NYRA Bets Approved as Vendor in Pennsylvania
At a Dec. 17 Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission meeting, NYRA Bets was approved to operate as a vendor within the commonwealth. The racing vendor license is valid for one year.
Elliott Buys Share in Zarak at Arqana Online Sale
A 1/50th share in the Aga Khan Studs' rising star Zarak topped the Arqana Online Sale Dec. 17 when selling to Alex Elliott for €800,000 (US$840,000, €1=US$1.05).
HIWU Sanctions Will Change Placings in Franklin Stakes
HIWU announced sanctions Dec. 17 in a resolved case against owner-trainer Stuart Williams after his horse, Pandora's Gift, tested positive for the controlled medication gabapentin.
Munnings Makes Late Push for Another Top-10 Finish
The List: An Update and Review of the Top 25 General Sires List Rankings
CDI Sells 49% of United Tote to NYRA Subsidiary
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced April 8 that the company closed on the sale of 49% of United Tote Company, a subsidiary of CDI, to New York Racing Association Content Management Solutions, a subsidiary of NYRA.
Maryland a Step Closer on Pimlico-Centered Racing Plan
Maryland's House of Delegates approved legislation on the night of April 8 that will remake Maryland racing around Pimlico Race Course.
Sierra Leone Tops Fierceness in NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Not only did Sierra Leone's impressive turn of foot propel him to the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winners' circle, but also to the top of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's 3-year-old poll.
Multiple Stakes-Winning Trainer Dullea Dies at 77
Francis M. Dullea Jr., an owner and trainer on the old New England circuit for 50 years, passed away at age 77 on April 3rd.
Fierceness Holds Lead Over Sierra Leone in Derby Dozen
Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.