The New York Gaming Commission is considering passing separate rules for Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds regulating the use of the bronchial dilator clenbuterol, according to racing officials, clearing the way for the adoption of an overall model medication rule for Thoroughbreds but raising questions about the ability of regulators to enforce the clenbuterol restrictions.
The Saratoga Springs City Council, in a 5-0 vote, approved a resolution on Tuesday night stating its opposition to a full-blown casino in the city, a ceremonial vote that reflects the community’s concern that additional gambling will hurt local businesses.
The governor of New Mexico has signed a bill into law that will protect a racetrack’s right to exclude individuals whose licenses have been suspended or revoked by the state’s racing commission for some drug violations, the governor, Susana Martinez, announced on Monday.
Keith McCalmont of the Woodbine Entertainment Group’s media communications department earned nominations in two different categories as the Jockey Club of Canada announced the media finalists for the 2013 Sovereign Awards on Monday.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded the license for construction of the state’s single slots parlor to Penn National Gaming Inc. on Thursday, breathing new life into the ailing Standardbred racing and breeding industries in New England.
Churchill Downs Inc. once again posted record revenue in 2013, but its net income declined as its revenue from racing operations fell sharply and growth evaporated at its account-wagering business, according to financial documents released by the company Wednesday.
Churchill Downs Inc. had net income of $55 million in 2013, down 5 percent compared with net income of $58.3 million in 2012, while posting record revenues for the third year in a row, according to financial documents released by the company late on Wednesday.
Kevin Rogan has been hired as the chief compliance officer for the New York Racing Association, it was announced Wednesday. The announcement came at a brief open session of a meeting of the NYRA Reorganization board held in Manhattan.
NBC has reached a 10-year extension with Churchill Downs on the broadcast rights to the Kentucky Derby through 2025, the principals announced Wednesday.
Two major preps for the Kentucky Derby, the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on March 29 and the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park on April 5, will be broadcast live on NBC Sports.
