be held in Arcadia, Calif., March 14. Peterson is the executive director of the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory.
Apple Blossom Receives 45 Nominations
As expected, 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra and two-time champion Zenyatta were chief among the 45 fillies and mares nominated to the $5 million Apple Blossom Invitational (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park April 9.
OBS Makes March Sale Time Changes
OBS officials want to give buyers more time to look at the auction's horses.
OBS March Sale to Test Market Depth
There are 340 horses in the catalog, making it the largest of the five major select sales of 2-year-olds in training.
Triple Crown Talk - Live Blog
Join Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra for a live chat this Friday, March 12th, from Noon - 1 p.m. EDT as they discuss this weekend's key prep races. Join Now!
RTCA Continues to Seek Support For Chile
The RTCA says Chilean backstretch workers need more support as earthquakes continue to rock Chile. Many backstretch workers have sought temporary shelter in racetrack infields.
Rachel vs. Zenyatta - Tale of the Tape
Our new Rachel Alexandra vs. Zenyatta Showdown page will help you stay up-to-date on the latest news and happenings leading up to the historic showdown. View Page
Downey: Advantage to Lookin At Lucky in Rebel
The pace scenario in the grade II Rebel is neatly arranged. From seven entries, we have one with early speed, one that lags back, and five that can be expected to press or stalk. The stalker that finishes best should win.
NY Harness Track Eyes Lower Takeout Rates
An upstate New York harness track announced March 11 it wants to reduce pari-mutuel takeout rates to the state minimum in response to calls from horseplayers.
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