Jennie Rees and Claire Novak were announced Wednesday as winners of the Eclipse writing awards for 2011 by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters.
The New York Racing Association will lower its takeout on superexotic bets from 26 percent to 24 percent beginning on Dec. 28 to make up for an error that regulatory officials said could have cost bettors $8.6 million over the past 15 months.
The Jockey Club on Friday launched a public website allowing users to browse rulings issued against Thoroughbred trainers.
Ky. Gov. Steve Beshear said on Tuesday during his inaugural address that he would push for the state’s legislature to approve a constitutional amendment allowing for casino-type gambling in the state.
