The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at its August 25 meeting approved a $1.72 million marketing and promotional fund allocation for fiscal 2026-27.
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IL Harness Horsemen not giving up on new track
A representative of the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association told the Illinois Racing Board at its Aug. 19 meeting the Standardbred industry is not giving up, but certain things need to fall into place for it to get back on track.
PHRC appoints acting directors for Standardbred, Thoroughbred bureaus
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at its Tuesday (June 30) meeting approved an order naming acting directors of its Standardbred and Thoroughbred bureaus.
USTA CEO Mike Tanner discusses Equine Health & Wellness Database at PA Racing Commission meeting
The United States Trotting Association is ramping up efforts to greatly increase industry participation in its Equine Health & Wellness Database, which was launched in 2024.
Hawthorne loan increased by court to include harness horsemen payments
A federal judge on April 20 issued a final order that will increase the debtor-in-possession loan available for Hawthorne Race Course to $20 million from $16 million through August 1. The racetrack filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February of this year.
Maryland Racing Commission approves Rosecroft dates
A request from Rosecroft Raceway for 60 live racing programs in 2026 was approved by the Maryland Racing Commission at its Oct. 8 meeting.