Headlines: January 9
– Eclipse votes should be made public, says Dale Austin. “There shouldn’t be secrets authorized in sports, especially in the attempt to glorify the great moments.” (Cap.)
– Georgia horsemen are on “a seemingly quixotic mission” to make horseracing legal in the state. Their argument: “Horse racing would help farmers, provide a new source of tax dollars and draw tourists.” (AJC)
– Aqueduct cancelled its Saturday card just before the fourth race, owing to unsafe track conditions. The Count Fleet Stakes was rescheduled for January 15. (NYP)
– Congrats wins San Pasqual Handicap, Badge of Silver takes Hal’s Hope Handicap. (LAT)
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