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Hall of Famer reaches milestone at Harrah's Chester
May 11, 2009
Mike Lachance became the eighth driver in North America to reach the 10,000 win plateau on Sunday afternoon, guiding Cool Clyde to a 1:55 victory in the second race at Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack. The Hall of Famer angled Cool Clyde first-over up the backstretch, steadily gaining upon an
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Shadow Play shines in 2009 debut
May 11, 2009
The superstar pacer Shadow Play made his highly anticipated return to racing on Sunday night at Mohawk Racetrack, and successfully scored in a 4-year-old Open Pace for driver Paul MacDonell in 1:51.1. Developed in Prince Edward Island by his co-owner Dr. Ian Moore, Shadow Play is coming off an inc
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Buck I St. Pat breezes in Miss Versatility opener
May 11, 2009
Buck I St. Pat made it three in a row as she breezed to a 1:52.4 victory in the $25,000 first leg of the Miss Versatility Trotting Series on Sunday afternoon at the Meadowlands. The 2008 Older Trotting Mare of the Year brushed to the lead at the half and responded when asked by driver Tim Tetrick
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McCarthy brings out his magnum at Tioga
May 11, 2009
In the featured $14,000 Open Handicap Pace Sunday at Tioga Downs, Andrew McCarthy and Magnum benefited from a two-hole trip through a blistering opening half to score a victory in 1:53.2. It was the initial win of the season at Tioga Downs for McCarthy, who has confirmed he will be a regular pi
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OSS 3FT Gold elims contested at Mohawk
May 11, 2009
Cumin First, Mets Inn, and Butana were all victorious in their respective $40,000(C) Ontario Sire Stakes Gold eliminations for 3-year-old filly trotters on Sunday night at Mohawk Racetrack. It was the first OSS event of the season in this division. In the opening split, Cumin First got away second
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Ohio horse industry planning Statehouse rally
May 11, 2009
Ohio's legislature will be voting on a budget next month--a budget which could include a provision allowing expanded gaming at the state's horse racing tracks--and horse industry groups, including those involved with harness racing, are encouraging people to attend a ra
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