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Teague trainee in 1:50.2
November 21, 2006
Total Truth continued in peak form turning back seven rivals to win the $71,275 Matron 3-year-old colt pace in 1:50.2 on Monday at Dover Downs, a race which was supposed to be an elimination but was not after the scratch of Shark Gesture. That resulted in all eight starters Monday coming back for th
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Strong rules passed in Del.
November 21, 2006
The Delaware Harness Racing Commission has approved rules that provide for a $10,000 fine and 10-year suspension for the possession or use of blood-doping agents, including Erythropoietin (EPO), Darbepoetin (DPO), Oxyglobin and Hemopure. The new rules provide for the ability to test any horse ent
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Leo Pinckney dies
November 21, 2006
Longtime sportswriter Leo Pinckney, a former president of the Vernon Downs Chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Assocation, died Monday, one day after his 89th birthday. Mr. Pinckney, who was a correspondent for Associated Press for 30 years, also contributed to the New York Times, New York Daily
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Hidden Viggorish on a roll
November 21, 2006
Hidden Viggorish increased her win streak to 10 in a row with a nearly eight-length victory in 1:57.2 in her Hudson Filly Trot elimination race last weekend at Yonkers Raceway, while world-record-holder Queen Serene won her elim by more than two lengths in 1:58. The $330,476 final is Saturday. A
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Stratton wins Mighty M honor
November 21, 2006
Jordan Stratton is just 19 years old and already has garnered the first accolade of his fledgling career, beiong honored as the best young driver at Monticello Raceway this season with the Max Brewer Award presented by the Monticello-Goshen Chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Assn. Stratton displ
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Another 15 days for Elliott
November 21, 2006
Ontario-based trainer Bill Elliott, whose 60-day suspension for a positive blood gas test was scheduled to expire Saturday, has been given an extra 15-day suspension and $1,000 fine for what the Ontario Racing Commission deemed "participating while under suspension." Elliott received his initial
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2 more years for P Glide?
November 21, 2006
It is expected 3-year-old filly trotter Passionate Glide, one of the front-runners for 2006 Horse of the Year honors, will return to the races in 2007, but trainer Jimmy Takter is now saying we could also see the Yankee Glide mare in 2008 as well. "I think she's Horse of the Year,” Takter told th
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Richest card ever at Yonkers
November 21, 2006
Glidemaster, looking to become the eighth trotter to sweep the Triple Crown, drew post position five for Saturday night’s $728,930 Yonkers Trot at Yonkers Raceway. Eight 3 year olds are set for the 52nd and richest Yonkers Trot, highlight of four stakes events during the Saturday program which also
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