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Maryland horse racing has trouble holding its top riders
In another time, Maryland was a hotbed for horse racing, its history rich and its purses comparable to other states. It was a place where jockeys could make a career and not have to contemplate leaving for New York or California.
Since the late 1980s,...Tags: Equestrian, Triple Crown, Ramon A. Dominguez , Kentucky Derby, Horse and Harness Racing
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Horse of the year Havre de Grace has been retired
ReutersReigning U.S. Horse of the Year Havre de Grace has been retired after suffering an ankle injury during a workout at Churchill Downs, owner Rick Porter said today. Trainers noticed the five-year-old mare had “a little heat” in her right...Tags: Horse and Harness Racing, Churchill Downs
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Champion horse Havre de Grace retired with injury
The 2011 American Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Havre de Grace was retired from racing after suffering an ankle injury Sunday while training at Churchill Downs in Kentucky, the horse's owner said. "It is with great disappointment that I have to announce...
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Raconteur spins a win with final jump
Raconteur caught Hakama in the final jump to win the $100,000 Private Terms Stakes, the feature offering on a springlike Saturday at Laurel Park. Raconteur raced behind the first four runners into the turn, then launched his bid four wide into the lane,...Tags: Havre de Grace, St. Patrick's Day
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Horse racing: Havre de Grace rules in 2012 debut
Reigning Horse of the Year Havre de Grace treated Fair Grounds guests to a shamrock-flavored shower of power Saturday, giving those on hand and racing fans all over the world aSt. Patrick's Day to remember with a facile 4 1/2-length victory as she made...Tags: Ramon A. Dominguez , Horse and Harness Racing
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Special-edition city arts commission medallion honors the Horse of the Year Havre de Grace
Havre de Grace, the racehorse who shot to fame after being voted 2011 American Thoroughbred Horse of the Year, is getting more love from the city for which she was named.
The Havre de Grace Arts Commission has released a new medallion bearing the horse's...Tags: Horse and Harness Racing
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Havre de Grace on the brink of more horse history
When the American Thoroughbred Horse of the Year for 2011 is announced in Los Angeles Monday night, the winner will most likely have been chosen for his or her consistency – a survivor in a year when there was no clear-cut star to emerge on the...Tags: Equestrian, Concerts, Music, Kentucky Derby, Horse and Harness Racing
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Rosecroft Raceway will reopen its doors Friday night
Rosecroft Raceway, founded in 1949 and closed in 2008, will reopen its doors on a new harness racing season Friday night.
"We're ecstatic," Tom Cooke, president of the Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners Association, told the Maryland Racing Commission at its...Tags: Entertainment Events, Memorial Day, Timonium
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Tuff Truck Race at the Mason Dixon Fair Grounds
The Tuff Truck Race was held at the Mason Dixon Fair Grounds Oct. 22 and 20 competitors vied for the top spots in both 2- and 4-wheel-drive categories and a chance to take home the Shoot Out trophy. The 2-wheel-drive class saw Daryl Eshleman take first...Tags: Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Facebook
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Racing to expand to five days per week at Laurel Park
Live horse racing is back after the Maryland Racing Commission approved racing dates for both the Timonium Fair Grounds race track and Laurel Park on Friday.
Timonium will open for the Maryland State Fair meet Aug. 26, which will be the first live racing...Tags: Laurel Park, Preakness Stakes, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Elections, Maryland
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Facing A Challenge: Eyes of Hope
WGNOIf you have been anywhere near the Fair Grounds recently, you may have noticed giant black and white photos of faces posted on the sides of buildings. They are the work of photographer Frank Relle. They're not to showcase his skill with a camera, but...Tags: Steve Gleason, Photography, Arts
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New Orleans Jazz Fest lets visitors taste city's rich heritage
ReutersBy Kathy Finn NEW ORLEANS, April 30 (Reuters) - Nicole Toms practically gushed as she emerged into the sunlight from a massive tent where a gospel choir had brought the crowd to its feet. "Oh my God, I love everything about this," she said. "The...Tags: Entertainment Events, Fine Artists, Tom Petty, Music Industry, Artists
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