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Jason Bartlett went two-for-two and Bailey J lowered the track record for a 2-year-old colt trotter from 1:58 to 1:56 2/5 in New York Sire Stakes action on Monday afternoon at Monticello Raceway.
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Woodbine announced Monday that the 1 1/2-mile main turf, known locally as the E.P. Taylor turf course, is set to reopen about a month ahead of schedule on Aug. 8 following extensive renovations.
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Greg Reinhart's analysis of the Wednesday 7/22 card at Yonkers Raceway.
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Hollywood Casino at The Meadows will have more than $100,000 in guaranteed pools on Saturday, July 25. The card will feature the $420,000 Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids.
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All the preparations are complete and the anticipation to see the horses go behind the gate is high as live harness racing is set to return to Genesee County on Wednesday, July 22.
Matt Rose's analysis of the Tuesday 7/21 card at Yonkers Raceway.
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Trainer Brad Cox had to alter course in his bid to return to Kentucky from New Jersey on Sunday. Fortunately for him, his horses, at least in New York, are experiencing better trips.
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From the statistical oddity department: Trainers Chad Brown (0 for 17), Todd Pletcher (0 for 11), and Saffie Joseph Jr. (0 for 9) have yet to win a race on dirt through the first 11 days of the Saratoga meet. There have been 58 dirt races run.
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Zany has not run since she finished sixth as the lukewarm 5-1 favorite in the Kentucky Oaks on May 1. She will return to the races this weekend, it's just not entirely certain where.
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Saffie Joseph Jr. said Skippylongstocking came out of the Monmouth Cup with a corn on the bottom of his foot that is sensitive to the touch, but that the horse is sound and will be able to make the $1 million Charles Town Classic.
