Eric Johnston Archives • The Racing Biz

01
Jun

Penn Mile sets new track handle record

Press Release / 1 year
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2 min read

Friday’s Penn Mile night handle at Penn National shattered the track record, set on the event last year.

08
Jun

Penn National to implement concussion care program

Press Release / 4 years
2
2 min read

Penn National will implement the new software-based HeadCheck health program to optimize concussion and injury management for jockeys.

18
Mar

Penn Mile to return for 2021

Press Release / 4 years
2
2 min read

After a one-year hiatus because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Penn Mile will return to the calendar for 2021 and take place on May 28.

16
Jun

Penn National set for June 19 return

Press Release / 5 years
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3 min read

With a three-month hiatus in the books because of the coronavirus pandemic, Penn National will resume live racing on Friday, June 19.

16
Nov

66 nominated to Penn National holiday stakes

Press Release / 6 years
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3 min read

There were robust nominations to Penn Natinoal’s Thanksgiving Eve stakes program, highlighted by the Fabulous Strike and Swatara.

31
May

Penn National’s Johnston featured on Saturday’s Off to the Races radio

Press Release / 6 years
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2 min read

This week’s Off to the Races radio will include Colonial Downs track announcer Jason Beem and Preakness-winning trainer Mark Casse.

08
Jun

“Off to the Races” radio show: Steve Byk, more

The Biz / 7 years
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3 min read

On Saturday’s “Off to the Races” radio show we’ll be talking Belmont Stakes and more.

01
Jun

“Off to the Races” radio show: Gabby Gaudet, Penn Mile, Delaware, more

Press Release / 7 years
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3 min read

On Saturday’s “Off to the Races” radio show we’ll be talking Penn Mile, Delaware Park, Belmont Stakes, and more.

31
May

Maraud favored in G2 Penn Mile

Press Release / 7 years
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9 min read

Multiple-graded stakes winner Maraud has been installed as the 5-2 favorite in the G2 Penn Mile, the feature on Penn National’s richest day.

09
Mar

Penn National to run daytime cards on biggest days

Press Release / 8 years
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5 min read

Penn National, typically a nighttime track, will run daylight cards on four Saturdays this year: all three Triple Crown days, plus Penn Mile.

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