News Archive

"Pens" still lead in handicapping challenge
May 07, 2012
This past weekend was a split decision between the Pens and the Chip in the second and third legs of HANA Harness' The Pen vs. The Chip – The Road to the Breeders Crown Handicapping Challenge co-sponsored by the Hambletonian Society, Meadowlands Racetrack, Tioga Downs, and Vernon Downs. The Pens cam
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Guess the Race Palone will break record
May 07, 2012
When will Dave Palone surpass Herve Filion's career victory total of 15,180 and become the winningest driver in North American harness racing history? Fans have an opportunity to guess . . . and win a prize if they're correct.   Throughout May, The Meadows Racetrack & Casino is st
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Michigan bill would allow Instant Racing, ADWs
May 07, 2012
A bill re-working the Michigan Racing Act that was last updated 17 years ago is now being discussed in both chambers of the state legislature. Besides the tweaking of current regulations, there is also in place the mechanism to permit advanced deposit wagering (ADW) as well as Instant Racing mac
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Bombilla Hanover returns with win at Pompano
May 07, 2012
With a well-timed three-wide brush in the backstretch deployed by driver Bruce Ranger, Bombilla Hanover returned to the racetrack for her 4-year-old season in triumphant fashion to highlight the Monday evening program at The Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park.   She sat well back of a to
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Sir Caviar equals own Meadows track mark
May 07, 2012
Enjoying an unusual inside post position, Sir Caviar used it well Monday at The Meadows, controlling the mile and capturing the $22,500 Preferred Trot in 1:53.1, matching his own track record for older geldings.   The top trot typically is written as a handicap; when Sir Caviar drops
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Betterthancheddar wins Mohawk qualifier
May 07, 2012
A pair of 2011 O'Brien Award finalists were showcased Monday morning at Mohawk in their respective qualifying sessions. Betterthancheddar, who captured 10 of 18 starts last season, came from off the pace to find the wire first in 1:52.4 for driver Scott Zeron and trainer Casie Coleman.
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Bullet speeds to Swing Into Spring Trot win
May 07, 2012
After being parked out the entire mile, Bullet was still able pull off a 9-1 upset in the $50,000 Swing Into Spring Series final on Monday night at Woodbine.   The AnthonyMontini trainee used a second-over trip to capture the inaugural edition of the series, which is for aged trotters
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