News Archive

Badlands Jaden fastest in DSBF splits
December 03, 2007
Despite a steady light rain and a track labeled as "sloppy," fast competitive racing highlighted four $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund finals for 2 year olds on Sunday at Dover Downs, with Westgate Mike and Juanita, winning the trot finals. Dover Dolly withstood a judges' inquiry
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Three Of Spades rallies with late all-in move
December 03, 2007
Eight lengths separated Three Of Spades ($3.80) from leader Dark Sign through the far turn, but a :27.3 final quarter was enough for Three Of Spades to prevail in his second consecutive Commodore Barry late-closer division Sunday afternoon at Harrah’s Chester.   The 4-year-old Cam’s Card
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Batavia's 'win machine' notches 18th of the year
December 03, 2007
For the third time in his last five starts, William Varney’s Pembroke Cushy took home the top prize in the $9,000 Open Pace on Saturday night at Batavia Downs Gaming. The closing night feature was named in honor of Taco Bell restaurants, the sponsor of the 2007 Caring for Kids Toy drive pr
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Campbell honored by home town
December 03, 2007
Should you take a 25 minute drive northwest of London, Ontario, across highway 7, you’ll notice something different as you approach the village of Ailsa Craig as on all three major roads leading into the municipality from the east, west or south, you’ll be greeted by a huge sign bearing the picture
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Scarborough cancels Monday due to winter storm
December 03, 2007
Scarborough Downs’ Monday live harness card became the latest victim of the nation’s first major winter storm as the slow moving low pressure system transformed the seaside oval into a scene straight out of Currier and Ives, necessitating the cancellation of the afternoon program. “The foreca
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Tetrick sets busiest-driver record as he surpasses Filion
December 03, 2007
With wins in the first two races at Harrah's Chester Monday afternoon, Tim Tetrick increased his record-setting victory total in 2007 to 1,102, and he also became the all-time leader in single-season drives as he broke Herve Filion's previous mark of 4,356 drives in 1988.   Tetrick, who turne
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Awards at Saratoga Harness
December 03, 2007
Top human and equine stars were honored Sunday night as the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association, in conjunction with the Saratoga chapter of the US Harness Writers Association, held its annual awards dinner at the Holiday Inn on Broadway in Saratoga Springs.   Gimmebackmybullets won 20
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Always A Virgin to race in 2008
December 03, 2007
The owners of Always A Virgin have announced that he will race again in 2008 and Bob Boni of Northwood Bloodstock, one of the owners of Always A Virgin, is optimistic that the colt will come back even stronger.   "We are all very excited about racing again next year and adding to hi
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Varenne frozen semen available
December 03, 2007
Preferred Equine Marketing, in conjunction with Southwind Farms, has announced it will be the exclusive agent for the frozen semen of world champion Varenne in 2008.   Varenne 1:51.1-1:51.3f, who turned in one of the most memorable Breeders Crown victories in recent memory, retired as th
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Harrah's Chester to feature 2008 Super Stakes Sunday
December 03, 2007
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack has been awarded 140 live racing days for its 2008 season, track officials have announced. The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission approved the venue’s dates request at its Nov. 20 meeting.   Under the schedule filed with the state, the Chestermeet w
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