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Batavia to move post time up half-hour
September 21, 2007
Officials at Batavia Downs Gaming have announced that beginning next Wednesday the first race post time will move up 30 minutes to 7:05 p.m. for the remainder of the 2007 racing season.   According to Michael D. Kane, vice president of gaming and racing at America’s oldest lig
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***New***Wire To Wire
September 21, 2007
Andrew Cohen couldn't make it to the Little Brown Jug, but he took in the day's events via simulcasting and said he thoroughly enjoyed the day. In his latest Wire To Wire column, Cohen says the sport should take a few cues from Jug day so more days of racing are entertaini
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Terry Hunt to run for Illinois office
September 21, 2007
Illinois Standardbred breeder Terry Hunt, who operates Cottonwood Farm, is seeking the Republican nomination to the 50th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.   Hunt serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association. Prior to founding Cottonwood
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Simpson Memorials at Red Mile
September 21, 2007
Notable sophomores competed in John Simpson Memorials at The Red Mile Friday night, and two pacing fillies, Vaudeville Margie and Little Miss Dragon, were the fastest winners with 1:51.2 and 1:50.2 miles, respectively.   Vaudeville Margie, a filly by Western Hanover out of the Illinois champi
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Yankee Skyscaper wins qualifier in 1:50.4
September 21, 2007
Yankee Skyscaper, a 3-year-old colt by Artiscape, won a qualifier at The Red Mile Friday morning in 1:50.4 in his first start behind the gate for trainer Erv Miller. The colt had previously been trained by Chris Ryder.   With Dave Palone aboard, Yankee Skyscaper sat a two-hole trip behind Tak
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