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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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