Jeffrey Jacobs, the chief executive officer of Jacobs Entertainment Inc., the company that operates Virginia’s Colonial Downs, is hoping to sell the company to MTR Gaming Group, according to a report in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Jacobs Entertainment, which in addition … Continue reading
Plenny of Henny, the gelding at the center of a rescinded claim at Betfair Hollywood Park last Sunday, “seems to be okay”, according to trainer Bill Spawr. The gelding was originally claimed out of the first race on Sunday’s card … Continue reading
After a two-day hearing, an officer for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stated that he would issue his final decision regarding the disqualification of the filly Sign from the 2012 Pocahontas Stakes by July 3, according to a report in … Continue reading
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) is disappointed with Tuesday’s vote by the Toronto City Council against expanded gaming at Woodbine, which threatens the province’s entire horse racing industry. Now, WEG is looking forward to working with the Premier, her staff, the … Continue reading
In a meeting held May 21, the Maryland Racing Commission instituted a revised incentive program designed to rejuvenate the state’s horse racing industry. The new bonus program hopes to encourage thoroughbred breeders to stay in Maryland and horse owners to … Continue reading
Del Mar is currently in the midst of renovating its turf course, and officials have plans to install new turf as soon as the 2013 meet ends. All the work being done at the seaside track has fueled speculation that … Continue reading
The 2013 live racing season at Suffolk Downs will begin Saturday, June 1 and continue through November 2, the track announced today as it introduced its initial racing schedule and other plans for the upcoming season. The 78-year-old racetrack has … Continue reading
Kenneth “Kenny” Noe, Jr., former president, chief executive officer and chairman of The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) board died Sunday at the age of 84. Noe, who served as a racing secretary and steward at NYRA during the … Continue reading
The Daily Racing Form is pitching in to help raise money and awareness for equine aftercare on Penn Mile Day, Saturday, June 1, at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. The DRF has donated black and red hats with … Continue reading
Attorneys for the owners and the trainer of the filly Sign, who was disqualified from last year’s Grade 2 Pocahontas Stakes at Churchill Downs for a medication violation, argued on May 20 during an appeals hearing that the state had … Continue reading
