News Archive

90-year-old owner returns to racing
March 02, 2012
When Sam Durbano makes the trip to the Mohawk Racetrack backstretch in the early morning hours to see his horse, Dazzling Victor, it isn't the thought of racing for an important stakes race or a big purse that brings a smile to his face.   Durbano, age 90, arrives in his beloved 2010 silver
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Meadows adds new wager to create jackpots
March 02, 2012
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino announced that on Monday, March 5, it will introduce a wager called the "50/50 Pick 5,” a bet designed to increase the size of both jackpots and consolation payouts. The Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission has approved the wager.   As with most Pick 5 w
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Im Themightyquinn wins 2nd straight Inter Dom
March 02, 2012
Im Themightyquinn, a 7-yar-old gelding by 1999 Adios champion Washington VC, captured the $1 million (Aus.) Inter Dominion Pacing Championship on Friday night at the Gloucester Park track in Perth, Australia. In a stirring stretch duel, Im Themightyquinn battled with Mysta Magical Mach before gett
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Ontariio testing for ethanol in samples
March 02, 2012
The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has been advised that some samples of a compounded version of n-butyl alcohol contain ethanol. The substance was not listed as an ingredient. On February 23, the ORC issued a Notice to the Industry reminding licensees of the CPMA testing of its official samples
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Balmoral average handle $1.1 mil in February
March 02, 2012
Chicago harness racing continues to show renewed vigor as Balmoral Park showed strong handle gains in February. The one mile oval took advantage of incredible weather and super competitive racing with no dominant trainer or driver. This perfect storm created the lowest percentage of favorites
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Meadows horsemen meet legislators
March 02, 2012
The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association hosted a crucial meeting on March 1 related to Governor Tom Corbett's proposed budget. The standing-room-only crowd was urged to contact their local legislators as well as the Governor to express their concerns for the plan. For those that were unable to
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Up Front Kellie Jo takes Yonkers feature in 1:54.4
March 02, 2012
Up Front Kellie Jo (Mark MacDonald) was a rainy pocket victress Friday night, winning Yonkers Raceway's co-featured $33,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap Pace.   Leaving from the pylons, "Kellie Jo" stung Mud Pie Hanover (Cat Manzi), then released her before a :27.1 opening quarter-mile. Mud
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Emily Gaskin new Hoosier Park publicist
March 02, 2012
Emily Gaskin has joined the team at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. Gaskin has assumed the duties of racing publicist and executive assistant to Brian Elmore, general manager of racing.   A resident of Pendleton, Ind., Gaskin graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in
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DGs Tinkerbell, Miss Sand Creek win in Damsel
March 02, 2012
With the second leg of the $40,000 Damsel Series taking place Friday evening at Woodbine Racetrack, DGs Tinkerbell and Miss Sand Creek took home the lions share for their connections and recorded lifetime best efforts in the process.   In the first division, DGs Tinkerbell and Luc Ouellette
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Not Afraid a strong Singer Memorial winner
March 02, 2012
Not Afraid broke his maiden by open lengths in the $44,500 Charles Singer Memorial final on Friday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Also on the card was the first leg of the Overbid Series for mares and Rocklamation won in 1:52.3, with 2011 Dan Patch honoree Anndrovette third and Put On A Sho
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