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Union Rags Back in Light Training

Union Rags Back in Light Training

Turned out at a Wellington, Fla. farm shortly after suffering his first loss by a nose in the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) on Nov. 5, Union Rags has returned to light training after a short break.

 Tuesday, December 13, 2011
MEC Officials Promise to Keep Chipping Away at Debt

MEC Officials Promise to Keep Chipping Away at Debt

Magna Entertainment blamed the weak performance of its slots operation at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino as a key to another in a series of poor financial quarters, as the company announced a $49.8 million net loss ending Sept. 30.

 Friday, November 02, 2007

Magna Entertainment Ready to Take 'Drastic Action'

Magna Entertainment Co. announced "disappointing" second-quarter earnings Aug. 9 that included a $23.4-million loss during the period, and outlined new initiatives to help reduce mounting debt that has haunted the racetrack operator.

 Thursday, August 09, 2007

Tampa Bay Downs Opens 80th Season of Live Racing

The 80th season of live Thoroughbred racing at Tampa Bay Downs opens Dec. 10 with changes aimed at impressing racing fans, including bigger payouts on exacta, daily double, quinella, pick 3, and pick 4 wagering. The track's 26 stakes races will be run for more than $2.3 million.

 Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Post Time Training Center Now Owned by Bank

Robert "Country" and Bea Roberts' Post Time Training Center in Ocala, Fla., was auctioned at a foreclosure sale the morning of Aug. 24 and is now owned by Community Bank of Marion County.

 Tuesday, August 28, 2001

Money's Short, But Florida Horse Park Still Possible

A request from the Horse Park Authority for $3 million from the Florida legislature has been reduced to $750,000 in the Senate's budget, and $1 million in the House's budget.

 Thursday, April 05, 2001