From the DRF:
"Dreaming of Anna, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2006, has died, according to Wayne Catalano, who trained the filly for her breeder, Frank Calabrese. She was 14.
Catalano said he was told Dreaming of Anna died last week in Kentucky."
From the ITHA:
"Proponents of gambling expansion in Illinois are split on whether major legislation will get signed into law in 2018, with some going as far as saying there’s a better-than-even chance.
But, as in past years, others are betting efforts will come up short.
Those who follow gambling issues closely at the Capitol say expansion is no sure thing in 2018, but some lawmakers say a newfound urgency to compete with surrounding states and stay up to date with new technology will be
...From the USTA:
"Duncan Price, 74, a longtime harness horseman, died Jan. 9, 2017.
Price was a long-time breeder, owner, trainer and driver in Illinois where he owned and operated Galewood Farm in Grant Park for a number of years."
From the Greensburg Daily News:
Caesars Entertainment's purchase of Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville cleared a federal regulatory hurdle this week.
According to industry news reports, the Federal Trade Commission has waived the waiting period mandated under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.
Caesars, which emerged from bankruptcy in October, is purchasing Centaur Gaming, owner of the two Indiana racinos, for $1.7
...From Radio Iowa:
"The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved more than eight million dollars in renovations for two projects at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona.
... They also plan to spend $2.7 million to renovate the clubhouse on the fourth floor that is used for racing.
'We are going to completely redo it in colors, carpet, wall coverings, monitors — just completely redo the clubhouse on the east and west side,' [CEO] Palmer says. 'We are going to do the east side
...From Four Footed Fotos photog:
From US Trotting:
"Dover, DE --- It didn’t take Tony Morgan long on Wednesday (Jan. 3) at Dover Downs to become only the second driver in North American harness history to drive 16,000 winners in a career."
From DRF:
"Hawthorne’s fall-winter meet, which ended last week, saw increases in average daily handle and handle per race but declines in gross handle and handle per starter when compared with the comparable 2016 season."
From Bloodhorse:
"Noted racing analyst and communications professional Brian W. Spencer has been named general manager of Horse Player NOW, effective January 1, 2018. The announcement marks an exciting change to the landscape of one of America's leading player development and content delivery brands. Horse Player NOW owner Jeremy Plonk will continue to lead the company's executive structure, while Spencer will manage the daily operation and content strategies."
