Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) today announced Woodbine’s entire 2013 Thoroughbred stakes calendar. A total of 107 stakes races, worth over $20.25 million, are scheduled. The first portion of the stakes calendar, which features 37 added-money races through July 7, including … Continue reading
Dutch authorities have arrested the director of a meat processing and wholesale company that is at the center of an investigation into the horse meat scandal that rocked much of Europe earlier this year. According to the Associated Press, investigators with the … Continue reading
After having his Godolphin Racing empire at the center of a major steroid investigation in England for the past month, Sheikh Mohammed has ordered the drafting of legislation that would “ban the import, selling and buying of banned performance-enhancing drugs … Continue reading
The new Hollywood at Dayton Raceway is set to break ground on May 30, officials with Penn National Gaming told the Dayton Business Journal on Wednesday. The racino, estimated to cost $125 million, will be built in two phases. The … Continue reading
Officials with the West Virginia Racing Commission continue their investigation into the death of the mare, Slippin’ Around at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, according to a report in the Blood-Horse. The 5-year-old mare, who was trained by Kathy Jarvis, … Continue reading
Trainer Bruce Levine and Jena Antonucci will be among the industry speakers participating in The New York Racing Association, Inc.’s (NYRA) next “New Owners Luncheon” at Belmont Park on Sunday, June 2. Co-hosted by former champion jockey and NYRA television … Continue reading
Details emerged on Tuesday regarding the delayed return of jockey Frankie Dettori. Last weekend, British officials refused to license Dettori pending approval from the France Galop medical committee. The Guardian reports that French officials are awaiting results of tests taken … Continue reading
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Plenny of Henny, the gelding at the center of a rescinded claim at Betfair Hollywood Park last Sunday, “seems to be okay”, according to trainer Bill Spawr.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
