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Gulfstream Sets Quarter Horse Race Dec. 31

Going against a request from Thoroughbred horsemen, Gulfstream Park has scheduled a Quarter Horse event to open its Dec. 31 program, the first such race in the history of the Hallandale Beach, Fla., track.

 Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Hialeah to Include Thoroughbred Simulcasts

Hialeah to Include Thoroughbred Simulcasts

Hialeah Park will open its third Quarter Horse racing meet Dec. 10, and unlike its first two seasons it will include Thoroughbred simulcasts.

 Friday, December 09, 2011
Gulfstream, Calder Close to Resolution?

Gulfstream, Calder Close to Resolution?

Gulfstream Park and Calder Casino & Race Course could be headed for a resolution to their dispute over southeast Florida's December 2011 racing dates.

 Friday, February 18, 2011
State Grants Slots License to Hialeah Park

State Grants Slots License to Hialeah Park

The Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering Dec. 21 issued a license for slot machines to Hialeah Park. Gaming could be offered in November 2011, officials said.

 Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Hialeah Opening Second Quarter Horse Meet

Hialeah Opening Second Quarter Horse Meet

The South Florida track is also making plans for Thoroughbred races and a casino beginning with the 2011-12 season.

 Monday, November 29, 2010
Hialeah Cuts Takeout Rate to 12% for All Bets

Hialeah Cuts Takeout Rate to 12% for All Bets

Hialeah Park, a racetrack traditionally known for its high pari-mutuel takeout, has greatly reduced it to 12% across the board.

 Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Hialeah's 2010-2011 Dates Approved

Hialeah's 2010-2011 Dates Approved

The Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering has approved Hialeah Park's request to hold its 2010-2011 Quarter Horse meet from Dec. 3, 2010 through Jan. 23, 2011.

 Thursday, September 09, 2010
Hialeah Seeks Later Start for Meet

Hialeah Seeks Later Start for Meet

Hialeah Park is seeking a later start for its 2010-2011 Quarter Horse meet, and says it has "reached a formal agreement" with the Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association for six racing seasons through 2015-2016.

 Saturday, September 04, 2010

Lies Named Hialeah Track Announcer

John Lies will be the track announcer for the upcoming Quarter Horse racing season at Hialeah Park in Florida.

 Thursday, October 15, 2009

Abbey Named Hialeah Park Racing Secretary

Sam Abbey has been named racing secretary for the Quarter Horse meet that begins Nov. 28 at Hialeah Park.

 Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Abbey Resigns From Fair Grounds Post

Abbey Resigns From Fair Grounds Post

Sam Abbey has resigned as director of racing and racing secretary at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, track president Randy Soth said June 11.

 Thursday, June 12, 2008
Fair Grounds Expands Racing in 2008-09

Fair Grounds Expands Racing in 2008-09

Fair Grounds will expand its racing season by two weeks next season and begin a locally-based meet prior to Thanksgiving for the first time in nearly 30 years, track president Randy Soth announced April 15.

 Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Fair Grounds Cancels Final 5 Races

Fair Grounds Cancels Final 5 Races

Fair Grounds Race Course canceled the final five races of its live racing program Dec. 20 because of weather and track conditions.

 Thursday, December 20, 2007

Fair Grounds Moving Ahead With Slots Facility Plan

Fair Grounds Race Course and its parent company, Churchill Downs Inc., confirmed their intent to move forward with plans to build a slot machine gaming facility adjacent to the historic racetrack in New Orleans.

 Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Fair Grounds Cancels Racing Thursday

Fair Grounds Race Course canceled its live racing program Dec. 21 because of poor track conditions.

 Thursday, December 21, 2006

Happy Ticket Honored as Top Louisiana Bred

Fair Grounds Race Course used the spotlight on Louisiana-breds on Louisiana Champions Day to honor the recently retired Happy Ticket, who became the highest earning state-bred in history last month.

 Saturday, December 09, 2006

Rebuilding Signals Growth for Fair Grounds

Of all the challenges that Fair Grounds president Randy Soth has faced over a 25-year career in Thoroughbred racing, none has equaled the experience of rebuilding the New Orleans track following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.

 Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Fair Grounds Applies for 2006-07 New Orleans Meet

Fair Grounds has applied to the Louisiana State Racing Commission to host an 81-day meet in 2006-2007 at its facility in New Orleans, president and general manager Randy Soth said April 14.

 Friday, April 14, 2006

Average Wagering Declines During Relocated, Shortened Fair Grounds Meet

Fair Grounds Race Course concluded a shortened and relocated 134th season of racing on Sunday. The meet was moved to Harrah's Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., after Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage to and forced the temporary closure of Fair Grounds' home site in New Orleans.

 Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Nothing Easy About Fair Grounds' Forced Move

Welcome to the "new normal." No red beans and rice. No oysters on the half shell. No cornbread dressing. The 134th season of Thoroughbred racing at Fair Grounds in New Orleans opened Nov. 19 in, of all places, Shreveport, Louisiana.

 Saturday, November 19, 2005

Fair Grounds-at-Louisiana Downs to Contest 34 Stakes Races

A schedule of 34 stakes races worth more than $3.5 million headlines the 37-day Fair Grounds meet beginning next month at Harrah's Louisiana Downs.

 Thursday, October 13, 2005