Articles filed under Horse Racing
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Uncle Mo out of DerbyMay 06, 2011 12:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The pockmarked road to the Kentucky Derby claimed another victim Friday when Uncle Mo was scratched due to a mysterious stomach ailment, further dimmin...
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Lots of changes at Arlington Park this seasonMay 05, 2011 2:00 am - In the immortal words of Peter Brady, when it’s time to change, it’s time to change. And after a season in which the betting handle fell nearly 30 percent and perhaps th...
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Spellman's scorecard: Tweets, Bears QBs, Chicago baseball and moreMay 05, 2011 2:00 am - Um, yeah ... Okaaaaaay: A tweet this week from former University of Illinois running back and current Pittsburgh Steeler Rashard Mendenhall concerning 9/11 follow...
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Will Uncle Mo be a go for Derby?May 05, 2011 2:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To go or not to go. Uncle Mo’s connections still weren’t saying whether the talented colt will run in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. The sleek bay colt was...
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Dialed In early Derby favoriteMay 04, 2011 2:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dialed In was made the early 4-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby after drawing the favorable No. 8 post, with Uncle Mo as the second choice in a full f...
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Baffert not sure what to expect with Derby runnerMay 03, 2011 2:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bob Baffert only wants to be at the Kentucky Derby with horses that have a legitimate shot at winning. He thought he had three this year, now the Hall ...
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Senator seeks ban on doping in horse racingApr 28, 2011 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — A senator is seeking a national ban on performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing, calling for a federal role in a sport that lacks uniform standards. Unde...
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Greed might be racetrack’s undoingApr 24, 2011 12:00 am - If Arlington Park’s Richard Duchossois thinks he’s doing everything he can to keep his track open, he may want to consider a few of these ideas: 1. Free admission (like...
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More at stake than just racing in saving trackApr 24, 2011 12:00 am - There has been much debate about the pros and cons of having slot machines at Arlington Racetrack. The time is now to approve slot machines for Arlington racetrack, with...
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Arlington Park offers free admission on May 6Apr 20, 2011 12:00 am - Arlington Park will celebrate the start of its new racing season with free admission to fans attending its May 6 “Open House” at the track. All customers at May 6 will b...