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Portland Meadows Gets OK for Summer Racing

Portland Meadows Gets OK for Summer Racing

Portland Meadows received approval from the Oregon Racing Commission to greatly alter its traditional racing schedule by switching from winter to summer racing.

 Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Michigan Racing Commissioner to Leave Post

Michigan Racing Commissioner Robert Geake said he would leave his post when his term expires at the end of December, and that he hopes to make the long-awaited decision on granting a suburban Detroit racetrack license before he goes.

 Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Site for Erie Racetrack Remains Up in the Air

The decision on where an Erie racetrack will be located is being pushed back because of engineering and legal issues.

 Friday, September 17, 2004

Court Backs Kentucky Panel's Ruling to Deny Track License

The Circuit Court in Franklin, Ky., has affirmed a Kentucky Racing Commission decision not to grant a license to Southern Bluegrass Racing, which wants to build a Quarter Horse track in the southeast portion of the state near the Tennessee border.

 Thursday, June 12, 2003

Asmussens Put Plan for Laredo Racetrack on Hold

The El Primero Fair Association backed by Cash, Marilyn, and Keith Asmussen and the Laredo National Bank has decided to withdraw its application to open a non-profit Class 3 racetrack near Laredo, Texas.

 Wednesday, December 18, 2002

Quarter Horse Track License On Hold Pending Review

Plans for a Quarter Horse racetrack in southeast Kentucky were detailed before the Kentucky Racing Commission Sept. 24, but the panel said it wants more financial data before it considers granting Southern Bluegrass Downs a racing license.

 Tuesday, September 24, 2002