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Down Under import scores in Dover feature
December 03, 2008
With a picture-perfect drive by Brandon Givens, Lady Bess N, a recent Down Under import owned by Sherrie and Blake Baker, scored a 1:53.4 victory in the $27,000 Open Pace for fillies and mares Tuesday at Dover Downs.   Making good use of starting from post one, Givens took the early lead bu
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Illinois-bred sophomore pacing fillies battle at Balmoral
December 03, 2008
Sophomore pacing fillies took center stage on a cold and windy Tuesday night at Balmoral Park as a total of 18 state-bred 3 year olds battled in a pair of $5,000 Incredible Finale Series splits, with Kissmeallover and Howboutthatsweetie coming up winners.   In the first division, Michael Par
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Hey to the hoop at The Meadows
December 03, 2008
Fresh thanks to a ground-saving trip, Hoopie drove the lane to score a 23-1 victory in the $25,000 Preferred Handicap Trot Tuesday at The Meadows.   It was Hoopie’s first start in the Preferred Trot after months of conditioned races; perhaps mindful of that, Dan Charlino kept the 4-year-old g
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Recount confirms no slots at Scarborough Downs
December 03, 2008
A recount conducted Tuesday in Scarborough, Maine, has confirmed voters turned down a proposal to allow the installation of slot machines at Scarborough Downs, with more than 11,000 ballots hand counted. The recount resulted in eight ballots being challenged and eight ballots being disputed, so
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Faraldo receives President's Award
December 03, 2008
The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) has announced that Joe Faraldo, president of the Standardbred Owners Association of New York and North American Amateur Drivers Association, has been chosen to receive the 2008 USHWA President's Award, bestowed by USHWA president Debbie Litt
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CHHA's John Klark, wife Janet, seriously hurt in car accident
December 03, 2008
Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association director John Klark and his wife, Janet, were seriously hurt in a single-car accident while driving back to their home in Vermont after attending the Breeders Crown program at the Meadowlands Saturday night. John suffered broken ribs and other injuries and wa
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