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Dave Rankin dies at age 65
March 16, 2012
Ohio Hall of Fame horseman Dave Rankin, who had been battling cancer for some time, died  Thursday night at the age of 65. Rankin, who was a top colt trainer of his generation, was inducted into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame last January.   A native of Bremen, Ohio, Rankin
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Taggart wins St. Paddy Pace
March 16, 2012
Jimmy Taggart Jr. gunned Prince Aidid away from the gate from the six hole and worked out a picture- perfect two-hole journey en route to a 2:00 victory in the 11th edition of the St. Paddy Pace at Monticello Raceway on Thursday.    Besides scoring his initial triumph in the event which
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PA Harness Week show starts Saturday
March 16, 2012
"PA Harness Week,” harness racing's fastest-paced half-hour television show, is back with more action and a longer season. New episodes will air Saturdays at 1 pm through Dec. 29 on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.Tomorrow's season premiere will air at the special time of 12 noon due to NHL hockey.
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NJ veterinarian Joseph DeLeo dies at 68
March 16, 2012
Joseph R. DeLeo, DVM, 68, one of the leading equine veterinarians in New Jersey, died Tuesday (March 12) at University Medical Center in Princeton, NJ.   Born in Far Rockaway, NY, Dr. DeLeo was a Cranbury resident for many years. Dr. DeLeo earned both his undergraduate degree and do
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Penn National makes deal to move OH tracks
March 16, 2012
Penn National Gaming Inc. announced Friday (March 16) it has reached an agreement with the State of Ohio that will help pave the way toward the relocation of its two Ohio racetracks and the development of new approximately $200 million racetrack/video lottery terminal facilities (inclusive
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R Caan ready for Monday's Youthful opener
March 16, 2012
Trainer-driver Larry Small will send R Caan postward in the $20,000 opening leg of the Youthful Pacing Series on Monday evening at Woodbine, but the veteran horseman revealed that up until a few months ago, he wasn't certain if he would still have the 3 year old in his barn. But he decided
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Fred And Ginger qualifies in 1:48.4
March 16, 2012
Fred And Ginger paced the second fastest qualifying time in harness racing history Friday, winning in 1:48.4 at Meadowlands Racetrack. Foiled Again, his stablemate from the barn of trainer Ron Burke, was second in 1:49.2 as he prepped for next weekend's start of the George Morton Levy Memor
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New Jersey OTB on target for July opening
March 16, 2012
New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC’s (NMRLLC) first off-track wagering facility, Winners in Bayonne, NJ, is on target for a July opening. The 25,000 square-foot venue will boast two large simulcast viewing areas, a VIP room and an energetic, 38-seat sports bar. McLoone’s will operate a custom-designe
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Breakheart Pass wins at Yonkers in 1:53.3
March 16, 2012
Breakheart Pass (Jason Bartlett) set it up from second-over Friday night, winning Yonkers Raceway's co-featured $33,000 Filly and Mare Open Pace.   Leaving from post position No. 5, Breakheart Pass watched the early action as Qucksilvercandy A (Larry A (Larry Stalbaum), 10-10 favorit
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Fountainbleau Volo crushes foes in stakes record
March 16, 2012
Fountainbleau Volo completed a sweep of the Horse & Groom Series with a dominant five-length win in the $82,000 final on Friday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack.   Driver David Miller sat patiently in fourth with the 4-5 favorite as Here Comes Numbers took the field to the half
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Winning It captures Donna Dunn Memorial Pace
March 16, 2012
Hammered down to 1-9, Winning It justified that faith Friday when she jogged to an easy victory in the Donna Dunn Memorial Pace at The Meadows. Sand Latte’ and Sharkist Breeze also captured $15,000 opening-leg divisions in the series for 3- and 4-year-old filly and mare pacers.   The
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