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Windsun Lane, Enny Youngman win General Brock splits
February 29, 2008
Windsun Lane and Enny Youngman were both victorious in Thursday night's second leg of the General Brock Trotting Series at Woodbine and, in the process, gave themselves a chance at the series sweep in next week's final. Enny Youngman overcame an outside post 10 starting spot in the opening $18,00
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Celii N wins Dover pacing feature
February 29, 2008
Celii N won the feature pace and Lady Segil N and Financial Glider won the top trots on Thursday at Dover Downs, while Tony Morgan had four winners and Eddie Davis Jr. and Corey Callahan scored triples.   Callahan won the second of a back-to-back double closing with a rush to
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Van Lennep final attracts nine female pacers
February 29, 2008
A field of nine will assemble for the inaugural $55,800 Frances Dodge Van Lennep Filly and Mare Pacing Series final at Pompano Park on Friday, headlined by Carousel Frame and Queen Gambit N, both exiting triumphant performances in their respective divisions of the first and second leg of the series.
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State gives Cal Expo harness license
February 29, 2008
In an effort to stabilize the state's harness industry, the California Horse Racing Board unanimously approved a license for Cal Expo to operate harness racing at its fairgrounds through the remainder of 2008.   “We all welcome that you’ll step in and keep harness racing alive,” CHRB chairma
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Sears goes to winner's circle twice in style
February 29, 2008
Driver Brian Sears swept both $16,000 divisions of the Night Styles Series for fillies and mares four years of age or younger Thursday night at the Meadowlands, winning the first split with heavily-favored Symphony In Motion and then the second with 4-1 Sail Away.   Sears got away fifth with
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Silva buys Dan Patch champ as part of three-horse package
February 29, 2008
Owner Jerry Silva told harnessracing.com Friday afternoon that he has put together a three-horse purchase agreement “worth a million dollars” that includes 2007 Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year Southwind Tempo from owners Toby Lynch and Wayne Chrebet. The agreement also calls for the purchase
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Chuckas leaving Rosecroft
February 29, 2008
A press release issued by Cloverleaf Enterprises at Rosecroft Raceway stated that chief executive officer Thomas F. Chuckas Jr. will be leaving the racetrack in a mutually-agreed separation. Chuckas will remain to assist Cloverleaf/Rosecroft through a transition period to ensure the stability and co
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Racing College set to return to Tioga & Vernon
February 28, 2008
Diplomas in hand, the 2007 Racing College graduating class is ready for another exciting season of live harness racing at Tioga and Vernon Downs. The 2008 Racing College school year opens at Vernon Downs on March 15 and continues on March 16 at Tioga Downs. This will be the first installme
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Argentina-bred trotter wins third at Pompano
February 28, 2008
Dubbed "Gaucho" by those connected with the horse in his native Argentina, the 5-year-old trotter Chucaro Guadal lived up to that moniker of Argentine national pride at Pompano Park on Wednesday when remaining unbeaten in three starts north of the equator following a second-race victory in 1:59
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Another biggie win at Dover
February 28, 2008
For the second straight week Rusty's Biggie reigned supreme in the $32,000 Open Trot on Wednesday at Dover Downs. With Tim Tetrick driving, Rusty's Biggie moved sharply to take the lead on the final turn and then sped to a 1:55.3 victory in the week's top trot. Tom Kirby trains the CR Command
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New paddock at The Meadows to open March 6
February 28, 2008
The Meadows, which has been conducting live racing from a temporary paddock for more than four months, will officially open its new paddock on Thursday, March 6.   Development of the new facility began after the old paddock and the track's historic grandstand were razed in mid-August as part
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NTRA's Waldrop testifies on steroids in racing
February 28, 2008
On Wednesday, National Thoroughbred Racing Association president and CEO Alex Waldrop spoke about the use of steriods in horse racing before the Congressional Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection on one of two panels on its "Drugs in sports: Compromising the health of athletes and
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MacDonald returns to Woodbine action Thursday
February 28, 2008
Two-time O'Brien Award winner Mark MacDonald will make his return to racing action Thursday night at Woodbine with four drives on the 11-race program. It will mark the first time he's seen pari-mutuel action since Jan. 26 when he was sidelined by a chronic shoulder ailment.   Alt
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Tetrick bobblehead on tap at Balmoral/Maywood
February 28, 2008
Some folks might think that Illinois’ favorite son’s name is Abe--but in reality, his name is Tim. Tetrick, that is. Tetrick, 26, was certainly the Prairie State’s boy wonder last year. Hailing from the small town of Geff, Illinois, Tetrick set the harness racing world on fire, breaking driving re
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**NEW**Wire To Wire
February 28, 2008
New Jersey racetracks are fighting an uphill battle to get slot machines and the same is true in Kentucky, although things are a bit better in the Bluegrass State as a House Committee has passed a casino bill--without the racetracks getting a guarantee they'll receive any of the available licenses.
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Second straight upset win for mare in Dover feature
February 27, 2008
For the second straight week Ultimate Bet paid double figures while winning the $32,000 Mares Open Pace on a rainy Tuesday over a "sloppy" track at Dover Downs. Fionavar Hanover and Lockes Of Love won mares winners-over events while Tim Tetrick was back in gear locking up a six-win night
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NJ Super Night planned for 3 year olds
February 27, 2008
The New Jersey Sire Stakes program will crown its 3-year-old pacing and trotting champions at the Meadowlands on one night this year with purses totaling $700,000. That night will be Friday, June 20, when four $175,000 championship finals will be on the racing program for 3-year-old pacing colt
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Esther Moffett dies
February 27, 2008
Esther Lee Moffett, 63, wife of USTA director Dr. William Moffett, died Sunday at her Dover, Del. home following a lengthy illness. A Standardbred owner, she was a member of the U.S. Trotting Association, Delaware Farm Bureau, and a number of Standardbred organizations in Delaware. She
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2006 NHHC champ Alberg wins 2008 NHHC qualifier
February 27, 2008
Scott Alberg, the 2006 National Harness Handicapping Champion, once again showcased his prowess for picking winners in the NHHC qualifying tournament held last Saturday night at the Meadowlands.  Alberg, a 46-year-old resident of Washington Township, N.J., nailed eight winners on the card and f
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Hoosier Park seeking to purchase land it sits on
February 27, 2008
Published reports state Hoosier Park in Indiana won approval Monday to purchase the 110 acres of land it sits now that it now leases from the city of Anderson. In a vote of 3-1, the Anderson Parks Board approved the plan which would guarantee the parks department at least $150,000 annually over five
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Politics playing big role in Kentucky casino proposals
February 27, 2008
After a day of political maneuvering and an initial setback Tuesday, a proposed casino plan in Kentucky appears to be gaining support—although the plan no longer guarantees racetracks will automatically receive a gaming license. Garnering the support of Democratic House Speaker Jody Richards, the re
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Giant Diablo coming to Meadowlands for Su Mac Lad
February 27, 2008
Harnessracing.com European correspondent Lars G. Palm reports that world champion trotter Giant Diablo is headed to the United States next week where the 8-year-old mare will spend 17 days in quarantine before being prepped to race in the Su Mac Lad Series at the Meadowlands, which begins April 18.
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Monticello drops Friday racing
February 27, 2008
Beginning Feb. 29 and continuing throughout the month of March, Monticello Raceway will discontinue racing on Friday afternoons. The raceway will continue to offer live harness action four times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Beginning in March post times f
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National Raceline now cell-phone friendly
February 27, 2008
The National Raceline, which since 1989 has provided instant race calls and race results from tracks coast-to-coast over the telephone, now allows horseman to dial directly using their cell phones. The number for instant access is 1-888-370-RACE (7223) for a charge of $1.99 per call. &nbs
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Racetracks not guaranteed in new Kentucky casino bill
February 27, 2008
A Kentucky House Committee on Wednesday afternoon passed by a vote of 7-2 a bill that will allow casinos at nine locations in the state--but does not guarantee that any racetrack will get one of the available licenses. Although the racetracks are not guaranteed to get a license, they may still ge
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Mack Lobell final field set
February 26, 2008
Indian Hill Rocket appears to be entering the Mack Lobell Trotting Series final in peak form after taking the $25,000 second leg of the series at Pompano Park on Monday in a career-best 1:54.3.   Driven from post four by Kevin Wallis, Indian Hill Rocket showed the way through an opening quar
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Stonebridge On Ice wins Ontario Boys division
February 26, 2008
Stonebridge On Ice was able to turn the tables on stablemate Eagle On It in Monday's single $18,000(C) division in the second leg of the Ontario Boys Pacing Series at Woodbine Racetrack. The strapping son of Camluck, in rein to Mike Saftic, was able to control the fractions after moving to t
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Immortal Quest N game in Dover victory
February 26, 2008
Razor sharp Immortal Quest N, Art Director and Dream Rocket won the $40,000 Preferred, Delaware Special and Open Paces, respectively, Monday at Dover Downs. Brian Sears led the drivers with three wins; Tony Morgan, Ron Pierce and Eric Goodell had doubles. Recently resurrected Immortal
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Kentucky House Committee rejects casinos, Beshear responds
February 26, 2008
A Kentucky House Committee Tuesday morning rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize casino gaming in the Bluegrass State by a vote of 5-3, with three members passing. The bill that was rejected was a modified one from the original proposed earlier by Gov. Steve Beshear, one that call
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NJ governor officially proposes eliminating Ag Dept
February 26, 2008
New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine has formally proposed that the state's Department of Agriculture be eliminated, along with the state departments of personnel and commerce, a move which he says will cut 3,000 jobs from the payroll. However, even if the Department of Agriculture is
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Monticello cancels Tuesday after two races
February 26, 2008
After two races were completed on Tuesday afternoon the remainder of the racing card at Monticello Raceway was cancelled when the drivers claimed poor visibility and hazardous conditions caused by the heavy falling snow made it unsafe to compete. Weather permitting racing will resume W
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Tuesday's card at Balmoral canceled due to winter storm
February 26, 2008
One of the worst Chicago winters in recent history continued to wreak havoc with the racing schedule at Balmoral as heavy snowfall has forced the cancellation of the Tuesday racing program at Balmoral Park.   With 20 to 25 mph winds whipping around the four to six inches of snow that wa
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New announcer at Pocono Downs
February 26, 2008
James (Jim) Beviglia has been named track announcer at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, it was announced by Dale Rapson, vice president of racing, and James Wise, vice president of marketing. Beviglia was hired by Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in 2006 as a publicity assistant and served in that capacity
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Bob's Alibi uses first-over route to win Senior Trendsetter
February 25, 2008
Bob’s Alibi took the longest route to victory in the $72,100 Senior Trendsetter on Sunday afternoon at the Meadowlands, scoring by a neck over Isaac Newton in 1:51.4.Driver Brian Sears slowly inched Bob’s Alibi into contention along the outside as Asbury Juke and Yannick Gingras carved the early fra
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Horsemen's plight told in South Florida Sun-Sentinel story
February 25, 2008
A story posted today on the web site of the South Florida-Sun Sentinel carries the headline, "Horse industry cut out of gambling profits at Pompano racetrack," and proceeds to tell the story of how horsemen and horsewomen lobbied for slots at the racetrack, but are not seeing a boost in their own ec
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NJ Sire Stakes NOT in jeopardy, says spokesperson
February 25, 2008
Reports are swirling around New Jersey that Governor Jon Corzine plans to announce the elimination of the Department of Agriculture and State Board of Agriculture when he gives his annual Budget Message on Tuesday, but because the New Jersey Sire Stakes is a legislated program, the Sire Stakes are n
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USTA board of directors convene in Columbus
February 24, 2008
Although the skies over Columbus, Ohio were sunny Saturday, the winter storm that hit the East Coast on Friday precluded several directors of the U.S. Trotting Association from arriving in time for the annual meeting's opening session. When chairman Ivan Axelrod asked for the roll call there were 41
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Panaramic Art extends streak to 20 with Exit 16W win
February 24, 2008
The streak is now at 20 races for Panaramic Art, who picked up his 20th straight victory and third stakes trophy in the $75,700 Exit 16W on Saturday night at the Meadowlands. He also turned in an astounding stakes-record time of 1:49.4 on the cold night when the track was listed as "good.".Pana
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Hushhush Mushmush wins Hopeful final
February 24, 2008
Hushhush Mushmush, a son of Life Sign, protected his interests early, then collected late to win the $46,600 final of the Hopeful Pacing Series for 3-year-old colts and geldings in 1:56.3 at Yonkers Raceway Saturday night.   With Eric Abbatiello catch-driving for trainer Jake Hartli
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Maltese Artist wins another Isle leg
February 24, 2008
Maltese Artist continued his winning ways in the second leg of the Isle of Capri on Saturday night, nosing Special Report at the wire in 1:50.1 for driver Dave Palone and trainer Mickey Burke, while No Nonsense Yankee took the second split in 1:50.   Maltese Artist won an Isle Previevw on Feb
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My Masterpiece upsets Scape Ghost in Jr. Trendsetter
February 24, 2008
My Masterpiece steamrollered through an opening in the stretch to pull off a 50-1 shocker in the $81,500 Junior Trendsetter, defeating Scape Ghost, who had won two legs and started from the rail in the final.Scape Ghost, the heavy 1-5 favorite, was rambunctious behind the starting gate and darted to
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Integrity Panel highlights USTA's second session
February 24, 2008
The second day of the U.S. Trotting Association's annual meeting of its board of directors Sunday was highlighted by an Integrity Panel which consisted of Standardbred Investigative Services Frank Fabian, Racing Medication and Testing Consortium's Dan Fick and Hallie Roach, Association of Racing Com
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Carousel Frame still undefeated in Florida
February 23, 2008
Carousel Frame established herself as the horse to beat in next week’s $50,000 Frances Dodge Van Lennep Filly and Mare Pacing Series final at Pompano Park after taking a $17,500 division of Friday’s second leg in 1:52.1 to remain undefeated in three South Florida starts.   Starting from post&
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Silver Dragon pulls off upset
February 23, 2008
The Dragon Again colt Silver Dragon enjoyed the biggest payday of his young career as he scored an impressive come-from-behind victory in Friday night's $50,000 final of The Count B Pacing Series for 3-year-old colts and geldings at Woodbine Racetrack.   In what was an action-packed affair, d
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Almost A Lady provides emotional win
February 23, 2008
Almost A Lady took advantage of a perfect two-hole trip to score a mild upset in Friday night's Ontario Girls Pacing Series at Woodbine, and tt was an emotional win for the connections as regular driver Jack Moiseyev had to book off after suffering the loss of his father Sid earlier in the day
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Artist's View sets stakes record in Aquarius
February 23, 2008
Artist's View continued to show the top form he flashed in winning last fall's Breders Crown 3-Year-Old Colt Pace, this time turning in a sizzling 1:50.2 stakes-record effort in the $71,800 Aquarius final Saturday night at the Meadowlands.   Last November Artist's View benefited from the
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Dream Proof claimed in fourth straight start
February 23, 2008
Dream Proof won the first race at the Meadowlands Saturday night, a $40,000 claimer carrying a purse of $26,000, then promptly left trainer Mark Silva. The 5-year-old gelding was claimed by Lance Silverman, who was one of 11 who put a claim in on the horse.   Dream Proof won the race--his sec
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Outside post doesn't deter General Brock leg winner
February 22, 2008
After suffering a rare defeat in the final of this year's Don Mills Series on Feb. 11, Windsun Lane rebounded with an electrifying off-the-pace win in Thursday night's opening leg of the General Brock Trotting Series for 4 year olds at Woodbine Racetrack. Not even the outside post 10 could s
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Catalogs, online updates available for South Florida sale
February 22, 2008
Catalogs are now available for the South Florida Sunshine Sale, set for Sunday, March 2, and pedigrees for the supplement entries are available online at www.gardenstatesales.comon the roster page.   Videos for most of the sale entries are also available on the site, alo
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Karnak gives the answer in Dover feature
February 22, 2008
Allamerican Karnak whizzed to a 1:52.2 victory in the feature pace Thursday at Dover Downs while Pamploma also kept a win streak alive in the top trot. Tim Tetrick picked up five wins, Corey Callahan three.   Jim Morand moved Allamerican Karnak out of third in front of the grandstand a
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Winter storm shuts down East Coast racetracks
February 22, 2008
Due to the winter storm hitting the East Coast,  the Meadowlands, Yonkers, Freehold, Rosecroft and Monticello Raceways have announced the cancellation of their Friday racing programs. Monticello and Yonkers have also canceled simulcasting for the day.   The Cape &
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Van Lennep round-one winners looking to repeat
February 22, 2008
Queens Gambit N and Carousel Frame, winners in the first leg of the Frances Dodge Van Lennep Filly and Mare Pacing Series at Pompano Park on Feb. 15, will once again contest separate divisions when the $17,500 second leg of the series is held on Friday.   Owned by Bell Valley Farms Inc. and
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Pro Art hopes to count Count B final as a victory
February 22, 2008
With three wins and two seconds in his last five starts, underachiever Pro Art seems to be coming into his own and the gelded son of Artsplace is the 5-2 favorite going into the $50,000 final of The Count B Pacing Series on Friday night at Woodbine. Pro Art had a win in the first leg two
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Night Styles gets underway at Meadowlands
February 22, 2008
Absolutelymichelle scored a 7-1 upset in the first of three $16,000 Night Styles divisions at the Meadowlands Thursday night while odds-on favorites Symphony In Motion and Marietta Hall came up victorious in their respective splits. The series is for 4-year-old mares that are non-winners of three ex
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Brett Boyd elected MHHA president
February 22, 2008
Popular Jackson Raceway announcer Brett Boyd of Hillsdale was elected president of the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association at its Feb. 21 board meeting in Okemos. A director of the statewide organization for only a year, Boyd’s charisma and promotional flair catapulted him into the lea
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Tetrick wins five on snow-filled Delaware evening
February 21, 2008
Rusty's Biggie won the $32,000 Open, Saint Johns Boy the $25,000 winners-over, and Go Sassy Go a $16,000 trot at Dover Downs on a snow-shower night that last until the last few races on Wednesday. Tim Tetrick had a five-bagger. In the feature, Rusty's Biggie moved up on the outside of leade
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Medication, regulation hot topics at HTA wrap-up session
February 21, 2008
A lively discussion on medication and regulation sparked the final day of Harness Tracks of America’s sixth annual joint meeting with Thoroughbred Racing Associations. The wrap-up program followed the gala “Night of Champions” banquet at which HTA bestows its coveted Nova Awards.   Ed Martin
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**NEW**Wire To Wire
February 21, 2008
A question is usually followed by an answer, however in this week's Wire To Wire Andrew Cohen points out that harness racing currently has a million questions, but not all the answers. Several questions were posed at the recent HTA/TRA annual meeting in Florida, and Cohen discusses those and se
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Dewey, Snow White begin to prepare for sophomore stakes
February 21, 2008
Trainer Ray Schnittker reports that the 3-year-old colt trotter Deweycheatumnhowe has arrived at the Meadowlands to prepare for the upcoming stakes season, while co-owner Curtis Larrimore has revealed the 2008 schedule for the 3-year-old filly trotter Snow White.   Schnittker and La
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Arcade Hall game in third straight victory
February 21, 2008
Last season Canadian native and longtime California resident Bruce Clarke packed up lock stock and barrel and moved east to compete where the money is. He settled in Northeast Pennsylvania, competing at Pocono Downs and later at the Meadowlands. From all indications he had a very
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Series finals set for Meadowlands
February 21, 2008
Six winter series finals and one lengthy winning streak top the first big stakes weekend of the 2008 harness meet at the Meadowlands, with the $88,700 Cape & Cutter for older pacing mares headlining the Friday night card.   Stylish Solution, whose 13-race streak was snapped last week
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Upset in Dover's Tuesday feature
February 20, 2008
Ultimate Bet led from start to finish in 1:53.3 to prove a 25-1 surprise in the 32,000 Mares Open Pace at Dover Downs on Tuesday, while Shady Sabrina and Badlands Iron Lady won the $25,000 mares winners-over paces. UNN saw her nine-race win streak snapped and the sport's leading driver Tony M
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Racinos examined at HTA/TRA session
February 20, 2008
Are racinos simply purse builders or can they offer meaningful opportunities to broaden patronage? That question was addressed by five leading authorities in American horse racing on Tuesday morning at Harness Tracks of America’s joint meeting with Thoroughbred Racing Association in St. Petersburg,
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A second romantic adventure at Monticello
February 20, 2008
Last year the Keystone Raider mare, Romantic Adventure, won 11 races and earned over $72,000 and paced top her lifetime record of 1:55:2 at Saratoga Raceway. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Monticello Raceway the Kevin Sywyk-owned 5 year old made it two in a row at Monticello when s
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Stonebridge Kisses reaches milestone mark
February 19, 2008
It was just a fifth-place finish in the second round of the Cape & Cutter Series at the Meadowlands Friday, Feb. 15, but the $2,000 check earned by Stonebridge Kisses brought the career earnings of the 8-year-old mare to more than $1 million. The accomplishment comes two years after an injury—ir
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Mack Lobell divisions held
February 19, 2008
Buck I St. Pat tallied her first win of the year, while Indian Hill Rocket got his picture taken for the fourth time this season, after capturing their respective $17,500 divisions of the opening leg of the Mack Lobell Trotting Series at Pompano Park on Monday.   Starting from post four
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Sharky Osborne wins Dover's President's Day feature
February 19, 2008
Sharky Osborne required an overland journey on the way to a 1:52.3 victory in the President's Day $40,000 Preferred Pace feature over a track rated as "good" at Dover Downs on Monday. Thin Blue Line and Home Run Hudson posted supporting wins.   With meet leading driver Tony Morgan at the co
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Eagle On It takes Ontario Boys opener
February 19, 2008
An airborne Eagle On It used a sparkling off-the-pace rally to upend his stablemate Stonebridge On Ice in the lone $18,000 division in the first leg of the Ontario Boys Pacing Series Monday at Woodbine Racetrack. After leaving from the trailing post 11, Eagle On It got away eighth in the early go
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New Jersey horsemen expressing frustration
February 19, 2008
While New Jersey horsemen receive assurances from Trenton that there will be a purse supplement this year, the frustration levels are rising as weeks go by and no agreement has been finalized.   “There are issues that are being discussed that are out of our hands,” said Tom Luchento, preside
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Mitchell new HTA president
February 19, 2008
Hugh Mitchell, a veteran racing executive from Western Fair Raceway in Ontario, was elected president of Harness Tracks of America on Monday (Feb. 18) at HTA’s sixth annual joint meeting with Thoroughbred Racing Associations. Mitchell replaces Brock Milstein, chairman of Northfield Park in Ohio, who
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$3.1 mil Santa Anita ticket sold at Big M
February 19, 2008
The lone winner of Santa Anita’s $3.1 million Pick 6 on Monday purchased his ticket at the Meadowlands Racetrack. The $4,320 ticket yielded a $3,120,256 payout, a Santa Anita record. The winner netted $2,381,423 after federal and state taxes. He also cashed the $7,786 five-of-six consolation payout
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Pompano trimming purses, dates
February 18, 2008
Horsemen at Pompano Park got a rude awakening for the third week of February as the track's condition sheet announced that purses would be cut 35 percent, effective immediately, and Monday and Wednesday cards will be dropped within the next two weeks.   The Florida Standardbred Breeders
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New operator for Cal Expo harness meet
February 18, 2008
The Sacramento Harness Association (SHA) is turning over operation of harness racing at Cal Expo to the California State Fair Exposition effective March 1. The last SHA card will be held March 1, with Cal Expo's first card scheduled to be March 6.   Dick Feinberg, who has served as general ma
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French owner Wildenstein dies
February 18, 2008
French horse owner Alec Wildenstein, who campaigned such notable trotters as Kaisy Dream, Kesaco Phedo and Jardy, the winner of the Prix de Paris, died Monday (Feb. 18) after a long illness at age 67, Paris Turf reported on its website.   Wildenstein, the son of the late w
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Balmoral cancels Sunday's live card
February 17, 2008
Heavy rains that pelted the Southland area throughout the night and early this morning along with a quick thaw due to rising temperatures have created unsafe racing conditions, forcing Balmoral Park management to cancel the Sunday racing program. With more rain expected and the possibility of the pr
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Round one of Isle of Capri is in the books
February 17, 2008
Recent Presidential Series hero Mr. Feelgood and the millionaire pacer Maltese Artist put forth impressive performances at Pompano Park on Saturday night, prevailing in their respective $30,000 divisions of the first leg of the $350,000 Isle of Capri Pacing Series under the South Florida lights. G
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My Little Dragon ends Stylish Solution's streak
February 16, 2008
Stylish Solution's 13-race streak came to an end when My Little Dragon coasted to victory in the $40,000 second round of the Cape & Cutter Series on Friday night at the Meadowlands. My Little Dragon, with Ron Pierce at the lines, seized the lead from Stylish Solution in a :55 half, and held of
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Agreement reached at The Meadows
February 16, 2008
The Meadows Standardbred Owners’ Association (MSOA) has announced an agreement, set forth  between the MSOA and the Meadows Racetrack and Casino. The two-year contract paves the way for 208 days of racing each year, and forges a good working relationship between horsemen and track management.
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Impressive winners in Count B divisions
February 16, 2008
Nanuets Z Tam and Neal Diamonique were both impressive winners in Friday night's second leg of the Count B Pacing Series for 3-year-old colts and geldings at Woodbine Racetrack. Nanuets Z Tam employed first-over tactics and eventually wore down the pacesetting Silver Dragon, before holding-off a c
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Van Lennep divisions contested
February 16, 2008
Carousel Frame and Queens Gambit N established themselves as the top contenders in the Frances Dodge Van Lennep Filly and Mare Pacing Series after prevailing in their respective divisions of Friday’s $17,500 first leg at Pompano Park.   Driven from post three by George Napolitano Jr., Carou
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Lifetime-best effort takes Big M series leg
February 16, 2008
Mr. Apples cut the mile and battled gamely through the stretch to win the $40,000 divison of the Aquarius Series on Saturday night at the Meadowlands. Mr. Apples took control of the lead off the gate and fought off a late challenge from Artist’s View in the final strides to win by a nose in a pers
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Palone wins 12,000th with Maltese Artist
February 16, 2008
Dave Palone became the third driver in the history of North American harness racing to win 12,000 career races when he drove Maltese Artist o victory at the Isle Pompano Park Saturday.   Palone, who turned 46 on Wednesday, scored his 12,000 th career win in a $30,000 division of t
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Gerries Madison takes finale for 3-year-old filly pacers
February 15, 2008
Gerries Madison got the best of a thrilling three-horse duel in the stretch to win Thursday night's $45,200(C) Miss Vera Bars Pacing Series final for 3-year-old fillies at Woodbine Racetrack. Driver Rick Zeron picked up the catch-driving assignment behind the daughter of Apaches Fame-Peaceful
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Benefits in Economic Stimulus Act for Horse Industry
February 15, 2008
President Bush signed into law the Economic Stimulus Act on Feb. 13, and the bill also includes two tax incentives that allow a much bigger write-off for horses and other depreciable property purchased and placed in service during 2008.   “This should provide an additional incentive for
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Valentine's Day heart at Dover
February 15, 2008
Big Heart appropriately won the Valentine's Day feature at Dover Downs on Thursday, while meet leading driver Tony Morgan, Corey Callahan and George Dennis each won three races. With Jim Morand in the bike, the Teague Inc. homebred son of Badlands Hanover made it three consecutive wins this
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Seven wins for Widger on Valentine's Day
February 15, 2008
Valentine’s Day 2008 was a special one for driver Sam Widger as the 44-year-old Illinois native scored seven victories on the 12-race card at Maywood Park Thursday night. Widger’s winning ways began in the third race, when he piloted Sand Happy Life to a 1:58 clocking.  He returned in the
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Scape Ghost repeats in Junior Trendsetter
February 15, 2008
Scape Ghost stamped himself the one to beat in next week’s $81,500 Junior Trendsetter final with a decisive 1:52 score in the second round of the series on Thursday night at the Meadowlands.    Driven by Brian Sears, Scape Ghost sat off an early speed duel before seizing the lead dow
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Betsy Phillips wins Lady Godiva Pace
February 15, 2008
Someone was kidding Betsy Phillips in the paddock before Thursday's Lady Godiva Pace for female drivers at Monticello Raceway that despite winning 543 races in her career she had never won this race at her home track where the majority of her driving victories occurred. So what does&nb
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It's Feb. 15, and change in Dancer, Miller trots
February 15, 2008
Two major Meadowlands summer stakes, the Stanley Dancer and Del Miller Memorial, will be raced one week earlier than previously posted. Eliminations for the Stanley Dancer and Del Miller will now be contested Friday, July 4. The finals for the two events, which are the last major prep races for the
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Hambletonian Society stakes payments now due
February 15, 2008
The 11th hour for staking your horses has arrived as Feb. 15 payments for all Hambletonian Society-serviced stakes must be postmarked by midnight on Feb. 16, per USTA rule 12, section 4. The Society website, Hambletonian.org, has been redesigned and now contains all the tools necessary t
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B Cor Kenny repeats at Pompano
February 14, 2008
B Cor Kenny, who prevailed for the first time since November 2006 when scoring at Pompano Park last week, tallied his second consecutive victory on Wednesday, taking the featured $7,200 claiming trot at the South Florida oval in 1:58.1.   Driven from post five by Dan Dale
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Changing Gears favored in Miss Vera Bars final
February 14, 2008
Just how good is Changing Gears? Trainer and co-owner Gary Kingshott may find out on Valentine’s Day, when the 3-year-old daughter of Grinfromeartoear steps onto the Woodbine oval to challenge an 11-horse field in the $45,200(C) final of the Miss Vera Bars Pacing Series. Changing Gears was unrace
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Carlspur retired, heading to stud duty in Canada
February 14, 2008
Two years ago he was Monticello Raceway’s Horse of the Year and last season he earned the track’s Comeback of the Year Award, and now the veteran  pacer Carlspur is set to be retired.   Few horses who ever looked through a bridle were more gritty than Carlspur and few horses are more des
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**NEW**Wire To Wire
February 14, 2008
Andrew Cohen is frustrated that his attempts to bring ideas to the table that he believes could help the sport of harness racing have fallen on deaf ears, and in this week's Wire To Wire he reveals some of the reasons behind his discontent. Once again the topic of a racing commissioner is discussed,
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The Meadows cancels Thursday program
February 14, 2008
Unsafe track conditions have forced The Meadows to cancel its Thursday afternoon live race card, the second time this week the Pennsylvania five-eighths mile oval was forced to curtail action. On Tuesday, The Meadows canceled the card due to inclement weather and power issue
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Bluegrass tracks to pay $500 million in licensing fees
February 14, 2008
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced Thursday morning he will propose a constitutional amendment that would allow 12 casinos in the Bluegrass State, including seven at existing racetracks, which would each pay between $50 million and $100 million in licensing fees. The Red Mile would be a partn
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Meadowlands to maintain current purse structure
February 14, 2008
The New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority (NJSEA) announced today (Feb. 14)  that it will maintain the current purse structure at the Meadowlands.“We want to thank the NJSEA for their willingness to maintain the purse levels at the Meadowlands,” said Tom Luchento, president of the Standa
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Dream-A-While takes Dover feature
February 13, 2008
Dream-A-While scored an impressive 1:53.2 victory in the $32,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace on a cold, rainy Tuesday, Lincoln's Birthday feature at Dover Downs. Tim Tetrick drove a quadruple of winners. Art Stafford Jr. drove the 5-1 Dream Away 7 year old into the lead on the backstretch and
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Monticello cancels Wednesday card
February 13, 2008
Monticello Raceway has canceled its Wednesday live racing program due to inclement weather and an unsafe racetrack. Racing will resume Thursday, with first post slated for 12:40 p.m.
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Vernon to re-open as tracks receive $90 million
February 13, 2008
Jeff Gural, principal owner of Vernon Downs, announced Wednesday that with the passage in the New York legislature of tax-relief legislation that will reportedly bring that track approximately $5 million annually (42 percent of video lottery terminal revenues) the site will re-open on Thursday at 9
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Hoopie rallies to win Woodbine series final
February 12, 2008
With a sparkling off-the-pace rally, Hoopie and driver Jack Moiseyev captured Monday night's $63,600(C) final of the Don Mills Trotting Series for 4 year olds at Woodbine Racetrack. Stablemate Enny Youngman picked up the place spot, giving trainer Ben Baillargeon a one-two finish. It was the secon
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Repeat winners in Dover features
February 12, 2008
It may have been the coldest night of the year, but the racetrack was on fire with fast miles Monday at Dover Downs, with Natural Talent, Sniper Hall and Immortal Quest N winning for the second straight week in taking the top three races. Tony Morgan and Brian Sears won four races each,
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MacDonald still sidelined after Woodbine tunnel accident
February 12, 2008
Where, oh where is Mark MacDonald? One of the leading reinsmen in the Woodbine driving colony, MacDonald has been conspicuously absent for the past four weeks, thanks to a driving accident which happened not on the racetrack, but in the tunnel connecting the track to the Woodbine paddock. "I was
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Rompaway Wally upsets in Mack Lobell preview
February 12, 2008
Dismissed at odds of 22-1 despite prevailing in seven of his last nine starts, Northville Downs invader Rompaway Wally rewarded his diminutive legion of followers with an upset victory in the $20,000 Mack Lobell Trotting Series Preview at Pompano Park on Monday, covering the mile in 1:56.  
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Nominations for The Classic Series due Feb. 15
February 12, 2008
Nominations to the 2008 edition of The Classic Series (TCS) must be postmarked by Feb. 15 and sent with payment to the Hambletonian Society. All pertinent information is available at www.theclassicseries.com including nomination levels and down-loadable nomination forms. Questions should b
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The Meadows cancels Tuesday card
February 12, 2008
The Meadows has cancelled live racing on Tuesday due to weather and power problems.
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WEG stakes nominations due Feb. 15
February 12, 2008
Horse people are reminded that nomination payments for many of Woodbine Entertainment Group's major stakes races are due Friday, Feb. 15. The $1.5 million Pepsi North America Cup, $1 million Canadian Trotting Classic and the annual "Fall Four" are among the rich events with nomination payment
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A romantic adventure on a cold day at Monticello
February 12, 2008
Monday afternoon at Monticello Raceway could have been easily misconstrued as an afternoon on the tundra with winds whipping up to 45 miles per hour and the temperature hovering near eight degrees. But, like the mailman, harness racing at the Mighty M  continues through all kinds of w
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Delaware, Ohio Grand Circuit payments due
February 12, 2008
Sustaining payments and late nomination fees for many of the 2008 Delaware, Ohio Grand Circuit stakes races are due Friday, Feb. 15. All payments must be made to: Tom Wright, PO Box 1560, Powell, Ohio 43065.   Sustaining Payments The Little Brown Jug #63   $750Jugette #68
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Camatross, dam of Gallo Blue Chip, dies
February 12, 2008
Camatross, the dam of world champion Gallo Blue Chip, died Tuesday at Blue Chip Farms at the age of 27.   She was a world class broodmare in many ways. Sixteen out of her 17 foals made it to the races with five winning over $100,000 including the richest pacer of all time, Gallo Blue Chip p,2
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Northfield releases Strangles statement
February 12, 2008
The following statement from Northfield Park director of racing Gregg Keidel addresses concerns and rumors regarding the Strangles outbreak at the track:   “Northfield Park has had no new cases of Strangles for 2 1/2 weeks. Three separate veterinarians have advised us that the incubation
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Harrah's Chester nominations due
February 12, 2008
Nominations for the 2008 Early Closers at Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack are due on Friday, February 15. The nomination, accompanied by the nominating fee must be postmarked by Feb. 15. Nomination forms are available at www.harrahs.com/chester/racing and any questions regarding the events m
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Pennsylvania awards celebration held at Harrah's Chester
February 11, 2008
May June Character, the winner of the 2007 Adios, was honored as Pennsylvania Harness Horse of the Year last night, while world record-setting freshman trotter Lear Jetta was named PA Sire Stakes Horse of the Year – the top equine prizes given at the first annual Celebration of Pennsylvani
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Sire Stakes to again get funds from Kentucky Breeders Fund
February 11, 2008
Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer announced on Monday the award amounts for the 2007 Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Fund (KBIF), which will provide $2.8 million in purse money for the Kentucky Sire Stakes.   Thayer is the legislative author of the Breeders' Incentive program. The KBIF is funde
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Monticello to relocate as five-eighths mile track
February 11, 2008
Empire Resorts Inc., the parent company of Monticello Gaming and Raceway, announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to relocate the racetrack to a 160-acre parcel of land at the site of the historic Concord Hotel.   Construction is expected to begin later this year, with a gra
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Most Happy Keene steps up and wins
February 10, 2008
Most Happy Keene was most certainly up to the challenge as he made a successful leap to the top of the pacing class on Saturday night at the Meadowlands, winning in 1:50.2 over South Park Hanover.The 5-year-old gelding lit up the tote board at 25-1 in the $42,000 featured sixth race pace with Andy M
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Maltese Artist, Artzina win divisions
February 10, 2008
The millionaire pacer Maltese Artist showed no signs of rust when returning from a two-month layoff as he captured the first division of the $15,000 Isle of Capri Pacing Series Preview at Pompano Park on Saturday in 1:51.2.   Driven from post seven by Ricky Macomber Jr., Maltese Artist d
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Exploit Caf wins Prix de France
February 10, 2008
Exploit Caf, the Italian-bred son of the Castleton Farm-bred Toss Out (by Supergill), captured the $575,000 Prix de France at Hippodrome de Vincennes in Paris on Sunday, beating a field that included Offshore Dream, who had captured the Prix d'Amerique two weeks earlier   It was the second bi
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Senior Trendsetter action at Meadowlands
February 10, 2008
Bob’s Alibi was the fastest of four Senior Trendsetter Series winners with a 1:53.3 score on Sunday afternoon at the Meadowlands. With Brian Sears in the sulky, Bob’s Alibi coasted wire to wire in the fifth race Senior Trendsetter split for 4-year-old pacers.   It was a length back to Rock Ha
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Panaramic Art wins again with 1:51.2 score
February 09, 2008
Panaramic Art was the key to the Meadowlands Pick 6 and he proved his backers right as he rolled to his 19th consecutive wins on Friday night. Upsets in the other five legs of the Pick 6 produced a hefty $39,640 payout for selecting all six winners. A $35,000 carryover sparked a $73,821 pool fo
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Varty sweep in Cape & Cutter Series
February 09, 2008
Stylish Solution extended her winning streak to 13 in the second of two $40,000 Cape & Cutter divisions Friday night at the Meadowlands.This time the mare by Artiscape beat Little Miss Dragon with a 1:52.1 effort.   Driven by Brian Sears, Stylish Solution coasted wire-to-wire. L
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Carousel Frame wins Pompano series prep
February 09, 2008
Carousel Frame staked her claim as the top contender for the inaugural Frances Dodge Van Lennep Filly and Mare Pacing Series at Pompano Park when she captured the first of two $15,000 divisions of the Van Lennep Preview on Friday in 1:52.3.   Starting from post three with George Napolitano
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Pro Art takes first Count B leg
February 09, 2008
Pro Art scored a narrow 1:53.4 decision in Friday night's lone $17,000 division in the opening leg of the Count B Pacing Series Friday night at Woodbine Racetrack.   What was to be a field of 11 was reduced to 10 with the late scratch of Scottery Tickets and Jack Moiseyev, driving Pro Art, to
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Eagle Run, Blue Mist win in Miss Vera Bars
February 08, 2008
Eagle Run scored a major upset while Blue Mist turned in a mild one in Thursday night's second leg of the Miss Vera Bars Pacing Series for 3-year-old fillies at Woodbine.   Eagle Run, with Jason Brewer driving, left alertly for position in the opening $17,000 split in race two and then conv
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Filly gets stuck in snowbank, then finishes second
February 08, 2008
In a bizarre twist, just prior to the second leg of the Miss Vera Bars Series at Woodbine Thursday night, race favorite Changing Gears, who won a split of the first leg, spooked and veered into a snowbank along the outside of the track. The filly was stuck briefly before track officials an
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Upsets in series openers boost Meadowlands Pick 6
February 08, 2008
Upset winners dominated Thursday night at the Meadowlands, boosting the Pick 6 carryover to $35,356 heading into Friday's card. The card featured opening leg divisions of the Junior Trendsetter and Tender Loving Care Series for 3-year-old colt and filly pacers, respectively.   Mcaroni N Chee
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Preview to Van Lennep Series tonight at Pompano
February 08, 2008
Two preview divisions of the $15,000 Frances Dodge Van Lennep Filly and Mare Pacing Series will be contested at Pompano Park on Friday, with a total of 19 female pacers entered, including top contenders Esmeralda Semalu, Carousel Frame, and Hypnotize.   BJR Stables Inc. and AGC Stables Inc.’
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Annunziatas trying to buy Jersey training center
February 08, 2008
Richard Annunziata, 42, of Mahopac, NY, owns 12 horses that are in the care of his 73-year-old father, Ettore, and the group includes the recent $750,000 purse Moon Beam.  The Annunziatas hope to complete the purchase of a large-scale farm and training center this year.   "Unfortunately,
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Track owner says nominate to Vernon, Tioga races with confidence
February 08, 2008
The current circumstances concerning the future of racing at both Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have compelled management to issue the following statement regarding live racing in 2008.   "It is our opinion that the temporary closing of one or both facilities will initiate action in the New Yo
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Northfield officials say strangles case under control
February 08, 2008
Racing officials at Northfield Park report that there have been no further confirmed outbreaks of strangles on its backstretch. To date there have been seven confirmed cases, two of which are already scabbed over and healing.   Greg Keidel, director of racing at Northfield, said the two horse
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Jake's Nordic cruises to 1:54 victory
February 07, 2008
Tim Curtin and Jake's Nordic took no prisoners on the way to a 1:54 triumph in the $32,000 Open trot on Wednesday at Dover Downs. Tim Tetrick exploded for six winning drives.   In the week's top trot, 9-year-old Jake's Nordick set a new lifetime record of 1:54, one-fifth of a second off the t
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B Cor Kenny back in Pompano winner's circle
February 07, 2008
B Cor Kenny returned to the winner’s circle for the first time since November 17, 2006, when prevailing in Wednesday’s featured $7,200 claiming trot at Pompano Park in 1:57.3.   Starting from post two with Dan Daley at the lines, B Cor Kenny settled nicely in third place as Modern Marvel (Te
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Gural hopes to challenge New York legislature
February 07, 2008
Jeff Gural, principal owner of Vernon Downs, has said he will close the track’s casino on Monday morning in light of the failure of the New York legislature to pass a bill that gives more money to casino/racetrack operators. Gural said he hopes the closure will be temporary.
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Longshots produce Pick 6 carryover tonight at the Big M
February 07, 2008
Bookend longshots produced a $16,000 Pick 6 carryover heading into the Thursday night card at the Meadowlands.    The Wednesday night Pick 6 began with Cammabis, who paid $44 in the fourth race, and ended with Bail Jumper, a $43 winner in the ninth. There were two other double-digi
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Five horses at Northfield confirmed with disease
February 07, 2008
A Northfield Park spokesman has confirmed that there has been an outbreak of strangles in the track’s backstretch, involving at least five horses, and that it has been confined to two barns. The names of the horses nor the stables in which they reside have not been released.   “We are waiting
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Progress continues on Jersey purse supplement
February 07, 2008
An agreement to supplement purse money for the racetracks in New Jersey is close to completion, according to a high ranking person in the administration of Gov. Jon Corzine.   “We’ve been told by a high ranking Corzine Administration official that they are very close to finalizing a suppleme
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Pacific Philly wins Mares Open Handicap in 1:52.4
February 06, 2008
Pacific Philly, Touched By Ted and Shesa Troublemaker registered wins in the lucrative top three distaff events on the Tuesday card at Dover Downs. In the $33, 000 Mares Open/Handicap headliner, Eddie Davis Jr. pulled out of third at the quarter and steered Pacific Philly into the lead before the cl
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Balmoral cancels Tuesday program after one race, again
February 06, 2008
After heavy snow and “white out” conditions forced the cancellation of last Tuesday’s Balmoral Park racing card after just one race “Mother Nature” once again struck in Crete, Ill., as heavy rains forced the cancellation of last night's racing program after just one race.   After day-long ra
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NY lawmakers vote against casino relief bill
February 06, 2008
Lawmakers in New York have voted against a casino bill that would let racetracks in the state keep a larger share of the VLT revenue for their operations, although according to a story by the Albany Times-Union, members of the Assembly Racing And Wagering Committee said the proposed l
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First NHHC qualifier set for Feb. 23
February 06, 2008
The Meadowlands will host a qualifying tournament for the 2008 National Harness Handicapping Championship (NHHC) on Saturday, Feb. 23. The top two finishers win a $1,000 entry into the 2008 NHHC on June 21 at the Meadowlands, which will feature a $50,000 guaranteed grand prize.   The NHHC is
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Balmoral cancels tonight's races
February 06, 2008
Heavy rains and gusting winds have forced the cancellation of tonight’s (Feb. 6) Balmoral Park racing card. With the inclement weather expected to get worse as the day wears on track management and horseman have agreed to cancel for the safety of everyone involved.   Tuesday night’s card was
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Who should be racing's Commissioner?
February 06, 2008
In this week’s Wire To Wire column, Andrew Cohen revisits the idea of a commissioner of racing, and asks harness racing’s constituents to take the “imaginary position a few steps further,” coming up with the names of candidates for a commissioner, a cabinet, and even a mission plan.  
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Windsun Lane 3 for 3 this year
February 05, 2008
Windsun Lane remained perfect in three starts this season and positioned himself for a possible sweep of this year's Don Mills Trotting Series at Woodbine with another dominant performance in Monday night's second leg at Woodbine. Rick Zeron guided the 4-year-old Lindy Lane gelding to a wrapped-up
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2008 Online Stallion Station now available
February 05, 2008
The Horseman And Fair World's 2008 "Breeders Book" Stallion Directory is now online. All of the 2008 stallions that were advertised in the December printed edition and in the recent Breeders Book Supplement are now available here on our website. The Online Stallion Station features a searchable data
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Keidel named race secretary at Running Aces
February 04, 2008
Gregg Keidel is leaving Northfield Park to become the Director of Racing and Racing Secretary at Running Aces, the new harness track in Minnesota which is scheduled to open on Friday, April 11.   Keidel comes to Running Aces with 20 years of experience in the racing industry. He most r
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Northfield drops Tuesdays 2 weeks early
February 04, 2008
Northfield Park will drop Tuesday live racing after the Feb. 12 card, two weeks earlier than originally announced. The track will replace those two dates with live racing on Wednesdays, July 23 and 30.   The track's current live racing schedule can be viewed by logging on to the&nbs
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Manhardt Breezes to 1:50 victory
February 03, 2008
Manhardt swept four wide off the final turn, brushed to the lead and drew away to capture the $42,000 featured pace on Saturday night at the Meadowlands in a career-best 1:50. Driven by George Brennan and trained by James Eaton, Manhardt surged down the stretch to win by four lengths over Jilli
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JJ's Gaazette writes perfect story in Pompano's Open Pace
February 03, 2008
After finishing second to No Nonsense Yankee in last week’s pacing feature at Pompano Park, JJ’s Gazette excelled in that one’s absence when scoring a 1:53 victory in Saturday’s $14,000 Open Handicap pace at the South Florida oval.   Starting from post five with Andy Santeramo at the lines,
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Hicktown wire Dover field in 1:53.4
February 03, 2008
Hicktown scored a wire-to-wire 1:53.4 victory in the $19,500 4&5-Year-Old pace while Expensive Boy and Rambo Kandu took the $14,500 co- top trots on Saturday at Dover Downs. For the second straight start Hicktown turned back eight foes to win the Saturday feature pace as Corey Callahan guid
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Tell Me A Story wins Yonkers Open Handicap Trot
February 03, 2008
Tell Me A Story (Pat Berry) protected the pocket from the pole in the Open Handicap Trot at Yonkers Raceway Saturday night, scooting by pace-setting Grain of Truth (Ray Schnittker) to  win going away.         The latter, leaving post position fou
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Racing Naked streaks to Rosecroft victory
February 03, 2008
Racing Naked dominated a Winner’s Over field of pacers at Rosecroft Raceway on Saturday night, carrying the field through a wire-to-wire mile.The 8-year-old Misfit horse held a steady lead throughout the race with driver Frank Milby at his lines, winning by over four lengths. John Sumner trains
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Frankthebank wires Open Handicap field at Cal-Expo
February 03, 2008
Open Handicap 1 pacers, racing for a purse of $8,000, were featured on an extremely windy Saturday night at Cal-Expo, in which Frankthebank never looked back.   Prior to starting from post-position five in the field of five over a track listed as "good," driver Rich Wojcio contemplated
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Hypnotize wins Filly and Mare Open Pace in 1:53.1
February 02, 2008
Hypnotize rebounded from an uncharacteristic eighth-place finish in her most recent start when leading every step of the way en route to victory in Friday’s featured $14,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap pace at Pompano Park in 1:53.1.   Starting from post five with Kevin Wallis at the lines
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Stakes horses qualify at Pompano
February 02, 2008
Friday morning qualifiers at Pompano featured several horses that are eyeing a spot behind the starting gate for one of the three upcoming stakes events at the South Florida oval.   The 5-year-old trotting mare and Mack Lobell Trotting Series hopeful Buck I St Pat covered the mile in 1:55.3
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Anderson, McCaffrey honored at Maywood Park
February 02, 2008
For Ryan Anderson winning Maywood Park overall driver’s title in 2007 was a first. For Dave McCaffrey taking the top spot in our trainer standings is beginning to be a regular occurrence. The 2007 crown was McCaffrey’s second in a row and his fourth in the last six years.   Anderson and McCa
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Tasy Max wins trot; Hopeful Series opens at Yonkers
February 02, 2008
Tasty Max was more than happy with class and post relief, and showed it by easily winning the $19,000 featured high-end trot Friday night at Yonkers Raceway. The night's card also included the opening leg of the Hopeful Pacing Series for 3-year-old pacing fillies.   With Greg Grismore  d
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Tioga, Vernon casinos to stay open
February 02, 2008
Tioga and Vernon Downs will keep their casinos open for at least another two weeks while New York legislators work out the details of legislation that would give the two upstate racetracks more income from the gaming revenue, according to a story in the Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin.  
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Chocolate Tiara takes top trot
February 01, 2008
Chocolate Tiara scored a 1:58 victory in the $16,800 Delaware trot and Allamerican Reason notched a 1:53.4 win in a $16,500 pace on Wednesday at Dover Downs. Tim Tetrick had four winners and Corey Callahan three. George Dennis made good use of leaving from the rail as he took the
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MacDonell sweeps Miss Vera Bars openers
February 01, 2008
Paul MacDonell steered home both winners in Thursday night's opening leg of the Miss Vera Bars Pacing Series for 3-year-old fillies at Woodbine Racetrack. The veteran reinsman, who is an O'Brien Award finalist this weekend, got Gerries Madison home first in the opening $17,000 split in
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RMTC sets deadline for steroid rules
February 01, 2008
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium has announced it is endorsing a Dec. 31, 2008, deadline for nationwide adoption of model rules regulating the use of anabolic steroids in racehorses. RMTC Chairman Robert Lewis stated, “Our entire board firmly believes that the regulation of anabol
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Pompano announces nominations for trio of rich series
February 01, 2008
Nominations for the $350,000 Isle of Capri Pacing Series, the $100,000 Mack Lobell Trotting Series, and the inaugural $100,000 Frances Dodge Van Lennep Filly and Mare Pacing Series have been released by Pompano Park race secretary Greg DeFrank.   The 10th edition of the Isle of Capri Pacing
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Stonebridge Kisses on verge of $1-million mark
February 01, 2008
Stonebridge Kisses could become harness racing’s next millionairess in the $42,000 featured mare pace on Friday night at the Meadowlands.  The 8-year-old daughter of Artiscape has earnings of $985,393 entering Friday night’s 10th race. Although she has been a formidable competitor in both
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American Lane aiming for fifth straight Friday
February 01, 2008
Patient handling and a change in scenery have helped American Lane move up the trotting ranks at the Meadowlands. The 6-year-old gelding bids for his fifth straight win in the $42,000 featured trot Friday night. Trained by Carl Cito Jr., he is the 9-5 morning line favorite from post two in
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Winter storm prompts racetrack cancellations
February 01, 2008
The winter storm on the eastern side of the continent is taking its toll on racetracks as Monticello Raceway, The Meadows, Woodbine Racetrack, Flamboro Downs and Sports Creek have all announced the cancellations of its Friday live racing cards.
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