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Trainer Ziadie Barred from Calder Race Course

Calder Race Course has barred trainer Kirk Ziadie from training and all other activity at its property. Ziadie said Calder officials handed him an indefinite expulsion late in the afternoon Aug. 20 "and told me I have 72 hours to leave the grounds."

 Friday, August 21, 2009
Casino on the Horizon at Calder

Casino on the Horizon at Calder

The number 35 was on almost everyone's lips on June 3 when Calder Race Course broke ground for a casino it plans to open next January on its property in Miami Gardens, Fla.

 Wednesday, June 03, 2009
I Want Revenge Injury More Serious

I Want Revenge Injury More Serious

The injury that kept I Want Revenge out of the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will keep him from racing for months and threaten his career if he doesn't respond well to therapy, the horse's veterinarian said May 5.

 Tuesday, May 05, 2009
No Agreement on Calder Purse Contract

No Agreement on Calder Purse Contract

Calder Race Course is preparing to open its 2009 season on April 24, but as of April 7 the track's parent Churchill Downs Inc. had not signed a purse contract with the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.

 Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Millionaire Lion Heart's First Foal

Millionaire Lion Heart's first foal was born Jan. 10 at Frank and Mattie Justice's Dell Ridge Farm near Lexington.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Northwest Horseman J.C. Marshall Dies

Northwest horseman J.C. Marshall died recently from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

 Wednesday, December 08, 2004

Youbet.com Promotes Champion to CEO

Youbet.com president Charles Champion has been promoted to chief executive officer of the online racing and wagering company effective immediately.

 Thursday, September 12, 2002

Youbet Breaks Handle Record in August

Youbet.com handled a record $16.7 million for the month of August.

 Monday, September 09, 2002

Former Illinois Governor Joins Youbet.com Board

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been appointed to the Youbet.com board of directors effective Wednesday.

 Thursday, June 20, 2002

TVG Buys Part of Youbet.com

Television Games Network has acquired 16.6% of Youbet.com's outstanding shares of common stock.

 Thursday, June 13, 2002

Youbet.com Hires Exec Away from Disney

Youbet.com has hired Gary Sproule, a former Disney executive, as its chief financial officer. The California online racing and wagering company also announced a marketing agreement with California fairs.

 Thursday, June 06, 2002

Live Racing, Live Odds Coming to ESPN.com

A licensing deal announced today by Youbet.com may put live odds and online audio and video streaming of selected races on ESPN.com as early as this weekend.

 Tuesday, June 04, 2002

Preakness Breaks Youbet.com's Single-Day Handle Record

Youbet.com broke its single-day handle record of $1 million following the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) on May 18.

 Tuesday, May 21, 2002

Youbet.com Faces Second Threat to Lose Nasdaq Listing

The Nasdaq Stock Market notified executives at Youbet.com on May 16 that the company's stock was not in compliance with a $1 per share minimum standard and was subject to delisting.

 Monday, May 20, 2002

Youbet.com and Maryland Jockey Club Sign Marketing Pact

Youbet.com notched its second leg of the Triple Crown Monday when it signed a two-year marketing and content agreement with the Maryland Jockey Club.

 Tuesday, April 23, 2002

Youbet.com Shake-up Continues as Hermann Resigns

Youbet.com announced the resignation of Phillip Hermann as chief financial officer at the same it welcomed Guy Chipparoni to its board of directors. Hermann is the fifth officer and/or director to leave Youbet.com since November.

 Thursday, April 18, 2002

Champion Appointed Youbet President

Youbet.com has appointed Charles Champion as its new president and chief operating officer effective immediately.

 Wednesday, April 03, 2002

Marshall Assumes Official Control of Youbet.com

David Marshall has officially taken charge of Youbet.com, a California online horse racing and wagering service that he co-founded.

 Friday, March 22, 2002

Management Shakeup at Youbet.com

Youbet.com co-founder David Marshall is investing $750,000 in the online pari-mutuel wagering service and assuming the positions of chairman and chief executive officer.

 Thursday, March 14, 2002

Kona Gold, Hawksley Hill, Others Work

Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Kona Gold breezed five furlongs in 1:05 Sunday at Santa Anita. Also working Sunday were Hawksley Hill, Full Moon Madness, and Manndar.

 Sunday, December 10, 2000