AUBURN, Wash. (July 24, 2010) * Crocodile Tuff had her consistency rewarded Saturday in the $18,000 Second Chance Ranch Purse at Emerald Downs. The hard-hitting 4-year-old filly, second in her first three outs this season, rallied for a two-length victory over stable mate Ghost Tree in the one-mile race for fillies and mares. With regular jockey [...] Read More.

Stanton, Del., July 24, 2010 – Acting upon the advice of the Delaware Racing Commission veterinarians, Delaware Park has canceled the live racing card today due to the excessive heat in the area. The facility will remain open for slots, table games and simulcasting. Live racing at Delaware Park is scheduled to return [...] Read More.

Track & State Record: 1:39 3/5, Kid Katabatic (5), July 26, 1998 Stakes Record*: 1:41, Peaceful Reign, Aug. 2, 2009 *Distance @ 1M 1977-2000 & 2002; 6 ½ F 2001 Most Wins Trainer: 3, Bud Klokstad (I.M. Bzy, 1998; Jumron Won, 2001; Flying Notes, 2002) Jockey: 4, Gallyn Mitchell (Prefabricate, 1994; Cromarty Bay, 1995; Jumron [...] Read More.

AUBURN, Wash. (July 23, 2010) * Leroi Victor posted the biggest upset of the season Friday night the in the featured CTS International Purse for 3-year-olds and up at Emerald Downs. Off at odds of 31.50-to-1, Leroi Victor out finished Inhoc Signo Vinces for a half-length victory under Gallyn Mitchell in 1:36 2/5 for one mile [...] Read More.

AUBURN, Wash. (July 22, 2010) * Tequila Gold won the battle and the war Thursday night at Emerald Downs. The Harbor the Gold gelding put away Newfound Gold into the stretch and then held off Stormin’ Patrick late for a five-length victory in the $12,100 Ashbaugh Beal Purse for 3-year-olds. With Troy Stilwell riding, Tequila Gold [...] Read More.

No longer under the radar, Koala Beach will attempt to capture his second straight stakes race Sunday in the $50,000 Seattle Slew Handicap at 1 1/16 miles. The top 3-year-old colts and geldings will meet for the final prep race before the $75,000 Emerald Downs Derby on Aug. 15. The seven-horse field features the top four [...] Read More.

AUGUST RACING & EVENTS SCHEDULE AT SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK Live Quarter Horse Racing, 50 Cent Beer Night, Party on the Patio, The New 107.5 The Eagle Rock & Races Day & More This Month At The Park WHAT: Sam Houston Race Park (www.shrp.com) will round out the [...] Read More.

July 22, 2010 SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK WEEKLY RACING & EVENTS NOTES Live Racing Thursday, Friday & Saturday This Week! 50¢ BEER NIGHT This Friday PRESENTED By HOUSTON PRESS From 5:30 to 10 p.m. 50 Cent Beer Night Continues EVERY Friday at The Park through August 13th! Racing Highlights: Thursday, July 22 post time 7pm featuring 11 Races Friday, July 23 post time 7pm [...] Read More.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Contact:  Entries were taken today for the 12th Claiming Crown, to be run at Canterbury Park Saturday, July 24. The six Claiming Crown races attracted 52 entries with horses, jockeys, trainers, and owners from across the country. Claiming Crown is known as thoroughbred racing’s day for “blue-collar” runners — the claiming [...] Read More.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minn., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility. The accreditation of Canterbury Park was the culmination of a lengthy certification process that began with the track’s completion of [...] Read More.