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Don Amos Retires from Magna

Don Amos, chief operating officer of Magna Entertainment Corp., has retired, the company announced Oct. 12. MEC also announced that it has appointed Jim Bromby and Brant Latta senior vice-presidents of operation.

 Thursday, October 12, 2006

Thistledown Executive Murphy to Oversee Gulfstream Park Operations

Don Amos, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Magna Entertainment Corp. announced Tuesday that Bill Murphy has been appointed vice president and general manager of racing operations at Gulfstream Park.

 Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Maryland Commission to Review Running of Preakness, Barbaro's Injury

In its review of information at its regular monthly meeting concerning the injury to Barbaro, the Maryland Racing Commission has decided to review the stewards' tape of the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) to determine whether they can shed further light on exactly what happened to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner.

 Monday, June 19, 2006

Magna Interested in Quebec's Harness Tracks

Magna Entertainment Corp. could be on the verge of buying the four Standardbred racetracks in Quebec, Canada.

 Friday, March 05, 2004

MEC Team to Study Racetrack Operations

Magna Entertainment Corp. has established a "continuous improvement" team under the supervision of chief operating officer Don Amos that will conduct an orderly study of the company's racetrack operations.

 Friday, February 20, 2004

Texas Changes Rules to Accommodate Breeders' Cup

The Texas Racing Commission has ruled horses with common ownership and trainers can run as separate betting interests during the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships Oct. 30 at Lone Star Park.

 Thursday, February 05, 2004

Magna President Resigns; Stronach Takes the Helm

Mark Feldman, Magna Entertainment's president and chief executive officer of 4 1/2 months, has resigned. MEC is consolidating its operations in Toronto and Feldman did not want to leave his home in California, the company has announced. Frank Stronach, MEC's founder and chairman, will serve as interim president and CEO.

 Tuesday, December 12, 2000