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Suffolk Downs Archive

Eight Days and Counting

Suffolk Downs’ leading jockey Joe Hampshire extended his winning streak to eight days with three wins this afternoon.

Posted in Suffolk Downs on October 18, 2004

In An Ideal World

Suffolk Downs and Rockingham Park would make up a New England Thoroughbred racing circuit once more. If only reality didn’t intrude. (Boston Globe)

Posted in Suffolk Downs on October 15, 2004

Tough Year Ahead

“Suffolk Downs officials want to reduce the number of races they run to maximize their limited purse funds, but the responsibility of supporting the region’s horsemen means there won’t be much change in the schedule in 2005.” (Daily Racing Form)

Posted in Suffolk Downs on October 8, 2004

Suffolk Schedule May Shrink

Suffolk Downs must apply to the state racing commission for 2005 dates by October 1, and it looks as though the track will ask for 900-1000 races, a slight reduction from this year’s 1100. (Boston Globe)

Posted in Suffolk Downs on September 26, 2004