News Archive

Lifetime efforts capture trio of late-closer finales
April 30, 2009
Whosgoinwhosstayin, Bettor Thantherest and Doc’s All Class each captured their respective $20,000 late-closer series finals Wednesday at the Isle Pompano Park. Both Whosgoinwhosstayin and Doc’s All Class each scored lifetime marks while Bettor Thantherest equaled his lifetime record.   The a
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Rose Run Flash wires Harrington feature
April 30, 2009
Lauren Allen's Rose Run Flash ($11, Mike Cole) was a decisive wire-to-wire winner in Wednesday's $17,000 Junior Open Trot in 1:58. The 8-year-old Armbro Laser gelding was sent for the lead from post three where he would command fractions of :28.3, :58.3 and 1:28. He held pocket-sitting Go Nano Go s
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Blueridge Western leads field into Saturday's Levy final
April 30, 2009
Spending money to make money...and already playing with house money, such is the saga of Blueridge Western, whose owner, Francis Azur, plunked down $240,000 for him at Harrisburg last fall and reaped the rewards. And that's even before Saturday night when Blueridge Western drew post position seven f
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Rakieten named Michigan Harness Horsemen's Assn. GM
April 30, 2009
The Michigan Harness Horseman's Association (MHHA) is proud to announce that Dan Rakieten will become its next general manager in May. During a transitional period, Rakieten will be working together with current general manager, Nancy Corrion, who is retiring from the organization after 21 years o
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VIP Internet Stable purchases interest in River Shark
April 30, 2009
VIP Internet Stable has acquired an ownership interest in the multiple stakes winning racehorse River Shark. The deal with owners David Sabatelli, Aaron Waxman and Carmine Fusco was completed Tuesday, with financial terms not disclosed. River Shark is a 3-year-old gelding from the first c
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Will the Palone brothers try out for Amazing Race?
April 30, 2009
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will host tryouts for the popular television reality show, “The Amazing Race,” from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday.   Couples will be asked to step in front of the camera and tell CBS why they should race around the world for a chance to win $1 million. Show h
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Hidden Viggorish sets Meadows track record
April 30, 2009
Already a world champion, Hidden Viggorish added to her laurels on Wednesday at The Meadows, when she captured the $25,000 Fillies and Mares Preferred Handicap trot in 1:54.1, a track record for older trotting mares. At age three, Hidden Viggorish went an electrifying, 1:53.1 mile at The Meadows,
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River Shark, Vertigo Hanover favored in Berry's Creek elims
April 30, 2009
Eliminations for the $225,000 (est.) Berry’s Creek and a quartet of Classic Series divisions for older horses will highlight the weekend racing action at the Meadowlands. The first major stakes test for 3-year-old pacers, the Berry’s Creek drew 16 colts split between two $25,000 eliminations Satur
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Honorable Daughter, Donttellmywife strong in sophomore debuts
April 30, 2009
The 3-year-old filly trotter Honorable Daughter, the reigning divisional champion, made her 2009 debut as part of a star-laden qualifying card Thursday morning at the Meadowlands, and the daughter of Malabar Man came up a winner in 1:58.2.   A nine-time winner as a freshman, Honorable Daughte
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The Meadows producing state-high slot revenue
April 30, 2009
The recently-opened permanent slots area at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino is an early success, according to figures released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Board that show the $175-million site generating total revenue of $15.36 million its first two weeks of operation.   The casino had reve
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Meadowlands approved to amend schedule, adding days in December
April 30, 2009
Following approval by the New Jersey Racing Commission Wednesday, the Meadowlands will amend its 2009 race dates as follows: The Meadowlands will be dark Wednesdays May 6, 20 and June 17. The change will reduce the racing schedule those weeks from five days to four, as special matinee cards will be
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