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From the Northern Kentucky Tribune:

"Beginning February 1, Turfway Park in Florence will offer a $200 bonus to each owner or partnership represented in an overnight race if the field offers 10 or more wagering interests when the gates open."

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From the Grand Island Independent:

"It took to the final hours of 2017, but Fonner Park and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association signed the simulcastings agreement late Sunday night.

Tom Sage, a member of the Nebraska Racing Commission, announced on Twitter late Sunday night that the deal was done with this tweet:

“As of 11:15 PM on December 31, 2017 the racing commission has received simulcast agreements from all thoroughbred race tracks. The racing commission has approved the

From ABC News:

"Jack Van Berg, a Hall of Fame trainer who oversaw Alysheba to victories in the 1987 Kentucky Derby and Preakness, died Wednesday. He was 81.

... Van Berg ranks fourth all-time among trainers in North America, with 6,523 victories from 41,164 starts, according to Equibase. He had career purse earnings of $85,925,482."

... From 1959-77, Van Berg was the leading trainer at Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1976, he won a record 496 races and was the nation's leading

From Des Moines Patch:

"The Board of Stewards at Prairie Meadows Racetrack in Altoona ruled this week that an owner and trainer whose horse tested positive for an illegal substance in the fall will be banned from the facility for a year. The owner agreed to the decision, while maintaining he did not administer an illegal substance to his horse and did not tell anyone else to do so.

Charlton Hunt is the owner and trainer of Marys Ice Dancer, a three-year-old filly that finished second in the

Hawthorne Press release:

"Holding off a determined run by Sir Anthony, favored Pass the Gravy scored in Saturday’s Jim Edgar Futurity at Hawthorne Race Course. Owned by Richard Ravin, V-Leaf Stables Inc. and Larry Rivelli, and trained by Larry Rivelli."

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From Bloodhorse:

"The racing industry in Minnesota has recently increased its efforts to help retiring horses with life off the track.

Thanks to legislation passed in 2015, fines collected from rulings at Canterbury Park and Running Aces Casino & Racetrack were allocated to a fund, which awarded $46,000 to three aftercare organizations this fall.

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From the Grand Island Independent:

"As the year winds down, Fonner Park and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association are once again locked in a contract battle.

Horsemen who would like to be on the grounds at Fonner while preparing for the upcoming live meet in February are locked out.

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From the Shakopee Valley News:

"The Minnesota Racing Commission approved Canterbury Park official's request for a 70-day horse racing schedule in 2018.

The races would start May 4 and run through Sept. 15. The last time there were 70 racing days was in 2017, but this will only be the second time in 23 seasons with as many days, according to a news release."

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From the Belleville News-Democrat:

  "A rural Collinsville feed company that’s been owned by the same family for 100 years will remain in the family, thanks to a cousin who bought it at auction on Wednesday."

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From WEKU:

"Construction is officially underway on a new venture by Churchill Downs racetrack. It’s investing $60 million in a historical racing facility in Louisville, called Derby City Gaming. Officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the site Wednesday. "

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