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Dream Rocket fires at Dover
December 12, 2006
Dream Rocket and Brian Sears got their picture taken after the $32,500 Preferred Pace while Gold Rocket A scored in the $30,000 Delaware Special on another big Monday card at Dover Downs. Brian Sears, who won two races during the program, opened up a two-length lead with Boy Oh Boy Stable's Drea
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Michelle fastest in Niagara
December 12, 2006
A convoy of 3-year-old fillies�33 in total �was trucked to Woodbine Racetrack on Monday evening for the opening round of the three-week long Niagara Pacing Series, which was written for fillies that were non-winners of $50,000 lifetime as of Oct. 31, 2006. Roses From Above ($6.90, $4.70, $3.40) t
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Mohawk cancels qualifiers
December 12, 2006
Mohawk Racetrack has cancelled Tuesday morning's qualifiers due to unsafe track conditions. The next qualifying card is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 15. Entries are due by 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.
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Blue Ocean Hanover upsets
December 12, 2006
Longshot Blue Ocean Hanover and driver Andy Miller took advantage of torrid fractions up front and came charging late to capture the final of the $23,500 Courtesan late closer at Harrah�s Chester Casino & Racetrack in 1:53.1 on Monday. I�m All In was second and Winbak Isabella was third. The fina
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TVG questions answered
December 12, 2006
Many guests and viewers of the Meadowlands harness racing signal have asked questions about the recent announcement that the NJSEA has entered into an exclusive simulcast agreement with TVG (Television Games Network). Here are the answers to some of those questions: Is TVG the only place I can
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Jamieson says he's honored
December 12, 2006
While vacationing in Las Vegas, Ontario-based driver Jody Jamieson told harnessracing.com Monday afternoon that he was surprised when he learned he was voted the 2006 Rising Star of the Year by the U.S. Harness Writers Association, but he considers it an honor that he was recognized. �I�m thrille
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MN track to break ground
December 12, 2006
Groundbreaking for a harness track north of Minneapolis-St. Paul has been tentatively scheduled for Jan. 18, 2007, according to a release issued by Southwest Casino Corporation (SWCC). The SWCC, which owns a 50 percent interest in North Metro Harness Initiative LLC, has announced the groundbreaki
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Triple Crown champ retired
December 12, 2006
Trainer Blair Burgess raised some eyebrows following Glidemaster�s win in the Yonkers Trot when he hinted that a 2007 campaign couldn�t be ruled out, but co-owner Bob Burgess said Tuesday that the Triple Crown champion has been officially retired and will head to stud duty at Walnridge Farm in Penns
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Perrettis buy 2nd NJ farm
December 12, 2006
Published reports state William and Anthony Perretti of Perretti Farms have purchased farmland in Somerset County in New Jersey for $3.7 million and have told county officials they intend to use the property for their breeding operation. Reports indicate the Perrettis will relocate mares from their
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2 days added at Monticello
December 12, 2006
Monticello Raceway has announced it has added afternoon race cards on Saturday, Dec. 23, and Sunday, Dec. 24, with post time at 12:40 p.m. The track will be dark Christsmas Day. Beginning Monday, Dec. 18 and continuing through Christmas Eve day, the Mighty M will have seven consecutive racing pro
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