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June 1, 2012 10:39 AM
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Thistledown horsemen have been cleared of any wrongdoing in the saga of mysterious wagering on a pair of thoroughbred races.
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May 31, 2012 11:21 AM
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The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has granted a delay to Lou Pena and will reschedule the hearing he was originally to have taken place today, May. 30.
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May 30, 2012 4:05 PM
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A Franklin County judge tossed out a lawsuit on Wednesday morning that challenged the legality of Ohio's casinos and racinos, removing the final major obstacle to Scioto Downs opening this week. Scioto is scheduled to open its video lottery terminal operation on Friday, June 1.
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May 25, 2012 9:57 AM
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Trainer Doug O'Neill has been handed a conditional 45-day suspension and a $15,000 fine as the result of a horse in his care racing in 2010 with an elevated level of total carbon dioxide.
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May 25, 2012 9:56 AM
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a ban that won't take effect until after his superstar colt, I'll Have Another, tries to win the Triple Crown.
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May 23, 2012 4:20 PM
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The attorney for trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. argued Tuesday in court that the New York State Racing and Wagering Board’s case against his client is tainted by an “indefensible conflict of interest” on the part of board chairman John Sabini and that the organization’s ruling to revoke the trainer’s license for 10 years should be dismissed.
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May 23, 2012 3:06 PM
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A Kentucky Derby-winning thoroughbred trainer urged a court Tuesday to reject his 10-year ban from the sport, arguing that a top New York racing official appeared biased as a member of the industry organization that first suggested revoking his...
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May 17, 2012 2:28 PM
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Jockey Derek Bell, who is preparing to ride Friday when Canterbury Park opens its 62-day meeting in Shakopee, Minnesota, will doubtless be riding with less weight—figuratively speaking—on his shoulders.
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May 15, 2012 2:01 PM
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a job profile and receive an update on its executive director’s position, less than a week after interim director C.
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May 11, 2012 12:39 PM
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Jockey Robby Albarado pleaded not guilty Tuesday to domestic violence after he was arrested last week and taken off his Kentucky Oaks mount.
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May 3, 2012 5:35 PM
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New York's attorney general is accusing current and former directors of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation of driving the group into financial insolvency and causing harm, and death, of some horses under their care.
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April 10, 2012 9:32 AM
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While Rick Dutrow appeals to the Maryland Racing Commission on Tuesday to have his horse King and Crusader reinstated as the winner of the $75,000 Maryland Juvenile Championship at Laurel Park , his future continues to hang in the balance.
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May 6, 2012 5:14 PM
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Trainers Roger Attfield, Claudia Rabstein, Justin Nixon, and Mike Doyle all have lodged appeals to the Ontario Racing Commission after being assessed 15-day suspensions and $1,000 fines for horses who tested positive for the Class 4 drug...
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May 31, 2012 11:24 AM
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Just as the state's first racino prepares to open June 1, an Ohio judge has ruled against a group that filed suit challenging the legality of the casinos that fall under auspices of the Ohio Lottery Commission.
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May 31, 2012 11:09 AM
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Jockey Patrick Valenzuela must meet with Betfair Hollywood Park stewards Scott Chaney, Kim Sawyer, and Tom Ward this week before he can resume riding after a self-imposed break because of weight issues.
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May 25, 2012 10:15 AM
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A Standardbred trainer was suspended in New York May 24 for an alleged 1,700 equine medication violations after a joint investigation by New York and New Jersey regulators.
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May 25, 2012 9:57 AM
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The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) met in closed session Thursday to consider the recommended decision of the Hearing Officer in the case involving Doug O'Neill, the trainer of Argenta, a filly that finished eighth in the 6TH race at Del Mar on August 25, 2010.
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May 24, 2012 4:17 PM
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The New York State Racing and Wagering Board, after a comprehensive and groundbreaking investigation with assistance from racing officials from New Jersey, has suspended harness trainer Luis (Lou) Pena immediately and indefinitely for illegally drugging horses in nearly 700 races in New York State and amassing more than 1,700 equine drug violations. Thus far this year Pena-trained horses have earned $1.2 million. In 2011 his starters earned $7.1 million, with $7.2 million in purse winnings in 2010.
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May 23, 2012 4:19 PM
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The former Calder Race Course track supervisor who pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud and three counts of tax evasion in March learned his fate Tuesday: 57 months in federal prison.
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May 23, 2012 3:06 PM
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Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. urged a court May 22 to reject his 10-year ban from the sport, arguing that a top New York racing official appeared biased as a member of the industry organization that first suggested revoking his license
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May 17, 2012 2:13 PM
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Jockey Robby Albarado will remain suspended from riding until the court case surrounding his alleged criminal domestic abuse charges is final, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission License Review Committee ruled on Wednesday.
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May 15, 2012 11:10 AM
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A public-comment period on potential changes to rules in New York allowing for the raceday administration of the anti-bleeding medication furosemide was set to close on Monday after supporters and opponents had already submitted a “substantial” amount of commentary, according to an official with the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.
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May 11, 2012 12:38 PM
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Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill could face a suspension in California after one of his horses was found to have an elevated level of total carbon dioxide, an infraction for which he previously has been punished.
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May 3, 2012 5:34 PM
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A West Virginia circuit court judge has rejected an attempt by Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races to keep the West Virginia Racing Commission from holding hearings for individuals who want to appeal ejections.
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May 8, 2012 12:36 PM
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Former Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell pleaded not guilty today to a federal charge that she looted more than $53 million from the small northwestern Illinois town over the last 22 years.
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