Andrew Champagne

Andrew Champagne is a Content Manager at Catena Media, as well as an award-winning writer and producer. A passionate storyteller, Andrew boasts a career that has included stints at The Daily Racing Form, TVG Network, and HRTV.

Born and raised in upstate New York, Andrew now resides in Northern California’s Bay Area. You can often find him handicapping horse races, planning his next trip to Las Vegas, bowling reasonably well, and golfing incredibly poorly.

Posts by Andrew Champagne:

Questions abound ahead of Sam Houston meet

Sam Houston Meet Starts Today Amidst TRC, HISA Battle

Action returns to Sam Houston Race Park on Friday, Jan. 6. The question is, how many people will be able to bet on it?

Posted on: January 6, 2023 | | Andrew Champagne

Sam Houston Race Park Cancels Annual Racing Festival

Sam Houston Race Park Cancels Annual Racing Festival

Sam Houston Race Park has proposed a schedule for a 43-day horse racing meet. Notably absent, though, is the Houston Racing Festival.

Posted on: August 24, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Texas Horse Racing Handle Craters Following HISA, TRC Conflict

Texas Horse Racing Handle Craters Following HISA, TRC Conflict

Early financial numbers at Lone Star Park paint a very scary picture for horse racing in the Lone Star State.

Posted on: July 12, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne

Texas Racing Commission Shuts Down Out-Of-State Wagering

Texas Racing Commission Shuts Down Out-Of-State Wagering

The commission put out a release effectively shutting down pari-mutuel simulcast wagering on Texas races for out-of-state bettors.

Posted on: June 14, 2022 | | Andrew Champagne