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Northampton Fair Opens

The Northampton Three County Fair opens this Friday, September 3, with racing scheduled for September 3-6, 10-12, and 17-19. Post time is 1:30. Zippy Chippy, a horse famous for losing 98 races in a row, may run at the fair on opening day: “He’s been training hard at Finger Lakes … Maybe this will be the year,” says fair Racing Director Sandy Staniszewski. (The Republican)

Posted in Track Notes on August 29, 2004

Rock. Turf Plan Remains Contentious

“At issue is what to do about a rival group which also wishes to supply horses for the Rockingham races, the New Hampshire Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Association, which is not a member of the 70,000-strong HBPA union joined together in 32 states.” (Lowell Sun)
Related: “HBPA, Rockingham still at odds over races” (Blood-Horse)

Posted in Track Notes on August 17, 2004