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O'Neill Could be Suspended for TCO2 Violation

O'Neill Could be Suspended for TCO2 Violation

Trainer Doug O'Neill could face a suspension and fine stemming from a 2010 finding in California that a horse in his care had an elevated level of total carbon dioxide in his blood system.

 Thursday, May 10, 2012

CHRB Eyes Licensing of Stronach Companies

A proposal by Frank Stronach to publicly offer shares in six racing companies, each with a 20-horse stable, can legally conduct business in California, a staff report for the state's horse racing board concludes.

 Thursday, February 23, 2012
Judge Rules for Mullins in Case Against CHRB

Judge Rules for Mullins in Case Against CHRB

A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of trainer Jeff Mullins in his case against the California Horse Racing Board, setting aside a 70-day suspension of his license he had been ordered to serve last year.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012

Board OKs California Horsemen Settlement

With no discussion, the California Horse Racing Board approved an eleventh-hour settlement between rival horsemen's groups Nov. 17 aimed at heading off a decertification vote of the Thoroughbred Owners of California.

 Thursday, November 17, 2011

CHRB Approves Race Dates for 2012

A 2012 race dates calendar was approved by the California Horse Racing Board Oct. 6, with only minor changes from its 2011 version.

 Thursday, October 06, 2011

CHRB Will Not Count Trainers in TOC Petitions

The California Horse Racing Board threw a monkey wrench into a horsemen group's attempt to decertify the Thoroughbred Owners of California, saying it will not validate petition signatures of owners who are also trainers.

 Thursday, September 01, 2011

Farnsworth Owner Mike Sherman Dies

Mike Sherman, who built Farnsworth Farm into a Florida powerhouse breeding establishment, died May 7 at his North Miami, Fla., home.

 Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Mullins to Fight 70-Day Ban to 'Bitter End'

Mullins to Fight 70-Day Ban to 'Bitter End'

Ordered last month to begin a 70-day suspension June 1 for a medication probation violation dating back to a 2006 case, trainer Jeff Mullins says he'll fight the California Horse Racing Board all the way.

 Thursday, May 19, 2011

ADW Companies Get California Extensions

Satisfied that owners were getting as much as possible for purses from a recent state increase in takeout, the California Horse Racing Board granted three advance deposit wagering companies one-year extensions Jan. 20.

 Thursday, January 20, 2011

CHRB, Jamgotchian Settle Longstanding Lawsuit

The California Horse Racing Board and horse owner Jerry Jamgotchian have settled a lawsuit over a race in 2005 at Del Mar in which Jamgotchian alleged a steward forced him to run a horse against his will.

 Thursday, February 25, 2010

Hollywood, Horsemen Squabble Over ADW

With horsemen and Hollywood Park unable to come to agreement on revenue splits from account wagering sources for the upcoming autumn meet at the Inglewood track, the California Horse Racing Board agreed to conduct a special hearing to settle the impasse.

 Friday, September 19, 2008

Kesmarc-Florida to Open Next January

Doors are set to open in January at Farnsworth Farms' new equine sports medicine and rehabilitation center. Construction is in the final stages at Kesmarc Equine Rehabilitation, the horse therapy facility, designed and dedicated to the recovery and conditioning of professional equine athletes.

 Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Memorial Service Planned for Miller at Great Lakes Downs

Leading Michigan breeder/owner/trainer Robert Miller, who died this summer, will be remembered by the local racing community during a memorial service Sept. 23 at Great Lakes Downs in western Michigan.

 Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Michigan Horseman Robert M. Miller Dead

Robert M. Miller, who was a leading Michigan breeder/owner/trainer, died Aug. 8 following a short bout with cancer.

 Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Michigan in Quandary Over Purse Distribution

Michigan Thoroughbred horsemen say their industry is dying because of the unfair and illegal way purse money is being distributed. The Michigan racing commissioner counters that she is using past precedent to distribute the purses, and that it would be illegal for her to vary from that precedent without the consent of all parties.

 Wednesday, May 22, 2002