Penn National Racecourse in Grantville, Pa., has banned three trainers connected to the conviction of a trainer last week on 14 federal counts related to the illegal administration of race-day medications, according to a statement released by the track.

I have been waiting all fall for the 2-year-old colts to start running fast. I am still waiting, but I was finally encouraged by a performance.

The first two years of the Penn Mile, there were pretty clear standouts. Not so this year. It is an evenly matched group, with no Beyers of 90 or more, but mid- to high-80s all over the place.

Track information and stakes schedule for the 2014 Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course meet featuring $500,000 Penn Mile on Saturday, May 31.

When Bobby Kitten’s hit the far turn in the $500,000 Penn Mile, it was clear the colt was going to win, and probably win big.

Penn National has tried to combine its major stakes races on two cards, one in between the Preakness and Belmont Stakes and the other on Thanksgiving Eve. The first Penn Mile Day this June was an unqualified success. This is the third ...