Like nearly every professional sport, the 2020 horse-racing season was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The shutdown of tracks during several peak racing months dealt a blow to the Pennsylvania horse-racing industry, which has a reported annual economic impact of more than $721 million. Nevertheless, countless Pennsylvania horse farms — including four in central…
The Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff has been around since the event’s 1984 inception and has cemented itself as one of the most legendary Breeders’ Cup races. Featuring thrilling finishes from some of the sport’s top stars, the Distaff is a can’t-miss race each year and the 2020 edition is just days away on Nov. 7.…
Cascade County commissioners OK’d an agreement Tuesday with the Great Falls Turf Club that will return horse racing to Montana ExpoPark in 2021. “Thank you for looking ahead and planning ahead,” Commissioner Jane Weber told Turf Club members. The 2020 Montana State Fair, including horse racing, was canceled due to COVID-19. A COVID-19 vaccine may be…
Monticello Raceway Monday, October 26, 2020 Taggart claims four wins Jim Taggart Jr. drove four winners at cold and muddy Monticello Raceway on Monday, with Michael Merton and McGwire Sowers each driving two wins. Trainer Gary Messenger sent three to the winner’s circle. Taggart drove Holiday Hanover to a three-length trot win in the second…
Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter, as we get another handicapping lesson from Rob Henie. Newsletter Off to the races Get the latest news, analysis, results and charts with John Cherwa’s definitive Horse Racing newsletter. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. So,…
Bill would make it difficult for harness racing to survive The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, currently before Congress, seeks to create national, uniform anti-doping medication and track safety programs to help prevent the catastrophic breakdowns affecting Thoroughbred horses. However, the bill also includes Standardbred horses and leaves an opening for the breed to be regulated…
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Daily Racing Form LLC (DRF), a part of the Sports Information group, has been on its toes providing relevant information to sportspersons. Amidst their informative roles are data and editorial coverage that are resourceful for various sports lovers to make informed decisions for even betting activities. The latest…
There has been much publicity about the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 (HISA). As a United States Trotting Association (USTA) director and active participant in the racing side of the business as an owner and a driver, and also as an executive in a business that touches upon both Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing,…
The Far Hills Race Meeting has the largest steeplechase in the country with the richest purses in the industry. Photo courtesy of Far Hills Race Meeting Association The Far Hills Race Meeting, the largest steeplechase in the country with the richest purses in the industry, was scheduled to celebrate its centennial this year. Dueto COVID-19,…
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