News Archive

Mildred Williams Series action set for Pompano
February 18, 2010
With the start of the 2010 Mildred Williams International Womens' Driving Series drawn for Saturday evening at the Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, Gro Formia isn't shy about stating her intentions for the upcoming campaign. I'd have to say I'm more determined than ever going into the Series this y
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John McDermott on Big M show Thursday night
February 18, 2010
Trainer John McDermott will sit In The Sulky on Meadowlands Racetrack's pre-card television broadcast Thursday night. Fans can e-mail questions for McDermott to answer to racing@thebigm.com.   McDermott was a police officer before trading his badge for the backstretch 10 years
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David Brooks trial update, plus ARCHIVE
February 18, 2010
Wednesday's Newsday coverage of the trial of Standardbred breeder and owner David Brooks included testimony from a former executive of Brooks's DHB Industries who said the company regularly rigged its financial records to ensure high profits.   The Newsday story by reporter Robert
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Tioga Downs moving forward with ADW
February 18, 2010
Tioga Downs has reached a contractual agreement with eBet Technologies to create a dedicated ADW platform. Hopes are high to launch the Tioga Downs eBet website, which would offer internet and phone wagering, sometime in 2010.   “This is something we have been looking forward to doing at Tiog
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AJ's Delight wins Newcomers final at Balmoral
February 18, 2010
After three rounds of preliminary action the Newcomers Series for 3- and 4-year-old colt and gelding pacers came to a close on Wednesday night at Balmoral Park with a field of eight battling for a purse of $6,000.   With seven of the eight starters boasting wins during the series the final fi
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Michigan horseman Roger Edwards dies
February 18, 2010
Longtime Michigan-based horseman Roger Edwards died Friday, Sept. 12, after a long illness. He was 69.   Mr. Edwards is survived by four children, Patrick Edwards, Robin Edwards, Diane Emrick and James Edwards; brothers, Roland, John, Ned, Ted and Kenny; sisters, Martha and Patricia; and 11 g
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Native Bride scratched from Cape & Cutter final
February 18, 2010
Native Bride, the 6-5 morning line favorite, has been scratched from the $80,000 Cape & Cutter for older pacing mares on Friday night at Meadowlands Racetrack.    Jay Sears, who shares ownership of the mare, said she came out of the last leg of the Cape & Cutter a little off. "S
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Rendell wins Messenger Award
February 18, 2010
Edward G. Rendell, governor of Pennsylvania, has been named winner of the 2010 Stanley F. Bergstein Messenger Award, highest honor bestowed by Harness Tracks of America (HTA), the association of North American harness racetracks. The annual award, named for the English thoroughbred imported to Amer
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