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St. Elmo Hero defeated after 25 wins
April 16, 2011
Through a deep stretch battle, the undefeated St Elmo Hero tasted defeat for the first time in his career Saturday night at Woodbine Racetrack. St Elmo Hero, who remained undefeated in 25 starts coming into Saturday, was defeated by Art Professor in a photo finish in 1:51.   With the scratch
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Almost 3,500 turn out for Vernon opener
April 16, 2011
The proven veteran Scorpion Moon helped Vernon Downs’ 58th season get off to a fast and successful start with a 1:54.3 victory in Friday evening’s (April 15) $10,000 Open Trot.   A large (3,460) and energetic crown turned out for opening night’s promotional activities and 10 pari-mutuel races
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Brioni, Formula One win in Sweden
April 16, 2011
Brioni captured Sweden's prestigious Olympic Trot on Saturday at the Aby track in Gothenburg, winning the 2,140-meter race in a mile rate time of 1:54.4. Joakim Lovgren drove the son of Timberland out of the Florida Pro mare Armbro Edith.   Marshland (From Above-Trapped, by Bonefish) finished
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Foiled Again wins again in Levy action
April 16, 2011
Yonkers Raceway's George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Series continued Saturday night, with five, $50,000 divisions comprising a wet and windy fourth round.   The first division was won by a down-the-road Real Nice (George Brennan). Leaving from post position six, he was able to get around a b
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Pro hockey player see grandfather's horse win
April 16, 2011
A Hollywood actress and prominent pro hockey player with close ties to harness racing turned out for the Saturday evening program at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park. Both reported they were cashing tickets and having a great time in the Florida warmth during their stay.   "My grandfather,
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Dry Gulch takes Vernon Saturday feature
April 16, 2011
Dry Gulch joined stablemate Scorpion Moon as the fastest performers of the fledgling 58th harness racing season at Vernon Downs following his 1:53.3 victory in Saturday night’s (April 16) $10,000 Open pace. Assigned the outside nine post in event 10 by racing secretary Scott Warren, the favorite D
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