Rick Penn Named to TTA Board of Directors
The Texas Thoroughbred Association Board of Directors on Tuesday named Rick Penn to fill the position on the board vacated by the resignation of Delwin Lovell. Penn will serve the […]
BACK ON TRACK RECEIVES FUNDING BOOST
Papiese family helps fund racing documentary By Susan Salk on September 26, 2013 Back on Track is a documentary about off-track Thoroughbreds and the racing industry The 2011 Eclipse Award finalist for Outstanding […]
News and Notes for September 27, 2013
NEWS AND NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 TEXAS-BREDS IN THE OK DERBY Texas Bling, the 128-1 upset winner of the 2012 Springboard Mile at Remington Park, will take on seven […]
October 1 Texas Stallion Stakes Deadline
If you have an accredited Texas stallion that is nominated to the Texas Stallion Stakes Series for the 2013 breeding season, October 1 is the deadline for payment of any […]
TwinSpires.com to Appeal Court Ruling
TwinSpires.com Suspends Taking Bets in Texas By Ron Mitchell, Blood-Horse TwinSpires.com announced Sept. 24 that it is suspending wagering activity from Texas residents effective Wednesday, Sept. 25, following the dismissal of […]
Texas Bling to Run in Oklahoma Derby
Remington Park: Oklahoma Derby has seven likely to challenge Departing By Mary Rampellini, Daily Racing Form Departing’s list of challengers for the Grade 3, $400,000 Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park on […]
Judge Dismisses Churchill Lawsuit Challenging Texas
Judge dismisses Churchill lawsuit challenging Texas ban on online gambling By Matt Hegarty Daily Racing Form A federal court in Texas has rejected an argument by Churchill Downs Inc. that the state […]
Racing Challenge Includes Sam Houston Race Park
Penn Gaming Racing Challenge Set for 2014 By Tom LaMarra, Blood-Horse After months of internal discussion and planning, Penn National Gaming Inc. said Sept. 24 it will link major stakes at […]
Delwin Lovell Resigns from TTA Board
Texas Thoroughbred Association Board member Delwin Lovell has announced his resignation effective immediately. “I have recently been promoted and accepted more responsibility at my job and just feel I cannot […]
NEWS AND NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
NEWS AND NOTES FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 AN UPSIDE TO SMALLER FOAL CROPS? According to a recent Blood-Horse article, through the first three major yearling sales this year (Fasig-Tipton Kentucky […]