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Headlines: February 17

– Friends of New York Racing look like true friends, writes Matt Graves. (TU)
– California considers tougher drug rules. “We must carry a stick and a significant stick,” said Richard Shapiro, a California Horse Racing Board commissioner. (BH)
– Pre-race tests for milkshakes get underway in New York. “It’s sad it’s come to this,” said Mike Lakow, NYRA’s racing secretary. (NYT)
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Posted in Miscellany on February 17, 2005

Headlines: February 16

– New York Governor George Pataki is looking for a speedy resolution to the dispute that’s kept slot machines out of state racetracks (BH) … “What has Pataki suddenly chomping at the bit?” Left at the Gate has an idea.
– Loose horse stories: Have you heard the one about the mare in full race tack who roamed a Philadelphia flea market? (Inq.)
– Kentucky tracks raise jockeys’ insurance coverage to $1 million. Governor Ernie Fletcher called the measure an “interim solution” to the issue of adequate insurance for riders. (Globe)
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Posted in Miscellany on February 16, 2005

She’s Not Part of the Act

Pussycat Doll …why is that name so familiar? Oh yeah …

Posted in Miscellany on February 11, 2005

Headlines: February 11

– Trainer Steve Asmussen is starting to have “silly thoughts” about Summerly. The filly could develop into a leading Oaks contender (ST) … Balleto scratched from Oaks. (CJ)
– The Southwest Stakes is out, the Rebel is in for Rockport Harbor. (BH)
– An antiquated California regulation that restricts on-site betting to 23 out-of-state races a day left bettors shut out of Aqueduct’s big Pick 6 carryover last week. (LAT)
– The Maryland racing community is rallying around a trainer’s young son who lost his leg to cancer. “Fund-raising has gotten off to a rousing start.” (Sun)
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Posted in Miscellany on February 11, 2005

Headlines: February 10

– The best of three Derby preps this weekend could be at Aqueduct. Galloping Grocer will run in the Whirlaway (NYT) … Or the best Derby preps could be in California. Look west as Roman Ruler and Consolidator run at Santa Anita (MSNBC) … And don’t overlook Harlington in the Risen Star. (BH)
– Matt Graves loved his visit to Gulfstream, except for the tiny paddock, poor views, long lines, and terrible sound system . (TU)
– Starting next Wednesday, NYRA will test for milkshakes. (NYP)
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Posted in Miscellany on February 10, 2005