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Paragon a hot commodity at Pompano
February 11, 2010
Paragon has suddenly become one of the hottest claiming properties at the 2009-2010 meet at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. For the second time in his last three starts, the 8-year-old pacer by Cambest from the Artsplace mare Lola was claimed after winning. On Wednesday, the care
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Meadowlands open Thursday
February 11, 2010
The Meadowlands has announced that live racing resumes at 7 p.m. Thursday night. The 11-race card features the second round of the Junior Trendsetter Series for 3-year-old pacers and a $35,000 guaranteed Pick Four. The track was closed Wednesday due to the major snowstorm that hi
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More hope for VLTs in NJ?
February 11, 2010
In a move that is being cheered by horse-racing advocates in New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie is backing away from a previously stated position that he would protect Atlantic City casinos from outside competition. The statement from Christie spokesman Mike Drewniak was reported on Wednesday, Feb 10
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Notice of public sale at Pine Hill Stables
February 11, 2010
A public sale will be held Monday, March 1, at Pine Hill Stables in Cohocton, N.Y., with eight Standardbreds being sold.   Under a notice of public sale: Pine Hill Stables of Cohocton, N.Y., will be selling eight Standardbred horses under Article 9 of the New York State Lien Law. Said horses
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39 inches of snow at Hanover Shoe Farms
February 11, 2010
A snowy day at Hanover. (Photo courtesy Hanover Shoe Farms)
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Kentucky governor asks House members to reconsider VLTs
February 11, 2010
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear reportedly sent a letter to members of the state House on Thursday, asking to reconsider a proposal that would allow video lottery terminals to be added at the state’s racetracks. Beshear’s budget plan announced last month assumed $780 million in gaming revenues, and the
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