It's a scene that would be familiar to Damon Runyon: About 50 gray-haired men sporting baseball caps and smoking cigars scribble notes on racing forms. The dogs won't be running at Seabrook Greyhound Park until July 1, but the betting windows are open seven days a week as gamblers place wagers on horse, dog, and harness races around the country. Future of dog tracks under debate in N. Weyler, who spoke against the bill on the floor, said, "According to state records, only one half of 1...

If you re interested in a fun weekend of thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, head to the county fairgrounds in Douglas. The Tucson man's planned retirement to grow pecan trees on the land is now in the shadow of power plant proposal. For those unfamiliar with betting jargon, the daily double involves the first two races of the day, Strongin explained. Each day will bring a full day of racing, with about 10 races scheduled, she added. There are special bets that can be made for those two...

A 400 million offer - the government's asking price - for the state-owned horse racing bookmaker has been tabled by a consortium of racecourse owners, Tote management and staff and Lloyds TSB. However, the Treasury is believed to have deemed the bid is not in the best interests of the racing industry, amid suggestions the levels of gearing are too high. Last month's Budget made no reference to an expected windfall from the sale to the consortium, made up of Racecourse Holdings Trust, the...

Dobbin in fitness race for Aintree 10/04/2007 - 09:36:45 Tony Dobbin faces a race against time to be fit for the John Smith's Grand National meeting at Aintree after hurting his arm when Cloudy Lane was brought down in the Powers Whiskey Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Dobbin in fitness race for Aintree 10/04/2007 - 09:36:45 Tony Dobbin faces a race against time to be fit for the John Smith's Grand National meeting at Aintree after hurting his arm when Cloudy Lane was brought down in...

Manley said Bello's gift to the disabled jockey fund along with an upcoming charity auction of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's saddle will give the fund a "cushion. Bello, owner of stakes-winner Megahertz, said he hopes other owners will pony up money for the injured jockeys fund. Manley said Bello's gift to the Jockeys' Guild will help the group settle debts from legal expenses, lobbying efforts and medical claims. Search by events or regions: Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out...

Other sports and other forms of gaming and entertainment that have not been similarly constrained have flourished in the absence of constraints like those hindering horse racing. MEC applauds the leadership of the City of New York, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation (NYCOTB) for undertaking the study "NYCOTB - A Plan for Transformation and Growth" that was published today. MEC has long been concerned regarding...

Does this sound familiar? You're sound asleep in the middle of the night when a charley horse hits. Wilde adds, "Then what I would typically recommend is change positions, maybe put a little heating pad on low heat to the area, maybe elevate the leg as a thought that that might work and try those couple of things to get rid of it. Wilde says, A charley horse is a common term for a leg cramp and it's as simple as that. Wilde says, "Typically people will stand up and just like you do with...

One of the good things about the Grand National is that no matter which day you decide to check it out, you'll get a taste of all the events: bareback riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, team roping, tie-down roping, and bull riding. Strength, agility and style all come into play when you're competing at the Grand National Rodeo. Even for someone who, like this correspondent, has never ridden a horse, it's clear that there's enormous skill and courage on display....