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Pinnacle Ordered to Cut 2009 Meet in Half

Pinnacle Ordered to Cut 2009 Meet in Half

The upcoming meet at Pinnacle Race Course in Michigan will be cut in half under an executive order issued June 2 by Michigan's racing commissioner, Christine White.

 Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Michigan Budget Crisis Could Halt Horse Racing

Michigan's horseracing industry, already reeling from decreases in revenue and the possible closure of Great Lakes Downs after this season, is facing an Oct. 1 shutdown should the state legislature fail to approve a budget.

 Thursday, September 27, 2007

Michigan Jockey Gets Fine, Seven-Year Suspension

Jockey Roberto Perez, who allegedly bet an Oct. 4 race at Great Lakes Downs and left the horse he rode off the tickets, was suspended for seven years and fined $7,000 by stewards in Michigan.

 Friday, November 04, 2005

Appeal Filed Over Licensing of Michigan Downs

Northville Downs, a harness racetrack in Detroit's western suburbs, has challenged a decision by the Office of Michigan Racing Commissioner to grant a Thoroughbred license to Magna Entertainment Corp. for its planned Michigan Downs.

 Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Casino Owner Latest to Seek Michigan Racing License

Chalk up an added entry in the already crowded field to build a Thoroughbred racetrack in the Detroit metropolitan area.

 Tuesday, April 20, 2004

EQTAH Applies for 2003 Racing Dates in Michigan

Racing associations in Michigan have requested 734 racing dates in 2003, and among the applicants is EQTAH Group, a new concern headed by Andy Stronach.

 Tuesday, September 10, 2002