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Meadowlands, Freehold cancel Friday
February 26, 2010
The winter storm in the Northeast continues to have a major impact on racing, with the Meadowlands, Yonkers and Freehold closed for live racing on Friday. Freehold also cancelled its Friday qualifiers.   THe Meadowlands is scheduled to reopen for live racing on Saturday at 7 p.m. Freehol
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The Meadows adds two Thursdays in March
February 26, 2010
The Meadows Racetrack and Casino has announced the addition of two live cards, Thursday, March 18 and Thursday, March 25, to make up for programs lost to February's snowstorms.   First post for each additional card is 12:55 p.m. The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission has approved the add
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Brett Pelling testifies in Brooks trial
February 26, 2010
Steve Kallas, a New York attorney, longtime Standardbred owner, and correspondent for The Horseman and Fair World magazine, is covering the trial of David Brooks, and has filed the following report:   Leading harness horse trainer Brett Pelling testified at the David Brooks trial
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Missed Tide wins Dover photo
February 26, 2010
Missed Tide was a nose in front at the wire for a 1:55.1 triumph in a three-horse photo in the $16,000 feature pace at Dover Downs on Thursday.   Tony Morgan urged Missed Tide along the passing lane and in the Misfit-Mannart High Tide gelding's last step he stuck his nose on the wir
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The Horseman introduces ad incentives
February 26, 2010
The Horseman And Fair World has introduced new advertising incentives for stallion owners, breeding farms and others who advertised in the magazine's recent "Regional Review" editions of Feb. 10, 17 and 24.   Those who placed ad space in those special issues will be entitled to a 25 percent&n
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Groton Hall to stand at Walnut Hall Ltd.
February 26, 2010
Groton Hall, a lightly raced 4-year-old son of Conway Hall, out of Garbo Hall, by Lindy Lane, will stand this season at Walnut Hall Ltd. in Lexington, Ky. The announcement was made by Alan J. Leavitt, president of Walnut Hall Ltd., which is owned by his wife, Meg Jewett.   Groton Ha
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