Equibase to be official timer at Penn National
Using its GPS system, Equibase will now be the official timer at Penn National and Mahoning Valley, along with tracks already in the fold, including Laurel and Pimlico.
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EquiLottery to offer PNGI content in Kentucky test
The innovative EquiLottery game will offer content from Penn National, Charles Town, and other tracks when it begins a test phase in Kentucky in 2019.
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Midlantic tracks claim good year for safety – but keep it quiet
Midlantic racetracks say 2016 was a banner year for safety – but only a few release their data to the public.
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Midlantic tracks watch Parx Fall Festival nervously
With Parx Racing having astronomical purses for its upcoming Fall Festival, some regional tracks have warned their horsemen to stay home.
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Parx changes draw generally positive response
Parx Racing’s plan for a $20 million “Fall Festival” – coupled with reduced racing days – has received a generally (but not entirely) warm response.
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At Penn National, a strike, but the show goes on
Penn National’s gate crew staged a strike Saturday, protesting what they called unfair labor practices. But, belatedly, the show went on without them.
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Pennsylvania benchmark report shows declines – but why?
Pennsylvania’s benchmark report on wagering breeding shows declines in both. But why? And is it changing? Answers vary.
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West Virginia racing ducks decoupling bill
A pair of bills that would have had major impacts on West Virginia’s Thoroughbred industry — one “decoupling” racing and casinos — appear dead, advocates said.
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After Charles Town near-tragedy, fingers point
A loose horse running the wrong way ran into another horse during a race Saturday at Charles Town. The stewards blame the track; the track blames the stewards.
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For Pennsylvania horsemen, looking for a long winter’s end
Pennsyvlania horsemen have had their trials this winter, including terrible weather and contagious disease. Safe to say that spring can’t come soon enough.
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Eric Johnston named racing director at Penn National
Eric Johnston, the racing secretary at Sam Houston Race Park, has been named Director of Racing Operations for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
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HRTV to cover Charles Town Classic, Penn Mile
HRTV will cover the 2014 Charles Town Classic, Penn Mile, and other big events from Penn National Gaming tracks.
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