Tag: Horse Racing
Final Preakness at Pimlico before rebuilding stirs nostalgia mixed with relief for needed fixes
BALTIMORE (AP) — Preakness days in recent years have featured water and plumbing miscues. A large section of the grandstand at Pimlico Race... more
Wall Street Bets: Analysts take on Kentucky Derby, DraftKings, VICI, ESPN Bet
Churchill Downs The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby last weekend is the crown jewel of Churchill Down’s portfolio. Jefferies analyst... more
Record Kentucky Derby handle: No photo finish
While the Kentucky Derby had a photo finish, there was no doubt about the record handle and earnings from the 150th version of the race at... more
Churchill Downs results call reveals strong returns from HRMs, Exacta acquisition
It’s the time of the year when Churchill Downs is rife with excitement about the impending Kentucky Derby. However, while analysts... more
Churchill Downs’s United Tote sale finally closes
It took 20 months, but the sale of half of United Tote to NYRA Content Management Solutions, a subsidiary of the New York Racing... more
DraftKings announces closer ties to sport of kings
DraftKings was assured of a prominent role in New York State horse racing, thanks to a newly announced sponsorship. The Boston-based... more
Macau holds its final horse race, ending a tradition of more than 40 years
MACAU (AP) — After more than 40 years, Macao’s horse racing track hosted its final races on Saturday, bringing an end to the sport in the... more
Maryland lawmakers assess Pimlico proposal
Lawmakers in Maryland have weighed a proposal to revitalize Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore and its surrounding area. While some proponents... more
New York Racing Association is spearheading a study on the impacts of various surfaces in horse racing
The New York Racing Association is spearheading a study to evaluate the impact of various surfaces on equine injuries and fatalities. The... more
Arizona bill would allow horse racing track to be licensed for online betting
A bill introduced by Rep. David Cook, HB 2732, has proposed allowing the Turf Paradise race course in Phoenix to apply for an online sports... more





