Horse Racing Archives

Jan 24, 2024

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Horse Racing

Plymouth Township Board Votes To Kill Proposed Northville Downs Relocation

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Mike Seely

If rejection sticks, it will spell the end of commercial horse racing in Michigan
Jan 18, 2024

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Horse Racing

Michigan’s Last Horse Track To Close For Good, Maybe

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Mike Seely

Northville Downs seeks new life a few miles away in Plymouth Township, but hurdles remain
Jan 15, 2024

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Horse Racing

Northville Downs Attorney Accuses Plymouth Township Of Demanding Illegal Cash Payments

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Mike Seely

Accusation comes before key deadline and after weather-induced race cancellations
Dec 18, 2023

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Horse Racing

Political Discourse Stays Pitched As Northville Downs Relocation Prospects Dim

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Mike Seely

Town supervisor continues to catch heat as Feb. 28 deadline looms
Nov 21, 2023

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Horse Racing

Northville Downs To Host 10 Days of Live Racing in Early 2024

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Mike Seely

September was originally slated to be the 80-year-old track’s swan song
Oct 16, 2023

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Horse Racing

Cautious Optimism Parts Clouds As Northville Downs Relocation Plods On

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Mike Seely

Legislative reality mutes key criticism while negotiations progress
Sep 20, 2023

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Horse Racing

City Council Approves Redevelopment Of Current Northville Downs Property

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Mike Seely

The fate of Michigan’s last remaining horse track now rests with Plymouth Township officials
Aug 30, 2023

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Horse Racing

Are Petitions Opposing Northville Downs’ Relocation Politically Motivated?

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Mike Seely

Plymouth Township supervisor questions motives of racetrack’s opponents
Aug 10, 2023

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Horse Racing

Contentious Board Meeting Gives Way To $2 Beer Night At Northville Downs

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Mike Seely

Harness track’s future in doubt as owners remain tight-lipped
Jul 19, 2023

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Features Horse Racing

Western Michigan Grads Bring Commoners To Sports Of Kings

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Mike Seely

After Kentucky Derby win, sports ownership co-op takes a swing at golf

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