The New England Turf Writers Association has elected its Hall of Fame class of 2009, which will be honored along with the 2008 NETWA award winners July 16.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009James Bishop, long-time track handicapper and publicist at Suffolk Downs, died May 24 from cancer at his home in Revere, Mass.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009Veteran horseman Donald Kielty died Jan. 17 in Ocala, Fla.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009Robert M. "Bob" O'Malley, long-time executive at Suffolk Downs, died Feb. 25 at his home in Milton, Mass, after battling cancer for several years.
Monday, February 26, 2007As promised, the MassCap will return in 2004 after a one-year hiatus. Suffolk Downs has announced the 64th running of the grade II race will be May 29 with a $500,000 purse.
Wednesday, February 18, 2004Suffolk Downs hires new racing secretary, Texas Thoroughbred Association launches new web site.
Wednesday, February 04, 2004Call Me Mr. Vain gained a narrow advantage just before the finish to prevail by a half-length over Diplomatical in the "Suffolk Downs Showdown" match race between the two horses with the most wins in North America this year.
Wednesday, October 22, 2003Horsemen at Suffolk Downs feared they would have nowhere to go if the Boston track's management chose to move the winter meet starting date from January to May. Those fears intensified when on Tuesday the track officials applied for 150-day meet that would open May 1.
Tuesday, September 30, 2003For the second time in as many years, Suffolk Downs has increased the minimum purses for stakes. And in another Massachusetts development, the Brockton Fair has expressed an interest in live racing once again.
Saturday, December 07, 2002Joe Hampshire Jr. will try to keep his 23-day winning streak alive on Saturday.
Wednesday, November 27, 2002Suffolk Downs has cancelled Wednesday's live racing card due to snow. The track is scheduled to resume live racing Saturday.
Wednesday, November 27, 2002Recent approval from the Massachusetts State Racing Commission of the TVG network and Magna Entertainment's XpressBet system means bettors there soon will be able to sign up for account wagering with either provider.
Friday, July 12, 2002Three grade I winners and six other rivals are scheduled to contest Saturday's $500,000 Massachusetts Handicap (gr. II) at Suffolk Downs.
Wednesday, May 29, 2002Here and There...a look at what's going on in the industry.
Wednesday, December 20, 2000
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