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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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