The Breeders' Cup and 17 racetracks have launched a new digital initiative that provides all registered fans with a mystery "voucher," including one that will be worth $500,000.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Andrea Young has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Sam Houston Race Park and Valley Race Park in Texas, parent company MAXXAM Inc. announced Jan. 13. Young also joins the company's board of directors.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
College students will receive free grandstand admission--a $10 value--to the Oct. 26 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Monmouth Park, it was announced Oct. 15 by Breeders' Cup and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.
Monday, October 15, 2007All pro wide receiver Chad Johnson lived up to his pre-race predictions June 9 when he sprinted one-sixteenth of a mile in 11.1 seconds to defeat Thoroughbred racehorse Restore the Roar on the turf at River Downs in Ohio in the "Man versus Beast" promotion.
Sunday, June 10, 2007Retired jockey Patti Cooksey will return to the saddle June 9 at River Downs for a special race in which her mount will square off against Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson, who will be on foot.
Thursday, May 31, 2007With the price of a gallon of gas at or near $3, Meadowlands will promote its Friday nights by giving away fuel via drawings throughout the evening.
Thursday, September 15, 2005On Friday, April 16, college students can win $1,000 toward their education in a unique scholarship program co-presented by Keeneland and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA).
Thursday, April 01, 2004On Friday, April 16, college students can win $1,000 toward their education in a unique scholarship program co-presented by Keeneland and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (KTA).
Thursday, April 01, 2004The Oaklawn Jockey Club is preparing for its 99th year of racing which opens Friday, Jan. 24.
Wednesday, January 15, 2003By Tim Smith -- The NTRA commissioner explains "rest of the story" regarding the recent controversy surrounding Bob Baffert's acceptance of an appearance fee in connection with the Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park.
Tuesday, August 20, 2002Saratoga's race meet open July 24.
Tuesday, June 25, 2002Youbet.com announced the promotion of seven managers Wednesday. Leading the list are former jockey agent Jeff Franklin who has become vice president of product management and Chris McConnell who is now executive director of track relations and player development.
Wednesday, May 22, 2002Thoroughbred racing will make a rare Super Bowl appearance Feb. 3 during FOX's telecast of football's championship game.
Monday, January 28, 2002George Harrison, "the quiet Beatle" who died Thursday as a result of cancer at age 58, will be remembered Sunday at Hawthorne Racecourse.
Friday, November 30, 2001Special events at racetracks in celebration of the July 4th holiday.
Monday, July 02, 2001
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