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West Nile found in MI horse
August 18, 2006
Michigan's state veterinarian Dr. Steve Halstead today announced the state's first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a horse for 2006. The horse was a 3-year-old gelding from Washtenaw County. Dr. Halstead urges residents to take precautions that include preventing mosquito exposure during late summe
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No foul play at Pompano
August 18, 2006
The investigation into an abnormal pari-mutuel payout in a race on July 5 at Pompano Park has been released by track management showing that no foul play took place. The 10th race on July 10 saw Rip Rock And Roll (#6), at odds of 3.90 to 1, lead from start to finish and paid $9.80 to win for a $2
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3 Filly splits at The Meadows
August 18, 2006
Gyration Hanover needed an extended first-over move, but it carried her to a stake record in the $89,185 Meadow Bright, a Pennsylvania Sires Stake for 3-year-old trotting fillies on Thursday night at The Meadows. The victory gave Dave Palone his 400th stakes win at The Meadows, far and away the best
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Two divisions for Smullin
August 18, 2006
Two divisions of the Wayne Smullin Memorial Pace, each worth $64,565, are featured on the Saturday program at Rosecroft Raceway and some of the nation's best freshman contenders will meet on the Maryland oval. In the ninth race, Mattdultery is set to open on the board as the 9-5 early choice. The
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Always Cam's sister scores
August 18, 2006
Definitely Cam, a 2-year-old full sister to Breeders Crown champion and $969,333 winner Always Cam p, 1:49.2, earned her first career victory at The Meadows Thursday night with a 1:56.1 score. With Brian Zendt driving, Definitely Cam started from post eight, took the lead early in the race, and t
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Confederation Cup drawn
August 18, 2006
The draw for Sunday's $500,000(C) Confederation Cup at Flamboro Downs was held Thursday. The field was split into two eliminations. $50,000 Elimination PP, Horse, Driver, Trainer 1 Western Search - P. Hudon - M. Ford 2 Cardmaster - R. Zeron - B. Robinson 3 Impeccable - J. Jamieson - I. M
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Fox Stake draws a dozen
August 18, 2006
Twelve 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers have been divided into two $37,250 divisions of the Fox Stake at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon. With $40,568 in earnings and a mark of 1:53.2, Coastal Highway is the richest and fastest of the dozen that will line up behind the gate, drawi
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Quebec track takeover near
August 18, 2006
The Société nationale du cheval de course (SONACC), Attractions Hippiques and their respective affiliates signed an agreement Thursday which will allow for the private sector to take over Hippodrome de Montreal as well as all racetrack operations in the province of Quebec. This agreement is a maj
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One more day at Tioga
August 18, 2006
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has approved the addition of one race day to Tioga Down’s 2006 season. Tioga Downs will add an additional day to its racing schedule for 2006 with the addition of Saturday, Aug. 26, with a post time of 6:50 p.m. (EDT).
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3YO world record in Sweden
August 18, 2006
Going Kronos, a 3-year-old colt by Viking Kronos out of a Pine Chip mare, trotted to a world record of 1:53.1 Friday over the five-eighths mile Gevle track in Sweden. The previous record for a 3-year-old trotter on a five-eighths mile track was the 1:54 standard set by Sir Perseverance last December
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Emantee by 8 at Freehold
August 18, 2006
A week after winning her Helen Smith Memorial elimination by nearly five lengths as the 1-9 favorite, the 3-year-old filly trotter Emantee romped by eight lengths in the $85,000 final as the 1-5 choice Friday afternoon at Freehold. Emantee cleared to the lead coming out of the first turn and expande
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Suzie's daughter wins PASS
August 18, 2006
My Intuition, a daughter of Andover Hall out of the great trotting mare CR Kay Suzie, won her first career race in five attempts Friday afternoon at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, capturing the third of six Pennsylvania Sire Stakes divisions for 2-year-old filly trotters at odds of 7-1. With traine
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