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Composer to Stand in New Mexico

Graded stakes-winning sire Composer, previously standing in Kansas, has moved to Mora, N.M., as a result of the relocation of McGuire Thoroughbreds. The move was motivated by the failure to reopen tracks in Kansas.

 4 hours ago

Kansas Bill Designed to Get Tracks to Reopen

Legislation creating the Kansas Agriculture Opportunity Act would lower the tax rate on electronic gaming machines in an effort to get racetracks to install them, and also increase the amount of revenue for purses.

 Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Voters Give OK for Slot Machines at The Woodlands

Wyandotte County, Kan., voters on June 26 approved a measure that will allow The Woodlands racetrack to install slot machines. The revenue eventually could push purses above the $200,000-per-day level at the once-bankrupt track.

 Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Kansas Slots Bill Awaits Governor's Signature

Casinos and slot machines at horse and dog tracks were approved by the Senate early Thursday morning, ending a day of filibustering that gave supporters time to corral enough votes to send the bill to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius.

 Thursday, March 29, 2007

The Woodlands Would Get Casino Under Kansas Bill

Legislation to authorize casino gambling at Kansas racetracks including The Woodlands, the state's only Thoroughbred track, has passed the House and has moved to the Senate.

 Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Woodlands Fall Meet Registers Gains Across the Board

The Woodlands, in Kansas City, Kansas, just completed its most successful meet in recent history. The track registered gains in live and off-track handle, as well as attendance, following its 30-day mixed meet which ran from Sept. 23 through Nov. 1.

 Thursday, November 06, 2003