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NYRA Chief Resigns

NYRA Chairman Barry Schwartz announced this afternoon that he is resigning from the organization. (Thoroughbred Times)
More: “NYRA executive stepping down” (New York Times) and “NYRA’s Schwartz leaving at year’s end” (Times Union)

Posted in News on October 8, 2004

Never Mind

“The consultant behind a proposal to build a $100 million racetrack and entertainment complex in Nashua says he dropped the idea days ago, even as it continued to stir controversy across the city. ‘This was a battle against the Easter Bunny; it didn’t exist,’ said Kurt Sanborn, who was hired by Winners Circle Development Ventures to test the waters for a horseracing project in Nashua. ‘It was truly speculative. We were just kicking tires.'” (Union Leader)

Posted in News on October 2, 2004

Aggrieved

“Castigating the management of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park for everything from construction delays to security cutbacks to apathetic customer service, the Maryland Racing Commission delivered a stern message yesterday to the Maryland Jockey Club and its parent company, Magna Entertainment Corp. ‘The truth is,’ said commissioner John McDaniel, ‘the commission has no more tolerance. Period.'” (Baltimore Sun)

Posted in News on September 15, 2004

No More Milkshakes

California plans to get tough on milkshaking. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Posted in News on September 15, 2004