Tuesday, September 22 2009

3,000 WIN MILESTONE AT SUFFOLK DOWNS

EAST BOSTON, MA - Veteran New England jockey Winston Thompson recorded the 3,000th win of his career, guiding African Angel ($17.20) to victory in Monday's eighth race at Suffolk Downs.

Thompson has been a regular competitor at Suffolk Downs since bringing his tack to the United States from his native Jamaica in 1987, earning most outstanding jockey honors in New England in 2004, 2005 and 2008.

Saturday, September 12 2009

JOCKEY WINSTON THOMPSON TWO WINS AWAY FROM 3,000

EAST BOSTON, MA – Veteran New England jockey Winston Thompson rode Gorgeous Silk ($15.80) to victory in Saturday’s seventh race at Suffolk Downs, putting him two wins away from career win number 3,000.

After beginning his career in his native Jamaica, Thompson has been riding stateside since 1987. He has been a regular competitor at Suffolk Downs since 1988, earning most outstanding jockey honors in New England in 2004, 2005 and 2008.

Tuesday, August 25 2009

Kool & The Gang a Strong Favorite at Suffolk Downs

EAST BOSTON, MA - Classic R&B recording artist Kool & The Gang delighted the jubilant crowd at Suffolk Downs on Saturday night with a 90-minute collection of the band’s greatest hits at the track’s “Commitment to Community” concert.

The concert was the culmination of the track’s 2009 “Commitment to Community” program celebrating individuals and organizations that make a positive difference in eight surrounding communities. Over the course of the summer, the track dedicated a Saturday to each community: Everett (June 13), Chelsea (June 20), Salem (July 11), Lynn (July 18), Winthrop (July 25), Revere (August 1), Saugus (August 8) and East Boston (August 22). All ticket sales for the show benefited organizations in the eight cities and towns recognized in the program. Organizations were given tickets to sell for their own fundraising purposes.

Wednesday, August 19 2009

Kool & The Gang at Suffolk Downs

Classic R&B recording artist Kool & The Gang, whose prolific resume of hits includes party favorites Celebration, Ladies Night and Get Down On It, will be performing live at Suffolk Downs on Saturday, August 22, which is also “East Boston Day,” the eighth of a summer-long series of “Commitment to Community” days recognizing individual cities and towns.

Concert will begin shortly after the conclusion of live racing. Opening act is “The Diversity Band” representing ZUMIX of East Boston. ZUMIX is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) cultural organization dedicated to building community through music and the arts.

Thursday, July 16 2009

New England Turf Writers Announce 2008 Horse of the Year

DANVERSPORT, MA - Nijinsky Bulllet, a four-time winner at Suffolk Downs last year, was named the recipient of the 2008 James B. Moseley Horse of the Year Award by the New England Turf Writers Association at its 67th Annual Awards Dinner held this evening at the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers, MA.

Owned by Aurora Springs Stable and trained by Rafael Ramos, Nijinsky Bullet was the reigning champion older mare from 2007.

Monday, July 13 2009

There’s A Party Goin’ On At Suffolk Downs

Classic R&B recording artist Kool & The Gang, whose prolific resume of hits includes party favorites Celebration, Ladies Night and Get Down On It, will be performing live at Suffolk Downs at the track’s “Commitment to Community” concert on Saturday, August 22, which is also “East Boston Day.”

The concert is the culmination of the track’s 2009 “Commitment to Community” program which celebrates individuals and organizations that make a positive difference in eight surrounding communities: East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Saugus and Salem. Each of these cities and towns is being recognized with its own day at the track this summer.

Kool & The Gang to Perform at Suffolk Downs on August 22

EAST BOSTON, MA - Classic R&B recording artist Kool & The Gang, whose prolific resume of hits includes party favorites Celebration, Ladies Night and Get Down On It, will be performing live at Suffolk Downs at the track’s “Commitment to Community” concert on Saturday, August 22, which is also “East Boston Day.”

The concert is the culmination of the track’s 2009 “Commitment to Community” program which celebrates individuals and organizations that make a positive difference in eight surrounding communities: East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Saugus and Salem. Each of these cities and towns is being recognized with its own day at the track this summer.

Tuesday, July 07 2009

Salem Day at Suffolk Downs - Saturday, July 11

EAST BOSTON, MA - Suffolk Downs will be celebrating individuals and organizations in the city of Salem that make a positive difference in their community on “Salem Day,” Saturday, July 11. It is the third of eight days on which the track will recognize individual cities and towns as part of its 2009 “Commitment to Community” program.

Parking and admission will be free for Salem residents (with proper ID). In addition to a full card of live racing, the track will provide free family entertainment, including pony rides, carnival games, face painting and a balloon artist, at the outdoor tent and playground area. All in attendance will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with a racehorse and jockey at the track’s “Fan Photo Experience.” The family fun begins at 12:30 p.m. First post time for live racing is 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, July 02 2009

Get a Suffolk Downs Golf Umbrella

Golf Umbrella Giveaway
Saturday, July 4th

Celebrate your Independence Day with us and get a Suffolk Downs golf umbrella FREE with paid admission.*
Doors open at 11:00 A.M. First post time is 12:45 P.M.

Friday, June 26 2009

This Weekend: Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party

One of the premier barbecue events in the nation is coming to Suffolk Downs!

The 3-day Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party will feature some of the best barbecue teams in the world, plus additional favorite summer foods, music, beer gardens, and a sandy beach.

Friday, June 19 2009

Suffolk Downs Suspends MassCap for 2009, Focus is on preserving jobs at the track

EAST BOSTON, MA - Suffolk Downs will not conduct the Massachusetts Handicap in 2009 due to current economic conditions, track officials announced today.

"It's a difficult decision because it means so much to the loyal racing fans of New England and to everyone at the track, but our partnership does not think we can responsibly incur the expense of the MassCap when we are fighting to save jobs and maintain current purse levels for the horsemen who are here every day," said Richard Fields, Suffolk Downs’ principal shareholder. "Like so many businesses and families in the Boston area and throughout the country that are tightening their belts to weather the current economic storm, we have also been forced to make some difficult choices. We hope this is a temporary setback and that the local fans will continue to support our efforts to enhance racing in Massachusetts."

Wednesday, June 17 2009

NEW ENGLAND TURF WRITERS ELECT HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2009

EAST BOSTON, MA - The New England Turf Writers Association has elected its Hall of Fame class of 2009, which will be honored along with the 2008 NETWA award winners at the organization’s 67th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, July 16 at the Danversport Yacht Club in Danvers, MA.

The class consists of champion Seabiscuit, jockey Chris McCarron, trainer Edward “Ned” Allard, owner and breeder Gil Campbell and reporter and handicapper Dave Wilson. The Hall of Fame was founded in 2005.