News Archive

Winds ablowin' at Harrington
May 10, 2006
Paul McDougall and WJ McDougall Racing's Four Winds N earned her first career victory in distaff company with a 1:53.1 triumph in the featured $15,000 Filly and Mare Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway. Driven by Tony Morgan, the 6-year-old Beach Towel mare wore down pacesetting Yada Yada Yada A i
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Morrill injury update
May 10, 2006
Here is an update of driver Jim Morrill Jr.'s injuries after being hurt in a racing accident at Buffalo Raceway last Friday night: Morrill suffered a broken clavicle and hairline fractures in his left wrist, left hand and ribs. "He's very sore, but doing OK," said Morrill's wife, Molly. Morrill,
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Spokesman speaks in qua.
May 10, 2006
Eight dashes comprised the Tuesday morning qualifying session from Mohawk, which saw N.A. Cup eligibles and Ontario Sire Stakes Gold horses take to the track. Spokesman, a 3-year-old son of Camluck, put in a wire-to-wire performance with Steve Condren in the bike. The Dr. Paul Gatfield-owned, Mur
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Molson Pace on tap
May 10, 2006
Western Fair Raceway is gearing up for its $250,000(C) est. Molson Pace on Friday, June 2, with world champion American Ideal among the nominees. Also included on that list is Dan Patch Invitational winner Hop Sing and defending Molson champ and newly-crowned Hazel Park Raceway track record holder P
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Fillies win at Woodbine
May 10, 2006
In Trepid Water and Stonebridge Luau captured their respective $20,000 ( C ) divisions of the second leg of the Ontario Sires Spring Series for 3-year-old pacing fillies at Woodbine Tuesday night. For In Trepid Water it was her second win in the series while Stonebridge Luau scored her first victory
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Eileen O'Brien dies
May 10, 2006
Ilene O'Brien, the widow of Hall of Fame horseman Joe O'Brien, died Monday, May 8, at a convalescent center near her home in Shafter, Calif. She was 79. Mrs. O'Brien had spent the last three years at the center suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. O'Brien is survived by her sons Chan, a teach
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Freshman monkey wins
May 10, 2006
Thoroughbred racing may have its $16 million 2-year-old purchase The Green Monkey, but harness racing has its $3,500 yearling trotter Hundred Monkeys, already a freshman winner with a 20 3/4-length romp in a matinee contest at the Painesville, Ohio fairgrounds April 30. Hundred Monkeys, a son of
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Snyder hopes he has a gem
May 10, 2006
Reigning Owner of the Year Jeffrey Snyder has a pair of 3-year-old colt pacers entered in Saturday’s opening round of the New Jersey Sire Stakes at the Meadowlands, including Michelles Gemstone, a homebred son of Western Ideal out of the mare Michelle’s Jewel. The colt is named for Snyder’s daughter
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Scioto talking about casino
May 10, 2006
According to a story in the Tuesday, May 9, edition of the Cincinnati Business Courier, Scioto Downs is considering throwing its support for a proposed casino in downtown Cincinnati. Queen City Gaming Entertainment, upset that its proposed casino was dropped by the Learn and Earn campaign, which
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Claiming frenzy at Mighty M
May 10, 2006
The claiming box at Monticello Raceway was busy Tuesday as five horses were claimed for a track record amount of $80,000. Ameripan Patriot and Done Laagin were each taken for $20,000, while Presidentialantics and Midwestern was claimed for $15,000 each. KT Beaner changed stables at a cost of $10,000
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Ill. casinos don't like bill
May 10, 2006
Illinois casinos are contemplating legal action against recently passed legislation that when signed by Governor Rod Blagojevich will take approximately $35 million from the casinos and give it to Chicago racetracks and purse accounts. According to a Chicago Sun-times story, members of the Illinois
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Frocione to represent U.S.
May 10, 2006
When Italy hosts the 2006 World Cup of Amateur Racing in late July, Lon Frocione will represent the United States in the prestigious world class driving competition. Amateur drivers from 14 participating countries will convene in Rome, Italy, from July 18 until July 23 and compete at racetracks in
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