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November 2008 - Posts

• Plan calls for Stronach Group to control Magna Entertainment
  Nov 26 2008, 06:54 AM

  Financially troubled Magna Entertainment Corp. has proposed a reorganization plan that will place the racetrack owner under direct control of the Stronach Group. Read More... Post Reactions

• Anna Seitz joins Fasig-Tipton
  Nov 26 2008, 05:28 AM

  Anna Seitz has joined Fasig-Tipton as a marketing assistant and client coordinator and will begin her duties in January. Read More... Post Reactions

• Funny Cide moving to Kentucky Horse Park
  Nov 26 2008, 04:13 AM

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• Quarantine lifted on Laurel barn
  Nov 26 2008, 03:35 AM

  The Maryland Department of Agriculture lifted its animal investigational hold order on the Laurel Park barn of trainer King Leatherbury on Wednesday after all 25 horses there tested negative for equine herpesvirus (EHV-1). Read More... Post Reactions

• Proposed N.Y. horse park could cost $76-million
  Nov 26 2008, 02:26 AM

  A proposed horse park in Saratoga Springs, New York, would celebrate all breeds but could help Thoroughbreds in particular by providing extra stable space during the Saratoga Race Course meet and include a year-round synthetic surface training track. Read More... Post Reactions

• NYRA expands mobile wagering
  Nov 25 2008, 08:19 AM

  NYRA Rewards account wagering members can now use Windows-based PocketPC, Smartphones, and Java-based phones to bet on races at Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Read More... Post Reactions

• Attendance, handle up at Meadowlands meet
  Nov 24 2008, 08:56 AM

  The Meadowlands concluded a 40-day live meeting on November 15 with increases in attendance and all-sources mutuel wagering handle, compared with last year’s 41-day meet. Read More... Post Reactions

• Curlin to be paraded at Churchill Downs
  Nov 23 2008, 06:04 AM

  Reigning Horse of the year Curlin will be paraded at Churchill Downs on Saturday between the fifth and sixth races on closing day of the 26-day fall meeting. Read More... Post Reactions

• Wagering declines at New York tracks and OTBs
  Nov 22 2008, 09:14 AM

  Wagering through October at New York’s racetracks and Off-Track Betting facilities was down 4% and 6%, respectively, from the same time last year, according to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. Read More... Post Reactions

• Illinois lawmakers approve subsidy for racing
  Nov 21 2008, 10:46 AM

  The Illinois horse racing industry will get to keep a multi-million dollar subsidy from the state's most profitable casinos for three more years under legislation headed to Gov. Rod Blagojevich for approval. Read More... Post Reactions

• Account wagering impasse resolved in California
  Nov 21 2008, 08:33 AM

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• Ohio Racing Commission sets '09 race dates
  Nov 21 2008, 08:12 AM

  The Ohio State Racing Commission on Friday approved a 2009 schedule that includes no live Thoroughbred racing dates at River Downs and 60 days of Thoroughbred racing at Beulah Park. Read More... Post Reactions

• N.Y. considers legalizing additional table games
  Nov 21 2008, 07:23 AM

  New York State officials have begun discussing the possible expansion of video lottery operations to include electronic table games such as roulette and blackjack. Read More... Post Reactions

• Churchill freezes prices on Derby, Oaks tickets
  Nov 21 2008, 06:47 AM

  Churchill Downs will not increase some ticket prices for the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum Brands (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1). Read More... Post Reactions

• Mountaineer lays off 93 people. Check back for more details.
  Nov 21 2008, 06:24 AM

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