Starting on March 8th, 2010, all jockeys at Portland Meadows will be required to use equine friendly riding crops that conform to a new house rule at the North Portland race track. Portland Meadows along with the help from horse people Ron Sutton of Sutton Tire and Chain in Portland and Debbie Funk of the Vince Funk All

Shame on Rosie had to overcome a torrid pace battle throughout the early stages of the $10,000 Oregon Ms. Stakes, but was able to find her stride and held off challengers to win by one and a quarter lengths. Sent off as the 2/5 favorite in a field of six Oregon bred three year old fillies, Shame on Rosie went right out for

Portland Meadows has announced that the purse for their signature race, the Portland Mile has been increased from $40,000 to $50,000 for the 2010 edition of the race, to be held on Wednesday April 28th. This year’s Portland Mile will be the 45th running of the annual event for older horses and is contested over a one mil

Seven Torrents went right to the front and never looked back as he scored wire to wire to win the $49,600 OTOBA Derby at Portland Meadows. The three year old son of Cascadian broke perfectly and was able to navigate moderate fractions of 48.49 for the opening half and three quarters in 1:13.21. As the field approached the

From the Daily Racing Form: Trainer Ben Root thought he had a nice prospect after Smoken Sham overcame trouble to win his debut at Portland Meadows on Oct. 5. Victories in the Dennis Dodge Memorial there in his second start and Bill Wineberg in his third start only reinforced Root's opinion that he might have something spe

The February 18th Oregon Racing Commission meeting has been cancelled.

The connections of 3 year old Oregon-bred Seven Torrents are taking an $8,000 gamble to run their 3 year old in the OTOBA Derby on Wednesday, February 10. Seven Torrents was not nominated for the race as a youngster, so his connections have paid the $8,000 supplemental nomination fee. Seven Torrents is coming off a pow

Monarchos Cassie went right to the front and stayed there as she cruised to an impressive three and three quarter length win in the $18,000 City of Roses Handicap. Jockey Troy Stillwell was able to rate the daughter of Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos on the front end and slowed the pace down, with a slow opening half mile

Chuck Dybal of The Daily Racing Form previews Wednesday's City Of Roses Handicap: Monarchos Cassie has been perfect in her brief career - except when running in stakes. She will try for a breakthrough when she takes on six rivals Wednesday in the $18,000 City of Roses Handicap at Portland Meadows. Article here.

Portland Meadows will be $1 central on Presidents’ Day Monday February 15, 2010. Along with great Thoroughbred racing action starting at 12:40pm, we are having a Big Value Day at the track. There will be a $1 hot dog bar on the main concourse level that will feature a bevy of free toppings and goodies. Fans will also

Stealth Attack returned to his winning ways as he made a big move on the far turn to win the $9,000 Invitational Handicap at Portland Meadows. The win was the thirteenth for Stealth Attack, who has now earned over $128,000 in his solid career for owner Jim Gilmour and trainer Sue Gilmour. Stealth Attack sat back in the

Seven Torrents (Cascadian - Seven Affairs, by Super Seven) shipped up to Portland Meadows from Golden Gate Fields and easily won the $16,500 OTOBA Stallion Stakes. Juan Gutierrez kept the big favorite just off the pace from Shame on Rosie, who set the early fractions. Turning into the lane, Seven Torrents took command and

ORC website The Oregon Racing Commission will meet Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 1:30 pm in Room 1A of the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR. COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA APPROVALS: 1. Meeting Agenda 2. December 17, 2009 Meeting Minutes 3. Race Date Requests for 2010 Summer Meets

Jonathan Nance was looking for new racing prospects today at the Keeneland January Sale as his current string of horses were shattering records at Portland Meadows. Nance is the trainer of six winners on the nine race program. The six wins marks a new record for training wins in a day. "I expected to have a good day,"

From the Daily Racing Form: MI Developments, the parent company and largest creditor of the bankrupt racetrack company Magna Entertainment Corp., will take possession of Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Golden Gate Fields, and Magna's account-wagering company, XpressBet, after an agreement was reached with Magna's credit

Starting on Monday January 18, 2010, Portland Meadows will be offering a Pick 4 wager each and every live racing day on the last four races of each race card. The Pick 4 will be a $1 base bet and there will be no carryover, 100% of the net pool will be paid out each day. The new Pick 4 will replace the Pick 5 which will

Fans at Portland Meadows will have the chance to win cash each and every live racing day by playing a new game called "Beat the Announcer". Starting on Monday January 18th, fans can sign up each live racing day for the opportunity to out pick PM Track Announcer Jason Beem in that day's 5th race. If their selected horse fini

Portland Meadows live racing program for Wednesday December 30, 2009 has been cancelled due to track conditions. Live racing will resume as scheduled on Monday January 4th, with the traditional first post time of 12:40pm PST.

Heavy snow fall and high winds caused the cancellation of the final two races on the Portland Meadows card, races 8 and 9. Racing will resume on Wednesday as higher temperatures are expected in the area, first post time is 12:40pm.

From The Columbian WILLIAM J. KOSTERMAN Sept. 2, 1924 ~ Dec. 21, 2009 William J. Kosterman, 85, died of natural causes on December 21, 2009, in Vancouver, WA. Bill was born September 2, 1924, in Vancouver, WA to Lawrence and Mary Kosterman. In 1954 Bill moved to Boise, Idaho to start his own acoustical contracting busines

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Merry Christmas from our barn to yours.

The ballots have been counted and Jim Fergason re-elected as President. Full results over at Oregonhbpa.com

Wal-Mart plans to build near Portland Meadows. Click here for the story.

Champion Colt/Gelding of the 2009 Oregon Fairs: Easter Sonny Boy Champion Filly/Mare of the 2009 Oregon Fairs: Selina's Mask Congrats to Christa and Bruce Williams, and most especially Bern Kent!

From the Oregonian: To the rest of the world, she is Joy Carlson, retired Lake Oswego travel agent. But when she pulls open the front doors of Portland Meadows, as she did Monday, she is transformed. She is an Owner, with a stake in the outcome of Oregon Championship Day. The full article here

In the $10,000 Oregon His Stakes presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, it was maiden Jacqueline’s Angel who made a wide sweeping move at the quarter pole and won impressively. Jacqueline’s Angel had been a maiden going into the race, but he was very contentious in his previous races and proved his talent today, as he sc

While the racing action is sure to be hot and heavy all day long on Monday December 14, fans will be able to also enjoy some of the finer things Oregon has to offer. Spirit Mountain presents Oregon Championship Day will feature nine races with the top Oregon-bred Thoroughbreds competing for great prize money on the track.

Nominations and past performances for the races (except the Bill & Janet Wineberg Stakes) on Oregon Day, December 14th, can be found over here

At PORTLAND MEADOWS Promiscuous Lad Klinsman (IRE) - Forty Romances by Forty Niner Bred by Dr. & Mrs. Jack B Root Jr., Owned by Dean and Lois Vogt, Trained by Ben Root Won a 2yo maiden special weight race ($3,190) Tequila Tipsy Baquero - Jordana’s Run by Feu d’Enfer Bred by Scottie Johnson, Owned by Remmers, Sutton an