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Headlines: November 23

– Asmussen gets 500th win (CJ)
– Azeri still uncommitted to Falls City (DRF)
– NYRA predicts profit in 2005 (Globe)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 23, 2004

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