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Goose, goose, goose, duck--to be raced again

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September 26, 2007 Send To A Friend  | Print View

If you want to see the feathers flying, the link to the video is at the bottom of this story, but it has been decided that last Saturday's Michigan Sire Stakes 2-year-old filly trot final at Hazel Park, which was marred at the start when geese flew head-on into the field, will be re-raced. The Michigan Dept. of Agriculture has decided that the $120,880 Michigan Sire Stakes contest, which was declared "no contest," will be re-raced Thursday, Oct. 4.
 
Both the even-money favorite and a longshot made breaks at the start as a result of being bothered by the geese, with one of the feathered trio getting stuck in the wing of the starting gate before being pried loose (with unspecified injuries). After a delay of about 20 minutes, the stewards declared the race "no contest" and ordered all wagers be refunded. Locksweeper and trainer-driver Dan O'Mara went on to win the race but no decision was made Saturday as to the future of the purse money.
 
In a letter to the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association, Barbara Hensinger, director of the Dept. of Agriculture's fairs, exhibitions and racing division, wrote: "I have reviewed the Department's regulations and discussed this situation with USTA officials and the Office of Racing Commissioner. There is no precedent for purse distribution on a no contest results. Given this fact and that this race is one of our premier events for Michigan breed racing, the Department has made the determination that the race will be rescheduled. Management of Hazel Park Raceway has agreed to hold the race on Oct. 4, 2007."
 
To see the stewards head-on view of the incident, click here

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