Feb 21, 2018 | News
As Suffolk Downs turns the corner and heads into its 73rd and final racing season in East Boston, owners of the track and the two leading racehorse organizations in Massachusetts have agreed to jointly pursue legislation that will restructure current laws affecting...
Sep 26, 2017 | News
HBPA testifies on Massachusetts Gaming Commission legislation to revamp racing laws as the future of horse racing draws competing interests at State House legislative hearing As Suffolk Downs prepares for its final weekend of racing in 2017 and looks ahead to its...
Aug 24, 2017 | News
Racing at Suffolk September 2nd & 3rd.
Jul 31, 2017 | News
Governor Charlie Baker this morning signed into law a one-year extension of the simulcast law that will keep both simulcast rights and live racing alive in Massachusetts despite the efforts of a splinter group who opposed that extension. The House and Senate approved...
Jul 27, 2017 | News
Horsemen It has been a busy but productive month on Beacon Hill as our lobbying team, NEHBPA leadership and our members have spoken clearly about what is in the best interest of horsemen in Massachusetts and how we can revitalize full live racing after the expected...
Jul 27, 2017 | News
We are sad to announce the passing of Trainer Arthur Maniatis. Obituary Arthur F. Maniatis, 78, passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lowell, MA on September 18, 1938, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Primeau)...