Zintillating and Dink Adoo took their respective co-featured $15,800 Opens and driver Jeff Gregory was injured when he was unseated from the sulky in a spectacular pileup at Freehold Raceway on Friday.
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Maine Gambling Board Not Ready For More
The Maine Gambling Control Board says it is not yet ready to take on additional regulation responsibilities, according to a story in the Portland (Maine) Press Herald.
Hofstra University Hosts New Owner Class
Hofstra University on Long Island will host a two day class on February 5 and 6, covering a variety of topics of interest to the person considering first time purchase of a racehorse.
Report of Donerail’s sale is in error
An earlier story on the USTA website stating that Donerail has been sold was in error.
Lou Annie breezes in Maywood feature
Lou Annie, as expected, was much the best in Wednesday night’s $10,250 conditioned pace at Maywood Park.
Rosecroft Sale Approved by Racing Commission
The Maryland Racing Commission has approved the sale of Rosecroft Raceway to Georgia Angelos, wife of Peter Angelos, majority owner of the Baltimore Orioles.
Rondel Franco N, Isn’t She Fancy win Dover features
Rondel Franco N returned to the winner’s circle after a wire-to-wire triumph in the $22,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Dover Downs on Tuesday.
Blastaway Sahbra returns to Yonkers
Blastaway Sahbra, the scourge of the local Open Handicap Trot scene for much of 2004, makes his first Westchester appearance of the season in Friday night’s $15,000 co-feature at Yonkers Raceway.
Manzi posts Meadowlands victory #3000
Coated with mud but happy, Cat Manzi posted his 3,000-victory at the Meadowlands with Lhasa Muscles in the third race on Tuesday night.
Retirement Foundation Seeks Guardians
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation is looking for horse-savvy volunteers to check on horses placed in new adoptive homes.