News Archive

Siegels named Owners of the Year for second time
December 14, 2009
Arlene and Jules Siegel, Pennsylvanians who are perennially near the top of the national standings as both owners and breeders, had an excellent year with their racetrack stock in 2009, thus earning selection as the Norman Woolworth Owners of the Year in voting among active members of the United Sta
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Express trip to Dover winner's circle
December 14, 2009
A 10-1 Artexpress and second-favorite Next Flight won the co-feature races at Dover Downs on Sunday, while leading driver Ron Pierce had another five-win day, his third of the week, giving him 21 wins since Monday.   Artexpress and driver Daryl Bier emerged from a wing of fast mov
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Balmoral cancels Sunday program
December 14, 2009
After a nasty rain and sleet storm pelted the Chicago area on Saturday, Balmoral Park was forced to cancel its Sunday program due to unsafe track conditions.   After conferring with driver and trainer representatives on Sunday night, general manager Jim Hannon agreed with the horsem
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VIP Internet auction to benefit Lebanon fund
December 14, 2009
VIP Internet Stable has announced an auction of several partnership shares to benefit the Lebanon Horsemen’s Disaster Relief Fund. All proceeds from this online auction will go to the Relief Fund.   “One of our partners suggested we sell a few of his holdings and give the proceeds to the
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Barn fire at Zorgwijk Stables causes substantial damage
December 14, 2009
A barn fire at Zorgwijk Stables in Ontario on Friday caused what investigators are calling “hundreds of thousands of dollars” of damage but the two horses inside the barn were led to safety. The first started around 11 a.m. and was filled with hay and machinery; initial reports indicate the blaze ma
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