Turf racing debuted in Indiana May 14 when Indiana Downs unveiled its seven-furlong grass course. The track near Shelbyville held its inaugural Thoroughbred meet last spring.
Monday, May 17, 2004Indiana Downs opened its second Thoroughbred meet April 16 with backstretch upgrades and more markets for its signal.
Monday, April 19, 2004The action on the grass at Gulfstream Park is heating up with two graded turf stakes for older horses and a grass event for 3-year-old fillies highlighting the action.
Thursday, January 22, 2004Several Triple Crown contenders are among the nominees for the $500,000 Virginia Derby, centerpiece of the upcoming meet at Colonial Downs. The turf event is scheduled for July 12.
Thursday, June 05, 2003When patrons arrive at Colonial Downs this summer for live racing, there will be a few changes, said John Mooney, general manager of Colonial Downs and president of the Maryland-Virginia Racing Circuit.
Tuesday, May 27, 2003The Sonoma County Fair plans to build a $3-million turf course by 2004 in hopes of enhancing its summer racing schedule. But the longtime leading trainer on the Northern California circuit said it wouldn't affect his plans.
Thursday, January 02, 2003In what clearly has become one of most interesting race meets in North America, Colonial Downs will kick off its 2002 season the weekend of June 21-23 with 30 races, all of them scheduled for the turf.
Wednesday, June 19, 2002Playfair could open as soon as 2003; Andy Stronach interested in building turf track near Canadian border.
Friday, May 31, 2002By Ray Paulick -- Older horses have more opportunities to win a grade I race on turf than they do on dirt in the U.S.
Saturday, December 22, 2001