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Decker Jr. wins Monticello "Junior" Free For All
June 19, 2012
In years past, with the old A-B-C system for classifying horses, the Junior Free For All was actually for the second best class of horses competing at a given racetrack during those years.   When Monticello brought back its Junior Free For All on Monday, one day after F
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Burke says he'll look at Sweet Lou's rigging
June 19, 2012
Although Sweet Lou isn't scheduled to race again until Meadowlands Pace eliminations July 7, he will be kept busy. Trainer Ron Burke indicated Monday he's considering a number of rigging changes following Sweet Lou's fourth-place finish as the odds-on favorite in last Saturday's $1.5 milli
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Companion late-closer for EBC added at Tioga
June 19, 2012
Tioga Downs will offer late-closers for those New York-bred 3-year-old pacers not competing in the Empire Breeders Classic (EBC). Horses nominated to any of the state-bred programs (NYSS, Excelsior and NY fairs) may be made eligible for these races. The condition for these events is no
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Arrangements for Jack Campbell
June 19, 2012
Jack Campbell, 80, a second generation horseman from Ailsa Craig, Ont., and father of Hall of Fame driver John Campbell and horseman Jim Campbell, died on Monday (June 18) after a brief battle with lung cancer. Campbell is survived by his wife of 59 years, Florence; his sons John and Jim; d
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2 NY harness tracks join forces on ADW
June 19, 2012
Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation, owner of Batavia Downs Casino, announced today a strategic partnership of services with Saratoga Casino and Raceway and eBet Technologies, LLC. Subject to approval of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, these two prominent New York State
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Can the 'Big Dog' beat the heat at Mohawk?
June 19, 2012
DM Big Dog Daddy, a 4-year-old son of Art Major, will look to find his winning stride come Friday evening at Mohawk in the $20,000 first leg of the Beat The Heat Pacing Series.   The winner of $41,530 has been ultra-consistent since entering trainer Bob Young's barn. The bay gelding h
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Dontfusswithruss shines in ISS division
June 19, 2012
Dontfusswithruss was back to his old form Tuesday, taking the third of four $30,000 Indiana Gold Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotting colts & geldings in the evening's opener at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino. The reigning freshman trotting champ turned in a gate-to-wire performance to
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Palone wins 5, now just 28 from Filion
June 19, 2012
Dreamlands Art stung Schoolkids to the quarter before yielding to the pocket, then blew by in the lane to capture Tuesday's $22,500 Preferred Pace at The Meadows. Dave Palone drove five winners Tuesday, raising his career total to 15,152 as he closes inexorably on Herve Filion's North American r
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Billmar Scooter repeats at Pocono
June 19, 2012
Billmar Scooter used a pocket trip and the passing lane to capture the featured mares' pace of the week for a second consecutive time on Tuesday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. The race, which was contested by mares who are winners of over $25,000 lifetime, carried the night's top purse of
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Ehrhardt, Stahl top Northfield trainers, drivers
June 19, 2012
Kevin Ehrhardt continues to maintain a slim lead in the 2012 trainer standings at Northfield Park. A pair of wins on Saturday, June 16, increased Ehrhardt's tally to 34 victories this year. Completing the top five conditioners are Don Pfister (30), Darrell Rideout (27), Calvin Hollar (26) a
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