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Canterbury, Prairie Partner on State-Breds

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Iowa and Canterbury Park in Minnesota are joining forces to offer more racing opportunities for state-bred runners via joint restricted races.

 Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Richards Elected National HBPA President

Richards Elected National HBPA President

Robin Richards was elected president and Stephanie Beattie first vice president of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association during the organization's board of directors meeting July 1 in Iowa.

 Sunday, July 01, 2012
Uptown Bertie Bags First Stakes in Iowa Oaks

Uptown Bertie Bags First Stakes in Iowa Oaks

Uptown Bertie made the most of her first stakes appearance by winning the $200,000 Iowa Oaks (gr. III) for 3-year-old fillies June 30 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino.

 Saturday, June 30, 2012
Birzer Now Has 1,000 Prairie Meadows Wins

Birzer Now Has 1,000 Prairie Meadows Wins

Alex Birzer became the second jockey to win 1,000 races at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino June 24 when he won the fourth race with Lazeka.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Prairie Meadows Has Eight-Year Lease Deal

Prairie Meadows Has Eight-Year Lease Deal

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino June 24 approved a new eight-year lease with Polk County that will pay the county $26 million in each of the first three years and perhaps more after that.

 Monday, June 27, 2011

Class 1 Positive Brings One-Year Suspension

Trainer Dave Anderson has been suspended for one year after Reach One More tested positive for oxymorphone following his victory in the Aug. 1 Iowa Stallion Stakes at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino.

 Monday, September 21, 2009
At Prairie, Expenses Top Revenue

At Prairie, Expenses Top Revenue

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino estimates its horse racing program ran a $29,215,000 deficit in 2006.

 Friday, November 30, 2007

Mixed-Meet Handle Up; 2007 Schedule Debated in Iowa

The mixed meet at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino experienced a 12.5% increase in overall betting per day, but a 4.6% drop in on-track wagering.

 Monday, September 11, 2006

Jockey Warhol Trampled by Sale Filly; Out Indefinitely

Prairie Meadows jockey Vicki Warhol is out indefinitely after having a shoulder and five ribs broken while being trampled by a horse in its stall.

 Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Jockey Burress Breaks Arm in Prairie Meadows Spill

Jockey Beverly Burress broke her arm in a spill June 27 in the second race at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino.

 Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Longtime Prairie Meadows President Resigns

Bob Farinella resigned Jan. 18 after nearly 12 years as president and general manager of Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona, Iowa.

 Thursday, January 19, 2006