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Empire Racing Unveils Corporate Integrity Program

Empire Racing, the Saratoga-based finalist for New York state's racing franchise, unveiled a corporate integrity program Dec. 5 that includes creation of an independent inspector general and a board of directors integrity task force headed by two independent directors with no financial interests in the company.

 Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Empire Group Urges Pataki to Release Funds

The head of a group vying to take over the Thoroughbred franchise from the New York Racing Association is urging Gov. George Pataki to release already-promised state funds to the financially ailing franchise holder.

 Friday, October 13, 2006

Empire Group Urges Pataki to Release Funds

The head of a group vying to take over the Thoroughbred franchise from the New York Racing Association is urging Gov. George Pataki to release already-promised state funds to the financially ailing franchise holder.

 Friday, October 13, 2006

Woodbine Joins Empire Racing's Bid for New York Racing Franchise

Empire Racing Associates has added another potent partner, Woodbine Entertainment Group, to its team vying to take over the franchise to operate Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga racetracks.

 Thursday, July 27, 2006

Empire Racing Group Names Tucker Chairman

Jeffrey Tucker, a New York breeder, has been named chairman of the fledgling Empire Racing Associates, a group of horsemen and breeders trying to position itself to be among the holders of a new Thoroughbred racing franchise in New York.

 Thursday, May 25, 2006

Acey Deucey, Western Hemisphere Retired

Multiple stakes-winning distaffers Acey Deucey and Western Hemisphere have been retired from racing and both are booked to Unbridled's Song.

 Monday, February 13, 2006

Acey Deucey Doesn't Bluff in Comely

Jockey Diane Nelson played the best poker hand in the $150,000 Comely Handicap (gr. IIT) when she guided Acey Deucey to a late-running victory over Seeking the Ante at Aqueduct Saturday.

 Saturday, April 16, 2005

New York Invader Miss Gazon Arrives for Dahlia

Miss Gazon, an impressive winner in her last start on the Aqueduct turf, arrived from New York for the $150,000 Dahlia Handicap (gr. IIT), for fillies and mares at 1 1/16 miles on turf at Hollywood Park Saturday.

 Wednesday, December 18, 2002