baltimoresun.com - Horse Racing

Casino jobs expo a draw

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Hopefuls asked to help urge county to act on Arundel Mills proposal

The company hoping to bring slots to Arundel Mills mall held a career fair Thursday that was heavy on lobbying for the not-yet-approved project, asking prospective job-seekers to sign postcards addressed to the Anne Arundel County Council in support of the casino.

Arundel Mills operator complains about slots delay

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Council members urged to approve zoning change soon

An effort by some members of the Anne Arundel County Council to move a proposed slots parlor away from Arundel Mills mall has left the retail giant feeling "confused, disappointed and frustrated," a top company executive said Monday.

Deadline for Pimlico, Laurel bids pushed back a week

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:00 -0500

The bankrupt owner of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park has pushed back by a week the deadline for the second round of bids for the two Maryland tracks.

Preakness also-ran 'Tone It' takes $32,000 allowance

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In his first start since a 12th-place finish behind Rachel Alexandra in the Preakness in May, Tone It Down won Friday's seventh race at Laurel Park, a $32,000 allowance test. Under Abel Castellano , the son of Medaglia d'Oro rallied down the lane on the sloppy main track to win by 1 1/4 lengths and pay $11.60. He covered the seven furlongs in 1 minute, 25.83 seconds. Our Second Slew finished second, and Ijada's Run rallied for third. Tone It Down has won three of seven starts during his 3-year-old campaign.

Slots bid near Arundel mall gains support

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Maryland slots commissioners signaled Thursday that they are prepared to approve a license for a casino near Arundel Mills mall, a project that would be the state's largest gambling venue but has drawn residential opposition.

Md. horse racing commission takes 'status quo' approach for 2010

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Same number of dates approved, but changes possible as slots money arrives

Same number of dates approved, but changes possible as slots money arrives.

Magna proceeds with Md. tracks auction without lead bidder

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:30:00 -0500

The bankrupt owner of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park will move forward with the sale of the two Maryland thoroughbred tracks without naming a lead bidder.

Zenyatta set to retire, start breeding career

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:09:00 -0500

Undefeated mare, coming off 14th straight win, to be paired with stallion next year

Undefeated Zenyatta, who beat the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, is preparing for retirement and her future date with a stallion.

Zenyatta outruns the boys in Breeders' Cup

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Mare rallies to win by a length at Santa Anita

Zenyatta, now undefeated in 14 starts, took a major gallop Saturday to go from racing's rock star to America's superstar by becoming the first female horse to win the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.

Life Is Sweet wins the Ladies Classic

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

{Life Is Sweet wins Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic} {Undefeated mare Zenyatta runs against the boys Saturday}

The story of this year's Breeders' Cup centers on Zenyatta, the undefeated mare who plans to take on the boys in today's $5 million Classic. And even though she didn't race Friday, her specter was still large as the day's big race was won by the horse who could never beat her.