LONGTIME OAKLAWN PRESIDENT CHARLES J. CELLA DEAD AT 81

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017) – Charles J. Cella, a leading figure in American Thoroughbred racing for over a half century and longtime President and Chairman of the Board of the Oaklawn Jockey Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has died of...
Posted On 06 Dec 2017
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Keeneland Catalogs 1,582 Horses for 2018 January Sale

By Amy Owens —- • Click here for the online catalog. • General scenic photos of the sale are attached. Keeneland Catalogs 1,582 Horses for 2018 January Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Dec. 5, 2017) – Keeneland has cataloged 1,582 horses for its 60th January Horses of All Ages Sale, to...
Posted On 06 Dec 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes & Saturday Stakes Recaps

By Michael Adolphson/Brain W. Spencer —- • Farrell Settling in at Fair Grounds • Girvin Enjoying His Down Time • Pegasus-Bound Forever Unbridled and Seeking the Soul Arrive FARRELL SETTLING IN AT FAIR GROUNDS The queen of the Fair Grounds has returned. Farrell, owned by...
Posted On 03 Dec 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Gun Runner Gears Up for First Work Back

By Michael Adolphson —- • Beschizza Bags First U. S. Victory • Valadorna Swift in Saturday Breeze • Hallie Belle Hints at Talent in Allowance Win • Sterling Miss Sustains Amoss Momentum • No Immediate Plans for Yockey’s Warrior GUN RUNNER GEARS UP FOR FIRST WORK BACK...
Posted On 26 Nov 2017
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Fair Grounds Partners With Covenant House to Provide Thanksgiving Dinner For At-Risk Youth

By Brian W. Spencer —- FAIR GROUNDS PARTNERS WITH COVENANT HOUSE TO PROVIDE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR AT-RISK YOUTH NEW ORLEANS (November 24, 2017) – Executives from Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots delivered fried turkeys and sides to Covenant House to provide...
Posted On 24 Nov 2017
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MATT DINERMAN NAMED NEW GOLDEN GATE FIELDS ANNOUNCER; AT AGE 25

By Mike Willman —- MATT DINERMAN NAMED NEW GOLDEN GATE FIELDS ANNOUNCER; AT AGE 25, CALIFORNIA NATIVE BRINGS ENTHUSIASM & DYNAMIC TALENT TO ICONIC FACILITY BEGINNING OPENING DAY, DEC. 26 ‘A HOME RUN FOR GOLDEN GATE FIELDS AND CALIFORNIA RACING’ ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov....
Posted On 18 Nov 2017
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FAIR GROUNDS 146TH LIVE THOROUGHBRED MEET OPENS WITH STARLIGHT RACING NOV. 18

By Mark Conner —- THE CHEE WEEZ, THE JUKEBOX HEROES OF NEW ORLEANS HEADLINE NEW AND IMPROVED STARLIGHT OPENING DAY NOV. 18 NEW ORLEANS (November 10, 2017) – The 146th Thoroughbred racing season begins November 18 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots with Starlight...
Posted On 11 Nov 2017
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FAIR GROUNDS KEY DATES TO KNOW: 146th THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON

By Brian Spencer —- NEW ORLEANS (November 7, 2017) – The 146th Thoroughbred Racing Season at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is approaching, with Opening Day scheduled for Saturday, November 18 with Starlight Racing and a 3 p.m. first post. Below are some key dates...
Posted On 08 Nov 2017
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NEW IRS REGULATIONS RESULT IN DRASTICALLY REDUCED REPORTING AND WITHHOLDING FOR HORSEPLAYERS AT BREEDERS’ CUP

Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- NEWLY ENACTED IRS REGULATIONS RESULT IN DRASTICALLY REDUCED REPORTING AND WITHHOLDING FOR HORSEPLAYERS AT BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS LEXINGTON, Ky. (Monday, November 6, 2017) – Despite some of the longest-priced winners in Breeders’ Cup...
Posted On 07 Nov 2017
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Keeneland Concludes Memorable Fall Race Meet

By Amy Gregory —- On-track attendance second-highest in Fall Meet history LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 28, 2017) – Keeneland successfully closed its 2017 Fall Meet on Saturday, one that featured 17 days of superlative racing and unique special events that combined to produce the...
Posted On 30 Oct 2017
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