Texas racing officially shuts down, horsemen able to train
Mary Rampellini
Texas racing is officially shut down after a midnight deadline passed Monday without funding for the Texas Racing Commission's administrative costs in place, according to Jan Haynes, president of the Texas Thoroughbred Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association.
Haynes said she has talked to Retama Park officials and horsemen were able to train at the track Tuesday. Retama is in the midst of a meet for Thoroughbreds. Lone Star Park is nearing the start of its Quarter Horse meet Sept. 18, and horses on the grounds were able to train Tuesday, according to a track official. There is no current live meet at Sam Houston.
Haynes said she is encouraging horsemen to reach out to their representatives on Tuesday. She also has called on the National HBPA and said she would be contacting politicians in the cities that house tracks in Texas.
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