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Posted by ovals 224 days ago (http://ownership.bloodhorse.com) Category: Racing News
Stuart Slagle has been named the racing secretary for the upcoming season at Arapahoe Park, Mile High Racing and Entertainment announced April 21. Thirty-six days have been scheduled for the 2008 meet. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 289 days ago (http://www2.tbo.com) Category: Racing News
"I think he was waiting for the other horses," Velasquez said of Fierce Wind. "When the other horses tried to pass us, my horse responded like a big horse." discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 289 days ago (http://news.enquirer.com) Category: Perspectives
Greater Cincinnati already has three casinos in Southeast Indiana. Will adding two more oversaturate the market? discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 289 days ago (http://www.dailylocal.com) Category: Perspectives
A lifer in the thoroughbred business, Tony Dutrow typifies the “everyday horseman.” They’re the ones who put in the hours and the hard work but have never been blessed with the “big horse” that garners a trainer national acclaim. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 289 days ago (http://news.enquirer.com) Category: Industry Topics
Wagering is down nearly 41 percent since 1998, when wagers hit $629 million.

"The Ohio racing industry is standing on quicksand," said Elisabeth Alexander, president of Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 289 days ago (http://www.hometownannapolis.com) Category: Industry Topics
"I think the perception is drug use in racing is worse now than maybe it's ever been," said Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky. "There have been many individual veterinarians, prominent breeders and owners who are quite frustrated." discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 289 days ago (http://www.presstelegram.com) Category: Racing News
However, it may be only a matter of time until Surf Cat adds that elusive Grade I win to a resume that already includes five Grade II victories following his one-half length score in Saturday's $150,000 San Carlos Handicap at Santa Anita. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 289 days ago (http://www.nationmedia.com) Category: Racing News
Racing continues at Ngong Racecourse this afternoon with a 10 race-card which is probably a record in Kenya’s racing history. rnrnThe 10 races, some of which have attracted big fields of more than 10 runners, include the Pedigree Fillies Guineas. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://www.goerie.com) Category: Industry Topics
Horses that performed well at Presque Isle Downs in September also did well in subsequent months at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington and at Churchill Downs in Louisville in October and November respectively, he said.rnrnPresque Isle Downs also got high marks for cleanliness and a facility size that seems to fit the market, said DeRosa, who' discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://www.menafn.com) Category: Industry Topics
The Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF) 2008 will be held from 20 - 22 March at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Halls 4, 5 & 6. Opening hours are 11am - 8pm. Admission to DIHF is free of charge and open to trade and consumers. Persons under the age of 16 do not need to complete the registration form, but must be accompa discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://lfpress.ca) Category: Industry Topics
Host cities, such as London, get five per cent of the money. From the Western Fair slots, the city has received nearly $30 million over the past decade -- but London deserves more, one controller says. "(This) is a relatively painless way for the province to upload," Controller Gord Hume said. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://www.courier-journal.com) Category: Industry Topics
We want to maximize the number of dollars. We want to take care of the equine industry. We want to create new tourism spots. We want to import new people, and yes, there is some politics involved. Anything we do in Frankfort has politics," said Rep. Larry Clark, D-Louisville and the House speaker pro tem. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://thestar.com.my) Category: Industry Topics
The Hong Kong Jockey Club, which controls horse racing in the former British colony, has spent about US$100 million (euro69 million) on upgrading existing venues and building new ones for the Olympic equestrian competition, which will take place Aug. 9-Aug. 20. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://www.nytimes.com) Category: Racing News
Other elements were not settled, including details on the forgiveness of some existing state loans to the association and the distribution of the revenue from the 4,500 video lottery terminals, which will be run by a separate operator not yet selected. The association’s board will need to approve any final deal.

Should those details be resolved discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://www.buzzle.com) Category: Racing News
Confirming the news yesterday, a spokesman for Coolmore said: "Peter had a pretty good year, and there was a connection [to Coolmore] in his days at Manton. Mr Magnier's colors were carried by Victory Note and he also had a share in Commander Collins." Chapple-Hyam trained Victory Note to win the 1998 French 2,000 Guineas and Commander Collins discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://www.fox23news.com) Category: Industry Topics
No one is officially confirming that deal -- which reportedly gives NYRA control over Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga for another 25 years, with four year benchmarks to keep the deal in place, give them more than $100 million toward getting out of bankruptcy, and give the state ownership of the land the tracks are on. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 293 days ago (http://www.jamestownsun.com) Category: Industry Topics
The commission denied requests from other horse racing groups and sponsors of off-track betting sites in Grand Forks, Williston, and Bismarck, for money from the promotion fund. discuss this »
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Posted by ovals 294 days ago (http://www.gambling911.com) Category: Industry Topics
Ron Paul has voiced his opposition to online gambling prohibition, one of the few Congressman refusing to sign a port security act because it contained an unrelated provision that would make Web gambling illegal (exempting horse racing of course). A number of operators have been planning a Ron Paul meet up group in Costa Rica. discuss this »
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