News Archive

Brennan scores six wins; Complex and Clyde Hirt splts contested
January 10, 2009
Driver George Brennan had his biggest night since returning from injury three months ago with a six pack of wins Friday night at the Meadowlands, including one in a Complex Series division and two Clyde Hirt Series splits.  Brennan’s momentum began in the early double as he guided He Me
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Kentucky slots bill appears to have chance
January 10, 2009
Newly-elected Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo introduced legislation Friday to allow video lottery terminals at racetracks in the state and early reports indicate the bill has a good chance of passage. Saturday's Lexington Herald-Leader reported Republican House Minority Leader Jeff Hoo
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Snowshoes fit nicely on Moiseyev
January 10, 2009
There was no beating driver Jack Moiseyev in Friday's second leg of the Snowshoe Pacing Series for 3 and 4-year-old colts and geldings at Woodbine Racetrack as he reined home both divisional winners. In the opening $20,000(C) contest, the veteran pilot seized control early with race favorite Heresto
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Post five takes Yonkers co-features
January 10, 2009
Yonkers began its 2009 season Friday night with a pair of $31,000 Open Handicaps, for trotters and distaff pacers with Yankee Nola and Symphony In Motion winning their respective contests. The marquee trot came complete with a late face lift, as favored TJ's Mr. Lavec (Jason Bartlett) was lame. Tha
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Fifth time a charm at The Meadows
January 10, 2009
Don't tell Marty's Charm that horses have no thumbs. He got one for the thumb Friday at The Meadows when he won his fifth straight all, in $25,000 Preferred or Preferred Handicap events. Unraced until 2008, Marty's Charm began his career as a closer, looking for opportunities late. As the 5-year-o
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Yonkers, Windsor, Fraser cancel Saturday cards
January 10, 2009
Yonkers Raceway has cancelled both live racing and evening simulcasting for Saturday, due to inclement weather in the greater metropolitan area. In Canada, Fraser Downs canceled its Saturday afternoon card and Windsor canceled its Saturday night program.
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Lexington Selected to manage Forest City sale
January 10, 2009
Forest City Standardbred Sales Inc. and joint venture partner, Western Fair Association, have announced that Randy Manges and Lexington Selected Yearling Sales Co. has been engaged to manage the Forest City yearling and mixed sales in Ontario.    Randy Manges, co-manager of Lexingto
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Winbak Speed, Beau Rivage win first Big M primaries
January 10, 2009
Winbak Speed asserted his status as the top free for all pacer at the Meadowlands with a decisive score in the $50,000 opening round of the Presidential Series on Saturday night. With Ron Pierce in tow, Winbak Speed came first up to easily clear the lead from Maltese Artist entering the stretch and
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