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Somebeachsomewhere's book full & closed
December 03, 2012
Hanover Shoe Farms president Jim Simpson has announceds that the 2013 book for Somebeachsomewhere is officially full and closed.   Simpson noted, "We expected an incredible response based on the success of Beach's first crop to the races and the way his yearlings sold at the fall
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NJ horsemen to donate to benefit Sandy's victims
December 03, 2012
New Jersey's standardbred horsemen are donating their share of the revenue on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Freehold Raceway to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties will receive the proceeds from Freehold's "Racing toward Recovery Day.”   "We wil
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Magic Lindy a pleasant surprise for trainer
December 03, 2012
When Magic Lindy first entered the Johnathan McKinnon stable, the young conditioner wasn't sure what would be expected of the trotting miss. Magic Lindy, a sophomore daughter of Kadabra, was purchased for a mere $4,500 by McKinnon along with close friend and driver, James MacDonald, at the Summe
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Fox Valley Smarty takes Meadows Preferred
December 03, 2012
Fox Valley Smarty shot the Lightning Lane — and got a break when the leader jumped it off late — as he captured Monday's $22,500 Preferred Trot at The Meadows.   Fox Valley Smarty was gaining inside when Run And Tell Pap made a brief break on top. That was all Fox Valley Smarty and To
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Harness racing secretaries meet in Florida
December 03, 2012
The North American Harness Racing Secretaries held their annual meetings in Deerfield Beach, Fla., from Nov. 30-Dec. 2. President Connie Hochstetler opened the meetings each morning and very successful stakes scheduling sessions followed. She was also re-elected president of the organi
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