Memorial Service for Owner/Trainer Lloyd Nepple Will Be Held February 13 at Retama Park
Former owner and longtime trainer Lloyd Paul Nepple passed away in his sleep on February 3, 2007, just a month and a few days short of his 60th birthday. A memorial service will be held in his honor at Retama Park on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel/Recreation Room. Full Story

Corey Johnsen Resigns as President of Magna Entertainment Corp. Southern Operations
Corey Johnsen, who led the development of Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie, has resigned as President of Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC) Southern Operations to join a group of private investors that are in the process to acquire controlling interest of another North American racetrack . Full Story

Texas Racing Commission to Open Manor Downs Licensing Office on Wednesday, February 7
The Texas Racing Commission (TRC) will open its licensing office at Manor Downs on Wednesday, February 7 for the upcoming 2007 mixed meet. With Manor Downs offering official works beginning Saturday, February 10, the TRC has moved its regular office opening up a week to help facilitate the horsemen needing to be licensed to acquire an official work. Full Story