The July 29, 2009 Wall Street Journal has a review (“Trouble at the Track”) by Ray Kerrison of a new book by Jim Squires titled Headless Horsemen (Times Books, 249 pages, $25). Mr. Kerrison is the racing columnist for the New York Post.  Mr. Squires is the former editor of the Chicago Tribune, owner of [...]

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ProPick Racing (propickracing.com) has one of the most creative and innovative business concepts in a long time for attracting new fans to horse-race wagering.   The esoteric nature of handicapping can be a real barrier to neophytes.   ProPick Racing takes much of this intimidation factor away.   Additionally, ProPick Racing may appeal to some experienced handicappers who like to wager but [...]

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Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio, a Democrat, was steadfastly opposed to expanded gambling in the Buckeye state as recently as June 2009.   Since his election in 2006, he has promised to veto any bill that the legislature might send him permitting racetrack slots.   In addition, he campaigned against a 2008 ballot initiative that would have [...]

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