News Archive

Vernon settlement?
January 25, 2006
A report by Associated Press Wednesday states that Oneida Entertainment and Vernon Downs Acquisition have reached an agreement that could lead to Vernon Downs re-opening. The agreement was announced in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Utica on Tuesday. The agreement calls for Oneida Entertainment to with
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Champion On Ice shocker
January 25, 2006
Miss Gator sprung a 27-1 shocker in the third round of the Champion On Ice Series at Balmoral Park Tuesday night. Overlooked in the wagering in large part because of post position nine and the fact that she had missed nearly a month of action, the daughter of Smokey Legend looked as fresh as a d
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Mr. Thinker wins at RcR
January 25, 2006
Mr. Thinker captured Tuesday night\'s featured pace at Rosecroft with a 1:5 effort. The 6-year-old Glowing Tribute stallion led wire to wire for driver Sean Bier, holding off the late rally of Homeland Hero by three-quarters of a length. Razzle Dazzle Hall finished third for driver Walter Callaha
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Morgan takes Dover Opens
January 25, 2006
Tony Morgan drove Apache Dame to a 1:51.2 victory in the $24,000 Open Pace for fillies and mares at Dover Downs Tuesday. Apache Dame led at every station before kicking home in :28.3 en route to holding off Shake Away, who settled for second, ending her four-race winning streak. Pacific Illusion
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Lucas wins 1st at Nfld
January 25, 2006
Provisional driver Julie Lucas picked up her first career win Tuesday at Northfield, steering her own Jack Honore to victory in the 14th race, a $3,000 claiming pace. Lucas is the first female driver to win a race at Northfield since Barb Lewis picked up a win on Oct. 2, 2005 in the $20,000 Night of
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