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Foiled Again hoping for third time Molson charm
May 05, 2011
The connections of iron horse Foiled Again are hoping the third time will prove the charm in the upcoming $300,000 (est) Molson Pace, Western Fair Raceway’s signature race which gets underway with eliminations on May 20 followed by the final the following Friday night, May 27.   This will m
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Pardon makes winning sophomore debut
May 05, 2011
Last season’s champion two-year-old pacing filly and Horse of the Year here in Illinois, Pardon, returned to action on Wednesday night and the good looking filly picked up right where she left off posting her 15th career win in 16 starts with a 3 ¼ length triumph in 1:53.2 while capturing the $9,000
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Victor's Future bright at Pompano
May 05, 2011
The $10,000 purse mid-week trotting feature at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park had a decidedly Michigan flavor on the Wednesday, May 4 program and a final half head to head battle of the main combatants went to Victor's Future over Gianna."I raced against that mare Gianna in Michigan and at many
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Nordic Venture wins at Harrington
May 05, 2011
Amy and Steward Oldford’s Nordic Venture ($12.20, Vince Copeland) returned to Harrington Raceway a winner Wednesday with a 1:57.1 win in the $18,600 Open Trot.The 6-year-old Keystone Nordic gelding enjoyed ample success when racing at Harrington last season and was making his first start since Janua
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Sir Caviar equals Meadows track record
May 05, 2011
In only his second start of the year, Sir Caviar flashed mid-season form and then some Wednesday at The Meadows when he captured the $22,500 Preferred Trot in 1:53.2, equaling the track record for older geldings. Sir Caviar, a 5-year-old son of SJ’s Caviar-Sierra Flower K, led every step for Br
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Yearling nominations due for Delaware, Ohio
May 05, 2011
Yearling nominations for foals of 2010 are due on May 15 for all Delaware, Ohio, Grand Circuit events. Little Brown Jug and Jugette nominations are $50 each and are due May 15. The races will be contested in 2013. A fee of $25 is also due for the Old Oaken Bucket and Buckette whi
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Michigan's Pinnacle to remain closed in 2011
May 05, 2011
Pinnacle Race Course, Michigan's only Thoroughbred track that has had financial difficulties since it first opened in 2008, voluntarily surrendered its 2011 racing license Wednesday to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The track raced a live meet in 2010 but ceased simulcasting operations in N
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France's Bazire voted best driver in world
May 05, 2011
With its survey panel dominated by members of the European media, French horsemen Jean-Michel Bazire was voted the best driver in the world. Kanal 75, the Swedish company that broadcasts harness racing on TV4 Sport in Sweden, asked 38 international media to rank tracks, horsemen and horses. The Hors
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Dewey Degree scholarship deadline May 16
May 05, 2011
Time is growing short and you only have until May 16 to apply for the 2011 Dewey Degree College Scholarship.   The Upstate New York Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association is looking for eligible high school seniors (or returning college students) from families of licensed ow
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Federal legislation causes concerns
May 05, 2011
Two Kentucky legislators filed legislation in Congress on Wednesday that calls for federal intervention in the regulation of horse racing. Standardbred breeder Alan Leavitt, who is a member of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, presently is uncertain that federal intervention could be a
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Shadyshark Hanover sharp in Big M qualifier
May 05, 2011
Making his first appearance as a 3 year old, Shadyshark Hanover kicked home in :25.4 to win his qualifier in 1:56.1 Thursday morning, May 5, at the Meadowlands. The 2010 Woodrow Wilson champion Fashion Delight also made his first start of the year but he had to settle for second in his respective qu
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Big Bad John to make 2011 debut Saturday
May 05, 2011
Big Bad John, a central Ohio owned, trained and driven Little Brown Jug contender, will make his first start in a division of Saturday’s $210,000 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at Harrah’s Chester.   "He seems ready to go,” said trainer Ron Potter of Delaware, Ohio. “He’s won two qualifiers at
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Son of French horseman killed in Grobois fire
May 05, 2011
French horseman Philippe Allaire, who campaigns Ready  Cash, the winner of this year's Prix d'Amerique, suffered a tragedy late Wednesday night when fire swept through his apartment home adjacent to his stable at Grobois outside of Paris and his 20-year-old son William was killed.   Euro
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Star 3 year olds qualify at Mohawk
May 05, 2011
There was a great parade of returning 3 year olds Thursday morning at Mohawk Racetrack, as many of last year's elite 2 year olds marked their first charted line of 2011.   Last year's top Ontario-sired pacers, Prodigal Seelster and Mystician both made their sophomore qualifying debuts
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Tioga opens Saturday with open mares featured
May 05, 2011
Tioga Downs will open up for its sixth season of live racing action from Nichols, N.Y., on Saturday, May 7 (Kentucky Derby Day) with a post time of 6:50 p.m. A 10-race card will highlight opening night co-featured with Tioga’s Derby Fest featuring all day activities including mint juleps, a Der
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New Jersey Sire Stakes payments due May 15
May 05, 2011
Important payments are due May 15 to make and keep horses eligible to the lucrative New Jersey Sire Stakes (NJSS) program and other special stakes races for New Jersey-sired horses.   Nominations are due for foals of 2010 that are yearlings in 2011. All horses nominated must be registere
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Parker wins five at Monticello
May 05, 2011
Winning races is nothing new to Billy Parker Jr. but lately he’s been on a tear at Monticello Raceway. The 14-time Mighty M driving champ, added five more wins to his career totals on Thursday afternoon and he’s driving like a man possessed.   “I feel real good  and I’m have be
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