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MEC Reorganization Plan Approved by Judge

MEC Reorganization Plan Approved by Judge

A Delaware Bankruptcy Court judge April 26 confirmed a reorganization plan submitted by Magna Entertainment Corp., parent company MI Developments, and a committee of unsecured MEC creditors.

 Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Hoosier Park Parent Files for Chapter 11

Hoosier Park Parent Files for Chapter 11

Centaur LLC, the owner of Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and saddled with significant debt and interest payments, has filed for bankruptcy.

 Monday, March 08, 2010
Bank Pushes for Oversight of Zayat Stables

Bank Pushes for Oversight of Zayat Stables

Even though Zayat Stables has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Fifth Third Bank will continue its push to have a trustee named to oversee the operation.

 Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Zayat Stables Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Zayat Stables Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Though he plans to remain in the Thoroughbred business, prominent horse owner Ahmed Zayat said Feb. 3 he has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for his Zayat Stables.

 Wednesday, February 03, 2010
MEC Racetrack Sales Moving Along Slowly

MEC Racetrack Sales Moving Along Slowly

The Chickasaw Nation appears well on its way to purchasing Remington Park in Oklahoma from Magna Entertainment Corp., but the fate of other MEC racetrack holdings is fuzzy at best.

 Wednesday, September 09, 2009
MEC Parent Asks to Sell Remington for $80M

MEC Parent Asks to Sell Remington for $80M

MI Developments, parent company of Magna Entertainment Corp., said Aug. 12 debtors filed a motion seeking court approval to sell MEC-owned Remington Park Racing & Casino in Oklahoma to a third party for $80.25 million pending "higher and better offers."

 Thursday, August 13, 2009
Bid for MEC Properties Dropped by Parent

Bid for MEC Properties Dropped by Parent

MI Developments said April 20 it has agreed with MEC to terminate its "stalking horse" bid of $195 million to purchase various assets, including racetracks. MEC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early April, at which time MID announced it would buy some of its assets.

 Monday, April 20, 2009
State, City Seek to Protect Preakness

State, City Seek to Protect Preakness

Mounting a defense for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course, the state of Maryland and the city of Baltimore went to court March 27 to keep the second leg of the Triple Crown in the state because of uncertainties raised by the bankruptcy of Pimlico owner Magna Entertainment Corp.

 Saturday, March 28, 2009
Thistledown Won't Lose Operating Permit

Thistledown Won't Lose Operating Permit

Thistledown owner Magna Entertainment Corp. has met the deadline for payment of a $1-million bond to the Ohio State Racing Commission, which means the Cleveland-area racetrack will not have its operating permit suspended.

 Friday, March 27, 2009
Gulfstream Takes Pass on Longer Meet

Gulfstream Takes Pass on Longer Meet

Gulfstream Park said March 27 it will run its next meet from Jan. 3, 2010 to April 24, 2010, ending speculation it could seek dates in November and December of 2009.

 Friday, March 27, 2009
Magna Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Magna Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Magna Entertainment Corp. announced March 5 it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and also unveiled a plan to sell many of its assets, including Gulfstream Park in Florida, Golden Gate Fields in California, and Lone Star Park in Texas.

 Thursday, March 05, 2009
NYRA Franchise Extension Made Official

NYRA Franchise Extension Made Official

The New York Racing Association is expected to emerge from Chapter bankruptcy and make official its 25-year franchise extension Sept. 12.

 Friday, September 12, 2008
NYRA Granted Another Temporary Extension

NYRA Granted Another Temporary Extension

The New York Racing Association has been granted another temporary extension to continue operating during most of the Saratoga meet while it negotiates a final deal with the state for a 25-year franchise.

 Friday, July 11, 2008

NYRA Creditors Can Vote on Plan

A federal bankruptcy court judge has paved the way for the New York Racing Association to emerge from Chapter 11 protection pending the outcome of a vote by creditors.

 Wednesday, November 28, 2007