THE CASINO AT GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

By David Joseph —- THE CASINO AT GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the utmost regard for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees and in following the best available guidance from...
Posted On 17 Mar 2020
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Keeneland Cancels 2020 Spring Race Meet Due to COVID-19 Health and Safety Concerns

By Amy Gregory —- Keeneland Cancels 2020 Spring Race Meet Due to COVID-19 Health and Safety Concerns LEXINGTON, KY (March 16, 2020) – Keeneland officials today announced the cancellation of the track’s upcoming Spring Meet, which was scheduled for April 2-24, due to health...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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LECOMTE WINNER ENFORCEABLE TABBED AS LUKEWARM FAVORITE FOR LOUISIANA DERBY

By Grant LaGrange —- Full field of 14 also includes Risen Star division two winner Modernist New Orleans (March 15, 2020) – John Oxley’s Enforceable, who won the LeComte (G3) in advance of a second place run behind the recently sidelined Mr. Monomoy in the first division of...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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TWO-WEEK DELAY FOR REOPENING OF STABLE AREAS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After consultation with local public health officials, Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today amid public health concerns regarding COVID-19 that it will delay the reopening of its stable areas at both Churchill Downs Racetrack and...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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OAKLAWN TO CLOSE CASINO FOR TWO WEEKS; RACING TO CONTINUE

By Jennifer Hoyt —- OAKLAWN TO CLOSE CASINO FOR TWO WEEKS; RACING TO CONTINUE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, March 15, 2020) – With the unfortunate announcement Sunday afternoon that two people have tested positive for Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Garland County, Oaklawn has made...
Posted On 16 Mar 2020
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Correll’s Corner: New additions to Kentucky Derby Top Ten

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- This is week two of my rankings for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. I’ve added two new ones and dropped another and that makes 11 colts and I’ll explain why when I get to that...
Posted On 15 Mar 2020
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Fair Grounds Race Course to Run Races Spectator-Free Effective Immediately

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby to Run as Scheduled on March 21 NEW ORLEANS, LA., (March 13, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today amid public health concerns regarding COVID-19, all live races beginning immediately through the...
Posted On 13 Mar 2020
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Handicapping: Derby Prep Races for March 14, 2020

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Just how strange is it to watch horses compete for prize money and Derby entry points without spectators in the stands to cheer them on? We’re finding out this week as the impact of coronavirus precautions touch even the prep...
Posted On 13 Mar 2020
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GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE; MARYLAND JOCKEY CLUB TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE LAUREL PARK, PIMLICO AND ROSECROFT RACEWAY

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19; RACES TO CONTINUE WITH LICENSED PERSONNEL HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the utmost regard for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees and in following the...
Posted On 13 Mar 2020
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OAKLAWN UPDATE ON WEEKEND RACES: RACES ON, FANS OUT

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Thursday, March 12, 2020) – As the only professional sports franchise in Arkansas and in the best interest of our patrons, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort has decided to run all races this weekend without onsite spectators. These...
Posted On 13 Mar 2020
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