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American Jewel shines in Big M baby race
June 16, 2011
Nine baby races were mixed in with seven qualifiers for older horses at the Meadowlands on Thursday morning. The fastest junior mile was turned in by American Jewel, a Brittany Farms homebred daughter of American Ideal. With trainer Jimmy Takter in the bike, American Jewel went wire-to-wire, winning
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Freddyscooter wins Hoosier open
June 16, 2011
Freddyscooter and Trace Tetrick looked impressive in their return to the track Wednesday, June 15, winning the $24,000 Open Pace in a time of 1:52.0 over a slightly damp track. The win was the second of the season for the six-year-old I Scoot Hanover gelding who had not raced since May 25, 2011.Star
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Anthonyskywalker dominates at Balmoral
June 16, 2011
South Of The Tracks Racing’s Anthonyskywalker continued the impressive start to his sophomore season on Wednesday night at Balmoral Park as he knocked off eight other Illinois conceived and foaled three-year-old trotting colts in wire to wire fashion to take the $9,000 Mikes A Mystery Stake. Ta
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'Senior Statesman' strikes at Pompano
June 16, 2011
He may be the most senior competitor in the driving colony these days at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park but 71 year old Veral Bowman is also among the most successful.After recent top class wins training and driving with his stable member D'Artagnan, Bowman was at his crafty best again on the W
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Ohio Tracks React To Slots Approval
June 16, 2011
Ohio track operators have begun looking toward the future following Gov. John Kasich’s announcement Wednesday of an agreement that includes allowing slot machines at the state’s seven racetracks. Although the news was met with open arms by Northfield Park chief operating officer Tom Aldric
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Penn National out at Maryland Jockey Club
June 16, 2011
Penn National Gaming Inc. announced on Thursday that has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its joint venture interest in the Maryland Jockey Club to Stron-MJC Limited Partnership. As announced by MI Developments Inc., Penn National's joint venture partner, an affiliate of MI
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Leary named USTA director of communications
June 16, 2011
Veteran communications executive and racing publicist Dan Leary has been named director of communications by the U.S. Trotting Association. The announcement was made Thursday by USTA executive vice president and CEO Mike Tanner.   Prior to accepting his new position, Leary, 53, served as
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Powerful Mist looking for NA Cup victory
June 16, 2011
Even after winning his Pepsi North America Cup elimination last weekend, Powerful Mist still might be considered a longshot to many handicappers when the field lines up for the $1.5 million final this Saturday at Mohawk.   Trained by Wayne Givens, the 3-year-old son of Powerful Toy-Misty Sp
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Lisa America to take on Sedin horse in Finland
June 16, 2011
Lou Guida's trotting mare Lisa America will be taking on Elitlopp runner-up Rapide Lebel in the Kymi Grand Prix in Finland on Saturday. The field also includes Amour Ami, a 9-year-old stud by Tagliabue out of Amour Hall, a sister to Conway Hall, Angus Hall and Andover Hall.  A victory by Amour
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