News Archive

New URL For Meadowlands
February 23, 2007
The new online home of the world’s greatest harness racing is www.meadowlandsracetrack.com. The Meadowlands’ new URL will be activated Saturday, February 24. The current URL, www.thebigm.com, will remain active to bring book-marked users to the new site. A new look for the web site is also in t
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Supreme Dan Pulls Upset
February 23, 2007
Supreme Dan pulled an upset in one of the twin $30,000 claiming features while Buster Seelster notched his first win of the year in the other section at Dover Downs on Wednesday. Tony Morgan, the sport's leading reinsman in 2006, had a six-win night while Josh Green had a training triple. In the
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Tweedle Dum seeks sweep
February 23, 2007
South Florida trotting sensation and world record holder Tweedle Dum will attempt a three-race sweep of the sixth annual Mack Lobell Trotting Series when he starts in the $77,800 final at Pompano Park on Saturday. The race has attracted a field of seven and will go as the third event on a stakes-fil
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Farringtons at Cal-Expo
February 23, 2007
Bob Farrington, a six-time national driving champion, and Hall of Fame member, who perhaps was best known for being the conditioner and trainer of the great pacer Rambling Willie, will be at Cal-Expo this weekend, as one of the presenters, along with his wife, Vivian, of the Bob Gordon Pacing Series
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Remmen has 4 for Saturday
February 23, 2007
Trainer Ray Remmen qualified four finalists for Saturday’s winter series finals: the entry of Stately’s Hoss and Civil Attack in the $70,000 Exit 16W and Mr Lifeguard and Spin Rate in the $90,400 Junior Trendsetter. "He'll be out there trying to get a check,” Remmen said of Stately’s Hoss (race
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Lather Machine has Tetrick
February 23, 2007
Lather Machine may have what it takes to defeat even-money favorite JK CU Later in the $70,000 Exit 16W on Saturday at the Meadowlands: red-hot driver Tim Tetrick. Rated at 4-1 on the morning line, Lather Machine and Tetrick will start from post seven as they try to snap JK CU Later’s seven-rac
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Ind. bill moves to House
February 23, 2007
Indiana HB 1835, which includes provisions for slot machines at Indiana's racetracks, passed out of the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday, Feb. 20, by a vote of 14-8 and is now before the full Indiana House of Representatives. It is currently on the floor for consideration and d
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VGMs back open at Vernon
February 23, 2007
The operation of the video gaming machines (VGM) at Vernon Downs resumed at 10 a.m. today after being closed at noon Wednesday due to a waterline break. The simulcast wagering facilities remain closed. The stable area was not affected by the incident. The break occurred in the main waterline fro
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Rucker gets Illinois penalty
February 23, 2007
Trainer Ken Rucker’s 2005 positive tests in Illinois for indomethacin have finally resulted in a penalty. The Illinois Racing Board (IRB) ruled on Feb. 11 that Rucker pay a fine of $10,000 and serve a 90-day suspension (Feb. 11 through May 11). Rucker had six horses test positive; all but two won
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Another Vernon closure
February 23, 2007
Vernon Downs simulcast building and hotel operations have been suspended once again for Friday, Feb. 23, due to a water main break on the property, although the video gaming building has running water and is operating at its daily hours of 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. Management hopes to resolve the problem
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Slots bill passes Ind. House
February 23, 2007
The Indiana House of Representatives voted Friday, February 23 to permit slot machines at the state’s two tracks. Legislators voted 54-39 to send House Bill 1835 to the Indiana Senate for debate, but not without changes. HB 1835 would allow up to 2,500 slot machines apiece at Hoosier Park and Indian
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Miss Galvinator A hangs on
February 23, 2007
Miss Galvinator A rebounded from her first defeat in 14 starts two weeks ago in the first round of the Cape And Cutter Series by taking the $81,200 series final for open mare pacers in 1:54.1 by less than a head over sentimental longshot Stonebridge Kisses. Nanny Withafanny rallied late between hors
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