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Calif. OKs Exchange Wagering, Takeout Hike

Calif. OKs Exchange Wagering, Takeout Hike

California legislation that would redirect perhaps as much as $70 million from winning bets to purses and make the state the first in the nation to approve head-to-head wagering on horse races gained approval Aug. 31.

 Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Horseplayer Group Battles Calif. Takeout Hike

Horseplayer Group Battles Calif. Takeout Hike

A national horseplayer's group is hoping to head off a takeout increase of 2% to 3% for exotic wagers on California races being discussed by Thoroughbred interests and the speaker of the state Assembly.

 Friday, July 30, 2010
Oak Tree Would Welcome Breeders' Cup Move

Oak Tree Would Welcome Breeders' Cup Move

The Oak Tree Racing Association isn't pushing the Breeders' Cup to place the event at Santa Anita Park on a permanent or semi-permanent basis, but it will welcome the move if it comes, its executive vice president says.

 Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Mine That Bird in West Virginia Derby Work

Mine That Bird in West Virginia Derby Work

Mine That Bird breezed through a four-furlong workout at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort on July 27. The track's clockers recorded a time of :49 4/5 as the Kentucky Derby winner continued his preparations for Aug. 1, $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II).

 Monday, July 27, 2009