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Penn Mile Day to Benefit Aftercare Groups

Off the track Thoroughbred Metro Meteor, known as the "Painting Racehorse," will partner with Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course June 1 to help raise awareness for equine aftercare efforts.

Court Dismisses Gill Lawsuit Against Jockeys

A U.S. district court has dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit brought by Thoroughbred owner Michael Gill against jockeys at Penn National Race Course.

Penn National Assisting in Horse Adoption

The simulcast television feed for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course will run informational slates that feature retired racehorses available for adoption.

Charles Town Bans Horsemen Davis, Shanyfelt

Oft-sanctioned owner/trainer Scooter Davis and trainer Doug Shanyfelt have been banned from Charles Town Races and the West Virginia Racing Commission is reviewing evidence against both horsemen.

Storm Nemo Leads to Track Cancellations

Due to an impending winter storm, Aqueduct Racetrack in New York and Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania have canceled live racing cards.

Penn National Sets New Daily Handle Mark

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course set a monthly record in January for daily average all-sources handle, eclipsing the previous mark set in April 2009.

Apprentice Garcia Injured in Car Accident

Apprentice jockey Wilmer Garcia will be off his mounts for an undetermined amount of time to recover from injuries sustained in a Jan. 2 car accident, his agent Jose Henriques said.

Rispoli and Ness Top Penn National Standings

Up-and-coming rider Matthew Rispoli and trainer Jamie Ness topped the 2012 jockey and trainer standings, respectively, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Laurel, Turfway, Penn National Cancel Races

Inclement weather has forced the cancellation of live racing Dec. 26 at Laurel Park, Turfway Park, and Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Penn National Cancels After Two Races Dec. 22

Due to high winds, live racing at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course was canceled after two races Dec. 22.

Ben's Cat Scratches Out Fabulous Strike Tally

The remarkable Ben's Cat surged through an opening at mid-stretch to put his head in front in the final strides, capturing the inaugural running of the $200,000 Fabulous Strike Handicap at Penn National Race Course.

Penn National Launches Wagering Interface

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has launched a new eBet USA account wagering website with a multitude of new features and improvements.

Penn National Launches Wagering Interface

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has launched a new eBet USA account wagering website with a multitude of new features and improvements

Sire Red Giant Represented by First Winner

Grade I winner and world record holder Red Giant was represented by his first winner the evening of Oct. 25 when Snow Leopard won a maiden special weight at Penn National Race Course.

Court Upholds Ejection of Gill, Adamo

A federal judge has ruled against owner Michael Gill and trainer Anthony Adamo in a lawsuit they filed against the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission over the pair's ejection from Hollywood Casino at Penn National.

Education, Communication Can Improve Safety

Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury and having committees focus on racetrack safety are two ways safety can be improved at the racetrack.

Harry Vega Reaches 4,000-Victory Plateau

Jockey Harry Vega registered the 4,000th win of his career when he guided favored Moonshot Monkey to victory at Penn National Race Course on the evening of Oct. 5.

Silver Appointed to Penn National Position

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course has appointed Dan Silver as director of racing operations effective Oct. 22.

Penn National Gaming Reports July Handle Gain

Wagering at Penn National Gaming's Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred tracks continued to show signs of growth in July, with both Penn National and Charles Town reporting an increase in a

Kyma Upsets Pa. Gov. Cup; Toby's Corner Wins

Charging on the outside of the Penn National Race Course, 34-1 shot Kyma registered his first stakes victory in the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup on the turf July 28.

Ben's Cat Favored to Repeat in Governor's Cup

Ben's Cat will be back to defend his crown against nine rivals in the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup on the night of July 28, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Penn National Changes Post Time Due to Heat

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course will move its first race post time from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 6, and Saturday, July 7, in an effort to minimize the effects of the heat wave.

Jockey Clifton Loses Battle with Cancer

Jockey Thomas Clifton, 43, passed away June 29 after a nearly two-year battle with cancer, officials at Penn National Race Course confirmed.

Penn National Handle Growth Continues in May

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course continued its three-month growth in wagering compared to last year with an increase in total live handle of 9.3% in May.

Mid-Atlantic Circuit: Possible--or Laughable

Cooperation and concessions could do wonders in the Mid-Atlantic region, which badly needs a circuit strategy.

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Gill, Adamo to Fight PA Commission in Trial

A trial involving an owner and trainer ejected from Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in 2010 is scheduled to begin April 23 in United States District Court in Pennsylvania.

Ravalo Battles to Win Six Bits Handicap

Millionaire gelding wins a tight one over Immortal Eyes and Ben's Cat.

And They're Off: Fall Foliage Edition

Steve and Lenny dissect the Breeders' Cup races, the many upcoming prep races leading into the Breeders' Cup and a BC Maiden Special Weight as #16 for the card.Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm

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Breakdown at Penn National May Lead to Reform

The lack of quick veterinary attention for a filly that suffered a catastrophic breakdown during training at Penn National Sept. 18 could lead to required veterinary care during training hours at racetracks.

Penn National Cancels Thursday Live Racing

With the Susquehanna River Valley receiving a record nine inches of rain in the past 24 hours, live racing has been cancelled for Thursday night, Sept. 8, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Rain, Floods Cause Penn National to Cancel

Heavy rains and local street flooding have caused the cancellation of live racing at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Penn National Back in Business After Fire

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course reopened for business on the night of Aug. 12, less than three hours after a small back-of-house fire forced the evacuation of all guests and employees at approximately 5 p.m.

Ben's Cat Rallies for Pa. Governor's Cup

Favored Ben's Cat notched his third stakes win of the season July 30 when he caught pacesetter Cardashi by a neck in the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Handicap July 30 at Hollywood Casino at Penn National

Ben's Cat Favored in Pa. Governor's Cup

The Jim Stable's Ben's Cat will look for his third and richest stakes win of the season when he takes on nine rivals in the $200,000 Pennsylvania Governor's Cup Handicap July 30 at Penn National.

Eastern Tracks Cancel Saturday Due to Heat

Monmouth Park was among several northeastern tracks to cancel live race cards for Saturday, July 23 due to the extreme heat that continues to plague the region.

Fabulous Strike Tops Penn National Program

Two top-class sprinters, both Pennsylvania breds, will help kick off the 2011 stakes season at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course on Friday night, May 27.

Trainer Stephanie Beattie Lands 1,000th Win

Trainer Stephanie Beattie won her 1,000th race when favored Shesadozer scored a front-running victory in the sixth race at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Pennsylvania on the night of April 30.

World Series of Handicapping Postponed

The World Series of Handicapping at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, originally planned for Saturday, April 30, has been rescheduled for the fall.

Penn National Cancels Saturday Program

Due to potential damaging winds, heavy rains, and extreme weather conditions in the forecast, live racing has been cancelled at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course for Saturday night, April 16.

Racing Canceled at Penn National April 16

Due to potential damaging winds, heavy rains, and extreme weather conditions forecast for later today, live racing has been canceled at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course for Saturday night, April 16.

Fabulous Strike Set for Return

Walter Downey's Pennsylvania homebred Fabulous Strike was entered in an allowance race April 9 at Penn National Race Course, where he will make his first start since finishing second in the Vosburgh (gr. I) in October 2009.

Handicapping Contest Set For April 30

The World Series of Handicapping, racing's longest-tenured handicapping contest, will have its 2011 opening round Saturday, April 30, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Jockey Potts Wins 3,000th Race

Clinton Potts rode two winners for trainer Todd Beattie Tuesday night, March 8, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, and the second score was a milestone victory.

Penn National, TVG in Marketing Alliance

Penn National Gaming, Inc., announced Feb. 28 it has entered into a marketing alliance with TVG.

Tribute for Jockey Farley at Penn National

A special memorial tribute will be held after the second race in the paddock area at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Tuesday, March 1, to honor the memory of jockey Joseph A. Farley.

Winds Force Northeast Tracks to Cancel

Due to high winds, live racing at Aqueduct was cancelled after three races on Saturday, Feb. 19. Live racing is scheduled to resume on Sunday.

Penn National Cancels Friday, Saturday

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.has canceled live racing for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5, due to recent winter storms and will reschedule those races for Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 7-8, respectively.

Weather Related Cancelations Continue

Aqueduct and Penn National canceled live racing for Jan. 21 because of a snowstorm moving through the Northeast.

Maryland Has 2011 Dates; Commission OKs Plan

Maryland racing interests and governor's office will announce later Dec. 22 that a deal has been reached to offer a full 146-day live racing schedule in the state.

Dana Whitney Tallies 3,000th Career Win

Jockey Dana Whitney won the 3,000th race of his career when he guided favored Phor Philippe to a three-quarters length victory in the fifth race at Penn National Aug. 21.