Politics & slots in Florida April 28, 2005
One Florida legislator says there is no chance of having slots at Broward County pari-mutuel facilities this year, but another said the process of passing enabling legislation is far from over.
According to a report in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Florida Senate President Tom Lee said Wednesda [read more]
World mark at Hoosier? April 28, 2005
An attempt to break the world record for a harness race over the distance of 15/16 of a mile will be made at Hoosier Park as part of Saturday's undercard for the $200,000 Dan Patch Invitational.
Ten starters will go behind the gate in the $12,600 fifth race on the evening card. The time to beat i [read more]
Strike up the band April 28, 2005
In a break from the usual bake sales and car washes, high school bands will have a chance to raise money doing what they do best--making music. The Third Annual Hambletonian Parade is offering a $1,000 prize to the best high school band marching in the July 30 event to kick off Hambletonian week.
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