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Symphony In Motion takes sixth straight win
March 14, 2008
Symphony In Motion made it six straight wins in the $20,000 opening round of the Jersey Girls Series for pacing fillies and mares on Thursday night at the Meadowlands.With Brian Sears at the lines, Symphony In Motion soared home off a third-over trip to post a two-length win over Ubetterthink Think
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Favorites score in Damsel Series opening splits
March 14, 2008
Favorites Crystal Chris and Alexis Hall both prevailed in Thursday night's opening leg of the Damsel Pacing Series for 3 and 4-year-old fillies and mares at Woodbine Racetrack. Crystal Chris went straight to the front from post five in the opening $35,000(C) split and laid down fractions of :27.2
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38 nominated to Levy Series at Yonkers
March 14, 2008
Yonkers Raceway's George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Series, a leading event featuring the sport's free-for-all stars, attracted 38 nominees for its 2008 edition. The Levy gets underway Saturday night, March 29, and offers five consecutive Saturdays of $50,000 preliminary races...regardless of the n
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Harrington Raceway simulcast area bust leads to arrests
March 14, 2008
A drug bust in the Harrington Raceway simulcast area Wednesday led to the arrest of 12 people being charged with buying or selling presciption drugs, including current and former horsemen. According to reports, "Operation Horse Pill" targeted the alleged drug seller, who was arrested and charged wit
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Florida Senate passes bill to lower racino tax rate
March 14, 2008
The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a pair of bills regarding expanded gaming in the state, including one that will lower the tax rate racetracks pay to the state on slot revenue but still guarantee a certain total amount. The bills will now go the House, where they are expected to meet some opp
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New Jersey Assembly approves subsidy deal
March 14, 2008
The New Jersey state Assembly on Thursday approved by a vote of 76-0 with two abstentions the agreement between the Atlantic City casinos and the state's racetracks to provide $90 million to subsidize purses and breeding programs over the next three years. The bill will now go to the state Senate, w
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Art At Heart overcomes issues to compete in Four Leaf Clover
March 14, 2008
Art At Heart's ups and downs are a source of heartache for trainer Buzzy Sholty. Although the gelding proved he could go with the best of the sophomore class last year, he has been plagued with problems staying on stride. Art At Heart galloped in five of his last eight starts, but appears to be bac
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Dewey heads list of 50 eligibles for World Trotting Derby
March 14, 2008
Deweycheatumnhowe, the unbeaten freshman trotting champ of 2007, heads a list of 50 nominees to the $500,000 World Trotting Derby at the Du Quoin State Fair this summer. Last year’s World Trotting Derby saw a match-up between Hambletonian winner Donato Hanover and runner-up Adrian Chip. The two co
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SBOANJ honors three
March 14, 2008
A former president and two others were honored with a presentation of director emeritus plaques by Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey President Tom Luchento at the organization’s monthly meeting on March 11, 2008 at Favorites in Woodbridge.   Anthony Parenti, SBOANJ
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Southwind Tempo wins second leg of Overbid in 1:51.1
March 14, 2008
Southwind Tempo stamped herself the one to beat in the $136,400 Overbid Final as she scored a 1:51.1 victory in the second round of the series on Friday night at the Meadowlands.    Southwind Tempo sprinted to the lead down the backstretch and disposed of challenger Lislea Phia at the he
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Weather forces Pompano to cancel Friday races
March 14, 2008
Due to heavy rains in the Pompano Beach area during the late afternoon hours, and with the forecast calling for additional downpours in the vicinity, Pompano Park cancelled its live racing for Friday. (Pompano Park)  
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Nanuets Z Tam rebounds in Apaches Fame leg
March 14, 2008
After disappointing as the favourite in round one, Nanuets Z Tam rebounded with a sharp 1:52 victory in Friday's second leg of the Apaches Fame Pacing Series for three-year-old colts and geldings at Woodbine Racetrack. Phil Hudon sent the son of Astreos - Cloudy Day after the lead from post five and
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Mr. Nice Guy puts away Matt's Scooter field in 1:52.1
March 14, 2008
Driver Ron Pierce moved Mr Nice Guy into the lead at the :54.4 half and from there the 3-year-old Western Ideal gelding was in complete control, capturing the $16,000 second leg of the Matt’s Scooter Series at the Meadowlands Friday night in a career-best 1:52.1.   In only his second lifetime
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Western Shore debuts at Pompano Saturday night
March 14, 2008
The 5-year-old pacing horse Western Shore, a winner of $288,178 during his 2007 campaign, will make his seasonal debut at Pompano Park on Saturday in the featured $10,000 winners over pace, scheduled as the third race on the program.   Owned by Brittany Farms, Ronald Michelon, Ervin Miller
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