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Seabiscuit, Steve Cauthen, Aristides, Regret - May 17th

Seabiscuit, owned by Charles S. Howard, succumbed to a heart attack at Ridgewood Ranch in Willits, Ca.Read More

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Ohio governor expedites racetrack slots

The Ohio Lottery Commission on Monday passed several rules governing slot machines at Ohio racetracks after Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed an executive order allowing the rules to go into effect on an expedited basis.The executive order allows the lottery commission to approve rules without undergoing...Read More

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42 Racetracks and Counting!

Those of you that know me, understand that one of my favorite things is visiting a thoroughbred racetrack I have never been to before. In fact it has become a goal of mine to see as many as possible before I leave this world. In recent months, I am pleased to announce that I have added two new ones ...Read More

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Mike in SB · You have me beat by about 20 in the US, Lone Star Park in Texas is a nice track to visit and I don't see it on your list. But you should get out of North America, I have been to Happy Valley in Hong Kong ( a Wednesday in the rain with 50 thousand people in the stands ), Epson and Ascot in England, the Currah in Ireland, Longchamp in Paris and the track in Warsaw. My bucket list is to see the great horse races of the world, still a few to go, but your list of American tracks would be hard to beat. · 341 days ago ·

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EquiSpace · The Geno triple should be in your future: Fort Erie, Finger Lakes, Presque Isle! · 341 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · I can only count 17 for my list. I hope to add Churchill Downs for this year's BC. According to Steven Crist, Finger Lakes is a MUST. · 341 days ago ·

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ruffian75 · That's an impressive list. You might want to add Louisiana Downs in September, when they have the Super Derby. · 341 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Love these comments ... Mike, I am impressed on your foreign conquests. I'm still sore that I missed going to the track in Rio due to a Concierge error. I will get to some biggies in Europe sooner rather than later. The Geno Triple ... you know it! ;-) Louisiana Downs and the Super Derby actually may happen in a few months! · 341 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · I've been to 2 tracks (AP and CBY). Does this mean I'm 2 years old? · 341 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · We'll need to work on that total, Chris! · 341 days ago ·

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ruffian75 · Oh, another track that you might want to check out. Haven't been there, but I've heard other people mention it. Kentucky Downs. Only has about a 5 day meet, but it's like a country fair atmosphere. They say the track runs through the hills, but it does draw some top-notch turf competition. Think it runs in the fall. I guess it would be European-like. · 341 days ago ·

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Julie Albright · I WISH I could say I've been to a quarter of those...but I haven't. Very impressive list, imo. Hope you have a great time tomorrow night and say Hi to my boy Awesome Gem, aka The Gemster. :-) · 341 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Yes Kentucky Downs, previously Dueling Grounds, has been on my want list for a long time. I wish they ran more than a few days a year. I will say Hi for you, Julie ;-) · 341 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Oh, I forgot I have been to York in England on my honeymoon! Is that 18 for me? · 341 days ago ·

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arazi · Nice list! Dang... you've got me beat by five... 37 total for live racing. But that includes Newmarket, Ascot, York, Chantilly and Maisons-Laffite. I highly recommend York (sort of like Saratoga) and Chantilly (simply beautiful) to anyone who has the chance to get there. I think a HRN Euro-trip is in order! · 341 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Getting a little Euro-jealous here guys! · 341 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Wait make mine 20, forgot Hollywood Park and Liberty Bell, which did thoroughbreds before Keystone which became Philadelphia Park which became Parx · 341 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · This is fun! 21, I have been to Charles Town! · 341 days ago ·

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mdracing69 · Looking forward to your Louisiana Downs visit, Brian. · 341 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Andy, if you don't watch out, you will pass me before I get to Prairie Meadows ... Thanks, Jarrod, I can't wait! · 341 days ago ·

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ChristineDix · wow-6 if you include the one day fair at Millarville/SP/NP/MarD/QuD/Woo · 341 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Here's my list: Atl, Aqu, Bel, Bow, CT, Del, GS, Hol, Lib, Lrl, Med, Mth, Pim, Prx, Rkm, SA, Sar, Suf, Tam, Tdn, York* · 340 days ago ·

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zatt · Why did you count both Liberty Bell and Parx? · 340 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Liberty Bell and Parx were not the same track. Lib was torn down and Franklin Mills mall stands there. Keystone was built in 1974 and was renamed to PHA and now to PRX. Liberty Bell had a split meet of standardbreds and thoroughbreds. · 340 days ago ·

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zatt · Ahhh, thanks for the education, Matt. · 340 days ago ·

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lapswimmer · Dang, that's impressive. I've only been to Churchill Downs (my hometown track) and Keeneland (my college town track). I would at least like to visit the rest of the tracks in KY before I go anywhere else. Maybe I'll catch up to your list once I get out of college! · 336 days ago ·

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MarkRodriquez · The greatest county fair of them all: The Humbolt County Fair at FERNDALE, CA. Located near Eureka, which is a mini San Francisco and right by the biggest trees in the world, the folks at Ferndale know how to have a good time. Nowhere can a crowd of 4,000 make so much noise screaming at a mule race. They also have thoroughbreds and Arabians, plus all the simulcasts from the big tracks. You will be in one of the most beautiful places you've ever been. But bring a jacket as 65 deegrees is a heat wave in Ferndale. · 295 days ago ·

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LAZMANNICK · Brian.......If you're ever in the Buffalo area you should slip across the Peace Bridge and visit Fort Erie. I haven’t been there in some time but I remember it as a beautiful place with probably the most picturesque infield of any track in N/A. It is operated by private ownership now, but at one time was under the ownership of the Ontario Jockey Club and included in the Woodbine-Greenwood-Fort Erie circuit. It is richly steeped in history. Every modern day Canadian TC winner has raced there in the Prince of Wales Stakes, including the great filly Dance Smartly, With Approval and the ill-fated Izvestia. Other stars have left their mark there including Overskate, winner of the 1979 Bowling Green Handicap, a deep race that included the ’79 Turf Eclipse award winner, Bowl Game. And did I mention that this is the track where Northern Dancer broke his maiden? · 295 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Mark, I have actually been to the Humbolt County Fair, but only for simulcasting. Lazmannick, Fort Erie is very much on my to do list ... read some of the earlier comments to see the plan. Thanks for the additional info on the Fort! · 294 days ago ·

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MarkRodriquez · Brian, did you see the 350-foot redwood trees? Do you agree it's a beautiful place? I can't believe how uncrowded it is there. I'd like to retire there. · 294 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · I did Mark ... pretty location, and laid back atmosphere for sure! · 294 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Pleased to report that Hoosier Park became #43 last night! · 252 days ago ·

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LAZMANNICK · Don't forget Fore Erie Brian if you haven't already been there. They close in a month or so for this year and I'm not even sure wether they will be open next year. The track where Northern Dancer broke his maiden, won his first race, lost his first race and won is first stakes race. · 252 days ago ·

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Man O' War, Perry Ouzts - August 21st

Man O' War equaled the track record while easily winning the Travers Stakes at ...Read More

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Ohio Lawmakers Pass Racetrack Slots Bill

In a flurry of activity June 28 both houses of the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation allowing racetracks to apply for video lottery terminal licenses.The VLT provisions were attached to a racetrack relocation bill approved by the state Senate by a 27-6 vote. The House then concurred by a vote...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 336 days ago ·

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Louisville connections looking at Queen's Plate

Maple Leaf Kitten, representing the leading owner and trainer at River Downs, is pointing towards the $1,000,000 Queen’s Plate at Woodbine. He will have a public workout at the track on Sunday between the first and second race with Ben Creed in the saddle.Read More

Source: blogs.courier-journal.com · Posted 345 days ago ·

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River Downs Opening Delayed by Flooding

The record-setting rains of April in the Cincinnati, Ohio area have forced officials at River Downs to push back their expected live racing opening of Friday, April 29, to a date yet to be determined. Water from the Ohio River levels has covered the main track with water and while those levels...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 401 days ago ·

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River Downs Sale Approved

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) announced that, following today’s approval from the Ohio State Racing Commission, it expects to complete its previously announced acquisition of River Downs Racetrack in southeast Cincinnati, Ohio by the end of this month. Pinnacle expects to fund the $45 mil...Read More

Source: 24hournewsdesk.com · Posted 500 days ago ·

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No Horsemen's Deal in Ohio

Ohio’s three Thoroughbred racetracks have mapped out their live racing schedules for 2011, but two of them still have no agreement with horsemen on racing dates. The Ohio State Racing Commission approved the dates earlier this year, but in the cases of River Downs and Thistledown, it noted the track...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 526 days ago ·

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railbird33 · With seven commercial race tracks, the world headquarters of the Standardbred Racing Organization and a Harness triple crown race Ohio is in a very sad state of deterioration. To further add to their dismay, PA, WV, IN & even MI have figured out how to bolster their commercial horse racing businesses. Ohio is late to the party in approving a slots bill which would easily suppliment these venues and provide bigger purses. But for Casino organizations coming to the rescue, with the hope the state legislature will get it right, Ohio would be a dying state for horseracing. · 525 days ago ·

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racecaller · A shame... · 525 days ago ·

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River Downs sold for $45 million

Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. said Friday it has reached a deal to buy River Downs Racetrack in Anderson Township for $45 million. It’s the third sale this year of a struggling Ohio racetrack.Pinnacle said the deal includes 155 acres, 35 of them undeveloped. It said the racetrack compl...Read More

Source: news.cincinnati.com · Posted 551 days ago ·

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Pinnacle Entertainment Buys River Downs

River Downs near Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sold to Pinnacle Entertainment, a gaming company that operates a casino in neighboring Indiana, according to sources close to the matter. The sale, which has been rumored for weeks, couldn’t be confirmed by the principals. “We are not commenting on those r...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 587 days ago ·

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Ohio tracks to reduce dates in 2011

The Ohio State Racing Commission approved the 2011 date requests of the state’s three Thoroughbred tracks which will result in 33 fewer scheduled racing dates compared with this year. River Downs will reduce its schedule by 26 dates, essentially by racing just four days a week in 2011 compared to fi...Read More

Source: thoroughbredtimes.com · Posted 611 days ago ·

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invasor · Smart move. · 611 days ago ·

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Things That Make You Go Hmmm (5)

Not sure which is worse—those who believe horse racing’s sun rises when Saratoga opens and sets when it closes, or those who claim the meet and its product are deteriorating. … No one likes to see declines in handle and attendance, but we need to put things in perspective. This is a meet and a city ...Read More

Source: cs.bloodhorse.com · Posted 629 days ago ·

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Ouzts Sets Record at River Downs

Jockey Perry Ouzts, who has ridden at River Downs in Cincinnati, Ohio for 37 seasons, has set the record for wins during the Jockey Club Meet. He rode Regent's Daughter to an easy victory in the second race. Dean Sarvis had set the record in 2004 with 82 wins, breaking the 18-year-old record then he...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 636 days ago ·

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Fewer Racing Dates in Ohio

Total racing dates would continue to drop under 2011 requests submitted by Ohio’s seven racetracks Aug. 19. Three Thoroughbred tracks requested a total of 30 fewer days of live racing, with River Downs asking for the largest reduction of 26 days. Beulah Park requested four fewer days, while Thistled...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 649 days ago ·

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Jockey Rettele, 70, Wins Stakes

Richard Rettele, a 70-year-old who trains Thoroughbreds and rides Quarter Horses, just keeps on going—he won a $15,000 stakes aboard Fearles Fred in the $15,000 Queen City Dash at River Downs in Ohio Aug. 10. Rettele is a Kansas native who began training Thoroughbreds in Michigan at Detroit Rac...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 656 days ago ·

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Things That Make You Go Hmmm (4)

Kentucky horsemen, under difficult circumstances, have been largely supportive of shorter racing weeks to preserve purses and field size. However, there are growing concerns by some who say they can’t get their better stock into races. The situation is exacerbated by the slim pickings on the stakes ...Read More

Source: cs.bloodhorse.com · Posted 657 days ago ·

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Cradle, Bassinet purses halved

Officials at River Downs in Cincinnati announced Monday that they would be cutting the purses from their two premier races -- the Cradle S. and Bassinet S. -- by 50 percent. The purse for the September 6 Cradle has been reduced to $100,000, while the September 4 Bassinet is now worth $50,000. "It is...Read More

Source: brisnet.com · Posted 674 days ago ·

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Ohio Tracks in Line for Slots?

LetOhioVote.org said June 28 it has asked the state to remove its referendum on racetrack video lottery terminals from the November ballot, possibly clearing the way for gaming at Ohio’s seven racetracks. The move has been rumored for more than a month in horse racing circles. Earlier this year, the...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 701 days ago ·

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Veteran River Downs Employee Burge Dies

Richard “Dickie Burge, a racetracker for 60 years, died May 23 at Anderson Mercy Hospital, not far from River Downs, where he held various positions. He was 75. Burge mucked stalls as a teenager and finished his years at River Downs as a racing official, serving as a placing judge until he fell ill ...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 736 days ago ·

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Ohio governor expedites racetrack slots

The Ohio Lottery Commission on Monday passed several rules governing slot machines at Ohio racetracks after Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed an executive ...

Ohio Lawmakers Pass Racetrack Slots Bill

In a flurry of activity June 28 both houses of the Ohio General Assembly passed legislation allowing racetracks to apply for video lottery terminal li...

Horse Racing Blog - Jennie Rees - Louisville connections looking at Queen's Plate

Maple Leaf Kitten, representing the leading owner and trainer at River Downs, is pointing towards the $1,000,000 Queen’s Plate at Woodbine. He w...

River Downs Opening Delayed by Flooding

The record-setting rains of April in the Cincinnati, Ohio area have forced officials at River Downs to push back their expected live racing opening of...

River Downs Sale Approved

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) announced that, following today’s approval from the Ohio State Racing Commission, it expects to complete its ...

No Horsemen's Deal in Ohio

Ohio’s three Thoroughbred racetracks have mapped out their live racing schedules for 2011, but two of them still have no agreement with horsemen on ra...

River Downs sold for $45 million

Casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. said Friday it has reached a deal to buy River Downs Racetrack in Anderson Township for $45 million. It’s ...

Pinnacle Entertainment Buys River Downs

River Downs near Cincinnati, Ohio, has been sold to Pinnacle Entertainment, a gaming company that operates a casino in neighboring Indiana, according ...

Ohio tracks to reduce dates in 2011

The Ohio State Racing Commission approved the 2011 date requests of the state’s three Thoroughbred tracks which will result in 33 fewer scheduled raci...

At Large - Things That Make You Go Hmmm (5)

Not sure which is worse—those who believe horse racing’s sun rises when Saratoga opens and sets when it closes, or those who claim the meet and its pr...

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