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Arch Madness romps in Meadowlands invite
April 21, 2012
Arch Madness cruised to a seven-length, 1:52.2 victory in Friday night's $30,000 Invitational Trot at the Meadowlands.   Trainer Trond Smedshammer was in the sulky behind the 8-year-old son of Balanced Image as he increased his win streak to three. Hot Shot Blue Chip and John Campbell
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Looking for a breakout year for Mel Mara
April 21, 2012
Tony Alagna knows colt pacer Mel Mara is fast. Beyond that?   "The horse could be anything,” Alagna said. "He could be a top colt, or he could be middle of the road. But he's got the speed to be a top horse if everything works his way.”   Mel Mara opened eyes last year at
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Commander Crowe, Main Wise As win in Europe
April 21, 2012
Two major races were held in Europe on Saturday afternoon and both featured two notable North American-breds, 2010 Kentucky Futurity champion Wishing Stone and the stakes-winning filly Crys Dream. Neither horse was a factor, however. The Olympic Trot in Sweden was won by Commander Crowe, the
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Mother's Day Open House in Ontario
April 21, 2012
The Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association and Standardbred Canada's I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fan Club are partnering to present a special Mother's Day Open House Program at five Standardbred breeding establishments in the province.   On Sunday, May 13, these breeding farm
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Miller time in Spring Survivor finals!
April 21, 2012
Driver David Miller got off to a fast start Saturday night at the Meadowlands, directing both winners of the Spring Survivor Series finals for 3 year olds of both gaits. Miller kicked off the card with a win with Breakin The Law in the $59,200 final for pacers, and then followed that up wit
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Real Nice still real perfect in Levy Series
April 21, 2012
Yonkers Raceway Saturday night offered up fifth and final preliminary round competition in its George Morton Levy Memorial Pacing Series competition. Four $50,000 events comprised the fourth round, with many of the usual names--save for the AWOL Foiled Again--strutting their stuff.  
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Rick's Sign posts win in Pompano feature
April 21, 2012
Almost 24 hours of rain cleared away just in time for live racing to resume on Saturday evening after a week off at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park.   With the track rated as "good" under clearing skies and a temperature hovering near 80 degrees, the program's top event was the Is
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Fred And Ginger, Lolique score at Pocono
April 21, 2012
Pacer Fred And Ginger and trotter Lolique won the feature races for their respective gaits on a sloppy Saturday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Each of the features was a condition for winners of over $25,000 lifetime and carried a purse of $25,000.   On the pacing side, Fred
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