News Archive

Austin Galentine passes away at 80
June 06, 2012
Austin E. "Ned" Galentine, a longtime horseman and former racing official, passed away on May 30, 2012, two weeks prior to his 81st birthday, after a short stay at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Del. Born in Amesbury, Mass. Galantine served four years in the U.S. Army, including two ye
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Big weekend ahead at Tioga and Vernon
June 06, 2012
A look back at the career of famed pacer Artiscape as his namesake race is only days away. That’s the highlight of this week’s edition of "Inside Harness Racing.” "Inside Harness Racing,” a weekly, half-hour television show, airs today (Wednesday) at a special time of 10:30 PM on Time Warner
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North America Cup to be live streamed
June 06, 2012
Once again, Woodbine Entertainment Group (WEG) will live stream the post position draw for the $1.5 million Pepsi North America Cup. The draw, which will take place Tuesday, June 12 at Mohawk Racetrack in Campbellville, will get underway at noon and will be streamed live at NorthAmericaCup.
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Horse contracts Eastern Equine Encephalitis
June 06, 2012
A 3-year-old horse from Burlington County was euthanized on May 27 after testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a serious, mosquito-borne illness in horses. "It is very early in the season to see Eastern Equine Encephalitis so horse owners need to be vigilant in vaccinating t
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A new chapter for See You At Peelers
June 06, 2012
One could determine from See You At Peelers’ accomplishments that she was special on the racetrack.  In the eyes of those around her, though, it was unnecessary to look merely at paper for such assurance. It was evident by the way she went to work.  "She had charisma, like a great
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Michigan horsemen urged to contact Speaker of the House
June 06, 2012
Attention all Michigan horsemen. We need you. Please contact Speaker of the House James Bolger at 517.373.1787 and also e-mail him at jasebolger@house.mi.gov. Horsemen please be professional and polite and request the Speaker to put House Bill 5546 up for a vote and say your
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3YO filly trotters prepare for Elegantimage
June 06, 2012
All Ready Hanover has garnered attention since she stepped out onto the racetrack for her three-year-old campaign and she will look for more in her Elegantimage Stakes elimination this Friday at Mohawk. After destroying the competition at Kawartha Downs on April 14 by a whopping 23 and a qu
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Report highlights WEG's commitment to community
June 06, 2012
Woodbine Entertainment Group's (WEG) sixth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, A Strong Community Partner, released today, highlights the important role that WEG plays in the community and its industry-leading commitment to its stakeholders, community partners, employees, the indu
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Duneside Perch 2YO 1:55.2 Balmoral winner
June 06, 2012
Balmoral fans got a sneak peek at some of this year's two-year-old filly pacing crop here in the Prairie State on Wednesday night as a field of eight youngsters went postward in the $6,000 Egyptian Grande Stake.Fresh off an impressive win in the second of two qualifying efforts the Mike Einhaus
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Heston Blue Chip headlines NYSS at Monticello
June 06, 2012
A stellar card  of 15 races featuring three splits of the $160,000 NY Sire Stakes for 3 year old pacing colts  and geldings and six divisions of the Excelsior Series, also for sophomore colt pacers, made for a successful afternoon of racing not only enjoyed by the  race winners bu
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Financial Glider wins in 1:57.1 at Pompano
June 06, 2012
Financial Glider was away from the track for over three and a half years to begin her career as a broodmare, and since returning to racing recently she's racked up a second victory.The 8-year-old daughter of Yankee Glide-Financial Paige romped home in the first race of the Wednesday (June 6) pro
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Mulinix talks about A Rocknroll Dance
June 06, 2012
If A Rocknroll Dance is as difficult to catch on the racetrack as he is in the field, trainer Jim Mulinix could be looking at a big season with the colt. The term "good feeling” is appropriate when talking about A Rocknroll Dance, who enters Saturday's eliminations for the C$1.5 million Pepsi No
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