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Hayward Responds to Takeout Allegations

Charlie Hayward urged the state to investigate quickly and "get the facts." He said no deliberate action was taken to keep the pari-mutuel takeout at an illegally higher rate on exotics.

 Saturday, May 05, 2012

Eclipse Award Created for Filly or Mare Sprinter

Filly and mare sprinters will be running for their own Eclipse Award beginning in 2007.

 Friday, February 16, 2007

National Turf Writers to Honor 'Team Barbaro'

The individuals associated with undefeated Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Barbaro, veterinary surgeon Dr. Dean W. Richardson and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine's New Bolton Center, and veteran racing journalist Steven Crist will be honored later this year with awards presented by the National Turf Writers Association.

 Friday, August 25, 2006

Purse Increased for 2006 National Handicapping Championship

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Monday that Bally's Las Vegas will host the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship for the fourth consecutive year and that the total purse for the NHC will be increased by $100,000 to $500,000.

 Monday, May 23, 2005

Wicks Group Purchases <i>Daily Racing Form</i>

Daily Racing Form, the 110-year-old daily newspaper that covers Thoroughbred racing, has been purchased by The Wicks Group of Companies from an entity controlled by Alpine Equity Partners.

 Tuesday, May 25, 2004

Scholarship Established to Honor Hirsch

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Daily Racing Form announced Monday the creation of the Joe Hirsch Scholarship, named after the legendary DRF columnist who will retire later this month after 55 years of covering Thoroughbred racing.

 Monday, November 24, 2003

Joe Hirsch, Dean of Turf Writers, to Retire

Joe Hirsch, 74, Daily Racing Form award-winning executive columnist who is recognized as the most accomplished turf writer in the history of Thoroughbred racing, will end his legendary 55-year career when he pens his final DRF column on Nov. 29.

 Saturday, November 01, 2003

Attacks Disrupt Daily Racing Form, Thoro-Graph Operations

Although the New York City offices of the Daily Racing Form are four blocks away from the World Trade Center that was leveled Tuesday, the attacks have impacted the newspaper's operations.

 Wednesday, September 12, 2001

Form Revives American Racing Manual

The Daily Racing Form has brought back the popular "American Racing Manual," according to an announcement from Steven Crist, editor and publisher of Daily Racing Form. The 2000 American Racing Manual covering the 1999 Thoroughbred racing season, is now available and the 2001 volume, detailing the 2000 racing campaign, is slated to be released in spring, 2001. The Form is offering 50 percent off the 2001 edition for those who order the 2000 edition, which costs $60.

 Saturday, January 13, 2001