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Danita Harvey wins Sadie Hawkins Trot
March 01, 2012
What's a mother to do when she finds herself driving in a harness race against her son and her daughter? If that mom is Danita Harvey, she puts the pedal to the metal and whups ‘em.   That's what Harvey did Wednesday at The Meadows when she drove in a special $10,000 Sadie Hawkins T
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Ontario's deal with racing "commercial contract"
March 01, 2012
Former Woodbine CEO and now chairman David Willmot has called the Ontario provincial government's plans to take money from the horse racing industry "reckless" and described the partnership between the Ontario Lottery division and horse racing as "a bilateral, commercial contract agreement
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"Dewey" scholarship applications available
March 01, 2012
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 owners, trainers, or drivers who participate full or part time in harness racing. They can now log on to http://www.up
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See You At Peelers wins qualifier in return
March 01, 2012
Sloppy conditions at the Meadowlands Thursday morning led to the scratches of the $3 million-winners Foiled Again and Arch Madness, but the session saw a successful return to the racetrack for the 2011 Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year See You At Peelers. Making her first appearance since
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Atkinson eyes Singer with Connie Lauxmont
March 01, 2012
Despite being a third-generation horseman, James Atkinson was a heavy equipment operator up until 10 years ago when the lure of his roots became too hard to resist.   The 57-year-old Jackson, N.J., native now resides on a farm in Georgetown, Del., and will send out Connie Lauxmont in
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Man's Treasure looking for Singer riches
March 01, 2012
A trip to the chiropractor has Man's Treasure re-aligned and ready to line up behind the starting gate in Friday's $44,500 Charles Singer Memorial final at the Meadowlands Racetrack.   Man's Treasure, trained by Don Niccum, goes for his second straight win when he leaves from pos
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Western Fair handle is soaring
March 01, 2012
The Raceway at The Western Fair District is off to a strong start on the wagering front in 2012. On the heels of a 24 percent increase in wagering in January, the numbers were even better in February. A total of just under $4.3 million was wagered on The Raceway product, one of the highest
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Stall applications close soon for Tioga, Vernon
March 01, 2012
Tioga and Vernon Downs would like to remind all horsemen that stall applications close on March 9, and both the Tioga & Vernon backstretches open for the 2012 race season on April 1. For the first time, both tracks applications can be completed and submitted electronically under their respec
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Saratoga opens 71st harness season Sunday
March 01, 2012
Saratoga Casino and Raceway will open for its 71st harness racing season at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday (March 4). With 169 racing dates, the 2012 season will run through Dec. 15.   Opening day kicks off with a giveaway. A complimentary commemorative baseball cap will be provided to pat
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NJSEA OKs deal with "grant" to NJ T-breds
March 01, 2012
According to The Blood-Horse website, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA) announced March 1 that it reached an agreement with the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association for the lease of Monmouth Park in time for the track's 2012 racing season.   The lea
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Colville, Moiseyev team up with Guns An Roses
March 01, 2012
Guns An Roses, who carries a two-race win streak, will be a top contender in the second leg of the $40,000 Cam Fella Pacing Series, setfor Saturday evening at Woodbine.   The 4-year-old son of Life Sign-Best Lady captured his first division in 1:51.3 for co-owner/breeder Joanne Colville
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Nadia Lobell 3YOFP cancelled
March 01, 2012
The Nadia Lobell for 3-year-old filly pacers scheduled for Friday, July 20 at the Meadowlands Racetrack has been cancelled because of a lack of nominations. The Red Mile, which administers the race, will refund nomination payments. (Meadowlands)
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New! Weekend Preview, plus Florida Files
March 01, 2012
The latest edition of HarnessRacing Weekend Preview is now available by clicking below or by signing up by following the link at the top of this home page. Due to a technical problem, subscribers who receive Weekend Preview in their email box may not be able to download it this week. If that is th
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Rosecroft qualifiers on tap Friday
March 01, 2012
The last pre-meet qualifiers will take place with a first post of 11 a.m. on Friday at Rosecroft Raceway, "The Raceway by the Beltway.”   As usual a wide variety of entrants will be attempting to qualify, with some notables to be on hand including driver-trainer Steve Warrington, of S
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Here comes Hollywood Rusty at Dover!
March 01, 2012
With two starters boasting win streaks, Hollywood Rusty pulled a mild surprise scoring a 1:57.3 victory in the $16,000 winners-over trot on Thursday at Dover Downs. Also, Matt Kakaley had a six-pack of winners.   Brad Hanners drove Hollywood Rusty into the lead and led the remainin
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Delaware North, Churchill buy Lebanon
March 01, 2012
Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment and Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) have announced their joint venture to purchase Lebanon Raceway in Lebanon, Ohio, and develop a new video lottery terminalfacility with up to 2,500 VLTs and a harness racetrack.   Through a joint ventu
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Pair of trotting series gets underway at Big M
March 01, 2012
Funny Fashion won the lone $12,500 division of the opening round of the Syrinx Hanover Series for 3-year-old filly trotters Thursday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack, while Fountainbleau Volo, Definitely Mamie and Ice Machine captured their respective splits of the first leg of the Horse & G
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