STATEMENT FROM DENNIS DRAZIN CHAIRMAN AND CEO DARBY DEVELOPMENT, LLC OPERATOR OF MONMOUTH PARK RACETRACK

By John Heims —- “In the wake of last Monday’s federal indictments in the horseracing industry, I wanted to take this opportunity to address the public, horsemen, media, employees and any other interested parties. “First and foremost, Monmouth Park and Darby Development, as...
Posted On 17 Mar 2020
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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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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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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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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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FAIR GROUNDS **BARN NOTES** OVERFLOW FIELD EXPECTED FOR TWINSPIRES.COM LOUISIANA DERBY

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby possible released Saturday’s Louisiana Derby draw open to the public NBCSN to broadcast Louisiana Derby & Fair Grounds Oaks live OVERFLOW FIELD EXPECTED FOR TWINSPIRES.COM LOUISIANA DERBY Risen Star division two winner Modernist...
Posted On 12 Mar 2020
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TAMPA BAY DOWNS ANNOUNCES STEPS TO MINIMIZE CORONAVIRUS RISK

By Mike Henry —- TAMPA BAY DOWNS ANNOUNCES STEPS TO MINIMIZE CORONAVIRUS RISK OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs has announced a number of proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of patrons, employees and horsemen during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and beyond....
Posted On 12 Mar 2020
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Nadal Settling in at Oaklawn with Help from another Hall of Fame Trainer

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Nadal Settling in at Oaklawn with Help from another Hall of Fame Trainer With Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas initially in tow, Nadal galloped approximately 1 1/8 miles in his first appearance over the Oaklawn surface after arriving early Wednesday...
Posted On 12 Mar 2020
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