News Archive

Soren Nordin dies at 91
September 06, 2008
Soren Nordin, a legendary trainer in Sweden who started a stable in America and also left his mark here, has died in Sweden at age 91.   Nordin was a leading trainer at the Solvalla racetrack, Sweden's premier track, before he moved to the U.S. in the early 1980s. He quickly became a force
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Stonebridge Kisses to be sold in foal to Rocknroll
September 06, 2008
Bob Boni's Northwood Bloodstock Agency will be offering another top pacing mare for sale at the November Harrisburg mixed sale: million-dollar winner Stonebridge Kisses p, 1:50.2. Northwood had previously announced that it will be offering Southwind Tempo in its November Harrisburg consignment.
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Yonkers cancels Saturday night card
September 06, 2008
Yonkers Raceway has cancelled its Saturday, September 6, racing program due to impending severe weather from Tropical Storm Hanna.
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Donttellmywife shatters Batavia track record
September 06, 2008
Freshmen trotting sensation Donttellmywife came to Batavia Downs Gaming Friday night (Sept. 5) on a mission, to head into next week's Night of Champions undefeated. Not only did he accomplish that goal but he leaves with another track record in the process. Trotting in 1:59.3, Donttellmywife lower
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Lu Lu Q wins NJSS final
September 06, 2008
Lu Lu Q held off the challenge of Red High Heels and Tutu Hanover, scoring in 1:56.1 to win the $85,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies Saturday afternoon at Freehold Raceway. Lu Lu Q [$4.00, $3.00, $2.10] picked up her third win in four starts for the team of driver
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Crazed beats Dewey in CTC elim
September 06, 2008
In an unbelievable drive to the finish, Crazed and Tim Tetrick bested Deweycheatumnhowe in the first C$40,000 Canadian Trotting Classic elimination held at Mohawk on Saturday.   Dewey and trainer/driver Ray Schnittker went straight to the front for a :27.2 opening quarter, with Production (
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Santanna & Jamieson edge a win in Simcoe
September 06, 2008
In a dueling fight to the finish, Santanna Blue Chip and Jody Jamieson took the first C$130,326 division of the three-year-old open Simcoe Stakes in 1:53.2 Saturday at Mohawk.   Keystone Horatio and Randy Waples were parked around the first turn and took the field past a :27.2 opening quarter
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Whosgoinwhosstayin stays undefeated in FLSS
September 06, 2008
Undefeated 2-year-old trotter Whosgoinwhosstayin posted his sixth straight victory on Saturday (September 6) with a 9-1/2 length romp at Pompano Park Harness Track. The track held 14 non-wagering Florida Sire Stakes races Saturday for 2- and 3-year-old trotters and pacers in preparation for the Se
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Clerk Magistrate easy winner in 2nd CTC elim
September 06, 2008
Clerk Magistrate took command at the three-eighths marker and waved good-bye to his peers as he trotted to a 1-1/2 length victory in the second of two C$40,000 eliminations for the Canadian Trotting Classic.   Sent off as the 8-5 second choice, Clerk Magistrate and Trevor Ritchie, and Celebri
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SBSW hangs on with :29.4 last quarter
September 06, 2008
Despite Deweycheatumnhowe’s stunning defeat earlier this evening at Mohawk, bettors had faith in racing’s pacing superstar, Somebeachsomewhere – and the son of Mach Three didn’t disappoint his backers, who sent him off at 1-9 in the second $132,326 division of the Simcoe Stakes tonight.Paul MacDonel
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Well Said, Scottie C in freshman Champlain Stakes
September 06, 2008
With a spectacular five-wide move, Well Said bounced back from a fourth-place finish in the Metro Stakes last week, to score a division of the $162,454 Champlain Stakes, Saturday night at Mohawk.Ron Pierce guided the freshman son of Western Hanover to the 1 ½-length victory in 1:52.2 for trainer Ste
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Indiana Sires Stakes champions crowned at Indy Downs
September 06, 2008
Saturday’s Indiana Summer Championships at Indiana Downs offered many intriguing storylines and more than $1 million in purses. Over the course of the 14 race card, 10 Indiana Sires Stakes champions were crowned, with three winners producing stakes record efforts. Veteran Mark O’Mara steered three c
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