Monthly Archives: July 2011
Opening day 2011 at Mount Pleasant Meadows
On the track’s Aug. 1 closing day last year, the idea of Mount Pleasant Meadows hosting Michigan’s lone Thoroughbred meet seemed outlandish. A lot can happen in a year. The central Michigan racetrack’s July 24 opening day was last stop … Continue reading
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My new gig
For those who have not yet heard the news, I am starting on as a staff writer for Thoroughbred Times on August 8. Dating back to my internship with Thoroughbred Times in the summer of 2008, my goal has been … Continue reading
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It’s On: Mount Pleasant Meadows approved for 2011 meet
Mount Pleasant Meadows has met the requirements set by the Michigan Gaming Control Board and will conduct a live meet in 2011. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon, before the races drew for the Sunday, July 24 opening card. Saturday’s … Continue reading
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Michigan Gaming Control Board issues statement on Mount Pleasant Meadows
From the Michigan HBPA website… MGCB ISSUES DECISION TO YESTERDAY’S ATTENDEES, rec’d at 4:19pm July 15, 2011: “Gentlemen, Based upon our discussion yesterday, there exist some outstanding matters that need resolution prior to any live racing at Mt. Pleasant Meadows. … Continue reading
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Mount Pleasant Meadows releases first 2011 condition book
The groundwork for Mount Pleasant Meadows’ upcoming meet was revealed Wednesday when the track released its first condition book. Aside from laying out the conditions from Mount Pleasant’s opening day on July 23 to Aug. 24, the document provides an … Continue reading
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Michigan Thoroughbred live meet contract moves to Gaming Control Board
The Michigan Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and Mount Pleasant Meadows have reached an agreement on a live Thoroughbred meet for 2011 and sent the contract to the Michigan Gaming Control Board for approval. From the Michigan HBPA website… MT. … Continue reading
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