
HandleTrak: May economic indicators
Handle, purses, and race days all grew in May 2014 versus a year ago, but overall the picture was decidedly mixed.

Handle, purses, and race days all grew in May 2014 versus a year ago, but overall the picture was decidedly mixed.

We spent a few minutes with NYRA paddock analyst Maggie Wolfendale to get a sense of what she’ll be looking for from the Belmont Stakes horses.

A judge has granted Laurel Park’s request for a temporary restraining order preventing Anne Arundel County from auctioning off the racetrack property.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is working with two members of Congress to clarify certain tax regulations and reduce their impact on winning bets.

We spent a few minutes with well-known bloodstock expert Sid Fernando to discuss breeding, the Belmont Stakes, and the Triple Crown.

Game On Dude’s recent defeat opened the door for a familiar horse to ascend to the top of the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll: Wise Dan.

In today’s RaceBrief, we recap Penn National’s big day, and more.

A tax dispute between Laurel Park and Anne Arundel County will get resolved, Maryland Jockey Club head Tom Chuckas said, and Laurel will remain in MJC hands.

Victor Carrasco, last year’s Eclipse Award-winning apprentice jock, won four at Pimlico on Saturday to close in on meet leading rider Trevor McCarthy.

Bobby’s Kitten sat off the pace before pouncing to win today’s $500,000 Penn Mile. It would have made his namesake, the late Bobby Frankel, proud.

A year ago, Tigthend Touchdown nearly arrived too late to run before winning the Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup. Today he arrived in plenty of time to repeat.

Delaware Park’s racing product has come under fire in recent years for short fields. So far in 2014, though, the track is more than holding its own, plus notes.
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