News Archive

Black is caretaker of year
January 18, 2006
Stephanie Black, a caretaker in the Alvin Miller stable, which races at Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs in Indiana, has been named the Caretaker of the Year by Harness Tracks of America and Hanover Shoe Farms, co-sponsors of the annual competition. Black grew up in harness racing, and handles the
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Easy wins in both splits
January 18, 2006
Two divisions of the second round of the Champion On Ice Series for colt and gelding trotters headlined the Tuesday night program at Balmoral Park. In the first division Van Joe kept his 2006 record perfect as he won in 2:01.1 over a "good" track, while BC's Legend sprung an 11-1 upset in the second
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Pompano bleachers gone
January 18, 2006
Pompano Park took a big step towards getting underway for the construction of the new racino with the demolition of the racetracks outside bleacher area. With seating under canopy for 500 people, the outdoor bleachers were constructed as the final stage that allowed the track to open on Feb. 4, 1
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Woodbine series on tap
January 18, 2006
After two preliminary rounds of pacing action, both the Blizzard and Snowshoe Series are set to wrap up over the next couple of evenings at Woodbine. The $45,200 Blizzard--for 3 and 4-year-old fillies and mares who were non-winners of two races as of Oct. 31, 2005--has been carded as race five on
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Bet hubs OK'd in Ky.
January 18, 2006
The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority adopted regulations Jan. 17 to govern multi-jurisdictional wagering hubs in the state, almost two years after legislation was first passed for its approval. The regulations allow racetracks and account-wagering services to apply for a wager-processing hub in K
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