News Archive

David Miller elected to Ohio Hall of Fame
January 11, 2010
One of the nation’s top drivers, David Miller, has been selected as the 36th inductee into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame in balloting of the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.   The Columbus, Ohio native dominated Ohio racing during the 1990s, winning t
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The Meadows' cable signal expanding in 2010
January 11, 2010
The Meadows announced today that its 2010 cable signal will reach approximately 530,000 Comcast cable TV homes, an increase of roughly 237,000 (69.3 percent) from total Comcast homes reached the previous year.   Meadows Racing president Mike Jeannot said the agreement with Comcast, the domina
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More Court Scrutiny For NY Out-Of-Competition Testing Rule
January 11, 2010
On Dec. 30, 2009, The New York State Racing and Wagering Board (NYSRWB, or Board) announced in a press release that, as of two days later (Jan. 1), the Board would be authorized to conduct unannounced drug testing of horses “slated” to compete at New York harness or thoroughbred tracks even when the
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Hey there Georgy Girl
January 11, 2010
Chester Fitch won the $16,500 pace and Georgy Girl N the $13,200 mares pace features at Dover Downs on Sunday.   Jay Baxter's Chester Fitch was fastest in the stretch in the $16,500 event as Vic Kirby unleashed the 4-year-old altered son of Blissful Hall-Artastasia to a 1:54.4 vic
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Wojcio injured in Cal Expo spill
January 11, 2010
Driver Richard Wojcio is in a California hospital with a concussion and numerous broken bones after an accident in the 11th race at Cal Expo on Saturday.   Wojcio and his mount, GH Jasmin, were following Linnea Blue Chip and driver Frank Petrelli near the back of the pack as the field he
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Blatantly Good wins Presidential opener
January 11, 2010
Blatantly Good was just that as he held off the tenacious Jeremy's Successor to win the $50,000 opening round of the Presidential Series Saturday night at Meadowlands Racetrack. Driver Richie Silverman and Blatantly Good circled wide to take the lead in a brisk :55.1 half and tackled immediate press
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Entries still open for Blooded Horse Sale
January 11, 2010
There is still time to consign horses to the Blooded Horse Winter Sale, scheduled to be held Feb. 8 and 9 in Delaware, Ohio. The catalog already includes 53 mares and yearlings from Walnut Hall Ltd. and 58 from Hanover Shoe Farms.   Walnut Hall Ltd. is offering 26&nbs
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Online Stallion Station updated for 2010
January 11, 2010
The Online Stallion Station now features all stallions included in The Horseman And Fair World magazine's 2010 Breeders Book. You can view the Stallion Station by moving your mouse below the list of news "Headlines" on the right, and clicking.   The Online Stallion Station allows fo
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