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Del Mar Attendance Increases, Handle Declines

Del Mar Attendance Increases, Handle Declines

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club ended its 37-day meet Sept. 8 with a 4.2% increase in average daily attendance and a 6.8% decline in average daily wagering.

 Thursday, September 09, 2010
Nicholson: Expand Safety and Welfare Efforts

Nicholson: Expand Safety and Welfare Efforts

Nick Nicholson, the president and CEO of Keeneland, called for the Thoroughbred industry to expand its efforts to protect its participants--both human and equine--from injury.

 Monday, June 28, 2010

Racing Fatalities Decline in California

Since a rash of five horse breakdowns in the opening five days of racing at the current Santa Anita meet -- resulting in four fatalities -- there has been just one race-related death since Dec. 31, Dr. Rick Arthur told the California Horse Racing Board.

 Saturday, February 28, 2009
Turfway to Continue Review of Polytrack

Turfway to Continue Review of Polytrack

Management at Turfway Park is continuing to be diligent in seeking answers to why the number of catastrophic (fatal) injuries doubled during the Northern Kentucky track's recent holiday meet.

 Thursday, January 08, 2009