FIRE MISSION PULLS AWAY EASILY IN SATURDAY’S FEATURE; NAVARRO BREAKS RECORD FOR WINS IN SINGLE MEET

By John Heims —- FIRE MISSION PULLS AWAY EASILY IN SATURDAY’S FEATURE; NAVARRO BREAKS RECORD FOR WINS IN SINGLE MEET Oceanport, NJ – Al and Michelle Crawford Racing’s Fire Mission sat perfectly off the early speed duel before swinging to the outside at the top of the...
Posted On 10 Sep 2017
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Bet She Wins Airs in Lassie; Barry Lee Rebounds in Futurity; Moms Choice Lands Wexler

By Brian Spencer —- BET SHE WINS AIRS IN LASSIE; BARRY LEE REBOUNDS IN FUTURITY; MOMS CHOICE LANDS WEXLER ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 9, 2017) – Lothenbach Stables’ Bet She Wins capitalized on a crafty ride from Jose Lopez to overcome a tricky draw when posting an...
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Belmont: Far From Over ‘primed’ for Seattle Slew

NYRA RELEASE —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Black Rock Thoroughbred’s Far From Over seeks his first stakes win in more than two years today when he takes on five challengers in the $100,000 Seattle Slew, contested over 1 1/8 miles on Big Sandy at Belmont Park. The talented...
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Arlington International Racecourse Barn Notes: Friday, September 8

By Bailey Gallison —- Campbell Tackles Fourth Furturity with Take Charge · Princess Erindelle Tries Poly Again in Overnight Stakes CAMPBELL TACKLES FOURTH FURTURITY WITH TAKE CHARGE DUDE On Saturday, trainer Michael Campbell and owner George Mellon will send out their...
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Belmont: Rubilinda impressive in Christiecat

By Najja Thompson —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Making only her third career start and stakes debut, Don Alberto Stables’ Rubilinda closed with a furious finish to best a field of seven to win the $100,000 Christiecat for 3-year-old fillies on Friday, opening day of the...
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Monmouth Park Barn Notes for Friday, Sept. 8, 2017

By John Heims —- FOOTBALL ACTION ALL SEASON LONG IN WILLIAM HILL RACE & SPORTS BAR Monmouth Park is the place to be this football season, with the newly expanded William Hill Race & Sports Bar, which has a “grand re-opening” this weekend. With wall-to-wall TV’s,...
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Keeneland’s Influential September Yearling Sale Opens Monday

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland’s Influential September Yearling Sale Opens Monday Sale debuts September Sale Bonus Program, new format LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 7, 2017) – Keeneland begins its 74th annual September Yearling Sale on Monday with a premier Book 1 sale of 167 elite...
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ARLINGTON-WASHINGTON FUTURITY, LASSIE DRAW COMPETITIVE FIELDS

By Brian W.Spencer —- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 7, 2017) – The 83rd running of Saturday’s $75,000 Arlington-Washington Futurity drew a field of ten juvenile colts and geldings to contest seven furlongs on the main track at Arlington International Racecourse, headed...
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TAMPA BAY DOWNS TO CLOSE SUNDAY AND MONDAY DUE TO IRMA

By Mike Henry —- TAMPA BAY DOWNS TO CLOSE SUNDAY AND MONDAY DUE TO IRMA OLDSMAR, FL. – Due to the impending threat from Hurricane Irma, Tampa Bay Downs, The Silks Poker Room and The Downs Golf Practice Facility will be closed Sunday and Monday. Tampa Bay Downs will remain...
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Belmont Park’s Fall Championship Meet to include return of the NYRA Bets Late Pick 5

By Pat Mckenna —- Exclusive wager to be offered on Saturdays and Sundays until October 7 ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced today the continuation of the popular NYRA Bets Late Pick 5 wager during Belmont Park’s Fall...
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