Equestrian Newswire
1 - First Bettors Score at Delaware Park With Start of “Parlay-Mania”
WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Hundreds of eager sports fans from Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland packed the Delaware Park Race and Sports Book this past weekend to place their first parlay sports bets on NFL games and enjoy the first Sunday of the NFL...
2 - Youbet.com Launches WHODOYOULIKE.COM Social Networking Site for Horse Racing Fans
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Youbet.com (UBET) announced today the launch of the Beta version of www.whodoyoulike.com – a new social networking website for horse racing fans. The site aggregates and organizes by topic thousands of horse racing conversations from the site...
3 - Sarnoff Chosen by Global Animal Management to Develop the First Portable Equine Iris Capture and Identification System
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Sarnoff Corporation today announced it has been selected by Global Animal Management, Inc. (GAM) to develop the first portable equine iris capture and identification system to help identify and track horses. Based on Sarnoff’s Iris on the Move...
4 - 2009 Live Racing Meet at Delaware Park to End on October 26
WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - A downturn in purse subsidies from video lottery (slots) revenue is forcing Delaware Park to reduce its 2009 live racing schedule by 7 days. Delaware Park’s live racing meet will now end on Monday, October 26. “We have had a very successful...
5 - Delaware Park Press Conference Set for Thursday to Mark Start of Parlay Betting in Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Delaware Park will officially begin taking customer wagers on NFL games tomorrow at 10 a.m. with the opening of the Delaware Park Race and Sports Book. Delaware Park, with the two other Delaware racinos, are the only gaming facilities on the...
6 - Youbet.com Announces Addition of Susan Bracey as Interim Chief Financial Officer
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Youbet.com (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that the Company has appointed Susan Bracey as its interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Bracey fills a position that has been open since the departure of Jim Burk at the end of March...
7 - St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Its Continued Commitment to Polo with the Second Annual St. Regis International Cup and First Lanesborough Ladies British Open
NEW YORK & LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and its landmark London hotel, The Lanesborough, a St. Regis Hotel together with American Express, celebrate the last glamorous day of this summer’s international polo season at Cowdray Park Polo Club in the...
8 - America’s Polo Cup Starts Opening Ceremonies
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - In a first-of-its-kind initiative to enhance sports and cultural links between India and the United States, the Embassy of India accepted the honor to participate in the America’s Polo Cup, the world’s premier televised polo sporting experience. The...
9 - Penn National Gaming Response to Associated Press Story
WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq:PENN) today issued the following statement in response to an Associated Press story published on September 1, 2009: “Though Penn National Gaming’s practice is to refrain from commenting on media speculation...
10 - Non-Profit Horse Rescue Organization Relocates to Elgin IL
ELGIN, Ill.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - The Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) announced today that the nonprofit horse rescue group has recently relocated its operation to Elgin, Illinois. The ILEHC’s herd of horses saved from slaughter and abuse now seeking adoptive homes can now be...
11 - Cantor Gaming Announces In-Running Wagering for The NFL Season
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, today announced that its extremely popular “In-Running” sports betting product will be available at The Venetian, Palazzo and the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas...
12 - Poll Shows That Hard Rock Casino at Aqueduct Racetrack Delivers on Community Priorities
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - A survey of Queens voters shows that SL Green Realty Corp.’s bid for a Hard Rock Casino and other Hard Rock-themed offerings at a redeveloped Aqueduct Racetrack is the favored choice of the community. The third-party survey, commissioned by SL Green...
13 - Tickets on Sale for Spectacular East Asian Games in Hong Kong
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The international sporting spotlight will be on Hong Kong in December when close to 3,000 athletes take part in the biggest-ever East Asian Games (EAG). From December 5-13, athletes from nine countries/regions in East Asia will gather to compete for...
14 - Mitsubishi Electric Completes Installation of Two Diamond Vision Screens for Nakayama Racecourse
TOKYO-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (President and CEO: Setsuhiro Shimomura) (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has completed installation of two multi-screen Diamond Vision large-scale display systems, called "Turf Vision," at the Japan Racing Association...
15 - M Resort Spa Casino Now Offering ‘Favorite Versus Field’ Wager on Selected Horse Races
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - M Resort Spa Casino has announced the addition of a unique new bet in its Race and Sports Book. Customers can now place a bet on whether they think the morning line favorite will come home first, or if they think any of the other horses in the field will...
16 - MGM Grand at Aqueduct Puts Community First
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - In a significant step toward reinforcing New York State’s progressive approach to economic development, the Peebles-led team vying to transform the Aqueduct Racetrack into a vibrant gaming and entertainment destination with an MGM Grand casino...
17 - E.T. Horn Selected For Exclusive Omega Fields Distribution
LA MIRADA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - The E.T. Horn Company, a leading national marketer, distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in a variety of market categories, today announced that it will distribute animal nutrition products and ingredients from Omega Fields...
18 - Youbet.com Reports Results for the Three and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2009
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) today announced results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2009. For the second quarter 2009, diluted earnings per share were $0.03, versus diluted earnings per share of $0.05 in the prior-year...
19 - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and First Six Months of 2009
SHAKOPEE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:CPHC) today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company”) incurred a net loss of $173,099 on revenues of $11,160,254...
20 - New Vibram® Two-Degree Wedge Pads a Technological Advancement in Hoofcare
NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Vibram is enhancing its line of rubber hoof pad products with the addition of a two-degree wedge pad. Uniquely designed with a cushioned heel, the wedge pad can be used to help treat a number of conditions including: medial-lateral imbalance...
21 - Claim Jumper Restaurants Partner with J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Claim Jumper Restaurants, a casual dining restaurant chain with a modern twist on traditional American cuisine, partners with the J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center to host its 31st Annual BBQ and Country Faire on Saturday, September...
22 - Yonkers Racing Corporation Announces Details of Earnings Call and Timing of Distribution of Quarterly Report
YONKERS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Yonkers Racing Corporation (the “Corporation”) announced today that the Corporation’s quarterly report for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 will be posted to the Corporation’s Intralinks website on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Holders of...
23 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2009 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:DDE) today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The Company’s revenues fell 2.4% to $58,530,000 compared with $59,971,000 for the second quarter of 2008. Gaming expenses were higher...
24 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports 2009 Second-Quarter Results
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“Company”) today reported results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Net earnings from continuing operations for the quarter grew 5 percent to $30.9 million, or $2.20 per...
25 - Rental Solutions ‘Wins’ Triple Crown of Rentals
ELDERSBURG, Md.-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - Rental Solutions (RentalSolutions.net), the nation’s newest one-stop shop for equipment rentals and sales, provided the “Triple Crown” of rentals for the iconic Preakness, Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes horse races this year. Tom Brown Sr...
26 - Churchill Downs Incorporated’s 2009 Second-Quarter Earnings Conference Call Announcement
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (“Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) will release 2009 second-quarter results at 4:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, and host a related conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 9 a.m. EDT...
27 - Commerce Casino Opens Racebook on Wednesday, July 22, as Part of State’s Expansion of Off-Track Betting
COMMERCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - Commerce Casino will officially open its new Racebook on Wednesday, July 22 just in time for horseracing enthusiasts to place their bets on the thoroughbreds opening the season at Del Mar that day. Commerce becomes the first card casino in Southern...
28 - Renowned Aussie Horse Trainer and Clinician Clinton Anderson at the All Seasons Arena August 22-23
MINOT, N.D.-(Business Wire)-July 14, 2009 - Spectators of Clinton Anderson’s Wahl Walkabout Tour at the All Seasons Arena in Minot August 22-23 will be able to watch the results of this popular horse training Method unfold in eight separate demonstrations using untrained horses. After presenting...
29 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Names T. Kevin Flanery President of Churchill Downs Racetrack
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI” or “Company”) today announced that T. Kevin Flanery has been named the 13th track president of Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill”), home of America’s greatest race, the Kentucky...
30 - Renowned Aussie Horse Trainer and Clinician Clinton Anderson at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum August 1-2
ARDMORE, Okla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Spectators of Clinton Anderson’s Wahl Walkabout Tour at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum in Ardmore August 1-2 will be able to watch the results of this popular horse training Method unfold in eight separate demonstrations using untrained horses. After...
31 - Youbet.com Added to Russell 2000® Index
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that the company was added to the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000® Index after the equity markets closed on June 26, as Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive family of global indexes...
32 - Renowned Aussie Horse Trainer and Clinician Clinton Anderson at Prince George’s Equestrian Center July 11-12
UPPER MARLBORO, Md.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Spectators of Clinton Anderson’s Wahl Walkabout Tour at Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro on July 11-12 will be able to watch the results of this popular horse training Method unfold in eight separate demonstrations using...
33 - Vetericyn Inc. Launches Equine Wound & Infection Product Utilizing FDA-Cleared Technology
RIALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Vetericyn Inc., a California-based animal healthcare company, has announced the launch of its new Vetericyn™ equine product, available in a 16-ounce trigger spray for horses. Vetericyn™ utilizes an FDA-cleared technology that has been used to...
34 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Conducts 2009 Annual Meeting
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (“Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) conducted its annual meeting of shareholders today at Churchill Downs racetrack. During the meeting, Company shareholders conducted an election of directors and approved proposals related to...
35 - Dallas Legend and Restaurant Icon Norman Brinker Passes Away, 1931 - 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - A fun-loving husband; a compassionate father and an industry icon; an inspiration to all who knew and worked with him, Norman Brinker was a man whose character was illuminated by leadership, perseverance and generosity. Mr. Brinker passed...
36 - Downunder Horsemanship Presents Demos with the Stars at the 2009 Country Stampede
MANHATTAN, Kan.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - WHAT: Renowned Aussie horse trainer and clinician Clinton Anderson will work one-on-one with country music stars to solve their horse problems and demonstrate the fundamental concepts of his Downunder Horsemanship training Method as part of the 2009...
37 - Youbet.com Sees Record Belmont Stakes Race Day Handle
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 8, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that the company processed a Belmont Stakes day handle performance of $4.6 million this past Saturday – a day where the “Birds” battled it out on “Big Sandy” with a surprise win by Summer Bird in...
38 - M Resort Spa Casino Now Offering In-Running Betting for Major League Baseball and Belmont Stakes
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, and the M Resort Spa Casino have announced the addition of Major League Baseball to the growing roster of sports available for in-running betting at the M Resort’s...
39 - Youbet.com Appoints Chief Operating Officer David Goldberg as New President and Chief Executive Officer
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Chief Operating Officer David Goldberg as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Goldberg will succeed Michael Brodsky, who will...
40 - Empire Resorts Appoints Joseph E. Bernstein to Lead the Company Through Restructuring and Expansion
MONTICELLO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Joseph E. Bernstein as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is effective immediately and runs through an initial term ending December...
41 - E.T. Horn Selected To Distribute BioLargo’s Odor-No-More™ Family Of Products
LA MIRADA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - The E.T. Horn Company, a leading national marketer, distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in a variety of market categories, today announced a new partnership with BioLargo, Inc. (BLGO.OB). The Animal Wellness Division of E.T...
42 - Churchill Downs Set to Race under the Stars as Night Racing Debuts on Friday, June 19
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - Churchill Downs will conduct the first of three historic “Downs After Dark” night racing sessions on Friday, June 19, as the home of the Kentucky Derby turns up the lights for the first time in its 135-year history. After the spectacular premier...
43 - Youbet.com to Carry the 141st Running of the Belmont Stakes
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that it will once again carry the signal for the running of the Belmont Stakes, completing Youbet’s offering of the entire Triple Crown this year. “We are very excited to once again offer the final leg...
44 - Horse Stables to Sell at Bank Ordered Auction in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - J. P. King Auction Company, the nation’s leading real estate auction marketing firm, will manage the bank ordered real estate auction of 17 horse stables and two rental apartment units in Jacksonville, Florida on Tuesday, June 2nd on-site at 10...
45 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Rohit Thukral Executive Vice President of Technology Initiatives
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI” or “Company”) today announced the appointment of Rohit Thukral to serve as the Company’s executive vice president of technology initiatives and president of CDI’s national advance-deposit...
46 - Renowned Aussie Horse Trainer and Clinician Clinton Anderson at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center June 6-7
PUYALLUP, Wash.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Spectators of Clinton Anderson’s Wahl Walkabout Tour at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center June 6-7 will be able to watch the results of this popular horse training Method unfold in eight separate demonstrations using untrained horses. After...
47 - Youbet.com Sets Record for Preakness Race Day Handle
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that the company processed a record Preakness Day handle performance of $4.6 million this past Saturday – a day where Rachel Alexandra became the first filly in 85 years to win the Preakness Stakes. This...
48 - Empire Resorts Teams with Delaware North Companies to Boost Revenue at The Monticello Casino & Raceway
MONTICELLO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) and Delaware North Companies announced today that the Company is teaming up with Delaware North Companies under a multi-year management agreement that will provide strategic advisory, marketing, and management...
49 - Youbet.com Announces Addition of Mark Midland as Vice President, Racing and Business Development and Rey del Valle as Vice President, Strategy and Planning
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that the Company recently hired Mark Midland as its Vice President, Racing and Business Development and Rey del Valle as its Vice President, Strategy and Planning. “The additions of Mark and Rey...
50 - XpressBet Offering 2009 Spring Meet Signal from Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2009 - Churchill Downs has announced that advance-deposit wagering (“ADW”) company XpressBet will offer the Churchill Downs signal for the racetrack’s 2009 spring meet, which begins on Saturday, April 25. “We are pleased to add XpressBet to the...
51 - TwinSpires.com, Youbet.com to Offer 2009 Spring Meet Signal from Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-April 25, 2009 - Churchill Downs announced today that advance-deposit wagering (“ADW”) companies TwinSpires.com and Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) will offer the Churchill Downs signal for the racetrack’s 2009 spring meet, which begins on Saturday, April 25...
52 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2009 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:DDE) invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.’s earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The conference...
53 - Youbet.com to Carry Signal for the 2009 Calder Race Course Meet
BURBANK, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that it will be carrying the signal from Calder Race Course in Miami Gardens, Florida beginning Friday, April 24. “We are very pleased to offer the full Calder Race Course content to our customers...
54 - “World’s Largest Mint Julep” to Be on Display at Kentucky Derby®
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2009 - The “World’s Largest Mint Julep” will be on display at Churchill Downs® during Kentucky Derby week this year on May 1 and 2. The six-foot tall display will be a giant-sized replica of the glass patrons will receive when ordering an Early...
55 - Churchill Downs and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Announce New Kentucky Oaks Fundraising Partnership
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - Churchill Downs Racetrack, host of the Kentucky Derby® and the Kentucky Oaks®, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, announced today a partnership to raise funds to aid in breast cancer awareness and...
56 - Youbet.com to Present at the Tenth Annual B. Riley Investor Conference
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) today announced that Chief Operating Officer David Goldberg will be presenting at the Tenth Annual B. Riley Investor Conference on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The...
57 - Delaware Park Joins Triple Crown Racetracks in Safety and Integrity Accreditation Program
WILMINGTON, Del.-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2009 - Delaware Park (www.delawarepark.com), the Delaware Valley’s premier racetrack and gaming venue, continued its commitment to offer exciting—and safe—thoroughbred racing by becoming one of the first racetracks in the nation to seek...
58 - Youbet.com Reports Results for the Three and Twelve Month Periods Ended December 31, 2008
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) today announced results for the three-month and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2008. For the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2008, the per share net loss was $0.24 and $0.11...
59 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Reports 2008 Results
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“Company”) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2008. For the full year, net revenues from continuing operations grew to $430.6 million, a 5 percent increase from the...
60 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces Safety Measures in Effect for Kentucky Derby 135
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI” or “Company”) has announced a series of groundbreaking new rules and policies designed to enhance the safety and welfare of jockeys and horses. These measures will be in place at Churchill...
61 - Youbet.com to Host Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) announced today that it will release its fiscal 2008 fourth quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 5, and will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. EST on that day. Both...
62 - Churchill Downs Incorporated’s 2008 Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Conference Call Announcement
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) will release 2008 fourth-quarter and year-end results at 4:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, and host a related conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 9 a.m. EST...
63 - Kentucky Derby 135 Tickets Available for Sale Online
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-February 27, 2009 - With Kentucky Derby 135 only two months away, Churchill Downs, the legendary racetrack that hosts the annual “Run for the Roses,” is pleased to announce that online advance ticket sales for general admission and select reserved seats to the...
64 - Vibram® to Showcase Prototype of Two-Degree Wedge Pads at AFA Convention
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-February 25, 2009 - Quabaug Corporation, manufacturer of Vibram® rubber hoof protection products will showcase prototypes of a new two-degree wedge pad at this year’s American Farrier’s Association Convention. The wedge pad, currently in development, will...
65 - Horses are Discovering Healthy and Tasty Benefits of Himalayan Salt Licks Now Available From HorseSalt.Com Dealers
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - Horse owners are being licked with love as they discover Himalayan salts now available from HorseSalt.com. Horses gravitate towards salts that are healthier and tastier. Salts imported from the Himalayan Mountains in Pakistan are amongst the...
66 - Vernon Niven to Leave Churchill Downs Incorporated
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) announced today that Vernon Niven, who since October 2006 has served as executive vice president of CDI and president of Twinspires.com, will be leaving the Company for...
67 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:DDE) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. The Company’s revenues decreased 6.5% to $55,443,000 compared with $59,301,000 for the fourth quarter of 2007...
68 - Front Royal 4-H Center to Announce $5 Million “Dreams Need Heroes” Campaign
FRONT ROYAL, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - The Northern Virginia 4-H Educational & Conference Center in Front Royal, Virginia will hold a Networking Breakfast and Briefing on Thursday, February 5, 2009 to announce plans for its $5 Million Dreams Need Heroes Campaign. (8 am to 9:30 am in...
69 - Churchill Downs Seeks ‘Chief Party Officer’ to Lead Infield Festivities at Kentucky Derby 135
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - With the official countdown to Kentucky Derby 135 on May 2, 2009, now underway, Churchill Downs, the legendary racetrack that hosts the annual “Run for the Roses,” is accepting applications for the best “job” in America: Chief Party...
70 - Roberts Communications Network Launches First HD Horse Racing Simulcast Powered by Harmonic and Newtec
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & SINT NIKLAAS, Belgium-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) and Newtec Cy N.V. today announced that Roberts Communications Network LLC, in conjunction with Churchill Downs, the world-famous racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, has launched the world’s...
71 - Louisiana Thoroughbred Trainer Turns 89 Doing What He Loves: Racing at the New Orleans Fair Grounds on Sunday, Jan. 25
NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2009 - NEWS ADVISORY: Human Interest/Horse Racing Interview and Photo Ops WHO: Joe Pennino, born of Sicilian immigrants in New Orleans on Jan. 25, 1920, fell in love with horses when he was a kid. Joe most likely has horse blood pulsing through his veins...
72 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Names Steve Sexton CEO and President of New Entertainment Group
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-January 19, 2009 - Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) today announced that it is restructuring its organization to facilitate implementation of the Company’s new growth-based strategic plan. Under the new strategic plan, CDI...
73 - Ocean Downs' Rickman Exposes Cloverleaf’s Motives
BERLIN, Md.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Ocean Downs Racetrack announced today that negotiations with the horsemen who race at the track have broken down after the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association, the organization representing the horsemen, indicated it wants a bigger share of...
74 - Colorful Englishman to Call America’s Greatest Race; Britain’s Mark Johnson Named Track Announcer at Churchill Downs
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Mark Johnson, one of the most popular and acclaimed horse racing commentators in Britain, will bring his talents to America in 2009 as the new track announcer for Churchill Downs, home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands...
75 - Youbet.com Gains New Racing Content for 2009
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) today announced that the Company has agreed to terms with several prominent tracks over the past few weeks and has already started taking wagers. For the first time since 2007, customers are able to wager on...
76 - Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Bets on Emtec to Develop Comprehensive Network Infrastructure
MARLTON, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - Emtec, Inc. (OTCBB:ETEC), an information technology systems and services company, today announced that Hoosier Park Racing & Casino of Anderson, Ind., Indiana’s premier entertainment destination, tasked Emtec to design a next-generation...
77 - Youbet.com to Present at the Eleventh Annual ICR XChange Conference
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 7, 2009 - Youbet.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBET) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Eleventh Annual ICR XChange Conference on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point, California. The...
78 - Churchill Downs Incorporated, KHBPA, KTA Reach ADW Agreement at Churchill Downs Racetrack
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-January 1, 2009 - Officials of Churchill Downs Incorporated (“Company” or “CDI”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) and representatives of the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (“KHBPA”) and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association (“KTA”) have come...
79 - Ocean Downs Racetrack, Cambridge Turf Club Suspend Simulcast Wagering
BERLIN, Md.-(Business Wire)-December 31, 2008 - Ocean Downs Racetrack announced today that it will be forced to suspend simulcast wagering at the racetrack and its off-track betting location, The Cambridge Turf Club, in Cambridge, Maryland, as of January 1, 2009, pending resolution of a contract...
80 - Churchill Downs Incorporated Reaches One-Year ADW Agreement with Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Officials of Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) (“CDI”) and representatives of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (“FHBPA”) have come to an agreement on the distribution of live racing signals from...
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