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Fox Valley Hermia wins Juxtaposition
July 01, 2011
A bargain basement buy for $2,300 as a yearling, Ronald Phillips and Jesse Ferge’s Fox Valley Hermia looked like a million bucks on Thursday night at Maywood Park as she ran her record to a perfect three for three,  crushing eight other Illinois conceived and foaled 2-year-old pacing fillies by
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NJ Governor vetoes racing commission minutes
July 01, 2011
Gov. Chris Christie has vetoed minutes of the New Jersey Racing Commission over approval of a $15 million supplement for purses from casino taxes. Christie has stated his opposition to such purse supplements time and time again. The racing commissioners specified that if the $15 million was dis
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HHYF to hold teen/family tours at Red Mile
July 01, 2011
The Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) is offering a unique behind the scenes look at harness racing to teens and their families during the weekend of September 30-October 2.The event kicks off with a registration reception and night at the Red Mile races on Friday (September 30). On Saturday (Oc
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Frosh trotters step out at Hoosier
July 01, 2011
Two-year-old trotters hit the track Thursday, June 30 to kick off the first round of series action for Indiana Sired colts and fillies. Two divisions of the $15,000 Fred Terry for colts and geldings were held along with two divisions of the $15,000 George Sholty for fillies. The series will conclude
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Historic Track unveils new barn
July 01, 2011
New York State Senator Bill Larkin and Chairman John Sabini of the N.Y.S. Racing & Wagering Board cut the ribbon on the newly completed “shed row” barn Thursday (June 30) at Goshen Historic Track.  Following the annual Amy Bull Crist Post Position Luncheon, racing officials, local and state
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MN state shutdown closes Running Aces
July 01, 2011
A budget impasse in Minnesota has led to a shutdown of the government and thus a shutdown of Running Aces Harness Park. Here is a statement issued by Running Aces:   Due to the Minnesota State Government shutdown, Running Aces must temporarily close our business to the public.   We are
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St. Elmo Hero qualifies at Mohawk
July 01, 2011
St. Elmo Hero, who has been missing in action in recent weeks, qualified at Mohawk Racetrack this morning, finishing third to Nebupanezzar, who won in 1:51.1 Jody Jamieson was in the bike for owner John Barnard. Jamieson sent St. Elmo quickly away from the gate in post five, and was fifth in the out
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Flipper J's 1:52.4 all-time fastest at Goshen
July 01, 2011
The 3-year-old colt pacer Flipper J, driven by Jason Bartlett, won Friday afternoon at Goshen’s Historic Track with the fastest mile in the history of the famed harness racing oval. His time of 1:52.4 in a $15,000 division of the New York Sire Stakes demolished the previous track record of 1:55
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The Chancellor takes Yonkers Open Trot
July 01, 2011
The Chancellor (Jason Bartlett) needed every bit of a perfect second-over trip Friday night to win Yonkers Raceway's co-featured $52,000 Open Handicap Trot.   Leaving from post position three, The Chancellor was away fifth as 2-1 choice Whata Winner (Jim Doherty), Cold Winner (Dan Dube), inva
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Winning Mister picks up 11th win of season
July 01, 2011
Winning Mister led every step of the way for a comfortable victory in Friday night’s featured Open Trot at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The race carried the night’s top purse of $60,000 and the victory increased Winning Mister's 2011 bankroll to $295,300 in 20 starts.   Leaving from post posi
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Scioto mare pace feature won by CR Hope
July 01, 2011
Driver Kyle Ater sent favored CR Hope three wide around the final turn, then steered her to the inside passing lane in her 1:53.1 victory in the Fillies and Mares Open Pace at Scioto Downs on Friday night. It was the fourth win in 22 starts for the 6-year-old mare who is trained by Harley Jollif
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Big M features: 3YO Open Trot, NJSS for 2YOs
July 01, 2011
Hambletonian prospect Charlie De Vie (above) delivered an impressive performance on a card that showcased young trotting and pacing talent Friday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Charlie De Vie defeated a field that included Manofmanymissions.   Driven by Tim Tetrick, Charlie De Vie [
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