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Fiesta Camcun upsets in 1:51 at Pompano
February 26, 2013
Diane Hellen's Fiesta Camcun, flawlessly handled by Stephane Lareau, pulled off a major upset in the $10,000 Open Handicap for Mares on Monday night at Pompano Park while Bombilla Hanover put in a startling 1:51 performance in the secondary feature for the distaffers.   Fiesta Camcun,
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Tracys Song sings winning tune at Mighty M
February 26, 2013
If anybody had a doubt as to Tracys Song's chances to win the final of Monticello Raceway's Name Your Price Claiming Series for mares on Monday afternoon, it certainly wasn't the betting public. They had so much confidence in the 8-year-old Astreos mare that they sent her off at odds of 1-9
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Top Ohio sire Nobleland Sam dies at 30
February 26, 2013
Nobleland Sam, 30, one of the top sires in Ohio breeding history, died Tuesday morning in his stall at Midland Acres in Bloomingburg, Ohio, according to farm vice president Dr. John Mossbarger.   The son of Sonsam-Ima Happy Noble was bred, owned and trained by Sam A. Noble, Jr. H
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USTA board set to meet during Congress
February 26, 2013
The annual meeting of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Trotting Association, which will be celebrating its 75th anniversary during 2013, will convene on Saturday, March 2, as part of the upcoming Harness Racing Congress in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.   USTA business will open at 1 p.
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Meadowlands momentum continues
February 26, 2013
There is a feeling present at The New Meadowlands that had been absent for the past few years. Excitement pervades the grandstand and there's definitely a buzz throughout the industry. The Meadowlands is becoming cool again!   The competitive racing and climbing handle have resulted i
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Comments about Ontario casino push heat up
February 26, 2013
Canadian Hall of Fame member Robert Burgess has written to the Ontario Liberal Government pointing out that the government's Transition Panel' for racing's projections of only $10 Million in purses for racetracks beyond Woodbine facilities is virtually a death sentence for racing elsew
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25YO qualifies for Handicapping Championship
February 26, 2013
Matt Laman, 25, became the second youngest person to ever capture a handicapping tournament at Meadowlands Racetrack when he beat the field in the World Harness Handicapping Championship qualifier held on Feb. 23.   Laman built his $200 bankroll into $1,113, earning him the $4,72
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Bier says Modern Family "best trotter I ever had"
February 26, 2013
The first time Daryl Bier drove Modern Family in a training mile at Dover Downs earlier this year, he came to an exciting conclusion. "I knew he was the best trotter I ever had,” Bier said. "He went in (1):58.2 and came home in 28.2 (seconds) by himself. Regular horses can't do that. I was like:
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Hava Kadabra takes Meadows Preferred Trot
February 26, 2013
Hava Kadabra, whose 2013 campaign began with a disappearing act — and some tough post positions — rediscovered the magic Tuesday at The Meadows with a convincing victory in the $18,000 Preferred Trot. Hava Kadabra banked $180,579 last year at 5 yet began this season with three straight losses, d
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Callahan drives 6 winners, Wolfenden 4 at Dover
February 26, 2013
Corey Callahan, the leading dash-win driver in North American in early 2013 and Dover Downs leader, won six races on the Tuesday, Feb. 26, program on an off track and his track runner-up Ross Wolfenden added four wins himself to dominate the 15-race card.   Wolfenden piloted Art Brewe
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