News Archive

Wednesday Backstretch with Gordon
October 20, 2010
It’s back to the track on Wednesday morning, although it’s a little chilly and a jacket was required. But I plan on shedding that later for the races as the high today, as well as tomorrow, is expected to reach the mid 60s, and on Friday and Saturday it is supposed to be in the low 70s. More picture
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RMTC issues new withdrawal guidelines
October 20, 2010
Based on the recommendation of its Scientific Advisory Committee, the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors has recommended scientifically identified withdrawal guidelines and plasma thresholds for the short-acting bronchodilator glycopyrrolate, the muscle relaxant metho
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Red Mile action: Intense America sets mark
October 20, 2010
Intense America trotted to a national season's best of 1:54.4 while capturing the first of three $10,000 divisions of the Winky's Goal late-closing series for 2-year-old fillies Wednesday afternoon at The Red Mile. The other two splits went to Decolletage in 1:57.3 and Whatsamata Hanover in 1:58.3.
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Admiral's Express dies after breaking leg
October 20, 2010
MIchigan owner Ed Sayfie is grieving after learning this morning that his beloved horse Admiral's Express had to be euthanized after breaking a leg Tuesday night. The 14-year-old gelding was retired from racing earlier this year after compiling an incredible record of 353-86-53-44, taking a mark of
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Meadowlands opens with $50,000 Pick 4 pool
October 20, 2010
 Meadowlands Racetrack's fall meet kicks off Saturday with an Oktoberfest celebration, a $50,000 guaranteed Pick Four pool, and bonus player rewards.   Post time for the 11-race card is 7 p.m. The Pick Four returns in race six with a $50,000 guaranteed pool. The Pick Four payout average
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