Massachusetts Treasurer Timothy Cahill says he has no objection to slots at tracks in that state.
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Ontario Commission Denies Wescott Appeal
The Ontario Racing Commission has denied an appeal of their ruling issued February 27, 2003 meting out a $1,000 fine and 15 days suspension to trainer David Jannone.
Feel Like A Winner to Michigan
Feel Like A Winner, 2,1:59 ($106,819) will be moving to Pfiffer Farms in Michigan after five promising seasons at stud in Quebec.
Y Chance It wires Preferred Trot field at Woodbine
It was a downright chilly afternoon over the Woodbine strip Sunday, yet Y Chance It, a true winter warrior, probably wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
Second leg of the Niagara Series Monday at Woodbine
Three-year-old pacing fillies are set to put an early charge into Monday’s C$18,000 second leg of the Niagara Series at Woodbine.
Sudden Strike A captures main event at Freehold
Sudden Strike A, guided by Cat Manzi, rallied and won the featured $18,000 Invitational handicap for pacers at Freehold Raceway on Saturday.
Where’s Bob Glazer?
Maybe because it’s the holiday season, and advertising for the latest toy or gizmo goes on ad nauseam, but the theme “Where’s Elmo?” seems an appropriate lead for this story. In 2004, the refrain heard at standardbred yearling sales was not “Where’s Elmo,” however, but “Where’s Bob?”
The Pitchfork Diaries
Ken Weingartner, media relations manager for Harness Racing Communications, has started an “internship” with the Brian Magie Stable, where he will continue to learn about horsemanship and driving. He will provide details of his weekly adventures in an occasional column, The Pitchfork Diaries.
Queen OTRA pulls upset in Snow Angel Final
Queen OTRA challenged 1-5 favorite Heavenly Sign in the third quarter and pulled ahead in the stretch to capture the $52,500 Snow Angel Final for three-year-old pacing fillies on Wednesday night at the Meadowlands.
Jett Away scores in Mares Open at Dover
Jett Away won the $22,000 Mares Open Pace at Dover Downs on Tuesday.