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Thin Blue Line takes straight line into Dover winner's circle
November 11, 2008
Ron Pierce took Thin Blue Line into the early lead and stayed there en route to a 1:51.2 victory in the initial $32,500 Delaware Special of the meet Monday at Dover Downs. The win was the second in a row for the Browning Blue Chip-We Be Fast 6 year old, now a seven-time winner in 2008 owned b
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Gale Warning blows by Pompano field
November 11, 2008
Sweeping four wide at the top of the stretch from sixth, Gale Warning ($8.40) was able to blow by the field in winning the $16,000 feature trot at the Isle Pompano Park Monday. Driven by Wally Hennessey, Gale Warning waited until the final turn to make his move and come on in the stretch to w
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Charm prevails once again at The Meadows
November 11, 2008
Marty’s Charm, a confirmed closer throughout his career, switched styles effectively on Monday at The Meadows and captured the $25,000 Preferred Pace for the second consecutive week. Last week, Marty’s Charm used an impressive first-over bid to score. On Monday, Randy Tharps sent the 4-year-old ge
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Qualifiers set for Friday at Gaitway
November 11, 2008
Qualifiers will be held at Gaitway Farm on Friday at 9:30 am, and the entry box closes at 10 am Thursday. Horsemen can enter at the Meadowlands race office or by calling 1-877-STABLES.   The Meadowlands 2008 Holiday Harness Meet begins Friday, Nov. 21. Post time is 7 pm. Applic
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Jackson's Rakieten tenders resignation
November 11, 2008
Jackson Harness Raceway president and general manager Dan Rakieten told harnessracing.com Tuesday morning that he has resigned his positions effective immediately, ending a family association at the track that began with its founding in 1948 by his grandfather, Leon Slavin. In 2004, Jackson Raceway
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RCI adopts model rule requiring continuing ed for trainers
November 11, 2008
The Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) has adopted a model rule that will require all trainers—including in harness racing—complete at least four hours yearly of continuing education courses as a condition of maintaining a valid racing license. RCI hopes the new rule will take e
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