Pimlico "hanging on" - may close historic track
Pimlico cut stakes and may shut the doors soon.
Michael Gill...wow
Wonder why racing is so corrupt? Look at the people involved....
List of Richard Dutrow's drug infractions
Long list of Dutrow's infractions
Congress getting serious about drug penalties
Interesting letter Congress sent to Kentucky regarding Dutrow's "latest" suspension
Congress letter to KHRC about Rick Dutrow's suspension
Bruce Levine faces ban for positive
Tax Reform Possible
Could be some relief for horse players in the form of less taxing on large scores.
Gomez not penalized after whipping horse in face
Garret Gomez is exonorated for his whipping incident.
Gomez whipping horse in face <----Click here for DRF article
Woodlands Race Track in Kansas is no more
Woodlands shutting the doors....
Woodlands Closes <----Click here
Wagering handle issues nationwide
Wagering handle is down 11% nationwide. Why? Good story....
Wagering down 11% <---Click here
Assiniboia Downs: Jockeys betting scandal
Apparently, an excercise rider will give testimony that he was placing bets for riders. Riders are able to bet win on their own mount if it is placed by the horse's owner or trainer. The fact that riders were having an excercise rider bet on their behalf raises concerns regarding race fixing.
Ass Downs Bets <--- Click here for story
Curlin owner, Jess Jackson, should be applauded
The fact that his owner raced this horse into his 4 year old season and has taken such a hard stand against illegal drugs is a very positive sign. Need more like him.
Read here ----> Curlin owner story
Assmussen loses big owner
Steve Assmussen lost a big owner recently. This was due in part by the drug issue. This can only be good news.
Assmussen losing horses <--- Click here to read
THG to Racetracks: Let's Meet on ADW ADW Controversy <--- Click here to read
from DRF (7-9-08) OK, let's try this again. Ellis Park will open its 2008 meet Friday. It's a week later than originally scheduled, but having dodged a potentially fatal bullet, virtually everyone affiliated with the Henderson, Ky., track is simply happy to be back in business. A widely publicized dispute that threatened to shutter 86-year-old Ellis was resolved Saturday - the day after the meet originally was scheduled to open - after track owner Ron Geary came to an agreement with horsemen over account-wagering revenue splits. Horsemen will now receive approximately 6 percent of the account-wagering handle. With that controversy behind them for now, everyone can turn their attention to the sport of horse racing. "You can't imagine my relief to have the track opening," Geary said. A 10-race card will kick off what will be at least 39 days of racing at the track fondly known as "The Pea Patch." Ellis officials have not yet determined whether the five days lost to the account-wagering dispute last week will be made up through more days or more races, if at all. Every Friday, including this one, will carry a twilight first post of 2:40 p.m. Central, with casual entertainment to follow after the races. First post is 12:40 p.m. on all other racing days. The nominal highlight of the opening-day program is the ninth race, a $25,500 turf allowance, but in reality, the race with the biggest punch is the fourth, a $9,900 starter allowance. That's because Raving Rocket will be going for his 12th straight victory when facing seven others in the six-furlong race. Raving Rocket, owned by Louis O'Brien, will be saddled by Ralph Martinez, the leading trainer at Ellis last year. The 6-year-old gelding is a prime candidate to run next in the $50,000 Claiming Crown Express on Aug. 2 at Canterbury Park in Minnesota. The high point of the Ellis meet will come Aug. 16, when the only graded race, the Grade 3, $150,000 Gardenia Stakes, anchors the Big Four Stakes program. The first of 11 stakes at the meet comes Saturday, with the $50,000 Audubon Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. Among the jockeys who figure to vie for top-five spots are Corey Lanerie, Brian Hernandez Jr., John McKee, Orlando Mojica, Victor Lebron, and Tracy Hebert. Jamie Theriot will ride early in the meet, including Friday, before heading to Saratoga, which begins July 23. Luke Kruytbosch will be back in the announcer's booth for his 10th season at Ellis. Past Posting - Philadelphia Park 6-28-08 Can you believe, in 2008, that past posting still occurs? Well, read the following article about what happened at Philadelphia Park on 6-28-08. Almost impossible to comprehend. Click here to read ----> Past Posting at Philly Park Hearing on Illegal Drugs in the Horse Racing Industry 6-19-08 Congressional hearing took place in the aftermath of the Eight Belles tragedy. The hearing was an open invitation to some prominent people in the industry to answer questions by a designated panel. Riveting stuff. Click below to view the hearing. Once you click, the C-Span web page will open. Click the RED F on the right side of the page to watch the hearing. Hearing on Illegal Drugs 6-19-08 (Jack Van Berg, Randy Moss and more testify on the drug problem in horse racing)
Dispute settled, focus returns to racing
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