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December 27, 2010
 Doomsday Around the Corner for Harness Racing in Nova Scotia?
Harness Racing in Nova Scotia is on its way out and if something isn't done NOW, we'll be finished forever.

Put the horse back in horse racing
More than ever, horse racing needs stars like Zenyatta to raise the level of interest in the sport.

MICHAEL VEITCH: Reviewing the 2010 horse racing season
It started with worries about the financial health of the New York Racing Association, and ended with the collapse of the New York City ...

Casie Coleman comments on career year
This afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack, harness racing trainer Casie Coleman surpassed last year's seasonal earnings to earn herself a career year. ...

Fraser Preps For 35th Anniversary
The cornerstone of harness racing on Canada's west coast was officially unveiled on January 1, 1976 when Cloverdale Raceway opened its doors to a large ...
December 23, 2010
Fans may hold key for Meadowlands horse racing

15 and the three-week series will end with a $75000 race Jan.29. It's time to vote for two more horses to enter the Living Horse Hall of Fame

Upstate NY developer plans new harness track, VLTs
An upstate New York developer with plans to build a harness racing track and video lottery gambling operation near Syracuse has gotten ...

Bellino is harness owner of the year
Frank Bellino has been voted harness racing's owner of the year following the heady success of Rock N Roll Heaven. ...

Lawrence officials: Casino pieces are falling into place
Last Thursday they attended the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission meeting. The commission will determine whether Valley View Downs' new owner, ...

Deal reached on Md. horse racing in 2011
People involved in Maryland horse racing have bemoaned the fact that Laurel Park won't get slots. Seven weeks ago, voters approved a slots casino proposed ...
December 22, 2010
Christie opposes horse racing subsidy, but may sign bill anyway
Governor Christie said Tuesday that he still opposes any outside subsidy for state horse racing purses — but he did not rule out signing a ...

Nearly One Million View Harness Racing Art
The “History of Harness Racing by Currier & Ives” exhibit, the “What is Harness Racing” poster series and the “A Drive to Win” display have been viewed by ...

2010 O'Brien Award Finalists Announced
Standardbred Canada today announced the finalists for the 2010 O'Brien Awards, which honour Canada's best in harness racing over the past season. ...

Manzi is recognized at Yonkers | Harness Horse Racing
On Tuesday evening, Dec. 14, at Yonkers Raceway, 60-year-old Harness Racing Hall of Famer Catello Cat Manzi achieved pari-mutuel win number 14000, and on.

No agreement reached on horse racing schedule in Maryland
The Maryland Racing Commission on Tuesday rejected a proposed schedule for live horse racing next year, leaving the industry's future and the Preakness ...
December 21, 2010
 White knight has plans for Meadowlands

The curtain comes down on 2010 season

William Hill, Racing Post team up for iPhone app

Regional OTB consolidation considered

December 19, 2010
Video slot machines on hold for now


Pa. Ag secretary says slots gaming rejuvenating state horse racing

NJ will fund Meadowlands harness racing while lease is negotiated

Letter: Demise of NYC OTB will benefit racing

Plainridge harness racing news and notes

Tetrick & Ford win Meadowlands award titles

At Laurel Park, a way of life limps toward the sunset
December 17, 2010
 Horse racing to continue at Meadowlands with NJ support while lease is negotiated 

There's Hope For Horse Racing In New Jersey 

Agriculture Secretary Says Slots Gaming Rejuvenating PA Horse Racing Industry ...

NY horse racing entities differ on what to do with OTB

Roswell: Bring horse racing to metro Atlanta

OTB decision wages hardships

California ADW Companies Get 30-Day Extension
December 16, 2010
NJ legislators compel Atlantic City casinos to pay horse racing step-aside money

Horse racing returns to McHenry County

Horse racing appears headed back to Fargo in 2011

HFL Sport Science Laboratory Opens in KY
December 15, 2010
NJ bills approved to revive horse racing, gambling

>>> Laurel, Pimlico proposal calls for 77 race days

>>> NY Times: At Aqueduct, more bettors, but little sense of life

Ky Racing commission delays vote on licensing account wagering companies
December 14, 2010
Illegal Bookies Predicted to Make a Comeback as Off Track Betting Disappears


Atlantic City legislation saddled with horse-racing bills

A new dawn for Ocean Downs

Brad Kramer continues recent dominance

Editorial: Partisanship won't fix OTB

'Raise' the stakes
December 12, 2010
 NJ lawmakers approve shortening horse racing season

OTB, No Can Do

Editorial: With OTBs, don't wait for something to happen

10 bills aimed at reviving NJ casinos advance
December 11, 2010
Pan Au Chocolat Ohio's Horse of the Month

Senate GOP creates horse racing task force

Marketing live racing key to California's survival

Horse racing a strong 2nd to baseball in Venezuela
December 10, 2010
 Woodbine outdoes US tracks as success continues to grow

With OTB dead, Andrew Cuomo must rethink New York's relationship with horse racing

NJ governor vetoes horse racing schedules

Harness driver Waples quietly going about business

Emergency rule changes by Wagering Board

'Au revoir' to our 14-year-old racing buddies

Roger Mayotte's bond with Escape The Wind
December 9, 2010
 N.Y. politicians should have saved OTB

Calif. horse racing group goes out of business

New amendments would direct casino regulatory savings to horse racing, strip ...

Racing leaders committed to Preakness

December 8, 2010
Evans: Optimism, But Not Without Changes

Casino-Backed US Bill To Aid Horse Racing?

A daily double in works to revive racing

Wyoming seeks more horse races
December 7, 2010
HHI Meeting Concludes Day Two
December 6, 2010
New Jersey's horse racing problems rooted in NFL wanderlust

It is 'Winter wonderland in Western New York'

Harness Horsemen International meet today

Special awards for James Hardy at Banquet
December 5, 2010
Illinois Senate approves expanded gaming bill (12/3)


>>> NYC OTB board votes to delay shutdown

Delaware horse racing: Teague well past $4M mark again, with four weeks to go

Horse racing stalled at the turn

NJ harness officials trying to save Meadowlands

Stan Bergstein says racing deserves answers

>>> NY: State senator, "I am calling the Senate back into session on Tuesday, December 7th to vote on the proposed reorganization of the New York City Off Track Betting Corporation."

Popular trotter Boomer Berman to retire

Dancer Wants Expanded ADW

Lawmaker wants to expand NJ account wagering

Local reaction to major gambling expansion bill (12/2)

>>> Crist: Getting rid of NYC OTB would only create a bigger mess
December 4, 2010
Senate OKs major expansion of gambling in Illinois (12/2)

Hearing set in 'Instant Racing' case


December marks a new beginning

Md. can't cave to Penn National, Magna

THE MANY FACES OF HORSE RACING

Horse Racing: Kentucky Out-of-Competition Regulation to be Permanent

Sampling of editorials from NY state

Horse racing plan thrown off track

Horse out of barn on New Castle racetrack?

Ex-horse owner sues Pa. racing agency over ouster
December 3, 2010
 Efforts underway to try to salvage live horse racing

Controversial horse owner, trainer file federal lawsuit against state Horse ...

NYC OTB says it will shut down Friday

A Md Industry Vents

Retirement of a racing superstar - but why?

Higher Handle, Reduced Revenues At Tioga
December 2, 2010
Batavia Downs To Honour Bob Summers


MPHRC Rule Change Hearing In January

Corey Callahan & Vic Kirby drive 3 winners

Live horse racing at Laurel and Pimlico in peril

>>> Hialeah opening second q-horse meet on Dec 3

>>> AP: NYC-OTB bailout still alive in NY Legislature

>>> Md: Racing Commission rejects MJC plan

NY editorial: Indian-run casino plan unfair on many levels
December 1, 2010
Officials warn NYC Off-Track Betting could shut


Hialeah Opening Second Quarter Horse Meet

Future Of Md. Horse Racing Still Uncertain

Pondering horse racing's future

McCedes is newcomer in $35k Preferred Pace

Horse racing should take a tip from the lottery and broaden its appeal
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