News Archive

Lexington Select Sale set for Oct. 3-7
March 07, 2011
Principals of the Lexington Selected Sales Co. have announced dates for the 2011 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, with changes in starting times for its 2011 renewal.The sale will be conducted five consecutive days, from Monday, Oct. 3 through Friday, Oct. 7 at the Fasig-Tipton Pavilion on Newtown
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PW Rainbow upsets in Dover feature
March 07, 2011
Longshot PW Rainbow captured the feature pace while Windcross gave Vic Kirby his third winning drive in the top trot in 4&5-Year-Old co- feature events on a rain soaked Sunday 6 at Dover Downs. Tim Tetrick and Vic Kirby had driving triples.    Ken Wood’s unheralded PW Rainbow pulled
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Yonkers distance experiment shows promise
March 07, 2011
In the month since Yonkers Raceway made 1 1/16 miles its set overnight racing distance, there has been much chatter, pro and con. Whenever something is proactively attempted in order to improve our product, discussion and debate is both warranted and healthy. Still, and while adm
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PASS payments due March 15
March 07, 2011
Those intending to participate in the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes program in 2011 are reminded that a number of payments to maintain eligibility must be postmarked by a week from tomorrow, March 15, 2011, in order to be able to stay in the program.   Two year olds had to have a nominating paymen
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Mr. Cantab's book full and closed
March 07, 2011
The Mr. Cantab Syndicate announced today their very popular young stallion’s book is now full and closed for 2011. Mr. Cantab 2,1:56.1; 3,1:53.3, who won six of his 12 starts at 2 and 3, is a half brother to World Champion Passionate Glide 2, 1:55.4; 3, 1:52.2 ($2,060,447), and was the highest
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17-win Saratoga weekend for Dobson
March 07, 2011
Slomotion won the first Fillies and Mares Open of the new season Sunday night at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway as the Heidi Rohr trainee went wire to wire with driver Billy Dobson at the controls. For Dobson, it was one of four victories on the afternoon and completed an opening weekend
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Bill passes requiring KY ADWs to report handle
March 07, 2011
Two major pieces of horse racing legislation achieved final passage on Monday in the Kentucky General Assembly.  HB 387 will require advance deposit wagering companies (ADWs) to report handle to the Kentucky Racing Commission and SB 24 creates an Interstate Compact for horse racing st
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WEG receives worldwide quality award
March 07, 2011
Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) was honored Monday for its commitment to corporate achievement and social responsibility with the prestigious Century International Quality ERA Gold Award for QC100 Total Quality Management. This award is presented by "Business Initiative Directions" (BID),
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Kentucky Futurity scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 2
March 07, 2011
The Red Mile--pending final approval from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission--has a couple of changes on the schedule for the 2011 live racing program, including nighttime racing and Sunday afternoon programs during the two-week Grand Circuit meet.   The Red Mile will open the 2011 season o
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Agreement for 140-date race meet at Pompano
March 07, 2011
Officials representing Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, along with representatives from the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owner's Association (FSBOA), have announced an agreement has been executed and signed by both parties.   Details of the agreement include Isle's plans for a 45-we
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Carlson's 'snowman' sets Northville record
March 07, 2011
Eric Carlson wowed Northville Downs fans on Saturday night, winning eight of the night's 15 races. Challenging track conditions, including blinding snow at times, didn't faze Carlson who won the 5th (Vt`s Gold Key), 6th (Armbro Billow), 7th (Abes Little Blacky), 8th (Suit Yourself), 10th (Dr. Majo
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New York horseman Danny Cappello dies
March 07, 2011
Daniel (Danny) Cappello, a resident of Swan Lake, N.Y., and a longtime harness horseman, died Saturday, March 5, at his home. He was 75.   Mr. Cappello raced horses at many tracks on the East Coast and was a winner of 327 races in a career that spanned five decades. His son,&nb
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