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ABOUT BEULAH PARK: Founded in 1923, Beulah Park holds the distinction as being Ohio’s first original racetrack. Live Thoroughbred racing is held from October to May each year, with summer events that include concerts, fairs, and fireworks. Simulcast wagering from the nation's top race tracks are also available October to May. There are entertainment venues at the park that make it an ideal location for group events such as weddings and corporate meetings. Located just seven miles southwest of Columbus, OH, in Grove City, Beulah Park has a rich history for the horse racing enthusiast.

Beulah Park’s  Fortune Six Again Produces
Record Payout January 30, 2007

A Side-by-Side 140 mph Ride:
Beulah Brings Unique 1 Mile, $50k
American Motorcycle Association Race
to Columbus

FOR IMMEDIATE USE
June 10, 2008

For more information,
please contact Jessica Hamlin
614.871.9600 ext 1304
M: 440.503.5377

Grove City, Ohio (June 10, 2008) -The Beulah Mile will host 100 motorcycle riders on July 11th and 12th, 2008 all competing for a top purse of $50,000. Riders will finesse their machines sideways through the turns, just inches apart from each other, at speeds topping 100-140 mph. It’s not unusual to see up to six lead changes in a single lap!

The Beulah Mile is one of only four one-mile races currently held in the U.S. Full mile races are the true test of a Grand National Champion pitting experience and skill against speed and grit. There will also be a second event feature of a Basic Expert Race offering rookies a chance to groom on 750-motors and competition on a one mile track in a safe environment.

Only the top 40 riders in the nation will be eligible to compete for the $50,000 grand prize. The national rankings for this event will be determined during qualifying heats on Friday, July 11th. There will be four heat races with the top three from each race transferring to the main event. In three semifinals on Saturday, the top two will transfer out of each round to the final race. The Grand National Beulah Mile is actually a 25 lap (25 mile) race to the finish.

All bikes are custom built to the riders’ preferences. The true test of the expert on the mile track will be speed vs. conserving fuel.

A similar one-day, ¾-mile event in Lima, Ohio annually draws over 12,000 people.

Notable competitors facing off at Beulah Park: all available for interview

THINK GLOBAL, SMASH LOCAL

COLUMBUS, OH (March 19, 2008) - Estimates suggest over two-hundred million obsolete computers reside in the United States. Electronic waste (E-waste) is the fastest growing problem facing the United States. Beulah Park is sponsoring “Crash, Smash, Crush, Smush 08” on April 19, 2008. Greater Columbus residents may release latent frustration on used computers for charity. The fun event is free with a copy of the event advertisement (Click Here for Ad). To learn more visit www.ParityInternational.org.

Do you have an old printer in your basement? Estimates suggest over two-hundred million obsolete computers reside in the United States. Electronic waste (E-waste) is the fastest growing problem facing the United States according to a study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). E-waste constitutes more than five percent of the U.S. municipal solid waste stream and is growing 2-3 times faster than any other waste stream in this country. Research also reveals that less than twenty-five percent of American households recycle their e-waste. Furthermore, more than forty percent of American Households have E-waste products they will no longer use. [Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Gartner, and AC Nielsen]. A significant portion of these gently used computers may be recycled, refurbished, and redistributed to our local or global community.

Data from US Department of Education reveal many US citizens do not have equal access to information technology, and information technology is fundamental to our local classrooms and global economy. According to Computers and Internet Use by Students in 2003 (Released Sept. 2006), Table B-1 Percentage of Adults Who use Computers and the Internet, by Adult and Family/Household Characteristics, from US Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, and US Census Bureau:

only 23% of Spanish speaking only households use a computer,
only 28% of 65 and over households use a computer,
only 30% of disabled adults use a computer, and
only 35% of individuals living in poverty use a computer.

Used computers may be refurbished and redistributed to our local or global community. For example, White Castle Systems Inc., Highlights for Children, Glimcher Realty Trust, Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio, and Dominion Homes are just a few of the many caring corporations that recently donated gently used computers to two school systems and one youth center in Bawku, Ghana. With the assistance of ParityInternational.org, an Ohio nonprofit, these redistribution efforts 1) bridge the digital divide, 2) intercept lead and mercury from local landfills, and 3) redistribute viable computers.

Hours & Offerings Change for Central Ohio’s Racetracks to Survive

Grove City, Ohio (December 26, 2007) – Beulah Park Thoroughbred Racetrack and Scioto Downs Harness Racetrack are expanding simulcast wagering hours to offer wagering convenience to fans. It is also a survival effort for the tracks within Ohio’s horseracing industry.

On January 7th, Beulah Park will be now be open late night taking on races previously simulcast only at Scioto. Until May 4th, Scioto Downs will be closed.

New Operation Schedule:

Beulah Park open for live and new late night simulcast wagering January 7th – May 3rd, 2008 (Kentucky Derby Day)

Scioto Downs open for evening live and DAY/evening simulcasting May 4th – October 13th, 2008

Beulah Park resumes live racing and simulcasting October 14th, 2008


Beulah Park Vice President, Mike Weiss, believes this innovation will energize the local industry while offering a different approach for Central Ohio racing fans. “This makes sense for everyone involved. It’s easier on the customer who until now has been splitting time between Scioto and Beulah. And it’s something new to offer Columbus.” Weiss further explains the agreement is financially more efficient since Beulah can focus on potential special events such as concerts, mud volleyball, fireworks and motorcycle racing.

Stacy Cahill, General Manager of Racing Operations at Scioto Downs, says this change represents a spirit of cooperation and survival for both establishments.

SMARMY SPRINGS UPSET IN BEST OF OHIO ENDURANCE AT BEULAH

Bruce Ryan and the Blazing Meadows Farm’s Smarmy concluded a day of upsets in the 2007 renewal of the Best of Ohio series with an impressive victory in the $100,000 Best of Ohio Endurance on Saturday. Eight top-notched Ohio bred runners dueled as Pyrite Springs and Catlaunch clashed for early supremacy. Moving around the final turn Pyrite Springs tired as Pyrite Personal and Smarmy surged by nearing the final furlong. Grabbing the lead late in the lane, Smarmy edged away to a two length score. The running time for the 1 ¼ miles over the fast track was 2:05 1/5.

Ridden by Luis Gonzalez for trainer Tim Hamm, Smarmy returned $87.00, $33.20 and $11.60 as the longest priced horse in the wagering. Pyrite Personal held gamely to second and paid $4.20 and $2.20. Catlaunch settled for third and returned his backers $2.10 as the wagering favorite.

In other Best of Ohio action…

Owner/breeder Joseph Weir’s Sarasponda ($12.20) extended her win streak to two with a swift closing victory to take the $75,000 John W. Galbreath Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. Winning by 2 ½ lengths, She covered the 1 1/16 miles in 1:48 1/5 for jockey Scott Spieth and trainer Joe Shuman.

William Ryan’s O’Riain ($31.20) stalked the leaders before pouncing to win the $75,000 Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds. With Victor Urieta-Moran in the irons for conditioner Ivan Vazquez, O’Riain traveled the 1 1/16 miles in 1:47 1/5.

Dooze ($3.20), the lone winning favorite, darted to the lead and overpowered his foes in a commanding victory of the $75,000 Best of Ohio Sprint. Ridden by Thomas Pompell for Shazam Stables, Equirace.com and trained by Mike Maker, Dooze dashed the six furlongs in a snappy 1:09 2/5.

Owner/breeder Elizabeth Alexander’s Cryptoquip ($10.20) turned to tables on her opponents with a visually impressive performance in the $100,000 Best of Ohio Distaff. Winning by 7 ½ lengths, Cryptoquip dashed the 1 1/8 miles in 1:50 1/5 for rider John McKee and trainer H. Graham Motion.

Live racing returns to Beulah Park on Tuesday with nine live races. Beulah Park is currently racing four days a week Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. First post time on Tuesday and Wednesday is 1:15P.M while first post time on Friday and Saturday is 1:05P.M

FOR IMMEDIATE USE
January 30, 2007
For more information, contact McKay Smith
614-871-9600 x1306

Beulah Park’s Fortune Six Again Produces Record Payout

GROVE CITY, OH – The Fortune 6 at Beulah Park paid $364,589.50 on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, making it the second time that the Fortune Six has recorded the single largest payout in United States history for a wager with a base unit of less than a dollar. The previous high payout for the Fortune Six was $179,072.40, which was hit on March 21, 2006.

Introduced in January, 2006, the Fortune Six is a 25-cent base unit Pick 6 wager with a carryover jackpot component.  In order to win the jackpot, there must be one unique combination with all six winning horses.  Should there not be a single winning combination, 60 percent of the Fortune Six pool, minus takeout, is carried-over to the next live racecard, with the remaining 40 percent returned to those individuals selecting the most winners.  The wager had a carryover for 32 consecutive racing days before being hit today.  The lone winning ticket for today’s card contained the winning combination of 6-2-5-4-2-5 in races three through eight.  Winning $2 mutuel prices for the winning horses, in race order, were $17.80, $27.40, $19.00, $16.40, $21.60 and $35.20.  The winning combination was purchased online at Xpressbet.  The total cost of the winning ticket was $12,250.

The carryover entering Tuesday’s card was $301,885.78.  A total of $80,908 was wagered additionally into the pool on Tuesday.

The Fortune Six will begin again tomorrow, Wednesday, January 31, Beulah Park’s next day of live racing, with a guaranteed jackpot payout of $5,000.  The Fortune Six always begins with the third race of Beulah Park’s racecard.  First post time is 1:15 p.m. ET.

While the Fortune Six is a national wager, not all outlets that offer Beulah Park’s simulcast also allow wagering on the Fortune Six.  Patrons are encouraged to contact their local wagering outlet and Beulah Park concerning the wager if it is not carried in their local area.
 

The quarter bet is based on a Pick 6 wager and will pay the major pool amount only on a unique ticket of Pick 6 winners with the following basics of the bet.

• The Fortune 6 is a Pick 6 quarter bet to pick the winners of six consecutive races.
• The winner claims the entire pool with One Unique 25-cent Winning Ticket of winners in all six races.
• There will be a 60% carryover combined with wagers on the next card with no unique winners.
• On days there are multiple Fortune 6 winners, 40% of the pool is shared equally among those who have the most winners on the tickets.
• Players receive a refund for horses on the ticket that are late scratches.

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