The Seattle Times is reporting that Emerald Downs, the Thoroughbred racetrack in Auburn, Wash., might be forced out of business by 2026 because of exorbitant costs imposed upon it by the Horseracing Integrity & Safety Act (HISA).
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Legal Jeopardy wins photo at Buffalo
It took a three-way photo to determine the winner in Buffalo Raceway’s featured $13,000 pace for fillies and mares on Wednesday afternoon (March 26), in which Legal Jeopardy ($9.80) prevailed by a head over over Get Answers while Do Me Over was a tough-luck third.
Driver Skip De Mull passes from heart attack following Northfield race Tuesday
Following the ninth race at MGM Northfield Park on Tuesday night (March 25), driver Skip De Mull had a medical incident on the track after finishing fourth with BB Fire and after being taken to the hospital passed away.
Potential stars for 2025 qualify at Pocono
Fast-class horses, whether older performers or 3-year-olds, won frequently during the Wednesday morning (March 26) qualifiers at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, with the mercury fairly constant a few degrees on either side of 40.
ICF trotting rivalry was memorable
Who doesn’t enjoy a good rivalry in any sport? Most of us would agree it’s a fun thing to appreciate.
Rivers rolls to victory at Bally’s Dover
Rivers took advantage of a perfect trip from driver Corey Callahan and won the $18,000 Winners Over/Select Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday (March 25).
Wide-open final after Game Of Claims prelims conclude
On Tuesday (March 25) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, there were 10 $9,000 third-round divisions of the Game Of Claims Pacing Series for horses base-tagged at $15,000. And, of the 10 winners, only one of them, Chiefs Beach, has a chance of making the $17,500 series final seven days hence.
Spy Coast scores gritty Oak Grove victory
Ron Burke trainee Spy Coast sustained a first-over grind with fervor as the 1-5 chalk and powered home to a 1:57.1 victory in the $17,000 featured trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday (March 25).
Fields drawn for MGM Borgata series opener
A total of 38 horses were entered for the opening round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series at MGM Yonkers Raceway, and they will be split into five $50,000 divisions featured on Monday’s (March 31) 12-race program.
College Tuition pays dividends for Foster
Eric Foster might not be able to say where College Tuition rates among his best horses, but he knows where the 7-year-old male trotter ranks otherwise.