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The Meadows to go dark for 2 weeks as casino nears opening
March 31, 2009
Live racing at The Meadows will be suspended from Wednesday, April 1, through Tuesday, April 14, to allow for completion of the track's permanent casino. During that two-week dark period, on-site simulcast racing also will be suspended. Patrons are invited to attend any of the track's four off-tra
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105 fillies nominated to 2009 Jugette
March 31, 2009
The $400,000 (est.) Jugette Filly pace may be the most wide open in years, with Pedigree Snob and Hawaiian Drink the slight preseason favorites among the 105 fillies eligible to the 39th Jugette to be raced Wednesday, Sept. 23. at the Delaware, Ohio County Fair.Steve Jones of Montgomery, N
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Ray's Big Bubba wins fastest Dover split in 1:53.4
March 31, 2009
Allamerican Idol won the $42,000 Open/Preferred Handicap, while four $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund colt pace second-leg events highlighted the racing on Monday at Dover Downs. Ray's Big Bubba went right to the front and Ross Wolfenden pointed him forward and the Badlands Hanove
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Florida steroid rules now in effect
March 31, 2009
Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering new rules banning the use of anabolic steroids in race horses went into effect on Monday.   “The adoption of these new rules ensures that Florida is keeping pace with the national racing commu
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Widger to drive at Hoosier Park 2 days a week
March 31, 2009
Several new names have graced Hoosier Park’s entry sheets during the first week of racing, including Sam Widger, a veteran of the Chicago circuit. Widger was on hand for the opening day program Tuesday, March 24, winning the $25,000 Invitational Handicap trot behind Speed N The Tunnel.  
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