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Miscellany Archive

Headlines: November 18

– An A-Z look at Derby crop 2005 (BH)
– Better Talk seeks to silence critics (PDN)
– De Francis Dash field full of speed (WP)
– Monmouth, Meadowlands post gains (NYDN)
– Keeneland sale races for records (CJ)
– Neglected Thoroughbreds seized (Globe)
– UK: Ouija Board named HOTY (BBC)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 18, 2004

A Cautionary Tale

Of sorts: “A husband and wife, alleged to have stolen £1.48 million to finance a love of horse racing, held hands and walked in front of a 100mph train after agreeing a suicide pact, an inquest was told yesterday.” Henry and Eleanor Yearley decided to take their lives rather than face trial for theft and other charges. Despite living in a modest home, the couple was spending up to £25,000 a month to keep Mrs. Yearley’s horses in training at Newmarket and elsewhere. “Although she had little success and was told that several of her horses would never be winners, she refused to sell them, the inquest heard.” (Telegraph)

Posted in Miscellany on November 17, 2004

Headlines: October 17

– Two Pick 6 carryovers to try for (LAT)
– Mountaineer to honor Baird (PG)
– MD seeks winter contingency plan (WP)
– Full report on the insurance summit (DRF)
– Jockey John injured at Santa Anita (BH)
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Posted in Miscellany on November 17, 2004