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Harrah's Chester cuts purses 15 percent
November 24, 2008
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack has enacted an across-the-board purse cut of approximately 15 percent, track officials have announced. These reductions were determined in cooperation with the track’s horsemen’s group, the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association, and will be reflecte
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Pacer was foiled again by Philos Hanover
November 24, 2008
Following Foiled Again nearly the entire mile, Philos Hanover ($17.60) prevailed in Sunday's Open Handicap Pace at Harrah's Chester, using a late turn of speed to cap a 1:51.0 performance. After clearing Total Truth (Tim Tetrick) and Three of Spades (Jonathan Roberts) on the first turn with
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Dover hosts DSBF legs for 2 year olds
November 24, 2008
It was the colt and gelding 2-year-olds night in Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) first-leg preliminaries at Dover Downs on Sunday as Mr. Wiggles, Gentlemen Heir and Sgt. Charlie won the $20,000 paces while Collect The Brass and Outdoor Action were DSBF trot winners. Collect
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Watch Woodbine next Monday night for 7/8 mile races
November 24, 2008
In an effort to spotlight its Standardbred product, Woodbine Entertainment Group is introducing a new distance to its racing menu. Beginning December 1, every race on Monday nights through the month of December will be raced at a seven-eighths mile distance. Stakes events on those evenings wi
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Somebeachsomewhere trains at Meadowlands
November 24, 2008
Somebeachsomewhere trained at the Meadowlands Monday morning, and trainer Brent MacGrath was pleased with the colt’s effort. “He trained super,” MacGrath said. “I went a mile in two minutes and a bit. He was strong. He came home in :27 and a piece. He was steering good, pacing good. He seems sharp a
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Schnittker remains hopeful for Dewey's Crown start
November 24, 2008
After going a light training mile with Deweycheatumnhowe at Goshen Historic Track Monday morning, Ray Schnittker remains hopeful of still being able to start the colt in the $500,000 Breeders Crown final Saturday night at the Meadowlands.   Schnittker earlier acknowledged the luck of not havi
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Gregg Keidel new racing secretary at Hoosier Park
November 24, 2008
Gregg Keidel, longtime director of racing for Northfield Park, has been named racing secretary at Hoosier Park Racing and Casino. Keidel will step into his new role for the 2009 harness racing season, which begins Tuesday, March 24. Janice Lance has been named as assistant racing secretary. A
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