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PrM 8/6/2011 R5 - Iowa Showcase Night-Iowa Breeders' Oaks (Pick 3)

Prairie Meadows is showcasing its state breds as they are giving away $530,000 over 7 stakes races Saturday night. In the Iowa Breeders' Oaks I'll give the edge to #5 Someplace Else who tries to avenge her loss to #2 Ginger Added three ra...

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TVG, Prairie Meadows Strike Marketing Deal

TVG announced today that it has reached agreement to operate a co-branded Advanced Deposit Wagering (ADW) system on behalf of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino and the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (IA HBPA). TVG and Prairie Meadows will extensively market each oth...Read More

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Prairie Meadows Considers New Format

Prairie Meadows is considering changing to a racing format that completely splits its Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing while eliminating harness racing. That is the recommendation of the track's Horse Committee, which has proposed a 56-day Thoroughbred-only meet for 2010, followed by a 30-day Q...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 996 days ago ·

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CraigBradshaw · good reason sa wins by a nose whisker over sparky e boy at los alamitos last nite to take the champion of champions, the bc classic of qh racing at 440 yards. an exciting race. both were longshots to the favorite jess you and i, and the exacta paid $725. · 60 days ago ·

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42 Racetracks and Counting!

Those of you that know me, understand that one of my favorite things is visiting a thoroughbred racetrack I have never been to before. In fact it has become a goal of mine to see as many as possible before I leave this world. In recent months, I am pleased to announce that I have added two new ones ...Read More

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Mike in SB · You have me beat by about 20 in the US, Lone Star Park in Texas is a nice track to visit and I don't see it on your list. But you should get out of North America, I have been to Happy Valley in Hong Kong ( a Wednesday in the rain with 50 thousand people in the stands ), Epson and Ascot in England, the Currah in Ireland, Longchamp in Paris and the track in Warsaw. My bucket list is to see the great horse races of the world, still a few to go, but your list of American tracks would be hard to beat. · 230 days ago ·

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EquiSpace · The Geno triple should be in your future: Fort Erie, Finger Lakes, Presque Isle! · 230 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · I can only count 17 for my list. I hope to add Churchill Downs for this year's BC. According to Steven Crist, Finger Lakes is a MUST. · 230 days ago ·

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ruffian75 · That's an impressive list. You might want to add Louisiana Downs in September, when they have the Super Derby. · 230 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Love these comments ... Mike, I am impressed on your foreign conquests. I'm still sore that I missed going to the track in Rio due to a Concierge error. I will get to some biggies in Europe sooner rather than later. The Geno Triple ... you know it! ;-) Louisiana Downs and the Super Derby actually may happen in a few months! · 230 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · I've been to 2 tracks (AP and CBY). Does this mean I'm 2 years old? · 230 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · We'll need to work on that total, Chris! · 230 days ago ·

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ruffian75 · Oh, another track that you might want to check out. Haven't been there, but I've heard other people mention it. Kentucky Downs. Only has about a 5 day meet, but it's like a country fair atmosphere. They say the track runs through the hills, but it does draw some top-notch turf competition. Think it runs in the fall. I guess it would be European-like. · 230 days ago ·

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Julie Albright · I WISH I could say I've been to a quarter of those...but I haven't. Very impressive list, imo. Hope you have a great time tomorrow night and say Hi to my boy Awesome Gem, aka The Gemster. :-) · 230 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Yes Kentucky Downs, previously Dueling Grounds, has been on my want list for a long time. I wish they ran more than a few days a year. I will say Hi for you, Julie ;-) · 230 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Oh, I forgot I have been to York in England on my honeymoon! Is that 18 for me? · 230 days ago ·

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arazi · Nice list! Dang... you've got me beat by five... 37 total for live racing. But that includes Newmarket, Ascot, York, Chantilly and Maisons-Laffite. I highly recommend York (sort of like Saratoga) and Chantilly (simply beautiful) to anyone who has the chance to get there. I think a HRN Euro-trip is in order! · 230 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Getting a little Euro-jealous here guys! · 230 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Wait make mine 20, forgot Hollywood Park and Liberty Bell, which did thoroughbreds before Keystone which became Philadelphia Park which became Parx · 230 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · This is fun! 21, I have been to Charles Town! · 230 days ago ·

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mdracing69 · Looking forward to your Louisiana Downs visit, Brian. · 230 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Andy, if you don't watch out, you will pass me before I get to Prairie Meadows ... Thanks, Jarrod, I can't wait! · 230 days ago ·

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ChristineDix · wow-6 if you include the one day fair at Millarville/SP/NP/MarD/QuD/Woo · 230 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Here's my list: Atl, Aqu, Bel, Bow, CT, Del, GS, Hol, Lib, Lrl, Med, Mth, Pim, Prx, Rkm, SA, Sar, Suf, Tam, Tdn, York* · 229 days ago ·

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zatt · Why did you count both Liberty Bell and Parx? · 229 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Liberty Bell and Parx were not the same track. Lib was torn down and Franklin Mills mall stands there. Keystone was built in 1974 and was renamed to PHA and now to PRX. Liberty Bell had a split meet of standardbreds and thoroughbreds. · 229 days ago ·

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zatt · Ahhh, thanks for the education, Matt. · 229 days ago ·

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lapswimmer · Dang, that's impressive. I've only been to Churchill Downs (my hometown track) and Keeneland (my college town track). I would at least like to visit the rest of the tracks in KY before I go anywhere else. Maybe I'll catch up to your list once I get out of college! · 225 days ago ·

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MarkRodriquez · The greatest county fair of them all: The Humbolt County Fair at FERNDALE, CA. Located near Eureka, which is a mini San Francisco and right by the biggest trees in the world, the folks at Ferndale know how to have a good time. Nowhere can a crowd of 4,000 make so much noise screaming at a mule race. They also have thoroughbreds and Arabians, plus all the simulcasts from the big tracks. You will be in one of the most beautiful places you've ever been. But bring a jacket as 65 deegrees is a heat wave in Ferndale. · 184 days ago ·

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LAZMANNICK · Brian.......If you're ever in the Buffalo area you should slip across the Peace Bridge and visit Fort Erie. I haven’t been there in some time but I remember it as a beautiful place with probably the most picturesque infield of any track in N/A. It is operated by private ownership now, but at one time was under the ownership of the Ontario Jockey Club and included in the Woodbine-Greenwood-Fort Erie circuit. It is richly steeped in history. Every modern day Canadian TC winner has raced there in the Prince of Wales Stakes, including the great filly Dance Smartly, With Approval and the ill-fated Izvestia. Other stars have left their mark there including Overskate, winner of the 1979 Bowling Green Handicap, a deep race that included the ’79 Turf Eclipse award winner, Bowl Game. And did I mention that this is the track where Northern Dancer broke his maiden? · 184 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Mark, I have actually been to the Humbolt County Fair, but only for simulcasting. Lazmannick, Fort Erie is very much on my to do list ... read some of the earlier comments to see the plan. Thanks for the additional info on the Fort! · 183 days ago ·

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MarkRodriquez · Brian, did you see the 350-foot redwood trees? Do you agree it's a beautiful place? I can't believe how uncrowded it is there. I'd like to retire there. · 183 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · I did Mark ... pretty location, and laid back atmosphere for sure! · 183 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Pleased to report that Hoosier Park became #43 last night! · 141 days ago ·

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LAZMANNICK · Don't forget Fore Erie Brian if you haven't already been there. They close in a month or so for this year and I'm not even sure wether they will be open next year. The track where Northern Dancer broke his maiden, won his first race, lost his first race and won is first stakes race. · 141 days ago ·

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Chip Woolley made a mistake, ready to move forward

Two years ago, Chip Woolley splashed onto the national stage in thoroughbred racing when he won the Kentucky Derby with 50-1 longshot Mine That Bird. Since the 2009 Triple Crown, Woolley has slipped out of the spotlight. He got back into it last week, but for all the wrong reasons. Now trainin...Read More

Source: blog.timesunion.com · Posted 214 days ago ·

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The Prairie State Festival Makes Me Want To "Go Ballistic!"

Here is my recap of the Prairie State Festival of racing from Arlington Park as well as an inside look at an old friend.... Read More

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BrianZipse · A Beyer of 114??? Whoa nellie! That has to be a little inflated, doesn't it, Chris? · 224 days ago ·

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dave.zenner · What? Brian? You dare to question the accuracy of a Beyer? For shame. · 224 days ago ·

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LAZMANICK · I often question Beyers, but I think that this one is legit. The other races on the poly that day were really off. This one was by far the fastest. Perhaps the teletimer malfunctioned. · 224 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · I used to be able to sustain 18mph on roller blades. Wonder what Beyer that would be? · 224 days ago ·

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LAZMANICK · cpsoren121.............it would depend if your were riding your roller blades on the east coast or the est coast. · 224 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · speed ratings are very subjective. I personally don't see the need for them as the time,race shape,works in the PP tell you everything needed · 224 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · Agreed on the speed figs, I use them in ranges to see if a horse can hang with the rest of the crowd, that's about it. · 224 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · I sometimes question Beyer ... I never question Zenner! · 224 days ago ·

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christysontheweb · Good grief there was some serious $$$ to be won last sat not to mention some awesome racing! Seems like while there were def a good # of front running victories the closers got their share too. I love when everyone has a good shot no matter the running style. Kinda makes me wanna go ballistic ;) · 224 days ago ·

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RobertPotter · Chris-I make figures using the Quirin methodology and gave Shrewd Operator a 112 which equals roughly a 110 on the Beyer scale as far as I know. · 224 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · Agreed. Do NOT question Zen!! · 224 days ago ·

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Good Times at Prairie Meadows

A first ever trip to Central Iowa's Prairie Meadows last Saturday night turned out to be a rousing success. The five-hour drive did not seem too long after arriving to a lively atmosphere at the combination racetrack and casino. Trackman, John Hernandez, invited me to be on the in-house television s...Read More

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sjuwill · Brian..sounds like you had a blast at Prairie Meadows and im glad your getting to all these tracks, hope in the future we can get to a new one again..until then wait to you hit close to my home · 226 days ago ·

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zatt · Same here, Bill ... Always a good time to see the races in your company. I will let you know when I am headed East next. Aren't you coming to the Breeders' Cup? · 226 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · That makes 43 tracks for you now? · 226 days ago ·

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zatt · No, Prairie Meadows was the one that made it 42. · 226 days ago ·

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cpsoren121 · I got to get out there! · 226 days ago ·

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sjuwill · im still hoping too..see your looking at the super derby but flights look tough there..i saw ernie at belmont friday · 226 days ago ·

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joe.nevills · Prairie Meadows is indeed a nice track. Probably my favorite of the three racinos I have visited. · 225 days ago ·

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joe.nevills · Also, next time you're there, be sure to try the pulled BBQ pork on the apron. It's one of my favorite racetrack concession stand meals. · 225 days ago ·

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Is Astrology Beatable in the Iowa Derby?

Beating the favorites in the big races at Prairie Meadows tonight could trigger sizeable payoffs ... Read More

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MichaelPavelick · Since Astrology has already won a grade 3 event, are the connections excited about trying to capture another grade 3? Hard to say, particularly when that grade 3 victory was at mile. Todays distance is mile & 1/16th so it be a nice fit for him. When a young developing horse wins a grade 3, normally the connections want to step it up & win that grade 2 or grade 1 for breeding value. · 229 days ago ·

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MichaelPavelick · So as far as the "class factor" Sherriff Cogburn winning the UNGRADED PM Juvenille, the next step up would be grade 3. So this race makes perfect sense from a class perspective. · 229 days ago ·

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ScottDick · You better bet with Zatt when it comes to PRM. This man cashed thousands last year on like a 20 dollar investment.. i'm in! · 229 days ago ·

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ruffian75 · Michael, after you "schooled" me on Flat Out last week, I'm betting the house on this one!!!! After this race, life will be so much sweeter!!!! Thanks for the inside info. · 229 days ago ·

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MichaelPavelick · Ruffian75, I sure hope you had a place bet, or had him "boxed" in the exacta. Generally 3 year olds are risky vehicles, because of the improvement factor. Bafferts "Prayer' had over a 6 month layoff making a strong move as a 2 year old against "Comma", was given one race tightner, and just improved after his rest & turning 3 years old. He was difficult read.Still trying to figure out what Prayer For Relief's morning line was? Was he bet down? · 227 days ago ·

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ruffian75 · The exacta was "sweet"!!!!!!! They really pounded Astrology. His prep races didn't sell me. Sunland Derby, Jerome Stakes, and, he did finish 3rd in the Preakness. The show payoffs were almost as much as the place payoffs. And, here's a trivia question that I don't have the answer for: When Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes, he went off @ 1-20 odds. When he won, the place payoff was more than the win payoff(2.10 to win; 2.20 to place). Has there ever been another 1-20 horse that actually paid more to place than to win? · 227 days ago ·

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MichaelPavelick · Ruffian75, With super strong favorites, the betting public becomes mesmerized with the win pool. Then you might have a longer odds horse run 2nd. So I'm almost assured that the place wager has paid more then the win pool. Thats what I love about this form of "sport betting". Paying attention to the betting pools can really pay off. · 227 days ago ·

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ruffian75 · Yeah, I understand the betting public being "mesmerized" by the win pool, but, I've also heard of the "bridge jumpers". People who bet a "sure thing" with an astonishing amount of money, usually in the show pool, but, Belmont only accepted place bets that day as the lesser bet. I guess that's where you got to be a tote board student, and watch the fluctuation of the different pools' monies. · 227 days ago ·

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MichaelPavelick · Persoanlly I respect Astrology. Actually to me its a reverse logic scenario. He was actually too good for a grade 3 event. He looked like a "lot of horse" in the Preakness. So the Iowa derby just fills his racing schedule. He raced wide in Saturday's race which makes the effort more difficult, and made a dominant move on the back stretch, although he seems somewhat immature. Hard to say, but the connections might just keep him racing active with "workouts within a race" until Travers day. Since he went a mile & 3/16ths in the Preakness, a mile and 1/4 Travers event makes sense. · 227 days ago ·

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ruffian75 · Michael, Prayer's morning line was 7-2, and he went off at 5.9-1, so, he wasn't bet down. But, his odds didn't go up that much, either. · 227 days ago ·

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MichaelPavelick · Ruffian75, Thanks, I actually uncovered that before your poast. Kind of surprise. Possibly any Baffert horse that comes "rollin into Iowa", gets a lot of respect or Baffert has a steady history of having horses ready for the Iowa derby. One victory in a maiden claimer, and another in an allowance race doesn't deserve those kind of morning line odds. His very respectable move against Comma to the Top, is hard to deny. But that was as a 2 year old & he lost by approx. 9 lengths. · 227 days ago ·

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icyhotboo · That pay off was a gift with Baffert's history in Iowa.Didn't need a PP to handicap that except for the other positions. · 227 days ago ·

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Headache rallies in Cornhusker Handicap

Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey’s Headache, expertly handled by an energetic Miguel Mena, saved ground from his inside post for six furlongs, moved off the rail on the far turn, and was angled five wide into the stretch to rally for an emphatic 2 1/2-length victory over the game 9-5 favorite Awesome Gem in...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 228 days ago ·

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Prayer for Relief wins Iowa Derby

Prayer for Relief gave trainer Bob Baffert consecutive wins in the $250,000 Iowa Derby (gr. III) when he registered a mild upset at Prairie Meadows on the night of June 25. The Jump Start colt, ridden by Rafael Bejarano for owner Zayat Stables, was a convincing two-length victor in the 1 1/6-mile te...Read More

Source: sports.espn.go.com · Posted 228 days ago ·

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Little Miss Holly takes Iowa Oaks

Conducted over a fast surface, despite earlier rain and unseasonably cool temperatures in the high 60s, the concluding night of the Prairie Meadows Iowa Festival of Racing brought forth competitive renewals of the Grade 3, $200,000 Iowa Oaks and Grade 3, $250,000 Iowa Derby.The Iowa Oaks, which feat...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 228 days ago ·

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Prairie Meadows

Had a blast at my first trip to Prairie Meadows. Saw great friends and met many new friends ... if only Sherriff Cogburn got it done for the big score!

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MichaelPavelick · Great odds on Sheriff Cogburn. Can't wait to see the video. Considering the Jockey may have careful about him healing that minor injury, it would be curious to see how "hard ridden" Sheriff Cogburn was to wire?l · 228 days ago ·

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Awesome Gem Meets Ten in Cornhusker

Still going strong at 8-years-old, Awesome Gem is the headliner for Saturday night's Cornhusker Handicap at Prairie Meadows.Read More

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winstarfarmfan · I'm excited to see Awesome Gem run! Good Luck! · 232 days ago ·

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Iowa Derby in the cards for Astrology

The stars are aligned for Astrology to make his next run in Saturday's Iowa Derby at Prairie Meadows.Read More

Source: desmoinesregister.com · Posted 233 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Looking forward to a big night of racing in Iowa ... I'll be there! · 233 days ago ·

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Jockey Ramsey Zimmerman Suspended

Prairie Meadows stewards on Tuesday suspended jockey Ramsey Zimmerman after he was arrested on five drug and alcohol charges that included felony possession and intent to deliver crack cocaine and heroin.He was arrested Monday, with the other charges being operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated...Read More

Source: desmoinesregister.com · Posted 275 days ago ·

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Slots gravy train nearing end?

The sport has had a nice run with slot machines, those gizmos that have fattened purses, made a lot of owners a lot of money and kept a dozen or so racetracks from closing. But the good times are about to end, and a lot sooner than you might have thought. A system -- broke state governments allowing...Read More

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Nifty Fifty kept Prairie Meadows afloat

Thank the “Nifty Fifty” for keeping Prairie Meadows afloat long enough to become a money-maker.From November 1991 through May 1993, when Prairie Meadows came out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the track ran on a shoestring budget. It was kept open by the Nifty Fifty, a skeleton crew of about 50 workers t...Read More

Source: desmoinesregister.com · Posted 379 days ago ·

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Prairie Meadows: Fewer days, bigger fields

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino will likely feature fewer days of horse racing in the future with larger, better fields of horses, the track's top executive predicted Monday."Fewer days produces better fields, and people love to bet on bigger fields. Not four or five horses, but 10 horses. You ...Read More

Source: desmoinesregister.com · Posted 478 days ago ·

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Recommendations for Prairie Meadows

An executive with Oaklawn Park has recommended that the lines of communication between horsemen and upper management be improved at Prairie Meadows. The recommendation from Eric Jackson, general manager of Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, was among the list of suggestions he made on how the racing program ...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 507 days ago ·

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First Winner for Added Edge

Ginger Added made up more than 2½ lengths in the stretch and drove to a 1¾-length upset win at 54.10-to-1 odds in the opening race on Saturday at Prairie Meadows Racetrack to become the first winner for Canadian champion and freshman sire Added Edge.Read More

Source: thoroughbredtimes.com · Posted 550 days ago ·

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Prairie Meadows Honors Maggi Moss

Iowa breeder/owner Maggi Moss will be inducted into the Prairie Meadows Hall of Fame Aug. 6 at the racetrack. The evening’s second race has been named in her honor. Moss has won more than 500 races at Prairie Meadows and has been the track’s leading owner eight of the last 10 years. Nation...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 557 days ago ·

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