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WV Issues Support for Uniform Medication Plan

The West Virginia Racing Commission Feb. 26 approved a resolution agreeing in principle with the effort to bring uniform medication, penalty, and testing rules to racing jurisdictions in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

 Tuesday, February 26, 2013
WV Derby Funds, Race Changes Win Approval

WV Derby Funds, Race Changes Win Approval

The West Virginia Racing Commission Jan. 18 approved allocation of more than $1 million in purse and bonus money for this year's grade II West Virginia Derby, and also allowed for race schedule changes at Mountaineer.

 Friday, January 18, 2013
Optimism and Wariness as Mountaineer Reopens

Optimism and Wariness as Mountaineer Reopens

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will begin its 10-month meet March 2 with some upgrades and increased promotion, but officials also are keeping an eye on neighboring states as they expand gambling opportunities.

 Tuesday, February 28, 2012

MNR HBPA Board Members Reinstated

The president and two members of the Mountaineer Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association who were suspended March 17 have been reinstated pending an April 8 court hearing.

 Wednesday, April 01, 2009

'Hostile Takeover' of MNR HBPA Alleged

The president and two members of the Mountaineer Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association board of directors have been suspended in what some members are calling a "hostile takeover" of the organization.

 Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Englander Rises to Top of Ownership Ranks

In three short years, Richard Englander has carved his name alongside Thoroughbred racing's elite list of owners. He has done it not by purchasing blue-blood stock for seven figures at public auction, but by setting up racing stables from coast to coast and employing nine different trainers in as many states, and claiming his way to the top.

 Tuesday, January 01, 2002