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Bouchard in winner's circle for first time since February
April 04, 2009
A drizzling, foggy Friday night found Yonkers Raceway hosting the ladies in the second preliminary round of  the Blue Chip Matchmaker, and Elusive Prey put Stephane Bouchard back in the winner's circle, while the other splits were won by Nip N Attack and Sportsfancy, who battled past Chancey La
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$426,135 carryover for Pick Six Saturday
April 04, 2009
There was only one winning favorite in the Friday Pick Six, producing a record $426,135 carryover heading into Saturday’s card at the Meadowlands.  Fueled by a nine-day carryover of $186,905, Friday's Pick Six attracted $399,030 in wagering for a record $585,935 pool.  With two $30 ho
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Oscar Oscar, Its A Good Thing win in Youthful
April 04, 2009
Newcomer Oscar Oscar made his Woodbine debut on a wet and sloppy Friday night and issued a strong statement with a convincing 1:54.1 victory in one of two $25,000 divisions in the second round of the Youthful Pacing Series for 3-year-olds while the second split went to Its A Good Thing.Racing&
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Another reversal in 2008 Canadian Pacing Derby results
April 04, 2009
On April 2 the Ontario Racing Commission ruled that the results of the 2008 Canadian Pacing Derby should stand as posted by the judges at Mohawk Raceway the night of the race, when  they ruled that Won The West be placed from second to fourth for going inside two pylons during the stretch drive
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Karen Garland seriously injured in car accident
April 04, 2009
Karen Garland, who races horses with her partner Steve Smith, suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash in New Jersey on Friday. Garland had various broken bones and had undergone surgery by Saturday.   The accident occurred on Kozloski Road. Garland, 44, of Plainville,
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