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Washington set to storm Mighty M for Dr. King Pace
January 06, 2010
Cedric Washington has been a fixture at Monticello Raceway and over the years the affable 47-year-old African-American driver has reined 1,773 winners, a number that any driver would be proud to sport.   When the Mighty M presents its 10th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Pace on Monday aft
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Simpsons to be raced at Tioga, Vernon Downs
January 06, 2010
Tioga and Vernon Downs are proud to announce the addition of the John Simpson Memorial Stakes to their 2010 stakes schedule. The Simpson Stakes, named for legendary trainer John Simpson, are filled with rich harness racing tradition.   "I’m happy to see the races held at Tioga and V
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Instant Racing could come to KY
January 06, 2010
According to reports, Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway has said "Instant Racing,” an electronic betting vehicle using pari-mutuel racing and slot machines, could be legal in Kentucky, but there would have to be changes to existing regulations.   Conway’s office said the Kentuck
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Crysta's Best, Majestic Osborne to Ohio Hall of Fame
January 06, 2010
Crysta’s Best and Majestic Osborne have been elected to the Standardbred Hall of Fame by members of the Ohio Chapter of the U.S. Harness Writers Association. They will be honored at the annual banquet in Columbus on Saturday, Jan. 16.   Crysta’s Best was a trotting colt who achieved
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One shining moment for Chloes Silver Star
January 06, 2010
Ultra-consistent Chloes Silver Star turned back seven rivals on the way to a 1:53.1 victory in the $26,000 Open Handicap Pace at Dover Downs on a chilly Tuesday.   Ron Pierce took Chloes Silver Star three wide around the final turn and then jetted away to her third win of the meet taking th
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Kelvin Harrison to train Auckland Reactor in U.S.
January 06, 2010
One of the greatest racehorses to have set foot on a New Zealand race track will continue to have a Kiwi connection thanks to a decision made this week by the directors of Auckland Reactor Limited. The resolution was made via a phone conference call. Not only will the brilliant 5-year-old Mach Thr
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Pennsylvania passes table games bill
January 06, 2010
The Pennsylvania House passed a bill permitting table games at state casinos and racinos early Wednesday night, which moves the bill to the desk of Gov. Ed Rendell. The vote on the bill was 103-89.   The Senate passed the bill Tuesday night by a 28-22 margin and Rendell has said he will
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Invocation steps up for Super Bowl
January 06, 2010
Invocation rallies on the outside in Super Bowl split (Lisa Photo)
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