$2.4 Million Purchase Potente Leads Maiden Watch See Article / Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 8 Article rating: No rating Potente, a $2.4 million yearling purchase, breaks his maiden on debut Jan. 31 at Santa Anita Park. Read more
Longtime Penn National Announcer Bogar Retires See Article / Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 12 Article rating: No rating John Bogar, long time track announcer at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, has announced his retirement effective Feb. 5. Bogar has been a mainstay at the Grantville oval since joining the team 45 years ago. Read more
Florida Decoupling Bill Passes Second House Committee See Article / Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 5 Article rating: No rating As expected, House Bill 881—which aims to decouple Thoroughbred racing and gaming licenses in Florida—passed its second committee Feb. 3 when the Commerce Committee voted it to proceed. Read more
Further Ado Claims Top Spot in Derby Dozen See Article / Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 7 Article rating: No rating Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm. Read more
Charles Town Announces 7.5% Purse Increase See Article / Tuesday, February 3, 2026 0 13 Article rating: No rating Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 7.5% purse increase, effective at the start of the upcoming condition book Feb. 11. Read more