Boston and Suffolk Downs Begin Planning
Development plans are starting on the non-casino side of the racetrack property. Any improvements are still contingent on Suffolk Downs' casino partner, Mohegan Sun, being granted a gaming license.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| July 26 | Last Dance S R | $25,000g | 3&up, | 8.32f |
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| August 2 | Louise Kimball S R | $25,000g | 3yo, f | 6f | |
| August 9 | African Prince S R | $25,000g | 3yo, | 6f | |
| August 9 | First Episode S R | $25,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.32f | |
| August 23 | John Kirby S R | $25,000g | 3yo, | 8.32f | |
| August 30 | Norman Hall S R | $25,000g | 2yo, | 6f |
Tests for EHM Come Back Negative at Suffolk
Bio-security measures and protocols to stop the spread of the contagious disease, which can cause respiratory distress, neurological disease, and death, had been in place since June 9.
MA High Court: Voters May Decide Casino Law
The future of live Thoroughbred racing in New England became cloudier June 24 after the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a referendum to repeal the state's casino law may appear on the November ballot.
EHM Death Leads to Restrictions at Suffolk
Following the recent death of one horse stabled at Suffolk Downs from equine herpes myelitis, no horses are being allowed to leave the track, though no official quarantine has been imposed.
Suffolk Downs to Reduce Race Dates
The 2014 meet at Suffolk Downs will be extended through Sept. 29 but the number of live racing days will decrease, according to a new agreement reached between track management and the New England HBPA.
Mass. Endorses International Welfare Rules
Massachusetts is the first U.S. racing authority to endorse horse safety and welfare guidelines from the International Group of Specialists Racing Veterinarians.
Three-Alarm Fire in Suffolk Downs Barn Area
Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire in the track kitchen building at Suffolk Downs April 29.
Cloud Hanging Over Suffolk as Meet Nears
As Suffolk Downs prepares to open its 2014 meet May 3, a heavy cloud of uncertainty about the future of live racing hangs over the sole surviving Thoroughbred racetrack in New England.
Horsemen Rally for Proposed Suffolk Casino
New England horsemen voice their support for the proposed $1.3 billion Mohegan Sun casino development at Suffolk Downs at a public hearing March 25.
NH House Rejects Expanded Gaming Bill Again
The New Hampshire House of Representatives, which has killed every piece of casino legislation in modern times, again rejected expanded gambling March 13 by a vote of 173-144.
Massachusetts Slots License to Penn National
The struggling Massachusetts harness racing industry received a huge boost Feb. 27 when the Massachusetts Gaming Commission selected Penn National Gaming proposal to build a slots parlor at Plainridge Race Course.
Suffolk Advances in Casino License Request
Voters in Revere, Mass., overwhelmingly backed Suffolk Downs and gaming partner Mohegan Sun in their plan to develop a world-class destination resort casino on the grounds of the 79-year-old track.
Horsemen, Suffolk Progress on Terms for 2014
An agreement between the New England Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association and the management of Suffolk Downs on a conditional deal for the 2014 meet was reached Feb. 22, but terms must still be decided.
New Hampshire Panel OKs Two Casinos
A New Hampshire Senate committee voted 4-1 to recommend passage of a bill that would allow the state to authorize two casinos. But the bill will be tabled while the House considers any expansion of gambling.
Suffolk Partner Makes Pitch for Casino
The head of Mohegan Sun said Jan. 22 live Thoroughbred racing will be preserved at Suffolk Downs should the gaming giant prove successful in winning the sole destination resort casino designated for the Boston area.
Boston Marathon Tragedy Inspires Horse Names
The Boston Marathon bombings last April were rated by many news organizations as the top story of 2013, and now the New England connections of two 3-year-old colts have named them in tribute to the victims.
Suffolk Outlines Position on Live Racing
Suffolk Downs said Jan. 9 it is committed to live racing should its new partner, Mohegan Sun, win the license to build a casino on track property.
Application Submitted for Casino at Suffolk
Mohegan Sun has submitted its final application to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for a license to build a destination resort casino on land owned by Suffolk Downs.
Date Set for Vote on Suffolk Casino Project
The Revere, Mass., city council has set Feb. 25, 2014, as the date for a referendum election on the city's host community agreement with Mohegan Sun for a proposed $1 billion casino at Suffolk Downs racetrack.
Deal Keeps Suffolk Downs Casino Hopes Alive
Mohegan Sun and Revere, Mass., said Dec. 23 they have reached a host community agreement that would guarantee the city between $25 million and $30 million in revenue per year from a proposed casino at Suffolk Downs.
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