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Keeneland Presidents Round Table: Part 3

To celebrate Keeneland's 75th anniversary, BloodHorse.com presents a video series with Keeneland Presidents Bill Greely, Nick Nicholson, and James E. "Ted" Bassett III discussing Keeneland through the years.

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Blog: Ms. 2,000: Tammi Piermarini

Racetrack hours are tough on anybody, much less a jockey trying to raise three children

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No Live Racing Until Feb. 17 at Penn National

Track needs to clean up after massive snowstorms in Central Pennsylvania.

Georgia Committee Studies Racetrack Benefits

The state of Georgia may be in for some changes in the coming months as horse enthusiasts try to convince lawmakers that building a racetrack is vital to both the struggling breeding industry and the economy as a whole.

Large Crowd For Gulfstream Opening

Gulfstream Park said its opening day attendance was more than 15,000 Jan. 3, making it the largest turnout at the Hallandale Beach, Fla., track since 2004.

Pro-Ride at Santa Anita Gets Thumbs Up

Five grade I races at Oak Tree the weekend of Sept. 27-28 gave the Pro-Ride synthetic surface recently installed at Santa Anita a workout.

MTR Gaming Touts 2008 as Better Year

In an April 7 conference call where an executive announced an end to a workers' strike at its signature racino, MTR Gaming Group also claimed its 2007 financial performance was a product of a four-year business plan to diversify and strengthen the company.

Churchill Downs Cuts Security Staff

Churchill Downs has cut 34 positions from its racetrack security staff, it was announced Dec. 3.

Michigan May Listen to Slots Overtures Again

Another fight is brewing over whether Michigan's racetracks should be allowed to add casino-style gambling.

Hoosier Park to Seek Permanent Slots Approval

Hoosier Park officials decided Wednesday to forgo a temporary slots facility and build a 92,696-square-foot casino with permanent slots at the Anderson, Ind., racetrack.

On-Track Wagering Up; Off-Track Down at Ellis Park

Ellis Park posted gains in average daily on-track wagering and attendance for its 36-day meet that ended Sept. 4, its first effort since a tornado damaged the Henderson, Ky., complex last November.

Calder Anticipates Hurricane, Cancels Training for Wednesday

Calder Race Course implemented an abbreviated racing schedule Tuesday and cancelled training for Wednesday in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which is taking aim at the south Florida area.

Sunland Park Sets Handle Record

Sunland Park set a single day handle record Feb. 3, when more than $2 million was wagered at the New Mexico racetrack.

Stronach Proceeding with Plans for Ocala Track

Frank Stronach, chairman of Magna Entertainment, is proceeding with plans to build a racetrack complex near Ocala, Fla., despite facing several governmental and legislative hurdles.

Company: Suit Threatens Ownership of Track

Boyd Gaming says it would have to Delta Downs in Vinton, La., to a "third party" if it's unable to defeat a lawsuit opposing its slot-machine parlor. That's according to recent filings by the Las Vegas-based company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Light Plane Crash Lands at OBS

A pilot in trouble saw the "luscious green grass" of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's racetrack, and bailed out in the center of the Florida oval on Sunday morning. Neither the pilot, Leroy Morse, nor his passenger were injured, according to the Ocala Star-Banner.

Fargo Racetrack Gets Conditional Support

Supporters of a Fargo racetrack got a $1 million commitment from the North Dakota Racing Commission Wednesday. The commitment, however, has strings attached.