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PHRC Upholds Tracks' Right to Reject Entries

The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission April 17 upheld the ban of trainer Burton Sipp by Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, and also agreed that Parx Racing has the right to exclude the trainer if it sees fit.

 Friday, April 19, 2013
WV Panel OKs Rules Allowing Exclusion Appeals

WV Panel OKs Rules Allowing Exclusion Appeals

The West Virginia Racing Commission Feb. 27 unanimously adopted new procedural rules that allow occupational permit-holders the right to appeal racetrack ejections.

 Monday, February 27, 2012

WV Court Refuses to Hear Exclusion Appeals

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals refused March 30 to hear petitions by the West Virginia Racing Commission and three individuals who have been barred from Charles Town Races & Slots.

 Thursday, April 01, 2010

WV Panel Pursues Appeal on Exclusion Cases

The West Virginia Racing Commission voted unanimously Dec. 7 to pursue an appeal of a ruling by a circuit court that said it can't conduct hearings into exclusion cases at Charles Town Races & Slots.

 Tuesday, December 08, 2009

WV Court: Panel Can't Hear Exclusion Cases

A West Virginia court has ruled the state racing commission is prohibited from conducting hearings on racetrack exclusions because it "lacks the authority to unilaterally reinstate an ejected permit-holder over the objection of a racing association."

 Friday, October 09, 2009

No Ruling Yet in West Virginia Exclusions

No ruling was issued July 8 after a hearing in the ongoing exclusion case involving horsemen at Charles Town Races & Slots in West Virginia.

 Friday, July 10, 2009
Horsemen  Wary of 'Arbitrary' Exclusions

Horsemen Wary of 'Arbitrary' Exclusions

The growth of casino-style gaming at racetracks has brought with it executives with little or no experience in horse racing, something horsemen said makes them more vulnerable to exclusionary practices.

 Monday, July 06, 2009

Barred Horseman Seeks State Office

A horseman barred from the grounds of Charles Town Races & Slots is running for state office in West Virginia, and his opponent is a former Miss West Virginia who works for the company that excluded him.

 Friday, February 01, 2008
Barred Couple Gets National Support

Barred Couple Gets National Support

Horsemen's groups are rallying around a couple banned from Charles Town Races & Slots in West Virginia because of what the track owner terms integrity issues.

 Tuesday, January 29, 2008