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Milestone Win for Finger Lakes-Based Davila
Jockey Michael Davila Jr. registered the 1,000th riding victory of his career July 18 when he guided Chickaletta to a front-running victory in the first race at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack.
Absent a Deal, Finger Lakes Future in Doubt
Thoroughbred trainers, owners, and breeders are scrambling to determine the future of racing at Finger Lakes after lawmakers ended their 2016 session without resolving how racing will be able to compete in the face of a new commercial casino.
NY Budget Proposal Aids Finger Lakes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget would also increase the takeout to cover regulatory costs and could divert VLT money from purses to equine health initiatives.
NY Workers' Comp Rates to Change in 2016
New York regulators and the state's Thoroughbred industry are attempting to negotiate new workers' compensation rates for jockeys before the current system expires at the end of the year.
New York Racinos Approve Move to Halt Fantasy
The move this week by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman against fantasy sports sites DraftKings and FanDuel may have its vocal detractors, but the state's racetrack owners support Schneiderman's move.
The Week in Photos for 10/19/2015
Woodbine, Australia, Keeneland, Belmont, Finger Lakes, Remington, Santa Anita & More
Dr. Shane Upsets NY Breeders' Futurity
Dutchess Views Farm's homebred Dr. Shane upset 1-4 favorite Championofthenile by two lengths in the $206,963 New York Breeders' Futurity Oct. 17, collecting his first stakes win at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack.
Championofthenile Heads NY Futurity
Championofthenile, a $840,000 sale 2-year-old earlier this year, figures to bounce back from his runner-up effort in Belmont's Bertram F. Bongard Stakes in the Oct. 17 New York Breeders' Futurity at Finger Lakes.
DeFranco Wins TCA Youth Essay Contest
Spring DeFranco, 14 of New York, wrote about her experience volunteering at the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Center.
NY Lawmakers Hear Views on Internet Poker
New York's racetrack-based casino operators are urging state officials to go slow with any effort to legalize online poker and, if permitted, any internet poker program should be awarded only to licensed facilities.
First Female Steward at the Spa Begins Monday
Beginning July 27 at Saratoga Race Course, Erinn Higgins will become the first female steward at the Saratoga Springs track, serving as alternate state steward for the New York State Gaming Commission under Steve Lewandowski.
Court Ruling Could Slow Finger Lakes Casino
A push to develop a new commercial casino in the Finger Lakes region of New York was ordered to slow down by an appeals court, which determined local officials did not not follow environmental review procedures.
Force Upsets New York Derby
Force proved one to be reckoned with in the $150,000 New York Derby at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack July 3, upsetting at odds of 13-1 to give trainer Mark Casse his second win in the New York Derby.
Ostrolenka, Good Luck Gus Rematch in NY Derby
The top three finishers from the May 25 Mike Lee Stakes at Belmont Park will meet again July 3 in the New York Derby at Finger Lakes.
Workers' Comp Remains for NY Exercise Riders
A measure to remove a mandate that exercise riders be provided workers' compensation coverage from the New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund failed to get approved in either house of the New York legislature.
Five New Additions for TOBA Owners Concierge
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southwest Region, Mid-Atlantic Region, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The TOBA Owners Concierge, which launched in March, recently welcomed five new additions, boosting the initiative's participants to 25.
The Week in Photos for 6/2/2015
Churchill Downs, Belmont, Monmouth, Finger Lakes, Japan, Prairie Meadows & More
Violette: NY Exercise Riders Still Covered
The head of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said a move to drop exercise riders from workers compensation insurance coverage from the New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund will only be temporary.
Slight Drop in 2014 New York Racino Revenues
Racetrack-based casinos in New York saw overall net win drop 1.4% from 2013 to 2014, a potentially worrisome sign as the state will expand the number of larger, commercial casino developments.
Bill Would Protect Purses at Finger Lakes
Legislation has been introduced in both houses of the New York legislature to require the owners of a future commercial casino to make whole any losses suffered by horsemen and breeders at nearby Finger Lakes.
Finger Lakes Sues Over Proposed Casino
The owner of Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack in upstate New York is asking a state judge to halt the awarding of a license for a new commercial casino located just 25 miles away from the 1960s-era racetrack.
Lawmakers Oppose Finger Lakes Casino Proposal
Upstate New York racetrack-based casinos are stepping up efforts to stop a full-blown commercial casino from opening in the Finger Lakes region.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 10/7/2014
See races from the new dirt surface at Keeneland, racing from Belmont Park, France, Santa Anita Park, Woodbine Racetrack, Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, Australia & More! view slideshow
The Week in Photos for 10/7/2014
Keeneland, Belmont, Europe, Santa Anita, Woodbine, Finger Lakes, Australia & More
Good Luck Gus Takes NY Breeders' Futurity
Good Luck Gus took the $252,098 New York Breeders' Futurity Oct. 4 at Finger Lakes, securing his first stakes score for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.
The Week in Photos for 9/9/2014
Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Louisiana Downs, Arlington Park, Finger Lakes, Gulfstream & More! view slideshow
The Week in Photos for 9/9/2014
Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Louisiana Downs, Arlington, Finger Lakes, Gulfstream & More
Haskin: Abby Adsit a Rising Star in New York
- By Steve Haskin
Abigail Adsit is one of those fortunate few where success comes as the byproduct of following one's lifelong passion. read blog
What's Going On Here: 'Checklist' Mindset
Racing needs to break down the breakdowns. read blog
Empire Dreams Lands New York Derby
West Point Thoroughbreds' Empire Dreams benefited from an outside post and clear trip July 12 to take the $161,000 New York Derby at Finger Lakes, while an incident at the start impacted more than half the field.
Empire Dreams Stretches Out in New York Derby
West Point Thoroughbreds' aptly named Empire Dreams looks to break through July 12 in the $150,000 New York Derby at Finger Lakes, coming off back-to-back seconds for trainer Tom Albertrani in restricted company.
NYRA Board Gets Optimistic Report From Kay
Optimism was evident May 28 as the board of directors of the New York Racing Association heard Chris Kay, president and CEO, detail several improvements customers can expect on what could be an historic Belmont Stakes day.
Finger Lakes Launches ADW Site
New York racetrack Finger Lakes has launched an advance deposit wagering site, FingerLakesBonusBets.com. The site will offer phone and Internet wagering powered by eBet Technologies.
Wired Bryan Heads New York Breeders Futurity
The $237,457 New York Breeders' Futurity Stakes at Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack Sept. 28 brings together a variety of 2-year-old state-breds led by Sanford Stakes (gr. II) winner Wired Bryan.
The Week in Photos for 7/23/2013
Saratoga, Del Mar, Finger Lakes, Curragh, Delaware Park, Monmouth, Woodbine and more
NY Derby Goes Swimmingly for Amberjack
The 3-year-old son of Indygo Shiner skipped away in the slop at Finger Lakes July 20 to take home the second leg of the Big Apple Triple for John Fort's Peachtree Stable and trainer Mike Hushion.
Amberjack Tops New York Derby Lineup
Mike Lee Stakes winner Amberjack looks to take the next leg of the Big Apple Triple in the $150,000 New York Derby July 20 at Finger Lakes, the $250,000 bonus for the three-race series still within his reach.
Deal With NY Tribe Limits Casino Locations
Three large areas of upstate New York are now out of the running for commercial casino development after Gov. Andrew Cuomo struck a deal with the Seneca Nation of Indians to resolve a four-year-old dispute with the state.
Finger Lakes Receives Safety Re-Accreditation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced April 18 that Finger Lakes in Farmington, N.Y., has earned re-accreditation from the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance.
Big Apple Triple to Carry $250,000 Bonus
A $250,000 bonus will be awarded to the connections of a horse that sweeps this year's Big Apple Triple, a series of races for New York-bred 3-year-olds at Belmont Park, Finger Lakes Racetrack, and Saratoga Race Course.
Finger Lakes Embarks on Expansion Project
Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack has started construction on a $12 million expansion of its video lottery terminal facility.
Sabini Stepping Down as Chief NY Regulator
New York's chief regulator of the racing industry is stepping down Jan. 11, just weeks before a new uber-agency to oversee all gambling related activities in the state comes to life.
James Bond Records 1,000th Victory
New York trainer H. James Bond earned his 1,000th career victory when Messorio scored by five lengths in the fourth race at Finger Lakes Sept. 28.
Conference Focuses On Horse Aftercare
This year's Albany Law School Institute on Racing and Gaming Law devoted a full day to matters of equine health, focusing primarily on Thoroughbred retirement and aftercare.
NY Racinos: Payments Outpace Vegas and AC
New York's racetracks say they contributed more in various tax and revenue-sharing funding during the first six months of the year than the casinos on the Las Vegas strip and Atlantic City combined.
Finger Lakes Ready for 50th Racing Season
Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack in western New York will celebrate its 50th year of Thoroughbred racing with a 163-day meet that begins April 20.
Jockey Grabowski Retires to Become Trainer
Jockey John Grabowski, the six-time leading rider at Finger Lakes in Farmington, N.Y., has retired and will begin a training career next year.
Davila, Grusmark Get Milestone Wins
Jockey John Davila Jr. and trainer Karl Grusmark each recorded milestone victories Nov. 14 at Finger Lakes Casino and Racetrack.
Finger Lakes Jockey Osorio Dies
Finger Lakes jockey Jose David Osorio died at his residence Oct. 4.
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