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Gulotta not surprised by NJ veto
February 23, 2011
Mike Gulotta, who along with Andy Willinger owns Deo Volente Farm in Flemington, NJ, told harnessracing.com that he was disappointed, but not surprised, regarding Governor Chris Christie�s veto of a bill that would have directed monies received from the sales tax on horse transactions back to the ho
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Perfect M Forever wins again at Dover
February 23, 2011
Perfect M Forever step up after winning last week�s Winners-Over pace to take the $26,000 Mares Open Handicap on Tuesday, Feb.22 at Dover Downs.Eric Goodell sent Perfect M Forever past Alice�s Restaurant heading past the three quarters and then opened up a big lead on the way to a 1:51.3 victory in
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I'm Just Special is a Pompano winner
February 23, 2011
An equipment change on Tuesday evening tipped off a strong return to form for the richest older mare at the meet at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. With an announced change of the blinkers removed, I'm Just Special was a flawless front end winner in the $14,000 purse top weekly class for pacing
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Western Fair To Host Driving Championship
February 23, 2011
Many of Ontario�s top drivers will be on hand at Western Fair Raceway on Friday, March 11 for the Ontario Regional Driving Championship which determines Ontario�s representatives to the National Driving Championship. Simon Allard, Gord Brown, Scott Coulter, Trevor Henry, Jody Jamieson, John MacDona
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Meadowlands qualifiers moved to Saturday
February 23, 2011
Due to the prediction of rain and snow for Friday (Feb. 25), qualifiers at Meadowlands Racetrack are being moved to Saturday (Feb. 26). The entry box closes on Thursday (Feb. 24) at 4 pm. (Meadowlands)
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$1.6 mil bet Down Under on Meadowlands cards
February 23, 2011
While handle at the 2011 winter meet at the Meadowlands is still down roughly 20 percent from the 2010 meet, there has been encouraging news from Down Under. Thus far a total of six programs have been sent via satellite to Australia and New Zealand, with total wagering of $1,646,139. That's an avera
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St. Elmo Hero at Balmoral Saturday
February 23, 2011
The conquering hero returns home.St Elmo Hero, the winner of all 23 of his career starts, will race Saturday night at Balmoral Park in a $10,900 free-for-all pace against four rivals. St Elmo Hero began his career in a claiming race at Balmoral and won his first eight starts at the Chicago track. &
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Horsemen check on family in New Zealand
February 23, 2011
New Zealand horsemen in the United States have been checking on family in the hours since the earthquake in Christchurch. Expat Kelvin Harrison, a native of Methven, 50 miles southwest of Christchurch, was able to reach his family and confirm that all are OK. According to the Associated Press,
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