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Champion Northern Spur to True North Farm in Kentucky

Turf champion Northern Spur has joined dirt champion The Wicked North for stallion duty at True North Farm near Versailles, Ky.

 Thursday, December 02, 2004

Robert Geake Named Michigan Racing Commissioner

Michigan Governor John Engler moved quickly Friday, appointing R. Robert Geake as the state's racing commissioner.

 Friday, December 13, 2002

In Michigan, Racetrack Gaming Part of Proposal

The future of Michigan's Thoroughbred industry may lie squarely in the hands of three departing Republican politicians who are working against a year-end deadline to decide the fate of a legislative package that could reinvigorate racing in the state.

 Friday, August 02, 2002

Hope Remains for Detroit Area Thoroughbred Track

Michigan's racing commissioner said her office continues to field inquiries from companies interested in operating a Thoroughbred track in the Detroit metropolitan area, something horsemen believe is a key to any future growth for the sport.

 Tuesday, May 28, 2002

Michigan in Quandary Over Purse Distribution

Michigan Thoroughbred horsemen say their industry is dying because of the unfair and illegal way purse money is being distributed. The Michigan racing commissioner counters that she is using past precedent to distribute the purses, and that it would be illegal for her to vary from that precedent without the consent of all parties.

 Wednesday, May 22, 2002

Great Lakes Downs Carries Michigan Flag

There will be little change in the Michigan racing calendar in 2002 under a schedule authorized Oct. 31 by Annette Bacola, the state's racing commissioner.

 Thursday, November 01, 2001

Equine Real Estate Market Heats Up

From Central Kentucky to Deauville, France, the market for horse farm property is heating up.

 Monday, September 17, 2001