News Archive

Delaware writer Jack Ireland retires
February 22, 2011
Jack Ireland, who has been writing for the Delaware News Journal for more than 35 years, has announced his retirement. “Irish Jack” was named horse racing writer in 1989 following the retirement of Izzy Katzman, who was elected in 1994 to the Communicator’s Corner of the Hall of Fame in Goshen,
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Entries now being taken for NJ Classic
February 22, 2011
Entries are now being accepted, for the 2011 New Jersey Classic Yearling Sale, to be held Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown. Consignors already include Hanover Shoe Farms and Winbak Farm.   The location in the heart of New Jersey horse country, close to many track
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Parker wins five at Monticello
February 22, 2011
Winning races is nothing new to Billy "Zeke" Parker, Jr. And driving titles'. he’s had a plethora of them in his illustrious career---17 alone at Monticello Raceway. And even at age 56 Zeke can handle himself with the best of them and he is always a force to be reckoned with.There were times over th
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Lareau gets win 1,000 at Pompano
February 22, 2011
Being atop the drivers' standings has never mattered to Gaston Lareau, but just the same he was relieved to get the 1,000 lifetime win milestone out of the way. Perhaps reflecting a common occurrence in his career, he reached the four digit career win total in the first race of the Monday, February
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Schoolkids aces Dover test
February 22, 2011
Schoolkids was at the top of his game repelling seven rivals to win the $35,000 Preferred Handicap while Nova Artist took the lead and never looked back in the $32,500 Delaware Special pace and Cams Art wins again to highlight the Presidents’ day card on Monday, Feb.1 at Dover Downs.Pat Berry took t
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Hoosier Classic sale has new ownership
February 22, 2011
The Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale, annually the leading sale for Indiana sired yearlings, was sold to a new ownership group effective Feb. 17.  The sale company, now incorporated as Hoosier Classic Sale Company LLC, has been sold by original proprietor Carl Becker to Jeffrey and David Fought of
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Youth Foundation needs stable help
February 22, 2011
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is seeking trainers and/or stables willing to prep the horses used for the HHYF Summer Programs.   Trainers would be expected to jog or exercise the horse on a daily basis to build stamina; no actual training miles would be required.   Trainer woul
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Saratoga to host 2011 NYSS championships
February 22, 2011
There is still snow on the ground in New York State, but horses are being exercised and prepared for the 2011 New York Sire Stakes season, which will get underway June 5 with the 3-year-old filly pace at Buffalo Raceway.  This year’s New York Night of Champions will be held Saturday, Oct.
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The Meadows cancels Tuesday card
February 22, 2011
A snowstorm that dumped eight inches of snow on the region and rendered the track hazardous forced The Meadows Racetrack & Casino to cancel Tuesday's live card. All facilities remain open for simulcast wagering. Live racing resumes Wednesday, with first post at 12:55 pm.
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Horsemen want ID moved from Christchurch
February 22, 2011
The horror of Christchurch's earthquake is set to have a huge impact on Down Under harness racing. and the 2011 Inter Dominion, Down Under's marquee event, appears likely to be moved from devastated Christchurch in New Zealand's south island to Auckland in the north.   The Inter Dom
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McErlean named president of TRA
February 22, 2011
Christopher McErlean, Vice President of Racing for Penn National Gaming Inc. (PNG), was elected the 35th President of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations (TRA) at its annual Board of Directors’ meeting Tuesday at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans. McErlean, who succeeded Arlington Park Preside
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