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Ohio bars also want slots
April 06, 2009
If the Ohio legislature approves slot machines at the state's seven racetracks, Ohio bars feel that they should share in the action. Phil Craig, executive director of the Ohio Licensed Beverage Assn., said that bars proved that they can regulate gaming when they installed Keno machines in their faci
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Viking Defender one of 3 wins at Dover for Callahan
April 06, 2009
Mike Cassalino's Viking Defender began a three-win night for Corey Callahan and the first of two wins for trainer Dylan Davis Sunday at Dover Downs. The Muscles Yankee-Viking's Goddess 4 year old turned in a lifetime-best 1:56.3 decision to win a $12,500 trot. Pefect Man (Vic Kirby) was
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Entries being accepted for July Mixed Sale
April 06, 2009
The Meadowlands July Mixed Sale will be held Sunday, July 19, the day following the Meadowlands Pace, in the paddock at the Meadowlands, and entries for the sale will close on June 5.   To enter a horse in the sale contact Tattersalls at tattersallsredmile.com, or phone 914.773.7777.
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Harness horseman Bob Pinske dies
April 06, 2009
Robert (Bob) Pinske, 85, who led the Pinske family into harness racing in the 1950s, died on Saturday, April 4. Pinske was affectionately known as “Grandpa” by everyone who visited the Florida training facilities of his grandson, the late Brian Pinske.   He is survived by his sons Tim (M
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John Szymanski to represent Buffalo Raceway
April 06, 2009
Following on the heels of last Saturday night's Pick 6 windfall at the Meadowlands, the National Harness Handicapping Championship (NHHC) is set for the Big M on Saturday, April 25, and among the competitors will be John Szymanski of Williamsville, NY, who won the qualifier at Buffalo Race
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NAADA final on Tueday to benefit Juvenile Diabetes
April 06, 2009
After eight races in the four preliminary legs of the NAADA Trotting Series the top point earners will battle in the $12,000 series finale at Yonkers Raceway on Tuesday night.   Even the eight trotters that will go to post in the $12,000 final that night also had to meet a criterion. For them
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45 nominated to Abbatiello New Jersey Classic
April 06, 2009
Dial Or Nodial, who won the 2008 New Jersey Sire Stakes finals at both the Meadowlands and Freehold, is among the 45 colts and geldings nominated to the $500,000 Anthony Abbatiello New Jersey Classic.  The New Jersey Classic for 3-year-old New Jersey-sired pacers and its filly companion eve
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