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Six straight for trotter
December 28, 2006
Tweedle Dum romped by 4 1/2 lengths in scoring his 21st victory of the 2006 season Wednesday at Pompano Park, with the 6-year-old gelding by Star Challenge ending the season as the winningest trotter in North America this year. Talk About Me (Anthony Napolitano) was second with Guy Gets Girl (Bruce
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1,741 more slots at Yonkers
December 28, 2006
Empire City at Yonkers Raceway will open its second stage of operation with a brand new art deco building Thursday morning, with an additional 1,741 video gaming machines in the new facility. Empire City first opened its doors on Wednesday, Oct. 11, with 1,870 video gaming machines in its beautif
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Get Over Lil retires at YR
December 28, 2006
Seven-year-old pacing mare Get Over Lil will officially be retired at Yonkers Raceway Saturday night, with the daughter of Walton Hanover concluding her career with 33 wins in 163 starts, with 20 of those victories coming in 33 attempts at Yonkers, and $326,804 in earnings. Bred at Winbak Farm, G
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December 28, 2006
It�s the time of year for awards, and you can read about a few new ones bestowed by Andrew Cohen in his latest Wire To Wire column. Among Cohen�s new awards are Bravest Horse of the Year, Most Curious Horse of the Year, Horse Most Likely To Become a Movie Star, and Horse I Would Most Like To Own in
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Quinella back at Maywood
December 28, 2006
Maywood Park�s 2007 wagering format will offer both something old as well as something new in its gimmick format as it is bringing back the Quinella, a very popular exotic wager of the 1960s, �70s and early �80s on the local circuit. The Quinella wager has been absent in Chicago for the last two
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Mr. Feelgood to stud in KY
December 28, 2006
He's out of the sale and headed for a stud career in Kentucky. Mr. Feelgood, the winner of the 2006 Little Brown Jug, will not be sold at the Tattersalls Mixed Sale next month at the Meadowlands. He will stand at stud for the 2007 season at Brittany Farms in Kentucky. Mr. Feelgood became the fast
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Sears wins, bucks & co.
December 28, 2006
When racing resumes Friday night for the final two programs of 2006, there is little doubt who has dominated the driving colony for both the fall meet and the entire year at the Meadowlands--Brian Sears. Through 19 of 21 programs, Sears leads the way with 47 victories, 20 more than Yannick Gingras i
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NYSRWB offers new rules
December 28, 2006
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board Thursday authorized the use of the internet and other communication devices as ways in which bettors can wager on horse races in New York State. The amended rules establish reporting, record keeping, operational and application requirements for racetrack
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Services for Elizabeth Ervin
December 28, 2006
A memorial service for Elizabeth Ervin, who died early Wednesday morning, has been scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Cox-Parker Funeral Home in Winter Park, Fla., near Orlando. "It will be a farewell party of sorts for Elizabeth," said Jay Farrar, her great-nephew. "This will no
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NJSS to start week later
December 28, 2006
The New Jersey Sire Stakes 2007 pari-mutuel racing season is scheduled to begin May 18 at the Meadowlands, one week later than in 2006. New Jersey-sired 3-year-old filly pacers will open the schedule with the first of three preliminary legs. NJ-sired 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings will begin t
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