News Archive

Brad Kramer wins four and Stratton wins big
January 27, 2011
Late last fall Brad Kramer moved his base of operations to the Mighty M and not being well known on the east coast he caught on slowly but  once again his talent is speaking for itself.On the Wednesday card of January 26 Kramer reined four winners.He won the first race with Jack & Rose Delu
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Starsel shines in Dover feature
January 27, 2011
Starsel caught Cold Winner in the final strides to win the $26,000 Open trot on a speeded-up card Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Dover Downs due to rain and Weather Bureau assumptions.  Daryl Bier driving Starsel sat behind Cold Winner (Ron Pierce) from the start the came to the outside turning for home
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Brainard trotters dominate at Pompano
January 27, 2011
A pair of veteran trotters sent out owner and trainer Tracy Brainard overwhelmed the competition on the Wednesday evening, January 26 program at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park.   "I knew it was a good night but I didn't even realize both Fancy Shot and Lord Burghley had tied their lif
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Diamond Hunter wins Meadows Preferred
January 27, 2011
Following a cozy pocket trip, Diamond Hunter charged through the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s $22,500 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows. Sporting newly added blinkers, Diamond Hunter shot to the lead for Brett Miller before yielding to the 6-5 favorite, Bettis, who was seeking his
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Idyllic a fantasy come true for owner
January 27, 2011
Winning a fantasy sports contest gave Joe LaCova the thrill of a lifetime. Now, he’ll look for another thrill ride in the form of Idyllic, the first horse he has ever owned and one who could pace away with a prestigious award.   Idyllic is a finalist for this year’s O’Brien Award for Canada
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Donato's book full and closed for 2011
January 27, 2011
Hanover Shoe Farm president Jim Simpson has announced that the book of trotting champion Donato Hanover is now full and closed. Donato Hanover joins Well Said among the Hanover stallions with full books.   “The fact that both of these horses have strong and loyal syndicates is
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Teague Stable's Cugle named Groom of Year
January 27, 2011
Tommy Cugle, an energetic veteran groom who is currently employed at Teague Stables, has been named 2010 Groom of the Year in the annual competition sponsored by HTA and Hanover Shoe Farms.   Cugle told his nominator, Delaware-based publicist and TV racing show producer and host Heather Moffe
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Late bloomer leads Presidential candidates
January 27, 2011
Vlos started his racing career later than most, but he has certainly made up for lost time. The 7-year-old is one of the leading candidates in the field for the $127,000 Presidential Final, the first major stake race of the year for older pacers, on Saturday night at Meadowlands Racetrack.  Ca
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Freehold cancels Thurs./Fri.; Yonkers cancels Thurs.
January 27, 2011
Yonkers Raceway and Freehold Raceway have cancelled their Thursday (Jan. 27) live programs due to a snowstorm. Freehold also announced that Friday afternoon's card has also been cancelled and that live racing hopefully will resume on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Simulcasting will remain open at
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Watch The Prix d’Amerique live on RTN
January 27, 2011
Live simulcasting of the Prix d’Amerique will be available via RTN on channel 9740 on the Dish Network, with the estimated post time 9:20 am (EST). Also, the Meadowlands will open at 9 a.m. and simulcast the race, with free programs and wagering. Wagering will also be available through New Jers
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Two trotting stars die in Lindy barn collapse
January 27, 2011
A barn collapse at Lindy Farms in Somers, Conn., early Thursday morning killed two horses—trotting stars on the racetrack who both went on to become successful broodmares—but it could have been worse.  There were a total of 15 horses in the barn, and no person was injured in the disaster. &nbs
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New Vocations Stallion Auction set to open
January 27, 2011
Breedings to Deweycheatumnhowe, Conway Hall, Dragon Again, Cam’s Card Shark and Jailhouse Jesse are among the 82 seasons donated to New Vocations 13th annual Stallion Auction. The auction starts at 2 pm Feb. 2 and runs through 2 pm Feb. 8 at ww.ongait.com.   The auction is conducted in an "Op
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Upsets in Meadowlands series finals
January 27, 2011
Alcarine parlayed a second-over trip into a Super Bowl upset in the $58,000 series final for 4-year-old trotters on Thursday night at Meadowlands Racetrack.     Driven and trained by Daryl Bier, Alcarine sat off the early pace set by Zeitgeist and followed favorite Dolce Ducci as th
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Sportswriter's book full and closed
January 27, 2011
Tara Hills Stud and Southwind Farms have announced that world champion Sportswriter p,2,1:49.2, 3,1:48.3 ($1,566,460) (Artsplace – Precious Beauty), who will stand his first season at stud at Tara Hills in Port Perry, Ont., is fully booked for his initial season. The Metro Pace and North
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High Joltage repeats at Dover
January 27, 2011
High Joltage won his second straight and Elijah Hanover his first of the meet in a $14,000 pace double-feature on Thursday at Dover Downs.   High Joltage won for the third time in his last four races speeding to a 1:54.4 victory in the first of the co-features. The sophomore al
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