Monthly Archives: May 2009
Preparing for Pinnacle
Mrs. Murphy had another workout this morning… This notice is to inform you that one or more of your horses has worked out. Mrs. Murphy Your Comment: Date: May 30, 2009 Track: PINNACLE RACE COURSE Distance: Five Furlongs Time: 1.06:00 Breezing Track Condition: Fast Surface: Dirt … Continue reading
Filed under Pinnacle Race Course, The Family Business
Media attention
Slowly but surely, the news of the proposed catastrophic cut to race dates in Michigan is starting to spread throughout the local media outlets. Official word has been pretty quiet as of late from the horsemen’s groups as to the … Continue reading
Filed under Mount Pleasant Meadows, Pinnacle Race Course, Politics
Michigan race date reduction update
The media is beginning to pick up on the crisis the Michigan Racing industry is facing. Michigan HBPA Executive Director Gary Tinkle went on the Frank Beckmann radio show this morning and delivered an informative and well-spoken description of the … Continue reading
Filed under Pinnacle Race Course, Politics
A dark day for Michigan racing
This just came in regarding the meeting between Pinnacle Race Course, the horsemen’s associations and the Office of Racing Commissioner. The news isn’t good… From the Michigan HBPA website… HUGE CUTS: Racing Commissioner Christine White has issued the reduction in … Continue reading
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Michigan Notebook: May 20, 2009
- There is some good news and some bad news on the state budget/executive order front. The Michigan HBPA and the Blood Horse report Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s initial figures, completely slashing the $1.4 million available to Thoroughbred programs, have been … Continue reading
Filed under Mount Pleasant Meadows, Pictures, Pinnacle Race Course, Politics
Back on the work tab
Got this in the inbox earlier today… This notice is to inform you that one or more of your horses has worked out. Mrs. Murphy Your Comment: Date: May 19, 2009 Track: PINNACLE RACE COURSE Distance: Four Furlongs Time: 56:80 Breezing Track Condition: Fast Surface: Dirt … Continue reading
Filed under Pinnacle Race Course, The Family Business
The Haiku Handicapper: Preakness Stakes Recap
The filly did it Top two proved they are legit Who wants a rematch? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – - Something to note: In a race … Continue reading
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The Haiku Handicapper: The 2009 Preakness Stakes
The Crown’s second jewel Most Rachel drama since “Friends” Should make good watching – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – - #1 – Big Drama Does well off … Continue reading
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Are the cuts to Michigan’s race dates illegal?
The Michigan HBPA reports the horsemen’s organization, the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and Pinnacle Race Course have asked Brighton-based attorney Paul Burns, one of authors of Michigan’s Horse Racing Law of 1995, to offer an opinion on the … Continue reading →
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Filed under Commentary, Mount Pleasant Meadows, Pinnacle Race Course, Politics
Tagged as Budget Cuts, Michigan HBPA, Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner, Mount Pleasant Meadows, MTOBA, Paul Burns, Pinnacle Race Course, Race Dates