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Miscellany Archive

Headlines: November 21

– Overlooked Wildcat Heir wins Dash (Sun)
– Prevue easy stroll for Declan’s Moon (LAT)
– Rakti disappoints in Mile Championship (SL)
– Aud wins Cardinal in 3-horse photo (ESPN)
– Dreadnaught tops in Red Smith (NYP)
– 4-horse spills results in no contest (DRF)
– Asmussen breaks record Saturday (ST)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 21, 2004

The Age of Racing

Jay Cronley notices that the grandstand of a typical track resembles a retirement home: “No offense, but I wouldn’t mind seeing a defibrillator next to the fire extinguisher at the horse races. The age of the average patron at the horse race simulcast venue seems to be going up markedly right before our eyes.” (ESPN)

Posted in Miscellany on November 20, 2004

Headlines: November 20

– Asmussen could break record today (TT)
– Stars rise for De Francis Dash (Sun)
– Gators N Bears races to impress (WP)
– Winning phase for Declan’s Moon (LAT)
– Rochester tops Red Smith field (NYP)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 20, 2004

Headlines: November 19

– A Huevo a question once more (Sun)
– Fair Grounds wary of jockey dispute (LHL)
– Guild’s ins. strategy remains unclear (BH)
– Velazquez unlikely to surpass Bailey (NYDN)
– Persistence pays for jockey Martinez (LADN)
– Asmussen within seven of record (TT)
– Nafzger has amazing turnaround (CJ)
– Golden Gate struggles to fill stakes (DRF)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 19, 2004

Make Way for Wal-Mart

“A Home Depot and Super Wal-Mart could soon rest in the same spot where 18 famous racehorses now rest in peace on Hamburg Place Farm.” (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Posted in Miscellany on November 18, 2004