From: Kentucky HBPA September 9, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KENTUCKY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE RULES RACING COMMISSION REGULATION DEFICIENT The Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (ARRS) voted late Tuesday, September 8, that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) regulation allowing racetracks the option to card Lasix free races is deficient. Representative Denny Butler, citing...Read More
Summer Convention 2015 The National HBPA 2015 Summer Convention took place August 6th through August 9th in Denver, Colorado. The convention kicked off with a Welcome Cocktail Reception that was nicely done and gave the Colorado HBPA a showcase to present numerous awards to their local members. The working part of the convention began Friday...Read More
Betting on Development in DeBary Published: Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 5:30 a.m. If there’s a sure bet in DeBary, it’s that gambling will continue to face close odds. For the third time since 2008, and the second time in three months, the City Council on Tuesday voted 3-2 to reject a proposal to allow...Read More
GP / Horsemen’s General Meeting August 19, 2015 Meeting was held in the Horsemen’s Lounge; Co-led by PJ Campo, Tim Ritvo, and Bill White. Charts were handed out demonstrating the significant increase in Handle and Revenues comparing April, May, June and July 2014 with the same months in 2015. • Total Handle April 2015 (GP...Read More
National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association PRESS RELEASE August 11, 2015 Contact: Laura Plato, Ops Director (859) 259-0451; lplato@hbpa.org “Are We Positive HR 3084 and USADA are Good for Racing?” One day after The Jockey Club’s Round Table Conference, the press has been inundated with comments, criticism and concerns revolving around the support of The...Read More
