News Archive

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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