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Sinbad wins Au Revoir; "Chief's" streak ends
December 31, 2010
It was like spring in the Southern Catskills of New York  on New Year’s Eve and the 14-year-old Sinbad raced  more like a 3-year-old. The son of Falcon Seelster sailed to an incredible 1:58.4 triumph in Monticello Raceway’s Au Revoir, restricted to 14-year-old hors
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Dube feeling better after spell of dizziness
December 31, 2010
The Meadowlands' statistician, Bob "Hollywood" Heyden, reports that driver Daniel Dube is back home after being taken to a local hospital prior to Thursday morning's qualifiers following a spell of feeling lightheaded and dizzy. Dube, 41, the regular driver of the recently-named 3-Year-Old Colt Pace
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Moreau, Waples take Woodbine titles
December 31, 2010
The 2010 Woodbine season wrapped up on New Year's Eve afternoon with a new and familiar face atop the trainer and driver standings. Richard Moreau captured his first WEG title after sending out 102 winners on the WEG circuit this season. He scored a narrow victory over Ben Baillargeon who settl
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Buck I St. Pat named Ohio Horse of Year
December 30, 2010
For the second time, Buck I St. Pat 7, 1:51 ($2,117,087), has been crowned Ohio Horse of the Year, an accolade she won for the first time in 2008.   As well, for the third straight year the Buckeye State’s finest daughter has also been named the Ohio Aged Trotter of the Year by the Ohio Harne
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Saratoga getting a new name in 2011
December 30, 2010
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway is celebrating its seventh year of operation in 2011. In conjunction with this celebration, Saratoga Gaming and Raceway announces the change of its name to Saratoga Casino and Raceway and the extension of hours beginning Monday, Jan. 3.   “Since 2004, our goal has
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Gingras named President's Award winner
December 30, 2010
Yannick Gingras, the “youthful veteran” driver from Quebec, who extends his talent and efforts on the track to worthwhile causes away from the racing, has been named as one of two President’s Award winners by Jason Settlemoir, president of the United States Harness Writers Association. (The other, t
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Western Shore's 1:51 fastest in Big M qualifiers
December 30, 2010
Millionaire pacers Bettor Sweet and Western Shore, both from the barn of trainer Thomas Cancelliere, came up winners in qualifiers held Thursday at the Meadowlands. Sixteen qualifying contests were held, with the session also featuring the return to the sulky of driver Richie Silverman, who broke bo
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Five in Au Revoir; Northern Chief aims for 16
December 30, 2010
Friday will be a special day at Monticello Raceway. Besides being an added program, two races will be of special interest. One is the fifth edition of The Au Revoir for 14-year-old pacers making their last lifetime pari-mutuel start while then other is an attempt by Northern Chief to notch his
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14YO trotter on SportsCenter on Friday
December 30, 2010
Boomer Berman, a 14 year-old trotter, will get a few seconds of fame on Friday, December 31, on ESPN's flagship news program, SportsCenter, at 6 and 11 pm Eastern time.   A clip of one of the horse's wins this year will be included on The Two Minute Drill segment o
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Give Chrome enjoying new home at Walnut Hall Ltd.
December 29, 2010
Give Chrome, a 12-year-old Standardbred seized from his owner because of abuse on Nov. 11, spent Christmas Eve tucked in at his new home at Walnut Hall Ltd. in Lexington, KY.   The pacer has been adopted by Meg and Alan Leavitt of Walnut Hall Ltd. in Lexington. The Leavitts made the deci
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NJ mare residency forms due in January
December 29, 2010
Applications for the 2011 New Jersey Mare Residency Program should be submitted in January. The deadline for the forms, which are available on sboanj.com or by contacting the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey, is Feb. 15, 2011.   The New Jersey Mare Residency Progra
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Walnut Hall Ltd. acquires Third Straight
December 29, 2010
Third Straight, from his first crop Indiana’s leading sire of money winning 3-year-old ­­­­pacers in 2010, has been acquired by Walnut Hall Ltd., Lexington, KY, where he will stand beginning with the 2011 season. The announcement of his purchase was made by Alan J. Leavitt,
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Balmoral changes Sunday post time
December 29, 2010
While the live racing nights of Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday will remain the same, there will be a few slight changes at Balmoral Park for the 2011 racing season. The biggest change will be the new starting time of 7:10 pm instead of the old 6:30 pm post time for the Sunday night programs beginnin
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Perretti Farms 2010 NJ Breeder of the Year
December 29, 2010
Perretti Farms, home to two of harness racing’s premier stallions as well as the 2010 Trotting Broodmare of the Year, was selected New Jersey Breeder of the Year by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey.   Owners William and Anthony Perretti will be honored at the N
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MacDonald talks about 2010 season
December 29, 2010
With the new calendar year quickly approaching, driver Mark MacDonald will celebrate his second best season of his career. The Cambridge, Ontario resident has earned over $8 million this season. This past year he scored numerous stakes victories including the $1.5 million North American Cup, the $
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16 qualifiers at Meadowlands Thursday
December 29, 2010
There are 16 qualifiers drawn for Thursday morning at the Meadowlands, and there are old stars and young horses with potential in to go. Among the veterans are trainer Tom Cancelliere's free-for-allers Bettor Sweet and Western Shore.   There is one race exclusively fo
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Monticello to experiment with 9-horse fields
December 29, 2010
With the approval of the New York State Racing & Wagering Board from a joint request by Monticello Raceway Management Inc. and the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association Inc.,  Monticello Raceway will offer nine-horse fields in three races on each program during January and February, 201
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Horseplayers, Gingras to receive USHWA awards
December 29, 2010
Jason Settlemoir, president of the United States Harness Writers Association, has announced that HANA, the Horseplayers Association of North America, and driver Yannick Gingras will receive President’s Awards at USHWA’s “Night Of Stars,” the annual awards banquet, on Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Marriott
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KY judge rules 'Instant Racing' legal
December 29, 2010
A Kentucky Circuit Court Judge on Wednesday afternoon ruled that Instant Racing machines, which allow players to wager on previously run horse races, are legal under new state regulations. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission had passed rules last July governing the machines but then also
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Pompano latest to offer free programs, video
December 28, 2010
The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park is the latest track to offer free race program pages, live race night online audio and video streaming, and an archive of on-demand race video replays. Among the other tracks to offer these features free is the Woodbine Entertainment Group, which operates Woodbi
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Five 14YOs to battle in Monticello's Au Revoir Pace
December 28, 2010
In what will be the final race of their illustrious careers five 14 year old pacers will battle in Monticello Raceway’s Au Revoir on Friday afternoon, December 31. It will only mark the fifth time the event has filled since its inaugural back on December 31, 1991. “After our first Au Revoir a span
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Qualifiers at Meadowlands Dec. 30
December 28, 2010
Meadowlands Racetrack will hold morning qualifiers on Thursday, Dec. 30. The entry deadline is 10 am on Wednesday. To contact the race office toll-free, call 1-877-STABLES. Also, the nomination deadline for Meadowlands Racetrack's 2011 winter late-closing program is Friday, December 3
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Dr. Cal Stiller finalist for prestigious award
December 28, 2010
Dr. Cal Stiller of Canada, who has bred and raced such great horses as Peaceful Way and Stonebridge Regal with his wife, Angie,  has been named one of this year’s finalists for the Toronto Globe and Mail’s Nation Builder award, which recognizes individuals who contribute to makin
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RNRH, Lucky Chucky among Dan Patch winners
December 28, 2010
Rock N Roll Heaven finished his racing career a month ago, but added another win to his resume Tuesday. Rock N Roll Heaven, who completed his career with a 10-race win streak that included a world-record performance in the Little Brown Jug, was named harness racing’s best 3-year-old male pacer by th
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Freehold cancels Wednesday card
December 28, 2010
Freehold Raceway management has announced that live racing scheduled for Wednesday (Dec. 29) has been canceled due to the winter storm that left over two feet of snow on the region. Simulcasting will continue as scheduled. Conditions permitting, live racing will resume on Thursday (Dec. 30) w
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Farrier Aron Rosenthal dies
December 28, 2010
Aron M. Rosenthal, a farrier at Monticello Raceway since the track opened in the late 1950s, died Dec. 24 at his home. He was 90.   Rosenthal was a native of Monticello and planned to be a veterinarian, but was called to serve in World War II. He was a 1st Sergeant with Company "B," 124t
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Riordan says Prix d'Amerique still possible
December 27, 2010
Trainer Jerry Riordan said on Monday afternoon from his base in Italy that a Prix d'Amerique start is still possible for Lou Guida's mare Lisa America. The mare finished poorly in the Premio Gala International at the Tor di Valle track in Rome on Sunday, but Riordan said the daughter of Varenne is n
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Top drivers will be at Meadowlands Jan. 7
December 27, 2010
When the Meadowlands opens on Friday, Jan. 7, which of the regular driving colony will be there? Since Yonkers Raceway is closed until later in the month, most of the drivers plan to be there. Surprisingly, most drivers said that despite all of the uncertainty about the future of the Meadowl
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Au Revoir entry box closes 9 a.m. Tuesday
December 27, 2010
Eric Warner, Monticello Raceway’s director of racing, wants to remind everyone that the entry box for the Mighty M’s Au Revoir will close Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, at 9 a.m. The event, only for 14-year-old trotters and pacers, will be contested at the Mighty M on Friday afternoon, Dec. 31.
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Coleman celebrates career year
December 27, 2010
Sunday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack, trainer Casie Coleman surpassed last year’s seasonal earnings to earn herself a career year. The victory came in the form of Our Lucky Killean who scored his 40th career win in 1:52. Coleman has now pushed her seasonal earnings to over $6.6 million. The
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Classy racing in Paris on Sunday
December 27, 2010
There were two horsemen who enjoyed real success at Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes over the past weekend. Meanwhile, in Rome on Sunday, Lisa America faded in the homestretch at the Tor di Valle track, putting a possible start in the Prix d'Amerique questionable.   The Guida Italia own
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Register PA resident mares NOW!
December 27, 2010
Pennsylvania breeders who want their PA-residing mares to qualify for “resident” status in the Pennsylvania Harness Breeders Fund program must have the necessary Breeders Fund Registration Form(s) postmarked to go into the Harrisburg office by the close of this year (and this week), Friday, December
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Dover, Monticello cancel Monday cards
December 27, 2010
Monticello Raceway was able to start its Monday afternoon program at its scheduled 12:25 p.m. post time, but the track was forced to cancel the remainder of the card due to the inclement weather that included high winds. Dover Downs, another of the few harness tracks scheduled to race on Monday, e
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Wyatt Irvine gives family 1,000-win trifecta
December 27, 2010
It took all of Sunday's special race card at Northfield Park, but after winning three races on Dec. 23 and then waiitng out the Christmas holiday, 31-year-old Wyatt Irvine picked up his 1,000th career win in the getaway pace with Chris Short's Clay Hill King Pin ($10.20).   The third-generati
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$40,000 guarantee for WEG's Sunday Pick 4
December 26, 2010
Woodbine Racetrack will present a $40,000 guaranteed pool for it's early Pick-4 Sunday afternoon with a special post time scheduled for 1:20 p.m. The Pick-4 will kick off as usual in Race 4. Greg Gangle of the Woodbine Entertainment Group’s media department has handicapped the four races and has off
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Earl Ater, 81, dies in Clarksburg, Ohio
December 26, 2010
Earl E. "Deak" Ater, 81, of Clarksburg, Ohio, died Dec. 23, 2010, at his home following an extended illness.   Mr. Ater was born August 30, 1929 in Clarksburg to Glen D. and Carol S. Pyle Ater. On May 6, 1950 he married the former Rebecca "Becky" Steinhauser, who survives.  
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Lucky Terror takes Valedictory final
December 26, 2010
Only The World and Lucky Terror both front-stepped their way to victories this afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack in the Niagara and Valedictory Stakes finals. After scoring a victory in her Niagara Stakes elimination last week, Only The Word and driver Jody Jamieson returned to victory this afternoon
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Remembering Niatross’s last race
December 24, 2010
On Saturday, Dec. 27, 1980, the great Niatross closed out his racing career at Pompano Park in Florida. His appearance gave the track the biggest night of his history to that time, with traffic backed up to the Florida Turnpike in one direction and Interstate 95 in the other. Gary Seibel, who is n
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Racing memories, thanks to youtube
December 24, 2010
There is no live harness racing on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, so with a two-day hiatus from the action and a generally slower pace for all, there might be time to take an entertaining trip down memory lane.   There are plenty of harness racing videos posted on the youtube website, but
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Pompano has best handle in two years
December 23, 2010
When the final tally was rounded up from the 11 race program on Wednesday evening, December 22 at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park the total wagered on the program was just over $425,000 “It’s certainly the best handle I can recall here in close to the past two years” says John Yinger, Pompa
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Bettis wins again at The Meadows
December 23, 2010
Bettis worked out a perfect cover trip Wednesday to capture his second straight win in the $22,500 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows. When Fox Valley Thor brushed first over to challenge the leader, Fifty Two Finn, Aaron Merriman moved Bettis behind the live cover. Fox Valley Thor cleared
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Saunders wins USHWA's Good Guy award
December 23, 2010
A top trainer who is a master harness spokesman, a pair of broodmare standouts, and a racetrack marshal par excellence – all are connected, and all are receiving an award for their abilities as a result of recent balloting by the United States Harness Writers Association.   Bruce Saunders had
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Series finals bring down curtain at Chester
December 23, 2010
The Northeast Extension and Harrah's Boulevard series--part of the Road to Riches Late Closing program held at Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack--both culminated on Wednesday afternoon, as the metropolitan Philadelphia track brought its fifth season to a close.   Island Terror ($3.
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NJSEA gives administrators OK to work with Gural
December 23, 2010
In addition to the New Jersey Racing Commission formally approving dates at a meeting held on Wednesday, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA), operator of the Meadowlands racetrack, also held its monthly meeting and addressed a racing matter.  According to reports, at the NJS
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Michigan Hall of Famer Bob Huff dies
December 23, 2010
Robert W. “Bob” Huff, 90, a member of the Michigan Harness Racing Hall of Fame, longtime operator of Shiawasee Farm and the breeder of the 1981 Hambletonian winner, Shiaway St Pat, died on Wednesday evening at Avalon Hospice in Flint, Mich. He had been battling cancer.   The family has said
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Waxman reaches settlement with ORC
December 23, 2010
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has announced it has reached a settlement with Daniel Waxman and Vandalay Racing after five years of proceedings that calls for the forfeiture of more than $400,000 in purse monies earned by Waxman/Vandalay-owned horses, including the $165,000 won by Loyal Op
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Gural also pursuing Syracuse track
December 22, 2010
In addition to pursuing a lease to operate racing at the Meadowlands, The Saratogian (NY) newspaper website has reported that Jeff Gural is proceeding with plans to build a new track in Syracuse, NY. On Tuesday, the New York State Racing and Wagering Board approved a certificate approval for the pro
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New calendar coming In Weekend Preview
December 22, 2010
HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, the weekly e-newsletter published by Horseman Publishing Company, the parent company of harnessracing.com and The Horseman And Fair World magazine, will now include a monthly racing calendar.   The monthly racing calendar page will be included in Weekend Previ
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Northern Chief wins 15th straight at Monticello
December 22, 2010
Northern Chief did it again. The pacer who races without an overcheck, notched his 15th consecutive victory at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday, December  22,  thus extending his own track record for most  wins-in-a row. Mike Merton was again at the controls and guided the 7 year old
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Holiday donations by Florida's amateurs
December 22, 2010
They're in it for the love of the game and for charity and the Florida Amateur Driving Club (FADC) came through again for one of their favorite causes on Tuesday evening."This local organization, the Horse Gate Equestrian Center, meets our self-imposed mandates of matching up children and young adul
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Series finals held at Harrah's Chester
December 22, 2010
Off a pair of wins in preliminary events, the Adam Victor & Son Stable's Ideal Newton ($8.80) was a game winner in the $60,000 final of the Industrial Highway Late Closing Series, held Tuesday afternoon at Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack.   The 5-year-old Western Ideal mare t
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Bellino, Kakaley, and Schroeder are USHWA winners
December 22, 2010
Both “experience” and “youth” showed uncommon, awardwinning  excellence in harness racing in 2010, in their different ways, which resulted in Frank Bellino being voted Woolworth Owner of the Year in recent balloting by the United States Harness Writers Association, Matt Kakaley the Rising Star
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WEG asks for Guaranteed Starter Bonus program
December 22, 2010
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has asked the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) permission to implement a Guaranteed Starter Bonus program as a pilot project at the 2011 Woodbine winter/spring meet. The program calls for the owners of horses who finished sixth through last in a race to receive a pu
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NJ commmission approves dates, expects changes
December 22, 2010
Although the racing season in New Jersey will most certainly be shorter in 2011 than in 2010, on Wednesday afternoon the New Jersey Racing Commission approved 141 days of racing for both Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds next year.   That's the same number Gov. Chris Christie vetoed earlier thi
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Registration open for Meadowlands Survival Challenge
December 22, 2010
Cash prizes and a seat in the National Harness Handicapping Championship are up for grabs in Meadowlands Racetrack’s Winter Survival Challenge, a free online handicapping competition that begins Friday, January 14.Enrollment for the game is now open at www.WinterSurvivalChallenge.com ( http://%20www
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Riggins To Stand In Delaware
December 21, 2010
Safe Haven Farms in Ellendale, Delaware has announced that Pocono track record holder Riggins p,1:48.3f-’10  ($872,198) will be standing his first season at stud there in 2011. With his 1:48.3f record and a total of three sub-1:50 wins, Riggins is the fastest stallion to stand in Delaware an
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Purse increase at Pompano
December 21, 2010
No complex calculations were needed at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park when a purse increase went into effect on Monday, December 20."Our Race Secretary Greg DeFrank decided we would make it user-friendly number, so as of tonight's program the purse was raised $500 for every race that went to th
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Takter, Brennan take USHWA Trainer, Driver honors
December 21, 2010
Jimmy Takter, trainer of Hambletonian winner Muscle Massive but now also known for his abilities as a conditioner of horses foreign to his native Sweden – pacers – and George Brennan, #1 against the toughest driving colony in the world at The Meadowlands in 2010, have respectively been named the Gle
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St. Elmo Hero wraps up 19-for-19 year
December 21, 2010
Facing his toughest foe yet in Meirs Hanover, John Barnard's St. Elmo Hero ($2.20) capped a perfect 19-for-19 season with a 1:50.1 triumph in the $50,000 final of the Blue Route Late Closing Series, which culminated Monday afternoon at Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack.   After win
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Illinois horsemen reach agreement with tracks
December 21, 2010
The Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association (IHHA) president Dave McCaffrey posted the following statement on the IHHA website, noting a contract agreement with Balmoral and Maywood Park:   After a negotiating session on Sunday (Dec. 19), the Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association and r
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Joe Bongiorno named Amateur Driver of Year
December 21, 2010
Joe Bongiorno, a 17-year-old high school junior at Colts Necks High School in Colts Neck, N.J. ,  has been named the National Amateur Driver of the Year. Bongiorno was chosen over several other worthy candidates.   In his first season of competitive driving, Bongiorno not only won six&nb
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O'Brien Award nominees announced
December 21, 2010
Standardbred Canada on Tuesday announced the finalists for the 2010 O’Brien Awards, which honor Canada’s best in harness racing over the past season. The awards are named in honour of the late Joe O’Brien, an outstanding horseman and a member of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. 
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Silverman set to return to Meadowlands
December 21, 2010
More than six months after he was seriously injured in a racing accident, driver Richie Silverman is almost ready to return to the races. On June 18, in the second race at the Meadowlands, Silverman was one of six drivers thrown to the ground in a chain reaction accident. He suffered a severe concu
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Jersey purse supplement still could happen
December 21, 2010
The New Jersey Bergen Record website has reported that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has indicatedhe might sign legislation for a purse supplement for horse racing even though he is opposed to any supplements or subsidies.   “Listen, there are things that we amend all the time
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Mark Ford and wife welcome first child
December 20, 2010
Top trainer Mark Ford welcomed his first child on Sunday evening, Dec. 19. Ford's wife, gave birth to a 21-inch, seven-pound, one ounce baby daughter. Reagan Elizabeth Ford was born at Horton Memorial Hospital, Middletown, NY.   "Both mother and baby are doing well and are expe
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Ivegivenwhatigot good enough at Dover
December 20, 2010
Ivegivenwhatigot and Odds On Demi-queue checked in with wins in the $16,500 co-feature races at Dover Downs on Sunday, while George Dennis drives four winners.   In the first feature, Tony Morgan was content driving Ivegivenwhatigot to sit second as Big Guy (Eric Goodell) cut o
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George Bellino dies
December 20, 2010
George Bellino, the son of Rock N Roll Heaven's owner, Frank Bellino, died Sunday, Dec. 12. He was 49.   A 1979 graduate of Roosevelt High School who attended Georgia Tech on a football scholarship, Mr. Bellino was the former owner of a Sunoco Station. He was involved with his father and brot
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Chocolatier to stand in Pennsylvania in 2011
December 20, 2010
World champion Chocolatier, whose first crop raced as 2 year olds this year, will be moving to Pennsylvania beginning with the 2011 breeding season. He will stand at Marion Farms, which is located just across the New Jersey border in New Hope, Pa. The World Champion son of Credit Winner had stood in
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Alan Schwartz is king of the Metamucil Mile
December 20, 2010
At 65 years of age Alan Schwartz was the youngest of the eight “oldtimers” who participated Sunday afternoon in Monticello Raceway's second edition of the Metamucil Mile, a race for drivers 65 years and older. However, the few years edge he had on his competitors didn’t really make the difference. I
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Horseman And Fair World wins Proximity
December 20, 2010
The Horseman And Fair World magazine, which can trace its roots back to 1880 but continues to stay on the cutting-edge forefront of accurate, informative, and insightful coverage of all facets of harness racing, has been voted the 2010 Proximity Award in voting conducted by the United States Harness
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Harrah's Chester announces 2011 dates, stakes
December 20, 2010
Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack has announced their 2011 schedule, with 150 dates spanning two meets. The 105-day spring/summer meet commences with a special 6:30 p.m. program on Friday, March 18, and continues through Friday, Sept. 9. Post time has been bumped ahead five minutes to 12:40 p.
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Gural issues statement about Meadowlands
December 20, 2010
Jeff Gural, who last Friday reached an exclusive agreement to negotiate a lease for a harness meet at the Meadowlands, issued the following press release on Monday (Dec. 20) afternoon.   "I think by now, everyone knows that the Governor has given me, in conjunction with the SBOANJ,
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Golden Receiver wins at Meadows for Harder
December 20, 2010
Golden Receiver waited patiently in the pocket Monday, then poured through the Lightning Lane to capture his second straight $22,500 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows. Mark Harder trains Golden Receiver, who hit the wire in 1:51.1.   Marty’s Charm led the field through a sharp three-quar
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Trio of winning streaks at Dover
December 20, 2010
Winning streaks continued in the top three events on the Monday card at Dover Downs. Solano won his fourth in a row with a gritty 1:52.4 triumph in the $32,500 Delaware Special while Summer Camp and Nova Artist won their $18,000 sub-feature paces.   In the feature, Corey Callahan drover Solan
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Niagara elims raced at Woodbine
December 18, 2010
A trio of $25,000 Niagara Stakes eliminations took place tonight at Woodbine Racetrack featuring three-year-old pacing fillies.In the first elimination, post time favorite, Only The World and driver Jody Jamieson prevailed a first-over attack to score in 1:54.3.Ella V Horse (Luc Ouellette) soared of
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Jamieson wins five at Woodbine
December 18, 2010
Driver Jody Jamieson had a stellar Friday evening at Woodbine Racetrack as the Moffat, Ontario pilot scored five victories on the 12 race program.Jamieson delivered a pair of victories in the Niagara Stakes eliminations aboard Only The World (Race 2) and Bullet Speed (race 4).Jamieson would return t
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Dragon King's victory at Yonkers bittersweet
December 18, 2010
The victory by Dragon King in a $19,500 conditioned pace at Yonkers Raceway Saturday night was bittersweet. Dragon King, who was driven by Yannick Gingras, was a mainstay in the barn of co-owner/trainer Roy Williams Sr, who passed away earlier this week at age 73.   Dragon King, a&n
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Holiday draw schedule for Woodbine
December 18, 2010
Woodbine Racetrack will have plenty of live racing for fans over this holiday season. The final live race card prior to Christmas will be held on Monday, Dec. 20, with a 7:20 pm post time.   The Toronto, Ont., oval will be dark both Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25) with liv
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Mr Feelgood wins big Victoria Cup race
December 18, 2010
Mr Feelgood won Saturday night's $425,000 Victoria  Cup at the Tabcorp Park Melton track outside of Melbourne, covering the 2,240 meter distance (about 1.4 miles) in a mile rate time of 1:55 9/10ths. Luke McCarthy trains and drives the 8-year-old son of Grinfromeartoear who won the 20
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Noble Falcon wins by nose at Meadowlands
December 18, 2010
The Meadowlands closed out its 2010 meet on Saturday night with a solid card of 13 races and full fields, and the handle hit $2,345,923, the best of this year's fall winter meet. Across town at Yonkers Raceway, handle on a 12-race card--and the fewer entries that come with a half-mile track--was $65
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Classic Puzzle gets up to win in final stride
December 18, 2010
It took Classic Puzzle until the final stride to win the $14,500 trot feature at Dover Downs on Saturday, Dec. 18.   Classic Puzzle sat behind Timbogo (Brad Hanners) from the start, then rolled along the passing lane to challenge the leader and was finally able to put his nose in front a
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Jackets Required's 1:52 fastest in WEG series
December 18, 2010
Trainer Murray Brethour made his trip to Woodbine Racetrack count as he sent out a pair of $25,000 Valedictory Stakes elimination winners while trainer Bob McIntosh delivered with heavily favored Jackets Required in the final elimination on Saturday night. The $60,000 Valedictory Final will go as pa
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Miss Dangles wins Autumn stakes final
December 17, 2010
Despite a post 10 start and being parked the entire mile, Miss Dangles with trainer/driver Rick Zeron scored a minor upset to take the $60,000 Autumn Series final for three-year-old trotting fillies tonight at Woodbine Racetrack.Closeness (Jody Jamieson) blasted to the lead from post seven and led h
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Changes finalized for PA award money
December 17, 2010
On Thursday at a meeting of the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission, Chairman Roy Wilt and Commissioner Richard Welsh voted to implement recommendations on the Pennsylvania State Standardbred Breeders Development Fund that had been put forth last month by the state’s Standardbred Breeders Ad
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Dodekaphobia, Caviart Tyler win Dover features
December 17, 2010
A snow laden racetrack could not prevent Dodekaphobia from winning the $14,500 and Caviart Tyler features for 3,4&5-Year-Old pacer on  Thursday, Dec. 16 at Dover Downs.   Matt Kakaley drove Dodekaphobia, a 5-1 shot, to a 1:57.2 victory in the top purse event of the day. Lynda Wozny a
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Hawk's Copperstone ekes out a win
December 17, 2010
It was a good thing the race wasn't a mile and a step, but nevertheless, Hawk's Copperstone was a game winner.Conditioned-claiming pacers, racing for a $3,200 purse, were featured at Cal Expo on Thursday night (December 16), on which Hawk's Copperstone never looked back.Before starting from the outs
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Pennsylvania's Kenneth Weaver dies
December 17, 2010
Kenneth Weaver, who bred the Pennsylvania notables KT Troublein Dixie and this year's 2 year old KT Tag I'm It, died Thursday at Armstrong County Hospital. Weaver, of Home, Pa., was 71.   Weaver bred many Pennsylvania trotters and used the initials "KT" in most of their names. KT Tr
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Headpoles R Us takes Yonkers Open for mares
December 17, 2010
Inside assignee Headpoles R Us (Ryan Anderson) smothered Breakheart Pass (Yannick Gingras) in the lane Friday night, winning Yonkers Raceway's co-featured $38,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace.   After Cannae Cammie (Dan Dube) stuffed Breakheart Pass into an early seat, the former led a s
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Gural gives specifics about the Meadowlands deal
December 17, 2010
Standardbred breeder, owner and racetrack operator Jeff Gural took his hefty resume of New York City real estate expertise and horse racing smarts to Trenton, NJ, early Friday morning and convinced the administration of Gov. Chris Christie that he could put together a group to lease the Meadowlands
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Governor's statement on Meadowlands deal
December 17, 2010
Trenton, NJ – Governor Chris Christie today announced a break-through agreement to keep live Standardbred racing at the Meadowlands beginning in January via a secured short-term financing plan to bridge the gap to a potential long-term solution that will make the Meadowlands racetrack a privately ru
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Meadowlands extends LC deadline!
December 17, 2010
Meadowlands Racetrack has extended the nomination deadline for its 2011 winter late-closers to Friday, Dec. 31. Stakes applications are available under the Horsemen section at MeadowlandsRacetrack.com(http://www.meadowlandsracetrack.com/content.aspx?id=1509)   The 2011 harness meet will open
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Berry having big Meadowlands meet
December 17, 2010
Pat Berry has enjoyed a successful fall meet at Meadowlands Racetrack, where he ranks second in the driver standings with 17 wins heading into the final card of the year Saturday night. The Illinois native had a breakout night on Saturday, Dec. 4, when he drove five winners on the card. His success
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McDonald upsets the applecart at Pompano
December 16, 2010
Jim McDonald refuses to take all the credit for pulling off the night's major upset in South Florida on Wednesday evening. He moved his tack to Pompano in 1980 from his native Newfoundland and is one of the track's longest serving trainers but seldom suits up to drive. "My wife deserves the credit f
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Upsets prevail in Northeast Extension Series
December 16, 2010
While Jeffrey Bamond's Island Terror ($2.60) reigned victorious in her $20,000 third-round division of the Northeast Extension Series for distaff pacers, three other odds-on favorites were defeated in the other three divisions of the event, held Wednesday afternoon at Harrah's Chester Casino
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Monticello's Au Revoir attracting plenty of interest
December 16, 2010
Monticello Raceway first instituted the Au Revoir, a race for 14 year olds only, on Dec. 31, 1991, and over the years, despite dedicated efforts, only four others have filled. But now the track is on the verge  of  presenting another one. As all in harness racing know,
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Ontario's handicapping league to start in January
December 16, 2010
Racetracks of Ontario Marketing & Promotions (ROMP) will kick off their $12,000+ handicapping league at seven Ontario tracks staring Jan. 13. The second edition of the ROMP Handicapping League offers weekly prizes of $200, and a $500 bonus to the team with the highest overall bankroll at the en
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Larger fields cause concern at Meadows
December 16, 2010
The announcement that The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA), in conjunction with The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has carded two 12-horse fields on Monday, Dec. 20, and one on Tuesday, Dec. 21, has not been met with enthusiasm by some of the would-be participants. The Monday races are
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Victory Is Coming wins 17th at The Meadows
December 15, 2010
Languishing in last at the half, Victory Is Coming erased a 9-length deficit with a determined bid that carried her to victory — her 17th this year — in Tuesday’s $22,500 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows. Unhurried early for Mike Wilder, Victory Is Coming picked up live c
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Omen Hanover, Kellytuck Sophie win at Dover
December 15, 2010
Omen Hanover notched her fourth win of the meet in the $26,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap pace while Kellytuck Sophie won the $22,000 Jr. Open  on a windy and the coldest day of the meet on Tuesday, Dec. 14.With only a second in her five starts this meet, Omen Hanover, who has won three races
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Showherthemoney scores again at Chester
December 15, 2010
John Cancelliere's new star acquisition, Showherthemoney ($2.60), took center stage on Tuesday afternoon at Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack with a 1:52.1 victory in her $25,000 third-round division of the Industrial Highway Late Closing Series for distaff pacers.   The 4-year-old Cam's
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Cat Manzi = 14,000
December 15, 2010
Driver Catello Manzi, who has sublet many a winner's circle during his stellar career, won the 14,000th race of his career Tuesday evening.   A blustery Yonkers Raceway was the site of the latest plateau, reached when Manzi barely lasted on the lead the $12,500 12th-race pacing finale with fa
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Florida's amateur drivers have the giving spirit
December 15, 2010
Although they gain maximum enjoyment from the competition and thrill of the race, the Florida Amateur Drivers Club (FADC) members are also turning an increasing amount of attention to their ongoing humanitarian role for charitable causes with the arrival of the holiday season imminent."Anyone that j
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McNair makes history
December 15, 2010
Doug McNair became the youngest harness racing driver to reach1,000 career victories this afternoon at Western Fair Raceway.It was fitting that the milestone was reached at the London, Ontario track where just two years ago the now 20 year-old scored his first lifetime win. That was aboard Eagle Kay
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Gural shows interest in buying Meadowlands
December 15, 2010
According to published reports, Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs as well as a breeder and owner of Standardbreds, or his representatives are scheduled to meet with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the possibility of reaching an agreement to purchase the Meadowlands Racetrack. &nbs
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New owners for Wishing Stone
December 15, 2010
Trainer Dewayne Minor and owner Mike Gulotta both confirmed to harnessracing.com Wednesday morning that a 50-percent interest in 2010 Kentucky Futurity winner Wishing Stone has been purchased by Gulotta and Andy Willinger’s Deo Volente Farm, Tom and Lou Pontone’s TLP Stable, and Jerry Silva. &
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Christmas superfecta bonus at The Meadows
December 15, 2010
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA), in conjunction with The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, has announced eight special events to be contested over four days next week prior to Christmas.   From Dec. 20 through Dec. 23, each superfecta event (two races per day) will feature up
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WEG announces 2011 dates, post time change
December 15, 2010
The Ontario Racing Commission has approved Woodbine Entertainment Group's (WEG) 2011 Standardbred race dates. Woodbine Racetrack will offer 129 race cards while Mohawk will conduct 98 race days, totaling 227.   Beginning in the New Year, Woodbine Racetrack will begin racing Jan. 1 thru May
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Joanne Young wins Davies Humanitarian Award
December 15, 2010
Joanne Young, co-owner of the 3-year-old filly pacer Put On A Show, among others, and director/treasurer of her daughter Brittany’s A Spring of Hope foundation, which builds wells and brings fresh water to some of the poorest parts of Africa, will receive this year’s January Davies Humanit
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565 years worth of drivers in Metamucil Mile
December 15, 2010
On Sunday afternoon eight veteran horsemen will don their racing silks and compete in the Metamucil Mile at Monticello Raceway, with the winner being tabbed as the “Senior  Driver of the Year.”   The Metamucil Mile will feature drivers who are at least 65 years of age;&nbs
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Pacific Renegade to Merrie Medo Farm
December 15, 2010
Merrie Medo Farm of Smyrna, Delaware will add Pacific Renegade, p, 4, 1:49.1M, a multiple stakes winner of $764,247, to their 2011 stallion roster.Pacific Renegade’s sire is Hall of Fame racehorse Cam’s Card Shark, and  he hails from one of racing’s greatest maternal families – a maternal pedig
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Illinois horsemen, racetracks at stalemate
December 15, 2010
After two days of lengthy meetings, members of the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association (IHHA) and the management of Balmoral and Maywood Parks have reached an impasse.   "Right now, we have no contract for 2011, and this is a real concern," said IHHA executive director Tony Somone.
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Winner's circle photo taken of Photo Maxx
December 15, 2010
Photo Maxx was strongest in the stretch to win the $26,000 Open Handicap Trot and in similar matter Good Feeling came on to take the $17,000 sub-feature trot on another windy and cold Wednesday at Dover Downs.   In a flash, the Lauren Allen-owned and trained Photo Maxx came jetting down the o
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Pompano races through freeze warning
December 14, 2010
Though there is no need for the municipality to stockpile snow plows or sand and salt for the roads, the Winter Capital Of Harness Racing is sharing to some extent the cold wave gripping northern parts of the continent.The US National Weather Service issued a wind chill and freeze warning prior to t
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Manzi poised for 14,000; Series forms available
December 14, 2010
In the cold and wind-driven snow of Yonkers Raceway, the Cat Manzi Countdown Clock advanced ever so slightly Monday night Manzi won once in his seven Westchester drives, leaving him at 13,999 driving victories--third all-time--for his career. He prevailed with the odds-on McArdle Park ($3.30) in the
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Changes to Dover's draw schedule
December 14, 2010
The Dover Downs annual Christmas Holiday Week Break begins on Dec. 21 and continues until Dec. 26 with live racing returning on Monday, Dec. 27.The draw schedule for upcoming race days:Draw date - Wednesday, Dec. 15 for Monday, Dec. 20 card.Thursday, Dec. 16 for Monday, Dec. 27Saturday, Dec. 18 for
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Former North American star Mr. Feelgood is favorite
December 14, 2010
Former North American star Mr. Feelgood is the favorite for Saturday night’s $A425,000 Group 1 Victoria Cup (2240m) after drawing perfectly in barrier three Tuesday. And the draw was also fairly kind to the other US import, Lonestar Legend, who will start from barrier five.Mr. Feelgood’s trainer-dri
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St. Elmo still the hero in Road to Riches Series
December 14, 2010
The story so far in the Road to Riches Late-Closing Series at Harrah's Chester has been the undefeated St. Elmo Hero ($2.20), who kept the streak alive Monday with a 1:50.4 victory in his $20,000 third round Blue Route Series division.   The 4-year-old son of Western Hero floated to the front
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McNair to try again for 1,000 Tuesday at Western Fair
December 14, 2010
If Doug McNair’s luck is a little better Tuesday than it was Wednesday, he could make history. The 20 year old has 10 drives on Western Fair’s 12 race program and if he wins just one, he’ll become the youngest driver to win 1,000 races.   McNair missed the first five races on Mond
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Big M lease agreement on the horizon?
December 14, 2010
Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey president Tom Luchento confirmed to harnessracing.com Tuesday morning that an agreement is currently being worked on between the governor’s office and a group of investors and harness racing groups to lease the Meadowlands Racetrack. The t
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Michiganders making mark at Mighty M
December 14, 2010
Always known as a stepping stone into metropolitan New York, many drivers often ply their trade at Monticello Raceway before moving on. In particular, two Michigan teamsters, Brad Kramer and Kevin Hough, have now settled in at the Mighty M and have been  more than holding their own.  
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Arlene Siegel Dies
December 14, 2010
Arlene Siegel, matriarch of the Siegel family and half of the powerhouse team of Fashion Farm, as well as USHWA’s 2002 and 2009 Owners Of The Year, died on Monday, Dec. 13, after a battle with lung cancer. She was 79. Originally from Scotch Plains, N.J., Mrs. Siegel was a nurse and her husband, Jul
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Bourbon Slush goes viral--and sells out!
December 14, 2010
“They talk about when things go viral—this went viral,” trainer Frank Antonacci told harnessracing.com Tuesday afternoon of the overnight sellout of shares in the trotter Bourbon Slush, who was purchased at last month’s Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg for $11,000.   Last Friday, Antonac
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Ky. Instant Racing decision due by Jan. 1
December 14, 2010
A Kentucky Circuit Court Judge said on Tuesday that he will issue a ruling on the legality of Instant Racing machines at the state’s racetracks by Jan. 1. Franklin Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate said after the 90-minute hearing that he would render his decision prior to the beginning of the Kent
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2011 Historic races to be at Tioga/Vernon
December 14, 2010
The Historic Series races, which have recently resided at the Meadowlands, will get a new home for the 2011 race season at Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs.   The 2-year-old races, including the E.H. Harriman Cup, Acorn Stakes, Goshen Cup and Debutante Stakes, will all be raced on Friday, Se
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NJ package passes
December 13, 2010
An Assembly Democratic legislative package to enhance New Jersey's casino gaming and horse racing industries by, among other things, moving to sports gaming at casinos and racetracks, allowing Internet wagering by out-of-state residents on horse racing and expanding off-track wagering was approved M
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Corey Callahan wins four at Dover
December 13, 2010
Corey Callahan drove the winner of both feature races on rainy Sunday, Dec. 23 at Dover Downs, Hoorayforthegray won the $17.000 pace and It’s A Breeze, the $14,000 filly pace, both races for 3,4&5-year-olds. Callahan completed the night with four winning drives.In a driving finish Hoorayforthegr
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Yonkers Raceway's "Christmas Spirit" toy, coat drive
December 13, 2010
Yonkers Raceway and Catholic Charities are once again teaming up to make the holiday season happier for the less fortunate, hosting a week-long “Christmas Spirit Coat and Toy Drive” from Monday, December 13th until Sunday, December 19th.        Patrons are asked to
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Hoosier Classic Offering Yearlings Online
December 13, 2010
Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale Company will open up bidding on a group of well-bred Indiana-sired yearlings beginning Monday, December 13 at noon EST and the auction will conclude Thursday, December 23 at noon EST. The yearlings were first sold at Hoosier Classic’s annual sale, held October 29th and
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Northfield cancels Monday's live race card
December 13, 2010
Because of heavy snow, Northfield Park has canceled live racing on Monday. The track will remain open for simulcasting. Live racing is scheduled to resume Tuesday, with first post at 6:15 p.m.
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Storm Damage Dies
December 13, 2010
Storm Damage, the great son of Bret Hanover, who won $659,296 during his two season’s of racing in 1979 and 1980 died on Monday, Dec. 13, at the Jerry and Betty Smith family farm in Niles, MI at the age of 33. The Smiths purchased a one-third interest in the strapping bay colt from Castle
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Breedings needed to benefit New Vocations
December 13, 2010
New Vocations is currently organizing its 13th Annual Stallion Auction to be held through OnGait.com Feb 2nd – 8th, 2011.  “This is a dangerous time for unwanted horses, and a successful stallion auction is essential to our ability to handle the staggering number of horses that need us,” said E
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San Pail crushes open trotters
December 13, 2010
San Pail, with regular driver Randy Waples,conquered his rivals tonight at Woodbine Racetrack by scoring a multi-length victory in the $42,000 Open Trot.With a field of six, the millionaire son of San Pellegrino stormed his way to the front and never looked back posting fractions of :28.2, :58 and 1
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Golden Receiver wins again at The Meadows
December 13, 2010
In the face of frigid conditions, Golden Receiver provided his own heat as he fashioned an easy front-end victory in Monday’s $22,500 Winners Over $10,000/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows. With an announced temperature of 18 degrees and winds that made it feel substantially colder, Golden
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Dali wins, Solano repeats at Dover
December 13, 2010
Dali made his first triumphant reappearance at Dover Downs since winning the 2008 Matron Final in a 1:51.3 victory on a blustery cold Monday, Dec. 13. Solano won a second straight $32,500 Delaware Special while Transcending took the $26,000 Open pace. Meet leading driver Ron Pierce had four wins.Whe
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NJ legislature passes expanded gaming bills
December 13, 2010
The New Jersey State Assembly passed bills today to allow expanded Internet betting on horse races, set up exchange wagering and expand off-track betting.According to a story on www.nj.com, the bills would allow Internet betting on New Jersey horse races for residents of other states; establish exch
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Seeking Jeanie wins $100,0000 FL bonus
December 12, 2010
They came through with the grittiest, most determined efforts of their young careers. It paid off in a big way for 2-year-old trotting filly Seeking Jeanie and 2-year-old pacing gelding Palm Beach Boy on Florida Super Night 2010 Saturday at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. Over $450,000 in purse
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Three in a row for Timbogo at Dover
December 12, 2010
Timbogo recorded his third win in a row to win the $14,500 feature trot while Nova Artist made it two straight in the $12,500 pace, both races for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds on Saturday at Dover Downs.    In the feature trot, Brad Hanners drove Mike Casalino and trainer Dylan Davis’ Timbogo fr
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Mild upset for Southern Allie at Yonkers
December 12, 2010
Southern Allie (Yannick Gingras) pounced off a wicked Saturday night speed duel, winning Yonkers  Raceway's $38,000 Open Handicap Pace.   Leaving from post position five, Southern Allie--facing his elders--watched the early floor show. Psilvuheartbreaker (Cat Manzi), the 9-10 favorite, w
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California Sire Stakes finals held at Cal Expo
December 12, 2010
Pacers and trotters, both male and female, on both gaits, were featured at Cal Expo on Saturday night in four California Sire Stakes Championships.   In the first of the four $20,000 Stakes, a non-betting event for the filly trotters held prior to the wagering card, Betty Elizabeth
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Breakheart Pass, Master Pine win at Yonkers
December 11, 2010
Favored Breakheart Pass (Yannick Gingras) pranced around the pylons Friday night, winning Yonkers Raceway co-featured $38,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace.   In play early from post position six, Breakheart Pass worked around pole-sitting Bling (Eric Goodell) before a :27.3 opening
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Full Circle Hope rallies for Autumn triumph
December 11, 2010
After finishing third in her elimination last week, Full Circle Hope exploded from the backfield to score a narrow victory in Friday night's Autumn Stakes final for three-year-old pacing fillies at Woodbine Racetrack.   Ella V Horse (Randy Waples) crossed over to take command past the op
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Bongiorno Captures Fall Amateur Driver Title
December 11, 2010
Joe Bongiorno overcame traffic overcame traffic troubles to sweep past the field of eight in the $4,000 American  Harness Drivers Club Fall Pacing Series Final Friday night at Meadowlands Racetrack. The 17-year-old guided Oh Whata Guy to a two-length victory in 1:58.1. Newton (Yogi) Sheridan tr
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Private Love wins Prix d'Amerique prep in Paris
December 11, 2010
Private Love, a product of the breeding of famed French horseman Jean-Pierre Dubois, won one of the "B" tests for January's Prix d'Amerique. Private Love captured the 110,000 (euro) Prix du Bourbonnais at the Vincennes track in Paris Saturday afternoon, coming from behind to win the 2,850-meter race
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Another NJ gaming commission proposed
December 11, 2010
The study of a potential casino at the Meadowlands Sports Complex would be one of the main topics to study if a Casino Gaming Study Commission is created by the New Jersey legislature. On Thursday the Assembly Regulatory and Oversight Committee voted 4-1 to support creation of a 13-member commi
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A wise investment pays off
December 10, 2010
Jeff and Debbie Elchuk of Surrey, BC paid $31,000 for Mach Lady at this years Fall Extravaganza Mixed Sale and that investment has proven to be a wise one after she scored in Thursday night's $50,000 Autumn Stakes final for 2-year-old pacing fillies at Woodbine Racetrack.After scoring her eliminatio
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Muscle Hill OMT on 2011 calendar at Vernon
December 10, 2010
Vernon Downs is proud to announce one of its newest sponsors for one of the top Open mare trotting events in North America to its 2011 stakes schedule in the Muscle Hill. Recently known as the Conway Hall, The Muscle Hill Syndicate has stepped up to sponsor one of the top mare events for an estimate
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USTA wins fundraiser for Retirement Foundation
December 10, 2010
A fundraiser for the Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) that featured a raffle to win a trip to the 2011 Prix d'Amerique has been won by the U.S. Trotting Association (USTA).   "We gratefully accept the trip, which we have made available to all our employees through our own raffle, an
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Sears to drive Palm Beach Boy in FL final
December 10, 2010
Brian Sears could prove to be a factor on the 2010 Florida Super Night program at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park on Saturday night.   Total purses for the showcase of the year’s best in the Florida Standardbred Breeders And Owners Association (FSBOA) gala night will easily
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Pan Au Chocolat is Ohio's November best
December 10, 2010
The hard knocking, Pan Au Chocolat has been named Ohio's Horse of the Month by the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.Pan Au Chocolat made 6 starts in the month of November, scoring three wins and three second place finishes. His victory on November 27 was in a season's be
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Zarachino, Never Going Away win at Dover
December 10, 2010
Zarachino made short work of seven rivals scoring his second straight victory in the first of two $14,000 3,4&5-Year-Old paces while Never Going Away won the other, on Thursday, Dec. 9 at Dover Downs. Southwind Whitney pulled a mild surprise taking the $13,000 distaff pace. Ron Pierce made good
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Autumn Stakes field set for sophomore fillies
December 10, 2010
Petite Syrah and R Tonys Girl were victorious in Thursday night's two $25,000 Autumn Stakes eliminations for 3-year-old trotting fillies, earning their spots for next weeks rich final.In the first elimination, American Holiday (Jody Jamieson) flashed early gate speed along with Lisas Passion (Mike S
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Aussie racing club sells Sydney track
December 10, 2010
The New South Wales Harness Racing Club, which operates harness racing in the Australian province which includes Sydney, has agreed to a deal to sell its Harold Park racing property near downtown Sydney to a development group. The deal is reported to be worth $200 million.   NSWHRC chief exec
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Lucky Chucky ready for stud duty
December 10, 2010
Lucky Chucky, a top contender for 3-Year-Old Trotting Colt of the Year and Trotter of the Year honors, recently passed his fertility test with flying colors, Perretti Farms has announced. Lucky Chucky, who won the $1 million Canadian Trotting Classic and was the runner-up in the $1.5 million Ha
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Antonacci marketing ownership with Bourbon Slush
December 10, 2010
Horseman Frank Antonacci is delivering a gift idea for the holidays, and he’s using a horse rather than reindeer. He hopes it ends up being a present to the industry, as well.   In an effort to promote the sport and attract new owners, the 27-year-old trainer and the Lindy Farms Racing S
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Peter Haughton purses to be released
December 09, 2010
The New Jersey Racing Commission confirmed on Thursday that the purse for the $500,000 Peter Haughton Memorial Trot will be released with The Lindy Reserve receiving first place money.   Pastor Stephen crossed the wire first in that race, held August 7 at the Meadowlands, but w
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14 straight for Northern Chief at Monticello
December 09, 2010
Northern Chief extended his own Monticello Raceway track record for consecutive victories  when  the veteran pacer cruised to his 14th win in a row on Thursday, Dec. 9.   Mike Merton was again at the controls and he guided Northern Chief to a wire to wire triumph in a time of 2:00.
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Andover America is an overachiever
December 09, 2010
Five year old gelding trotter Andover America has become a living testimonial to the complete horsemanship of Pompano’s top driver Bruce Ranger in 2010 by winning 15 of 30 starts.“He’s overcome so much and for him to win half of his starts in the top class this year is really incredible” Ranger said
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Racing leaders still working on Jersey solutions
December 09, 2010
Those working behind the scenes on behalf of harness racing believe there is still time for solutions to be crafted so harness racing can open a 2011 meet at the Meadowlands in early January. Harness racing stakeholders are continuing to lobby at the state legislature and also were scheduled to meet
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Gural, Faraldo talk about NYC Off-Track Betting
December 09, 2010
So is the demise of New York City Off-Track Betting (NYCOTB) good or bad for harness racing? On Wednesday a group of New York horsemen and breeders, under the collective title of Empire State Harness Horsemen’s Alliance, issued a press release that said that while the closure of NYCOTB “will obvious
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Muscle Massive passes breeding exam
December 09, 2010
Hanover Shoe Farms has announced that Muscle Massive has passed his official breeding soundness exam. He has been declared by the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center to be a satisfactory prospective breeder for a book of 140 mares (the maximum permitted by the U.S. Trotting Association
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Doug McNair heading to BIg M this weekend
December 09, 2010
Doug McNair will make at stop at Meadowlands Racetrack this weekend on his quest to become the youngest driver to reach 1,000 career wins.   Entering Thursday, the 20-year-old Canadian needed six wins to supplant Matt Kakaley as the youngest driver to arrive at the milestone. He will hav
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Go On BB wins Dover debut
December 08, 2010
Go On BB made her first appearance at Dover Downs a winning one taking the $26,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap pace on a cold and windy Tuesday, Dec. 7.After coming east from the Midwest a month ago, Matt Kakaley drove $1.1-million winning Go On BB to a 1:54.1 victory, her second win in a row and e
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Esmeralda Semalu's career winds down
December 08, 2010
She’s provided a wealth of memories and a track record performance in her career in South Florida, but the racing career of six year old pacing mare Esmeralda Semalu is now in it’s final stages."This year I was never able to get her past about 60% of what she used to be” trainer and driver Joe Pavia
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Last call for Tattersalls entries
December 08, 2010
If you want to sell a horse at the January Tattersalls Mixed Sale, don't hesitate to make your call now. Year after year, the January Select Mixed Sale offers buyers and sellers a marketplace for racehorses and broodmares. At the 2010 sale, Hypnotic Blue Chip, who set a 1:47.2 world reco
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Meadowlands LC nominations due Friday
December 08, 2010
Nominations close Friday, Dec. 10, for Meadowlands Racetrack’s 2011 Winter Late Closers. Stakes applications are available at MeadowlandsRacetrack.com: http://www.meadowlandsracetrack.com/content.aspx?id=1509. The three-week parade of series, which consist of two preliminary legs and a final, ar
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Batavia wraps up 64th season
December 08, 2010
Harness racing this year in Western New York came to an end when Batavia Downs Casino wrapped up its 64th racing season on Saturday night, Dec. 4. This year's summer-fall meet, which began on July 26, saw seven track records fall, defending champions for top driver and trainer honors, five high sch
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NJ governor vetoes 2011 racing schedule
December 08, 2010
Although the Meadowlands was scheduled to open its 2011 harness meet on Jan. 7, on Wednesday New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed the racing schedules for both the Meadowlands and Monmouth Park, saying that he needs time to review the second Hanson Commission report. The news was reported on www.nj
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Libra Vita takes Dover open in 1:56.2
December 08, 2010
Libra Vita won for the fourth time in his last five outings, scoring a 1:56.2 victory in the $26,000 Open Trot on a chilly Wednesday night at Dover Downs.   Corey Callahan took Libra Vita three wide in mid backstretch to challenge leader Victors Vicky at the three-quarters. Libra Vita th
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McCall returning home to Australia
December 07, 2010
Australian-born trainer Darren McCall is returning to his native land after an eight-year stint in North America. The 40-year-old came to North America in 1998 to work for trainer Ross Croghan in New Jersey before venturing to Ontario in 2002.   "I always intended to go back home, I've neve
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Autumn Stakes finals decided at Woodbine
December 07, 2010
With three scratches heading into tonight’s Autumn Stakes final for three-year-old trotting colts, Protégé Seelster and driver Roger Mayotte scored a narrow victory over post time favorite Roush Hanover in1:57.3.With just a seven horse field, I Aint No Worser (Jody Jamieson) was able to easily gain
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Giddy Up Lucky wins 11 in a row
December 07, 2010
Giddy Up Lucky notched his 11th consecutive win in the $35,000 Preferred, Solano captures the $26,000 Open and Southwind Lynx takes the $23,000 Jr. Open, the Dover Downs tri-features on another cold and windy Monday, Dec. 6.   All six of Giddy Up Lucky’s rivals stacked up behind the l
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Handsome Prince wins Meadows Preferred
December 07, 2010
Handsome Prince sat patiently behind the dueling leaders, then blazed through the Lightning Lane to capture Monday’s $22,500 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.   With Golden Receiver on the point and Marty’s Charm challenging first over, Handsome Prince and Brett Miller waited patiently
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Western Fair’s Tuesday card cancelled
December 07, 2010
The intense snow storms that hit the London, Ont.  area with more than 100 cm of snow has forced Western Fair to cancel its program of live racing for today, December 7. A snow squall warning has been issued for London and the surrounding areas and the City of London is considering calling a s
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RCI: Use of Zilpaterol earns most severe penalties
December 07, 2010
The Association of Racing Commissioners International today classified Zilpaterol Hydrochloride as a “Class 3” substance and called for the most severe penalty should it be found in a racehorse. The RCI Board called for a minimum penalty of a one year suspension and fines in excess of $10,000 for a
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Panetta wins Handicapping qualifier
December 07, 2010
John Panetta of Albany, NY, captured the $2,380 top prize in a 2011 National Harness Handicapping Championship Qualifier held Saturday, Dec. 4, at Meadowlands Racetrack.   Panetta topped a field of 106 entries with a $970 bankroll. In addition to his pari-mutuel winnings and prize money, Pane
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Bill to save NYC OTB fails to pass Senate
December 07, 2010
The Albany (NY) Times-Union has reported that the New York Senate has voted down a bill which would have keep New York City's bankrupt Off Track Betting operations afloat. Now the operations could close as soon as Wednesday.   The vote in the Senate was 29-21 and was mostly on
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HHI meetings continue in Florida
December 07, 2010
Harness Horsemen International’s annual meeting wrapped up its second day of meetings at the Embassy Suites Resort in Deerfield Beach, FL.   On Monday, Dec. 6, the HHI general session welcomed veterinarians Dr. Larry Soma and Dr. Mary Robinson from Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.  Dr.
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BG's Folly to stand at Emerald Ridge
December 06, 2010
BG's Folly p,3,1:49.1-1:52h-’10 ($556,345) is the newest addition to the stallion lineup at Emerald Ridge Farm near Rockwood, Ont. The winner of the $500,000 New Jersey Classic and only son of Rock N Roll Hanover to stand stud in Canada, will command a service fee of $3,000. Multiple mare disco
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Western Fair, Northfield cancel Monday
December 06, 2010
Due to deteriorating weather conditions caused by lake effect snow, Northfield Park has canceled live racing for Monday, Dec. 6. Live racing resumes at Northfield Tuesday, Dec. 7. The canceled program will be made up on Thursday, Dec. 23, pending approval by the Ohio State Racing Co
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Michiganders dominate in Billings finals
December 06, 2010
Maybe it was the Michigan-like weather which was cold, windy and snowy on Monday afternoon that inspired the winners of both of the C.K.G. Billings Championship finals at The Meadows. Whatever it was, Croswell, Mich. office machinery sales company owner Steve “You’re Never Too” Oldford&nbs
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McCarthy feels good about Mr. Feelgood
December 05, 2010
Gifted young horseman Luke McCarthy couldn't help but let his mind wander to Mr. Feelgood in the moments after winning the $100,000(Aus.) Treuer Memorial with stablemate Washakie.   Washakie notched the 30th win of his career and stretched his career earnings beyond $930,000 when he
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Spirit of the Season: Betty Stewart's volunteer work
December 05, 2010
Betty Stewart, the mother of harness horsemen Bob and Steve Stewart, is profiled in today's Lexington Herald-Leader newspaper for its The Spirit of the Season coverage. Mrs. Stewart, who is 89, volunteers as a host of the intensive care waiting room at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital.&n
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200-1 shocker in DSBF freshman final
December 05, 2010
The pacer Conartist Hanover and the trotter All Clear in the two $100,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) 2-year-old colt and gelding finals on a cold and windy Sunday at Dover Downs.    Conartist Hanover, driven by Eric Goodell, shocked the betting public by scoring
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Blueridge Western wins Yonkers Open
December 04, 2010
Blueridge Western (Jason Bartlett) made it three consecutive wins--the last two here--winning Yonkers Raceway's Saturday night $38,000 Open Handicap Pace.   Leaving from post position five, the 11-10 favorite worked around Forensic Z Tam (Pat Lachance), assuming command just after the :27.1 o
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Meadows 2:00 Club auction Dec. 17
December 04, 2010
The 2:00 Club at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino is very pleased to announce the upcoming 22nd annual Chinese Auction for Charity will take place on Friday, Dec. 17.   This event has raised nearly $138,000 over the past 21 years for the benefit of worthy local charities as well as New Voca
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It was a Berry good night at the Big M
December 04, 2010
With the top regular Meadowlands drivers out of town, Pat Berry took full advantage of as he won five races Saturday night at Meadowlands Racetrack.   Berry kicked off the night by teaming with trainer Tom Fanning to sweep the early double with More Diamonds and So Be It. More Diamonds charg
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NYCOTB to remain open until Tuesday
December 04, 2010
An emergency meeting of the New York City Off Track Betting Corp. (NYCOTB) Friday has led to the decision to keep its sites open until Tuesday in the hopes the state Senate will approve legislation that would allow the restructuring of the organization. NYCOTB had previously announced it would cease
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Hiteman wins 8,000th career race
December 04, 2010
Longtime Chicago veteran reinsman Dale Hiteman reached a coveted plateau in his racing career on Friday night at Maywood Park as the 54-year-old native of Westville, Ind. posted his 8,000th career driving victory behind the Dave McCaffrey-trained Daibin N. Sent off as the 4-5 favorite in the $6,000
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Lisa America second at Vincennes in Paris
December 04, 2010
The Lou Guida-owned trotting mare Lisa America (above, 8) continues to turn in impressive performances as she prepares for a possible appearance in the famed Prix d'Amerique in late January. On Saturday at Hippodrome de Vincennes in Paris, where snow covered the ground, Lisa America finished a fast-
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One More Laugh wins snowy Cleveland Classic
December 04, 2010
One More Laugh got the "last" laugh of the 2010 stakes season Saturday night at Northfield Park, winning the $172,000 Jay Auto Group Cleveland Classic in 1:52.1. But it was actually Mother Nature who was probably chuckling a bit as the race was contested under blizzard-like conditions that virt
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Freshmen impressive in FSBOA elims
December 04, 2010
When the Florida Standardbred Breeders And Owners Association (FSBOA) 2010 Super Night is staged on Dec. 11 the best of the eight finals could well be the battle looming in the 2-year-old colt and gelding pace division. Close to $400,000 in purses goes on the line for the annual gala next Saturday a
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Sparky Mark defends Autumn Series title
December 04, 2010
Sparky Mark won the $60,000 Autumn Stakes final for 3-year-old colt pacers Saturday night with a 1:51.3 effort for driver Jody Jamieson. The win gives the Mark Austin trainee back-to-back Autumn scores, having won the 2009 final as a 2 year old.   Mark MacDonald had Smarter Yet on top early b
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Autumn 3YOFP elims featured at Woodbine
December 03, 2010
A pair of Autumn Stakes eliminations for 3-year-old pacing fillies took place Friday night at Woodbine Racetrack with Theta Blue Chip and Touch Of Kathryn posting the victories.   In the first elimination, Full Circle Patty (Mike Saftic) blasted off the gate to cross over and take command to
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Mach Lady scores in Autumn stakes elim
December 03, 2010
After being purchased for $31,000 at the Fall Extravaganza Mixed Sale at Flamboro Downs last month, Mach Lady has turned in back-to-back victories for her new connections as she captured the single Autumn Stakes elimination for 2-year-old filly pacers Thursday night at Woodbine Racetrack. &nb
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WEG's Friday Pick-4 ticket
December 03, 2010
Woodbine Racetrack will once again will present a $40,000 guaranteed pool for its early Pick-4 for its card of racing. Greg Gangle of WEG’s media department has handicapped the four races for and offers his thoughts on Friday night's Pick-4 wager. Race 4 – 9, 5, 4 9. Tracey My Love – Obviously is my
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Nova Artist and Foxland win Dover features
December 03, 2010
Nova Artist and Foxland chalked up impressive victories in separate $14,000 3,4&5-Year-Old pace divisions the Thursday, Dec. 2 twin feature races at Dover Downs. Ron Pierce, first to win six races this meet.  Early this season Nova Artist was a highly thought-of colt in the three-year-old r
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Burlington renamed 'Somebeachsomewhere'
December 03, 2010
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) has renamed the Burlington Stakes, the key stakes prep race for the Pepsi North America Cup, the Somebeachsomewhere Stakes.   "Somebeach," a two-time Horse of the Year in Canada (2007, 2008), kicked off his outstanding 3-year-old campaign with a tour de fo
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International Sound wins Messenger Award
December 03, 2010
Harold and David Snyder, the father-son team who, through their International Sound Corporation and their families, have been the principal supporters of Harness Tracks of America’s College Scholarship Fund, will receive HTA’s highest honor, the Stan Bergstein Messenger Award, at the University of A
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Fillies find form in FSBOA elims at Pompano
December 03, 2010
The timing couldn’t be better for a pair of precocious fillies to return to form after bouts of sickness at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. After wins on the Friday evening program in the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association (FSBOA) Breeders Stakes Eliminations, the picture is m
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Bartlett wins pair of Yonkers features
December 03, 2010
Friendly Amigo (Jason Bartlett) took it the distance on Friday night, winning Yonkers Raceway's co-featured $38,000 Open Handicap Trot.Friendly Amigo was a sharp winner for Jason Bartlett in Friday's trotting featureLeaving from post position five, the lone lass worked around the 8-5 choice, Don'tte
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Rembrandt Spur wins Meadows top trot
December 02, 2010
Enjoying his seat behind the dueling leaders, Rembrandt Spur charged through snow showers and the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s $22,500 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows. Sir Caviar controlled the early fractions but was challenged down the backside by Triumphant Caviar. Rembrandt
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Prizes can still be donated for charity auction
December 02, 2010
The 2:00 Club at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino will hold its 22nd annual  Chinese Auction for Charity on Friday, Dec. 17. This event has raised nearly $138,000 over the past 21 years for the benefit of worthy local charities as well as New Vocations Racehorse Adoption in Ohio a
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Bergstein writes about Jersey for DRF
December 02, 2010
In the Nov. 30 edition of the Daily Racing Form, Harness Tracks of America's Stan Bergstein calls for answers regarding the alleged losses on the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority's books from harness racing.   Bergstein writes that if Tom Luchento, president of the Standardbred Bree
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Starsel goes wire-to-wire at Dover
December 02, 2010
Starsel was in command from the start in a 1:55.3 victory in the $27,000 Open/Handicap trot on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Dover Downs. Daryl Bier got Starsel away quickly to take the front and play follow-the-leader the rest of the mile recording his third win of the year in the week’s feature trot. Glen
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Brian Sears Returning To Florida
December 02, 2010
One of the harness sport’s highest profile drivers, Brian Sears, is returning to Florida for at the least next two weekends of competition culminating in the 2010 Florida Super Night on Saturday, December 11 at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park.“I’m really looking forward to it and it’s going to b
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Illinois Senate approves slots; now on to House
December 02, 2010
The Illinois state Senate on Wednesday approved a bill calling for expanded gaming in the state, including slot machines at racetracks, four new riverboat casinos, and a land-based casino in Chicago. The bill was approved by a vote of 31-20, and must still be passed by the state House and signed by
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22-year-old Kakaley sets sights on Big M
December 02, 2010
Young driving sensation Matt Kakaley will take to the sulky this weekend at Meadowlands Racetrack.   The 22-year-old phenom has nine drives on the Friday night card.  Before the races, Kakaley will be the featured guest on In The Sulky, a pre-card television segment that allows fan to as
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Teen Bongiorno one to beat in Billings Gold
December 02, 2010
After seven months of heated competition the C.K.G. Billings Harness Driving Championship Series will culminate with the Delvin Miller Memorial Gold and Silver Cup Championship finals at The Meadows on Monday afternoon, Dec. 6.   No fewer than five former National Amateur Drivers of the Year
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Talks with NJ Governor's office "productive"
December 02, 2010
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey has issued a press release regarding harness racing at the Meadowlands in 2011. The press release states: "After extensive meetings this week with the office of Governor Chris Christie, Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of N
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Meadowlands handicapping tourney Saturday
December 01, 2010
Cash prizes and seats in the National Harness Handicapping Championship are up for grabs at a handicapping tournament on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Meadowlands Racetrack. The prize pool is estimated at $12,000 (based on 120 entries) with payouts to the Top 10. Plus, players keep their bankrolls. Walk-up e
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Another five spot for Tetrick at Chester
December 01, 2010
Ideal Newton ($10.60) gave Tim Tetrick one of his five wins on the Tuesday card at Harrah's Chester, taking the fastest of five $25,000 Industrial Highway divisions for distaff pacers.   The 5-year-old Western Ideal mare cleared easily from her outside post and took no prisoner
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Wish All You Want wins again at Dover
December 01, 2010
Wish All You want made good use of the passing lane en route to her third consecutive victory taking the $27,000 Open pace on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Dover Downs. . Eric Goodell left to get the lead driving Wish All You Want. Race Favorite Spoiled Beach and Tony Morgan took over at the quarter and led u
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Victory Is Coming is a Meadows winner
December 01, 2010
Idling in last, Victory Is Coming launched an impressive backside brush in the slop that carried her to victory in Tuesday’s $22,500 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap, her second straight win in The Meadows’ top distaff trot. Things looked bleak for Victory Is Coming when she trailed the redo
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Eight entered in Cleveland Classic
December 01, 2010
Northfield Park executive vice president of racing and simulcast Dave Bianconi told harnessracing.com that Saturday night's $172,000 Jay Auto Group Cleveland Classic has drawn eight entries, including a trio of $15,000 supplements: Meadowlands Pace winner One More Laugh, Confederation Cup winner Ara
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Meadowlands replays widely available
December 01, 2010
There are plenty of ways to watch the Meadowlands races. Fans can watch free Meadowlands replays at tthe following:   RaceReplays.com (http://www.racereplays.com/mlands).    Meadowlands Racetrack is also beta testing video replays within the results charts on MeadowlandsRacet
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One More Laugh 1-1 in Cleveland Classic
December 01, 2010
Meadowlands Pace winner One More Laugh has drawn post two and installed at morning-line odds of even money for Saturday night's $172,000 Jay Auto Group Cleveland Classic at Northfield Park. Trained by Ray Schnittker, One More Laugh will be driven by Tim Tetrick, who won last year's Cleveland Classic
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NJ public policy institute looks at racing
December 01, 2010
The Hall Institute of Public Policy--New Jersey, which addresses issues in the state, is carrying a commentary by Tom Luchento, president of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey on its website.   Luchento's commentary can also be read below: THE MANY FACES
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Hoosier to open 2011 meet on March 31
December 01, 2010
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino recently received approval from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission for dates and post times in 2011. The facility will offer 80 days of Standardbred racing and 62 days of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, including one day dedicated only to Quarter Horse action
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