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Gambler's Passion takes Blossom Series final
April 16, 2009
Gambler’s Passion, driven by David Miller, was a well-rated winner in the $70,000 Blossom Series final for sophomore filly pacers Wednesday night at the Meadowlands.  Spoiled Beach crossed over to the lead in a :27.3 opening quarter, but was easily headed by Gambler’s Passion as they reached th
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Tetrick sweeps Hoosier features as part of hat trick
April 16, 2009
Miss DW Chip showed how tough she really is Wednesday in the $23,000 Fillies and Mares Invitational Trot at Hoosier Park. The 8-year-old seasoned mare rounded the oval in a time of 1:56.2, giving Trace Tetrick his first of three wins on the 13-race program. Starting from the outside post seven, Mis
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Gurfein doubles up in Choquette Trot opener
April 16, 2009
Trainer Ron Gurfein captured both divisions of the first leg $7,000 Aime Choquette Trot at the Isle Pompano Park Wednesday Night with Wally Hennessey at the lines for both victories.   Hennessey piloted Spiceberry Hanover ($5) to a new life-time mark of 1:58.2 in the first division with frac
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Esmeralda Semalu atones with Pocono victory
April 16, 2009
Esmeralda Semalu got a measure of revenge on Nip N Attack by winning the featured $25,000 Open Handicap pace for fillies and mares Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.   Last week in the same class, Nip N Attack was able to defeat Esmeralda Semalu, who set a world record earli
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Oh baby! What a come-from-behind win at The Meadows
April 16, 2009
On a day when The Meadows resumed racing following a two-week hiatus and celebrated the opening of its permanent casino, Whybabywhy provided some fireworks of her own. She captured the $25,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Trot, lighting up the tote board at 22-1.   Trailing by 10 1/2 lengths a
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Youth will be served on Meadowlands TV on Thursday
April 16, 2009
On Thursday night, Meadowlands Television will turn over hosting duties to Darin Zoccali and John Massey, a pair of young bettors who will talk about what attracts them to harness racing and share their perspective on reaching a younger generation of fans on the pre-card broadcast. In addition,
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Kentucky court rules against Waxman in Loyal Opposition case
April 16, 2009
A Franklin Circuit Court in Kentucky ruled on Tuesday to dismiss an appeal by owner Daniel Waxman regarding a positive test on his horse Loyal Opposition in 2005 at The Red Mile. Loyal Opposition received a positive test for flunixin after winning the $80,000 Allerage final Oct. 8, 2005. The now-ret
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Lutman has famous last words in Passover Pace
April 16, 2009
P.J. Lutman III emerged victorious Wednesday in Monticello Raceway’s “Race for the Matzohs.” Granted, Lutman is not a Jewish name but the 27-year-old horseman whose mother was Jewish, took home the box of Matzohs when he guided Famous Last Words to a 2:01.2 victory in Monticello Raceway 11
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Big Dee's recalling snaffle bits
April 16, 2009
Big Dee's has announced it was recalling snaffle bits after it recently came to their attention that there have been reported cases of half cheek snaffle bits that have broken while in use. Big Dee's is urging everyone to please check your bits immediately. If you have a bit that
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Youth Camp to be held in June at Vernon Downs
April 16, 2009
Vernon Downs is once again hosting the 2009 Harness Racing Youth League for kids who want to learn the ins and outs of harness racing. The camp is for kids from ages 11-13 and involves hands-on care of horses, learning how to drive, participation in an exhibition race during live racing, and lo
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SRF has breeding to Badlands Nitro available
April 16, 2009
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) has a new breeding donation available to Badlands Nitro standing at Winbak in NY. Additional breedings are available to Conway Hall, Valley Victor, Modern Art and Wearable Art, plus several more.   Please visit our website at www.ad
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