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Bill Finley
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Can a new horsemen's group stop decoupling at Gulfstream and help save racing in South Florida?
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With Decoupling Threats Casting Doubt On Future of Gulfstream Park, Owner Vaccarezza Pushing For New Group To Represent South Florida Horsemen
When it was announced by The Stronach Group (TSG) earlier this month that it had the blessing of the group representing horsemen in South Florida to push for the decoupling of the track's racing and c...
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January 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Paco has three mounts tomorrow at Lrl, ending 50-day suspension for striking horse on neck and face. He continues to say all the right things. Let's hope he really has changed.
"I have taken my days, apologized to everyone and am still in therapy. I have tried to learn and move on," he said.
January 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Just voted for Patches O'Houlihan for Canadian Horse of the year. I know Filo Di Arianna won a Grade I, but thought Patches' overall body of work was better with 4 stakes wins. Would love to see him run in U.S. next year.
January 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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The way to save the game in Florida may be to move the racing to Palm Meadows once Gulfstream closes.
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Solving The South Florida Racing Crisis, Is Palm Meadows The Answer?
The bombshell announcement issued last week by The Stronach Group (TSG) that Gulfstream Park could close within three years, if not sooner, sent shockwaves through the industry. To close Gulfstream wo...
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January 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Look who's coming back in March. Good luck to an outstanding horsemen.
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Jimmy Jerkens To Return To U.S. In March
He is 22 months into a two-year contract to train privately in Saudi Arabia for Prince Faisal bin Khalid Al Saud, a move that rejuvenated his career, but Jimmy Jerkens said he is ready to come home. J...
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January 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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my eclipse award choices
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My Eclipse Award Choices: The Week in Review
It's an interesting year when it comes to the Eclipse Awards, which will be announced next week. As always, there are the categories that are no-brainers where the winners should be unanimous. But the...
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January 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Equibase has issued the handle figures for 2024 and here's the number that matters. When adjusting for inflation, handle has fallen by 57.3% since 2003. With CAWS killing off so many everyday players it's only going to get worse
January 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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How can you not fall in love with a hard-trying mare like this one?
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Tennessee Moon, Who Led Country in Wins in 2024, Faces Tough Test Friday at Delta Downs
Tennessee Moon (Ransom the Moon) is not the type of horse to make headlines, but maybe that's because we've forgotten how special and admirable some of these blue-collar horses can be. The 5-year-old ...
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January 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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From HISA report, HISA tracks are much safer than non-HISA tracks...During the 1st and second quarters of 2024, fatalities at racetracks in non-HISA states amounted to 2.38 racing-related fatalities per 1,000 starters That was more than triple the fatality rate at HISA regulated tracks.
December 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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looks like it's going to be a while before Paco Lopez is able to ride again.
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Lopez Accepts Responsibility for Striking Horse in Face with Whip; Will Begin Indefinite Suspension
Speaking publicly for the first time since he was caught on video striking the horse National Law (Constitution) in the face with his whip after the field crossed the wire in Tuesday's fifth race at P...
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December 5, 2024 at 10:00 PM
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The winning trainer of today's first at Aqueduct was Amelia Green. She had been working as an assistant to Pletcher before going out on her own. Off to a perfect start as the filly On Command was her first ever runner.
December 1, 2024 at 8:53 PM
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Here we go again. NYRA trainer/employee commits minor offense and steward Braulio Baeza throws the book at them.
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Contessa Fined $4,000 by Gaming Commission Steward, Vows to Fight 'Outrageous' Punishment
When veteran New York trainer Gary Contessa ran a horse named Answer the Call (Dialed In) in a Sept. 25 claiming race at Delaware Park, he had no idea that he had violated a rule. He claimed the horse...
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November 27, 2024 at 2:09 PM
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They're going to for broke with Soul of an Angel and will run her in the Saudi Cup. Next stop for White Abarrio could be the Mr. Prospector S
November 25, 2024 at 3:42 PM
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Just joined up. would love to hear from fellow horse racing fans.
November 19, 2024 at 9:10 PM