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Report: Thistledown in Ohio on Auction Block

Report: Thistledown in Ohio on Auction Block

MI Developments intends to offer Thistledown, the Ohio racetrack near Cleveland, for sale during a May 25 auction in New York.

 Friday, May 21, 2010
Racing Commission: Cut Dates, Run Ohio Derby

Racing Commission: Cut Dates, Run Ohio Derby

The Ohio State Racing Commission Aug. 20 brought the grade II Ohio Derby back to the schedule this year by ordering a reduction of five live racing days at Thistledown, traditional host for the only graded stakes in the Buckeye State.

 Thursday, August 20, 2009
Thistledown Suspends Ohio Derby in 2009

Thistledown Suspends Ohio Derby in 2009

Thistledown, at the suggestion of the Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, has suspended the $300,000 Ohio Derby (gr. II) for 3-year-olds. The race was to have its 75th running in 2009.

 Wednesday, April 01, 2009
MEC Bankruptcy Fallout Hits Ohio Track

MEC Bankruptcy Fallout Hits Ohio Track

The Ohio State Racing Commission ruled March 19 that Thistledown's racing permit will be suspended as of March 28 if parent company Magna Entertainment Corp., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection March 5, fails to renew a $1-million bond.

 Thursday, March 19, 2009

Thistledown Requests to Slash Race Dates Again in 2008

Thistledown, the Ohio racetrack that has shaved about 50 racing dates off its schedule since 2005, has requested another major reduction for 2008 to maintain profitability.

 Thursday, August 30, 2007

Track Business Reeling From Power Outage

The worst power outage in North American history has resulted in cancelled races and significant handle losses for tracks throughout the Northeast and Midwest.

 Friday, August 15, 2003