Travers, Whitney anchor 2017 meet at Saratoga

By Pat McKenna —- SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The 2017 meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will again be highlighted by the Grade 1, $1.2 million Whitney and the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers, the centerpieces of two of the biggest days in North American racing. The...
Posted On 16 May 2017
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MONMOUTH: MELLO GROOVE KICKS CLEAR TO CAPTURE MOTHER’S DAY FEATURE

By John Heims —- OCEANPORT, NJ. – Hope Haskell Jones’s Mello Groove closed with a wide run around the turn before opening up in the lane to post a 3 ¼-length victory in the $40,000 allowance optional claiming feature at Monmouth Park on Sunday. With a Mother’s Day crowd of...
Posted On 15 May 2017
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ALWAYS DREAMING DEPARTS CHURCHILL DOWNS FOR PIMLICO

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 9, 2017) – Always Dreaming, hero of last Saturday’s 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I), departed Churchill Downs at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday morning for the short ride to Louisville International...
Posted On 10 May 2017
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Keeneland Spring Meet Produces Strong Attendance, Wagering Results

By Amy Gregory —- Click here for Keeneland Spring Meet Wrap Video Keeneland successfully concluded its 2017 Spring Meet on Friday as exceptional racing, enhanced food and hospitality offerings, one-of-a-kind special events and warm, sunny weather yielded robust attendance...
Posted On 30 Apr 2017
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TRACK DONATES $50,000 TO OLDSMAR CARES TO HELP CITIZENS IN NEED

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Over the last 15 years, Tampa Bay Downs has focused its charitable giving on organizations that benefit citizens living in the track’s immediate footprint. So when Vice President of Marketing and Publicity Margo Flynn learned of plans by...
Posted On 28 Apr 2017
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Live racing returns to Belmont Park on April 28

By Pat McKenna —- Belmont Stakes Racing Festival June 8-10 ELMONT, N.Y. – Featuring the third annual Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, itself anchored by the 149th renewal of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 10, live thoroughbred racing returns...
Posted On 25 Apr 2017
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Gulfstream: Wednesday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Swells to $93,883

By David Joseph —- Wednesday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Swells to $93,883 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 went unsolved Sunday for the sixth consecutive program, leaving a $93,883.69 carryover jackpot for Wednesday’s program. Multiple tickets with all six...
Posted On 24 Apr 2017
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KEENELAND BARN NOTES THURSDAY, APRIL 6

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet opens Friday and concludes Friday, April 28, with racing on Wednesdays through Sundays. Post time for the first race each day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Keeneland will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 16. ********** Visit...
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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Keeneland Spring Meet Special Events Offer Fun and Philanthropic Support

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (April 5, 2017) – College Scholarship Day, tailgating on The Hill, Sunrise Trackside, an appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales and Military Day at the Races Presented by Marathon are among the popular special events scheduled for Keeneland’s...
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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THE PEGASUS WORLD CUP INVITATIONAL RETURNS WITH A NEW RECORD-SETTING $16 MILLION USD PURSE

By David Joseph —- THE WORLD’S RICHEST THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACE COMES BACK TO MIAMI Miami, Florida – Fresh off the heels of the inaugural running of the $12 million USD Pegasus World Cup Invitational, The Stronach Group announced today that the world’s richest...
Posted On 05 Apr 2017
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