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Headlines: February 1

– Owner Michael Gill’s quest to win an Eclipse fell short for the second time this year. Why? Easy: In the eyes of some voters, “Gill hasn’t done anything superior.” (DRF)
– With rebate shops, “everyone comes out a winner,” says Bill Finley. (ESPN)
Jockey Gary Boulanger is showing signs of improvement, although he remains in critical condition, following surgery on Sunday for injuries he sustained at Gulfstream on Saturday. (BH)
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