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Headlines: October 15

– Time for “Meadowlands Magic” (BH)
– Pico Central out of Sprint (DMN)
– Tizbud tries to beat odds (LAT)
– Bejarano hot at Keeneland (LHL)
– Santagata chases 1000 wins (Globe)
– Bailey: “It’s good to be back” (NYT)
– Ten-race card a bettor’s dream (DRF)
– Like a mini Breeders’ Cup (ESPN)
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Posted in Miscellany on October 15, 2004

Shocking Practice

“For the bargain online price of $8,700, any trainer or owner in the horse racing industry can buy something shocking — an electric cord and zapper that can effectively shock a horse’s leg injury into numbness.” (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Posted in Miscellany on October 14, 2004

Headlines: October 14

– Impasse reaches fifth week (TT)
– Strong field for BC steeplechase (LHL)
– Matron CA’s best race Saturday (LAT)
– Keeneland: Wagering, attendance up (BH)
– Racing takes off at Fresno Fair (VV)
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Posted in Miscellany on October 14, 2004