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Gun Show is Ohio's best in July
August 08, 2011
Gun Show started his career a perfect three-for-three and his efforts have earned him the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association's July Horse of the Month.The two-year-old colt started his month and career with a victory in the $35,300 Ohio Sires Stake leg at Scioto Downs on J
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J J’s Hall takes Ohio Governor’s Cup in 1:55.4
August 08, 2011
The ultra-consistent J J Hall capitalized on a miscue by odds-on favorite Shining Ember to win a $32,000 split of the Ohio Governor’s Cup on Sunday afternoon at Scioto Downs. He was driven to victory by Ohio Hall of Famer Chip Noble for trainer Scott Mogan.Shining Ember and catch-driver Dan Noble gr
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Precocious Warrawee Needy rebounds
August 08, 2011
Warrawee Needy extended his Gold Series unbeaten streak to five with an Ontario Sires Stakes record performance at Flamboro Downs on Sunday evening. The 1:53.3 win was a rebound victory after the colt was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo.   Starting from post 2 in the first of three $40,000
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3YO Mach Three filly Monkey On My Wheel wins
August 08, 2011
Monkey On My Wheel made it easier for trainer Travis Umphrey to reschedule his missed vacation time when she cruised to a commanding victory in the $130,000 three-year-old pacing filly Ontario Sire Stakes Gold Final at Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday evening.   After Monkey On My Wheel swep
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Average price up at Tattersalls summer sale
August 08, 2011
Tattersalls held its Summer Mixed Sale at the Meadowlands Paddock on Sunday, the day after the Hambletonian, and people showed up to buy racehorses. Clear Vision, a gelding who consistently competes in the upper condition ranks, topped the sale when bought by Burke Racing LLC for $150,000. The secon
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US breeders talk about future at Trotting Conference
August 08, 2011
A panel of some of America’s leading breeders engaged in a wide-ranging discussion that highlighted day four of the World Trotting Conference.   Mike Gulotta of Deo Volente Farms, Jim Simpson of Hanover Shoe Farms, Bob Marks of Perretti Farms and Mike Kimelman of Blue Chip Farm offered observ
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Meadowlands hosts Lederman benefit on Saturday
August 08, 2011
This Saturday, August 13, harness fans are encouraged to bet an extra $5 on the fifth race at Meadowlands Racetrack to help harness announcer Larry Lederman as he undergoes treatment for a malignant brain tumor.The Meadowlands Racetrack and the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jer
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Harrington hosts Harness Horse Youth Foundation
August 08, 2011
Harrington Raceway is hosting a Harness Horse Youth Foundation (HHYF) Family Day on September 10. Kids and families will have this unique opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of harness racing with industry professionals as part of a fun filled day.  The activities are designed for 9-to-
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