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LS 5/31/2010 R10 - Redding Colliery Prevails in G3 Lone Star H.

POST TIME 6:47 PM EDT -- #4 Redding Colliery (3-1) will break easily and grab the rail drafting behind Euroears. #7 Euroears (8-1) will cross over to take the early lead and this sprinter will cut swift fractions. It will be a few lengths...

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Nates Mineshaft Takes On Foodies

Lone Star Million Day! WinStar Win [Up to] a Million Day featuring the $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap (gr. 3), Food Truck Festival, and WinStar Million Man! Okay, I didn't see the creepy WinStar Million Weirdo but I was privileged to watch Nates Mineshaft easily win the Lone Star Park Handicap by…...Read More

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Vote YES! to Dollar Day

Okay, my Lone Star Park brethren. You have griped and whined and complained long enough about Lone Star Park carelessly discarding your favorite promotion: Dollar Day. Well, this is your chance to let your voice of discontent be heard and make it happen! They are currently running a brief campaign… Read More

Source: postparade.blogspot.com · Posted 3 days ago ·

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Sport Of Kings is failing its people

Recent media exposure on the “issues” in the sport of racing have caused a ripple effect, both in the executive offices of tracks across America, and on the backstretches of those tracks.Read More

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buckpasser · I enjoyed your article very much. But I think one of the problems for fall off the day after is that there is so much hype to the Derby that to have a race day after that type of event is a waste of time. After all do they play an extra game the day after the world series or the NBA or NHL finals, no they don't. I think what might be more productive to the track is to turn Derby into a week long set of events at the various tracks and not race the day after. Take a leaf out of the harness people's book as they celebrate Jug week or Hambletonian day · 18 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · At least we are seeing upswings on these big days. Nice gains at Mth opening day today, too! · 18 days ago ·

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Friday Night Lights: Lone Star Park

It's the first edition of Friday Night Lights where we head to Lone Star Park for their nine race card beginning at 6:35pm Central time. Lone Star runs races on their one mile dirt main track and a 7.8 mile turf course. The track offers rolling $0.50 Pick 3s and a $0.10 Fortune 6. Read More

Source: anddownthestretchtheycome.com · Posted 19 days ago ·

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Endorsement Comes Through in Texas Mile

Continuing his comeback from an injury that knocked him off the 2010 Triple Crown trail, Endorsement swept past 11-10 choice Canonize in deep stretch to win the $200,000 Texas Mile (gr. III) at Lone Star Park April 28. Endorsement was reunited with jockey Robby Albarado, who teamed with the 5-year-o...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 31 days ago ·

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Calhoun Notches Win Number 2,000

Trainer Bret Calhoun won the 2,000th race of his career April 19 at Lone Star Park when Forty Winks won a claiming race under Clifton Berry. “It’s pretty exciting that it happened there, at my home track,” said Calhoun, a 47-year-old native of Grand Prairie, Texas. “It’s been a long time. You never ...Read More

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Horse Racing, Secretariat and the Lost Generation

Still sore over an unplaced bet (in spite of a hunch) in the BC Classic, I needed to blow off some steam. I wanted to see some races and make some bets. With the newly renovated and much hyped Bar & Book at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie only 30 minutes away, I decided to make the drive. Read More

Source: anddownthestretchtheycome.com · Posted 106 days ago ·

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Lone Star Park: Fewer stakes, new racing series in 2012

Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie announced the track’s 2012 Spring Thoroughbred Season features 12 stakes, down from 19 in 2011, including two graded stakes, with purses totaling $1.3 million. Read More

Source: paulickreport.com · Posted 124 days ago ·

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Lone Star Park drops three major stakes

Lone Star Park has discontinued its annual Million Day program of stakes for 2012, but that card’s traditional anchor, the Grade 3, $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap, will again be run on Memorial Day. The race will be linked with two other stakes, one at Lone Star and one at Remington Park, by an ow...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 126 days ago ·

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Making the Grade

Recently I have felt like a college student all over again. No, not keggers and dormitory life, I’ve been waiting for the grades to come in, and this time it wasn’t on Mrs. Kenny’s Chemistry final, but rather from The American Graded Stakes Committee. Today’s the day. They reviewed the unrestricted ...Read More

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AndyScoggin · Guess I wasn't the only one doing report cards! · 180 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · I already gave you your grade, right? ;-) · 180 days ago ·

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travel_vic · wow do we love in the same universe? parx on top? · 179 days ago ·

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Sir Barton, Ghostzapper, Francisco Torres - October 30th

Ghostzapper set a stakes record and capped an undefeated 4-for4 season by winning the...Read More

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mdracing69 · I had the pleasure of meeting 'Cisco Torres when I worked at Louisiana Downs. Nice guy and a fine rider! · 213 days ago ·

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For the Breeders' Cup … It's All About Location, Location, Location

I was a little surprised with this week's news that horse racing's world championships, better known as the Breeders' Cup, will be headed back to Southern California and the familiar surroundings of Santa Anita Park in 2012. Mind you, I believe Santa Anita is a wonderful host for the Breeders' Cup, ...Read More

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mikemoss13 · For me, really, it's not about the location, it's about the horses. They all get together to run against each other, I want to be there. I understand that people get fired up about this, but I just don't get it. · 300 days ago ·

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MeganLamb · It's blatant favoritism, nothing less. There are dozens, hundreds of other tracks that are deserving, but they get passed up in favor of Santa Anita, once again. This needs to end. · 300 days ago ·

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J ReneeNeihart · 75 degrees and sunny California is fine, but what's wrong with watching the Classic at twilight in the driving rain? We're race fans. Not Barbie dolls and Ken dolls. We can handle being in the trenches. · 300 days ago ·

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jpoincelet · Julie Young Poincelet Honestly, even though I now live in KY, I was sorry it was here two years running..and now at SA? Again? Racing fans need to be able to see our sport everywhere! "Powers" that be...keep running us down that bad path..we need wide interest, not the tried and true that are the current fans, but new ones that we pray have some sort of understanding of our sport, and what it takes to get it there! I don't even care for the "Win and you're in" program, but that's just me... · 300 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · I'm with you Brian. I loved the different locations. How can Belmont not be the site for the BC. I was looking forward to 2012 in NY. Was Belmont ever being considered? Did NYRA even show any interest? · 300 days ago ·

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bellesforever1 · Hooh Yah Brian..the different tracks ARE part of what makes the championships so much fun. · 300 days ago ·

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xMystix · I read somewhere that Belmont is a possibility for2013. However, I agree that the Breeders Cup should start looking at other venues rather than at the same consistent one. Different weather and different regions adds to the excitement, as well as shows the true enthusiasm of the most genuine racing fan. We shouldn't have to be babied to love our sport. · 300 days ago ·

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ChristineDix · Still remebering that it has been 15 years since Woodbine saw one of best Classics ever.... · 300 days ago ·

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MarkRodriquez · Think about this: California racing is in dire straights. As Aquduct polishes the final touches on it's new casino that will bring better and faster horses to NYC, California HAS ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE TO GET SLOTS IN OUR LIFETIME. California is a state that has the most horseplayers, but many have started to give up on the sport out here. Remember, most of these horseplayers also play out of state simulcasts that help the industry. Churchill has the KY Derby, Pimlico has the Preakness and the Belmont are all located far to the east of Calif. Each spring, Calif horses have to travel to participate in the Triple Crown. A steady Breeders Cup will help the sport tremendously out here. The Preakness has saved Pimlico from the wrecking ball. Steven Crist alluded if Santa Anita becomes the permanent home of the BC, eastern trainers and owners will boycott the event. Oh really? I don't know of one western trainer who boycotts the Triple Crown. And I doubt ANY eastern owner would boycott a $5 million race because it's in La-La land. Steve where's your list of boycotters. SAVE RACING IN CALIFORNIA, WE ALL WIN IF WE DO. · 300 days ago ·

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bornstar · I'm a New Yorker and I want to see the BC in Belmont every so often. Everyone watches the Super Bowl, but it feels special when your hometown is in it. No one should monopolize the BC, it should rotate. · 300 days ago ·

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yukichan · Glad it's on the West coast in 012, for purely selfish reasons--much easier (and affordable) for me to get to CA. For fans closer to the west coast--there is some rejoicing! · 300 days ago ·

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yukichan · Glad it's on the West coast in 012, for purely selfish reasons--much easier (and affordable) for me to get to CA. For fans closer to the west coast--there is some rejoicing! · 300 days ago ·

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JoePo · Glad to see SA got its act together and has a dirt track. BC would not have returned to sunny california without a dirt track. Classic CD and SA are the 2 best and most logical choices at the moment for racing fans. SA on the west coast and midwest to east fans can get to CD. I think Monmouth park should also be in the mix for the east coast horse race fans. I live in ohio and would oneday love to go to CD to see the BC in person. Looking forward to watching and wagering on the BC 2011 from Thistledown racetrack in ohio. · 300 days ago ·

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the Clocker · I agree with MeganLamb, Twinspires and West Coast racing interest hold greater sway over the BC folks. Belmont and Gulfstream are being frozen out. · 300 days ago ·

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ghelguera · Can't get no better! BC in Cali makes east coast horses come to town to challenge. · 300 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · West coast bias. · 300 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · I'm late to the party here, but I feel the BC should be like the Super Bowl or Olympics. A different location each year is part of what I thought made this special. Why not come back to AP, WO, MTH, etc.??? · 299 days ago ·

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Mike in SB · Brian, I agree with you. I have been to all but the 1985 and 1990 Breeders Cups, and it was great to visit the different tracks and cities. I would prefer a rotation between the east coast, Kentucky and the west coast. But it seems that the Breeders Cup for mostly economic reasons wants a single site for the Championships. In this case the best site would be Santa Anita. Weather does matter, the Super Bowl travels around but usually to domed stadiums or warm weather cities. And one other thing, Kentucky has the Derby-Oaks weekend, Maryland has the Preakness, New York has the Belmont, Travers and the whole Saratoga meet, why not have one major racing event in California? · 299 days ago ·

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champion2011 · SA Again!?!? The bias side of me will say..YESSS but I do agree with alot of you...it should be something like the Olympics...different tracks across and states. Seems right now its CA, KY or sometimes NY but nowhere else. Seems that there are alot of new and renovated tracks out there..why not showcase them? I think it would be good for the sport and let racing fans from different areas be lucky enough to see these exciting races in person. · 299 days ago ·

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KyOaksRunner · Having the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita 3 out of 5 years is nothing less than a slap in the face to us East Coast fans who can't afford to make the trip out to CA, but could easily afford to make a day drive for Belmont. I hope the Breeders' Cup gets it right in 2013 and chooses somewhere other than Santa Anita or Churchill Downs. I'd even go if it was at Woodbine. · 299 days ago ·

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tiznow · It is a shame in a way. i would love to see it somewhere different every year. And that is a true statement even though I admit having CD in my backyard I've been blessed last year and this year. But I think it should be spread. it's horse racing and horses are tough, so should be the people going to the rac…read morees. If it comes up muddy, or cold who cares. That adds to the excitement of the race. Think of Alysheba's Classic in the shadows, or Cigar overcoming mother nature in that spectacular time, or Goldi cruising to BC Mile number three in subpar ideal temps. · 299 days ago ·

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walt.gekko · I've written a complete response to bother Brian's blog and that of Steve Crist's at Daily Racing Form (where he blasts the BC for not giving the 2012 BC to Belmont Park) at: http://www.toosmarttofail.com/forums/showthread.php?11371 · 299 days ago ·

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Zenyatta-Perfection Personified · I hope they have it in Woodbine again sometime! I think going to another country makes it much more of a "World Championships," not to mention that I'm Canadian and would LOVE to have the BC in Canada. · 299 days ago ·

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Defiantslave · In 09, I was wearing a tshirt and shorts. In 2010, I was wearing a scarf, gloves, long sleeves, and thermal underwear. And Ill be happy to bundle up again in 2011. Also cant wait for 2012 in Santa Anita. 3 and half hour drive to Vegas. Fly into Vegas on Monday. spend a few days, drive out to Santa Anita. What a perfect week! · 299 days ago ·

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FT Texas August sale catalogs 372 yearlings

Fasig-Tipton's Texas summer yearling sale will offer 372 yearlings, a 2.5% increase over last year's catalog. The auction is set for August 30 at Lone Star Park. Read More

Source: paulickreport.com · Posted 309 days ago ·

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Global Gaming has plans for Lone Star

Global Gaming Solutions, which took over ownership of Lone Star Park in May, will jump into a series of projects designed to improve the track’s facilities and enhance its operations once the meet closes Sunday.“We’ll spend millions before the end of this calendar,” said John Elliott, the 53-year-ol...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 326 days ago ·

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McNeil family enjoy the ride

As Lone Star Park's 2011 spring thoroughbred season comes to an end this weekend, Tony McNeil will part ways with his two sons once again.Tony will finish his second complete season with his sons Sunday at his favorite track in Texas, the only planned season together for the trio this year. The 54-y...Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 327 days ago ·

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Newly established Texas Derby needs funding

Texas horse race fans know of the Louisiana Derby, the Florida Derby and, certainly, the Kentucky Derby.Now there will be a Texas Derby for thoroughbreds and quarter horses under a newly enacted state law designed to boost racing attendance and showcase Texas-bred horses. Even though legislators did...Read More

Source: reporternews.com · Posted 327 days ago ·

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Global Gaming to Upgrade Lone Star

Global Gaming Solutions, which received a license to operate Lone Star Park two months ago, has announced that it will begin a multi-million dollar renovation at the Texas facility. The renovation will begin with the Post Time Pavilion, Lone Star Park’s daily simulcasting facility. It will be ...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 329 days ago ·

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Lone Star: Cosmo Girl fires bullet for Princess Rooney

Cosmo Girl worked a bullet five furlongs in 59 seconds Sunday morning at Lone Star Park in preparation for her summer objective, the Grade 1, $350000 Princess Rooney at Calder on July 9. The move was the fastest of 36 at the distance ...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 338 days ago ·

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Lone Star: An early favorite for the Razorback Futurity?

Simply Scandalous established himself as the early favorite for the $50000 Razorback Futurity this fall at Louisiana Downs when he won his maiden with something in reserve in Friday night's second race at Lone Star Park. ...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 340 days ago ·

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Wasted Tears draws off in Ouija Board

If Bart Evans ever decided to step away from the horse racing business he'd have little trouble finding employment at a comedy club.Don't hold your breath waiting for him to appear on stage, though. He's got this horse racing gig down pat.Especially when it comes to his 6-year-old mare Wasted Tears,...Read More

Source: star-telegram.com · Posted 365 days ago ·

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sweet potato · Winning her first Ouija Board in track-record time was great but winning three consecutive is an amazing feat! ing · 365 days ago ·

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