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Palone wins nine at The Meadows
March 12, 2008
Although his day started off on a sour note when the trotter he was directing in the first race at The Meadows Tuesday made a break as the 1-5 favorite, by day’s end Dave Palone had worn a path to the winner’s circle having won nine of his 13 drives on the 16-race program. Palone’s win binge tempora
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Great race mare died 31 years ago
March 12, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, marked the 31st anniversary of the death of Tarport Hap, the world champion pacing mare from the first crop by Most Happy Fella who succumbed to a ruptured abdominal artery while racing in the Open Pace at the Meadowlands.   Tarport Hap was making a move to the front of t
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Horsemen file $250,000 lawsuit against Vernon Downs
March 12, 2008
Published reports Wednesday state the Harness Horse Association of New York (HHANY) has filed a $250,000 lawsuit against Vernon Downs to make up for lost revenue from last year when track owner Jeff Gural canceled the last four days of racing.   “If you have a contract, you abide by the contr
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Stanley Buck dies
March 12, 2008
Stanley John Buck, 63, of Bullville, N.Y., a lifelong groom and caretaker who worked for many trainers through the years, died March 10, 2008. The son of the late Frederick and Jeanne Croteau Buck, Mr. Buck was born May 23, 1944 in Sherbrooke, Que. He led a simple life that revolved
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Payments due March 15 for SBOANJ stakes
March 12, 2008
Saturday, March 15, is the deadline for payments for SBOANJ administered stakes, including the Anthony Abbatiello New Jersey Classic, the Thomas D’Altrui Miss New Jersey, the Harold R Dancer Trot, the Charles I Smith Trot and the New Jersey Futurity.   March 15 is the due date for the first
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Vivid Photo wins qualifier in 2008 debut
March 12, 2008
Reigning Older Trotter of the Year Vivid Photo made his first appearance of 2008 Wednesday morning at The Meadows, easily scoring a 1:59.3 victory in a qualifier. Trainer, driver and co-owner Roger Hammer told harnessracing.com shortly afterward that he plans on qualifying the winner of more than $2
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Pompano Park to cut only four days from schedule
March 12, 2008
After meeting with representatives of the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association, Pompano Park has reconsidered its recent plans to cut 18 live racing days from the March and April racing schedule. Instead, only four days of racing--March 31, April 7, 14 and 21--will be dropped. The We
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