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Is Aldrich waving "Bye-bye Billy" at Mighty M?
November 30, 2011
It’s been a year-long battle for leading driver honors at Monticello Raceway. Although Bruce Aldrich Jr. has led the pack for a good portion of the season, veteran Billy “Zeke” Parker Jr.  would then get on a tear and take command for a while. Then Aldrich would win a multitude of rac
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Pentland sending out pair in Autumn elims
November 30, 2011
When it comes to their horses, many trainers believe that with great patience comes great reward. John Pentland is no exception. The Dorchester resident, who recently relocated to Classy Lane Training Center with 10 horses for the winter months, remains hopeful that Del Rio Seelster and Pisti can
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PA's top drivers vie for $50,000 at Chester
November 30, 2011
Eight of Pennsylvania’s best drivers will converge on Harrah’s Chester Sunday, Dec. 18, to battle it out for their share of $50,000 in total prize money. The winner will receive $15,000 while second and third place will take home $10,000 and $8,000, respectively. Consolation prizes for fourth throug
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HHI meetings get underway Thursday
November 30, 2011
Harness Horsemen International’s annual meeting is set to begin on Thursday at the EmbassySuites Resort and Spa in Deerfield Beach, Fla.  The three-day agenda culminates with the HHI 2011 annual awards banquet on Dec. 3 at the same venue.   Keynote speakers during the Friday morning ge
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Ron Brechler, owner of Trick Man, dies
November 30, 2011
Ronald L. Brechler, 75, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, who campaigned the top horse Trick Man p,4, 1:49.3f ($286,135, died Monday, Nov. 28, at his home after a brief illness. He had been involved in harness racing for more than three decades.   Mr. Brechler was at The Meadows in late July w
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