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Hangin' With Haskin: Viva Big Red!

Hangin' With Haskin: Viva Big Red!

So, after nearly 40 years, the Maryland Jockey Club, following two hours of testimony and forensic analyses, finally has awarded the Preakness stakes record to Secretariat.

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 Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Slideshow: Preakness Stakes 137

Slideshow: Preakness Stakes 137

Relive the exciting rivalry of I'll Have Another and Bodemeister!

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 Sunday, May 20, 2012
Preakness 137: My Final Act

Preakness 137: My Final Act

Bittersweet is probably the best way to express my feelings on the following news: I will be leaving The Blood-Horse on May 22, just after my coverage of the Preakness.

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 Monday, May 14, 2012
Industry Voices: Balance of Power (blog)

Industry Voices: Balance of Power (blog)

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently called a high-profile turf contest between the West Virginia Racing Commission and the Charles Town racetrack. The stakes were for the control of horse racing.

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 Tuesday, December 13, 2011

NY May Launch 'I Love NY Racing' Program

Pending legislation would direct state grants toward promotion of racetracks and farms and create a seven-member advisory panel to run the program.

 Thursday, May 26, 2011
The Week In Photos: March 27, 2011

The Week In Photos: March 27, 2011

The weekend's racing from the US, Dubai, and Japan.

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 Monday, March 28, 2011

Georgia Horse Racing Resolution Introduced

Georgia Republican Rep. Harry Geisinger announced Feb. 8 his filing of House Resolution 186, a constitutional amendment that would allow Georgia voters to decide whether or not to allow horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering.

 Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Baffert Should be a Derby 'Factor' Again

Baffert Should be a Derby 'Factor' Again

Baffert is loaded with top 2-year-olds, including impressive maiden winner The Factor...

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 Thursday, December 30, 2010
Special Report: Unwanted Horses

Special Report: Unwanted Horses

In this free special report The Blood-Horse examines racing's attempt to tackle the unwanted horse issue; looks at what happens to racehorses in other countries; and offers some commentaries from industry players.

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 Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Fair Grounds Will Have Thanksgiving Opener

Fair Grounds Will Have Thanksgiving Opener

The upcoming Thoroughbred meet will run 84 days, from Nov. 25 through March 8, 2011.

 Thursday, May 06, 2010
On-Track Handle Declines at Turfway

On-Track Handle Declines at Turfway

On-track handle decreased during Turfway Park's 2009 holiday meet when compared to the same meet in 2008, but all-sources handle held steady thanks to an uptick in wagers made out of state.

 Friday, January 01, 2010
Fairplex's Racing Role Could Expand

Fairplex's Racing Role Could Expand

Fairplex Park offers 16 days of competition in the fall as part of California's fair racing circuit. But with signs pointing to the closure and development of Hollywood Park, Fairplex soon could play a more important role in the Golden State's version of the Sport of Kings.

 Monday, December 22, 2008

Beck, Bell Named to NTRA Board

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) board of directors met Sept. 11 in Lexington and selected two new board members, Antony Beck of Gainesway Farm and Reynolds Bell Jr., chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.

 Thursday, September 11, 2008
HRTV To Provide Live Coverage of John Henry Memorial

HRTV To Provide Live Coverage of John Henry Memorial

HorseRacing TV will present live coverage of the public memorial for the great John Henry from the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Oct. 19, beginning at 2 p.m. (EST), the network announced Oct. 18.

 Thursday, October 18, 2007

NTRA Releases Annual Report for 2006-'07

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today released its annual report to the membership for 2006-'07.

 Friday, June 29, 2007

RCI Report: As Expected, Simulcasting is King

The annual statistical report for 1998 issued this month by the Association of Racing Commissioners International shows that simulcasting accounted for 80% of total horse racing handle.

 Wednesday, October 18, 2000