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Arlington asks to vacate racing dates in dispute with horsemen
The plot is thickening in the contract fight pitting Arlington Park and its parent company, Churchill Downs, Inc., against the collective bargaining agent for owners and trainers. Anticipating short fields for racing if a contract isn't signed before...
Tags: Arlington Park, Justice System, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Dick Duchossois
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At The Races: Clancy's Call Of A Weekend Review
The Hartford CourantWeekend Review Winning Cause took charge in mid-stretch and went on to a 1-length victory over late-running General Election in the Grade 3 Lexington Stakes Saturday at Keeneland Race Course. The winner, ridden by Julien Leparoux, ran a mile and a...Tags: Todd Pletcher (racehorse), Normandy Invasion (racehorse), Java's War (racehorse), Kentucky Derby, Verrazano (racehorse)
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Departing takes Illinois Derby easily
For Churchill Downs, the Illinois Derby was a pointless race but for the gelding's owners and trainer Departing's compelling 31/4-length conquest of 13 opponents in Saturday's 56th running of Chicago's richest dirt race at Hawthorne Race Course was...
Tags: Adele (music artist), Arlington Park, Kentucky Derby, Equestrian, Preakness Stakes
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Horse trainer Bill Mott got start on S.D. prairie
When Mobridge native Bill Mott got started in horse racing in South Dakota in 1968, there was no way to know he would become one of the sport's most successful and respected trainers. But that's exactly what's happened to the 59-year-old Mott, the...Tags: Arts and Culture, Dubai World Cup, Folklore and Mythology, The New York Times, High School Sports
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Super Bowl champion Ravens to open season at Denver
Peyton Manning back in Indianapolis — in a Broncos uniform. Peyton vs. younger brother Eli Manning in another Manning Bowl. Andy Reid returning to Philadelphia: Let the booing begin now? The NFL schedule, released Thursday, is filled with...
Tags: U.S. Open (golf), Auto Racing, Baltimore Ravens, Masters Tournament, Brian Davis
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Around Town: A great way to start a morning
“If you come here at 6:30 every morning, after you leave, you will always have a good day.” I was chatting with a young jockey named Kevin Krigger. We were seated in the stands at Clocker's Corner in Santa Anita Park. Clocker's is one of...Tags: Kentucky Derby, Equestrian, Preakness Stakes
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Monitoring of Preakness horses increases, but potential hole remains
Security at Pimlico's historic Preakness barn will be heightened this year, a move that comes amid renewed concern about doping and horse safety in the sport. All visitors, including veterinarians, who want to spend time with horses scheduled to run in...
Tags: Triple Crown, The New York Times, Kentucky Derby, The Jockey Club Incorporated, Equestrian
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Bruins, Celtics affected, security up after bombs
A few hours after the Boston Marathon bombings, and more than 1,000 miles away, a police officer with a German shepherd patrolled near an entrance to the baseball stadium where Miami hosted Washington on Monday evening — an unusual sight at...
Tags: Death of Osama bin Laden (2011), Auto Racing, Ben Revere, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Red Sox
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Overanalyze rallies to win Arkansas Derby
Overanalyze stormed down the home stretch to pull away and win the $1-million Arkansas Derby on Saturday at Hot Springs, Ark. The colt, trained by Todd Pletcher, trailed with a second group for much of the race before charging ahead after the final turn...
Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Auto Racing, Tommy Robredo, Kentucky Derby, Boston Marathon
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Pimlico hopes to attract new clientele with attractions
This spring's season at Pimlico includes attractions designed to renew long-fading interest in thoroughbred horse racing: live music, a wine festival, beer and bourbon tastings, tutorials on betting and special contests. Get them to come once, the...
Tags: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Equestrian, Entertainment, Gulfstream Park, Preakness Stakes
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Horse trainer Mott got start on prairie
When Mobridge native Bill Mott got started in horse racing in South Dakota in 1968, there was no way to know he would become one of the sport’s most successful and respected trainers. But that’s exactly what’s happened to the 59-year-...
Tags: Dubai World Cup, Folklore and Mythology, Arts and Culture, Triple Crown, The New York Times
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Prostitution reported in Aberdeen [Police blotter]
Aberdeen Charles William Gilbert, 76, whose address is listed as the Aberdeen Post Office, was charged Friday with failing to appear in court in a case in which he was charged with having an alcoholic beverage in a retail area. Justin P. Walters, 30,...Tags: Cheshire, Abusive Behavior, Human Interest, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), Aberdeen
Apr 22, 2013
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Apr 21, 2013
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Apr 20, 2013
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Apr 19, 2013
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Apr 18, 2013
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Apr 18, 2013
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Apr 16, 2013
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Apr 16, 2013
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Apr 13, 2013
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Apr 8, 2013
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Apr 8, 2013
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Mar 26, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
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