Our state-by-state review of breeding programs continues with West Virginia, whose industry faces casino competition and uncertain state support.
Our state-by-state review of breeding programs starts with New Jersey, where the industry hopes north Jersey casinos and sports betting will provide a boost.
How impressive has Behrnik’s Bank in her two dominant wins? Good enough that her sire’s stud fee has quadrupled as a result.
The number of mares bred in the mid-Atlantic has dropped in recent years — as has where they’re bred, as optimism, uncertainty impact breeder decisions.
A dispute over funding the Pennsylvania racing commissions and drug testing program that threatened to shutter the sport is slowly moving towards resolution.
The back story on Pennsylvania-bred Favorite Tale, the Breeders’ Cup Sprint contender who earned his way to Keeneland — but almost couldn’t go.
With Parx Racing having astronomical purses for its upcoming Fall Festival, some regional tracks have warned their horsemen to stay home.
A rehabbed paddock and walking ring — oh, and massive purse increases — will greet horsemen during Parx Racing’s fall festival, starting August 29.
Five-year-old Kiss the Daddy was a horse of no note on the dirt. Switched to turf after 29 starts, she’s now won three of four and become a stake winner.
Parx Racing’s plan for a $20 million “Fall Festival” – coupled with reduced racing days – has received a generally (but not entirely) warm response.