News Archive

American Ideal book full and closed
March 29, 2011
The 2011 book for American Ideal, a world champion racehorse and champion sire from his first crop, is now full and closed, according to Brittany Stallion Management's Art Zubrod. American Ideal, who stands at Blue Chip Farms in New York, has serviced large books since he first entered the stud in
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Vizzi, Stabile undeterred by Pompano rain
March 29, 2011
After recent lawn watering and water use restrictions were put in place because of a drought in South Florida, heavy rain on Monday was welcomed almost everywhere. Although the overdue heavy rain caused a 40 minute delay in the start of the March 28 program at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park, th
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Wambam Sam wins Dover feature
March 29, 2011
Wambam Sam used his now familiar strong finish to catch 32-1 shot Everlasting Pride (Ron Pierce) in the final strides to win the $35,000 Preferred Handicap while Solano won an accident marred $32,500 Delaware Special Handicap at Dover Downs on Monday, March 28 at Dover Downs.Corey Callahan drove six
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Well Schooled wins Meadows final
March 29, 2011
Plagued by gaiting problems throughout his career, Well Schooled rewarded his connections’ patience Monday at The Meadows when he shot the Lightning Lane to capture the $27,600 championship of the Ken Weaver Memorial Trot for 3- and 4-year-old colts and geldings. Well Schooled broke stride in e
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Hoosier's sous chef will sing national anthem
March 29, 2011
Opening day has arrived at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino and it is truly a grand occasion. This season promises to be a great one with lots of entertainment in store for everyone who walks through the doors. To help kick off the 18th Standardbred racing season, one of Hoosier Park’s employees, Te
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Model Magnate gets nod in Mighty M finish
March 29, 2011
Model Magnate, a 5-year-old daughter of Western Terror,  scored  her second seasonal victory in a near three-horse dead heat on Monday at Monticello Raceway.    Model Magnate,  driven by Jimmy Marohn Jr., sat a two-hole pocket trip all the way to the head of
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Tioga/Vernon nominations show increase
March 29, 2011
With the March 15 payments taken and tallied, several of the marquee events scheduled for the 2011 Tioga and Vernon season have realized substantial increases.    The popular free-for-all early closers are up slightly and have again captured the best and most recognizable equine per
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Meadowlands handle, starter numbers
March 29, 2011
The Meadowlands finished its 2011 winter harness meet Saturday, March 26, with an average all-source handle of $2,302,751. Total all source common pool handle for the meet was $76.8 million, with another $3.79 million coming in from separate pool wagering from Australia and New Zealand.   Wit
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