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Ocean Downs to host Maryland Sire Stakes
July 18, 2012
Ocean Downs will host the preliminary round of Maryland Sire Stakes on Wednesday (July 18) and Thursday (July 19). The 2 year olds go as three early non-wagering events starting at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday night.   The stallion Cam's Rocket has the most starters on Wednesday but other Mary
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SOA of NY announces scholarship winners
July 18, 2012
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOA) and Yonkers Raceway proudly recognized two top collegiate scholars in the winner's circle. Both young ladies strive to make our world a better place, and the SOA and Yonkers Raceway are proud to assist them in their respective quests. &nbs
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Big handle for Tuesday card at Running Aces
July 18, 2012
A total of $70,200 in purse money was distributed over the 10-race card at Running Aces on Tuesday night (July 17) which resulted in a handle of $189,284—the highest mid-week figure in the track's short five-year history.   Featured on the program was a $10,600 Fillies and Mares Open
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First Adios elim includes big race winners
July 18, 2012
Eighteen of harness racing's top 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers—including North America Cup winner Thinking Out Loud, Meadowlands Pace champion A Rocknroll Dance, and 2011 Dan Patch winner Sweet Lou--will compete in Saturday's eliminations for the $600,000 Delvin Miller Adios at The Meadows
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Foiled Again favored in Battle of Lake Erie
July 18, 2012
Foiled Again drew post five and has been named the 2-1 morning-line favorite in Saturday's $111,500 Battle of Lake Erie by Northfield Park executive VP/director of racing Dave Bianconi. Saturday's 11th race will reveal if Foiled Again is successful in becoming the first horse in Northf
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Lots of promotions on Maple Leaf Trot night
July 18, 2012
Watching and wagering on first-class harness racing, meeting a hockey icon, and having the chance to ‘Feel it Live' is what fans can look forward to this Saturday evening at Mohawk.   Racing enthusiasts will find a heavily staked 13-race programme, featuring the 61st edition of the $7
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Arch Madness trying for second Maple Leaf
July 18, 2012
Arch Madness, the richest Canadian-sired trotter in history, will return to Canada this weekend to contest in the $750,000 Maple Leaf Trot this Saturday at Mohawk. Owned by Marc Goldberg and Barry Goldstein's Willow Pond LLC, the 8-year-old has had nothing short of a spectacular career, whi
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Rocnrolwilneverdie favored in Sheppard
July 18, 2012
Yonkers Raceway's Saturday card is highlighted by the $119,000 final of the Lawrence B. Sheppard Pace for 2-year-old colts and geldings. Post time for the baker's dozen bonanza is 7:10 p.m., with the feature going as the sixth race (approximate post 9 p.m.).   The Sheppard--a Raceway
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Gold Star Gidget wins FSBOA photo finish
July 18, 2012
After the two preliminary July legs of the Florida Standardbred Breeders And Owners Association (FSBOA) Stakes, there was very little separating the 3-year-old filly pace division's arch rivals Quail and Gold Star Gidget. They were true to form again as a scant nose decision was earned by Gold S
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3-year-old trotting fillies smash Pocono mark
July 18, 2012
All three winners of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes on Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs went faster than the existing track record for 3-year-old trotting fillies, with Holier Than Thou matching a world record in her division win as a 27-1 longshot. There were three divisions of the
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Star Recruit aims for Adios trophy
July 18, 2012
The connections of Star Recruit believe they have a nice horse for the Delvin Miller Adios. On Saturday, when two eliminations are held at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, they will begin to see if they are correct.   Star Recruit, trained by Bruce Riegle with Mike Wilder listed t
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