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Mr. Prankster Gets the Distance in WEBN Stakes
Mr. Prankster answered the two-turn question Saturday, closing strongly and drawing off to win the WEBN Stakes by more than seven lengths. Next stop for the colt--and last stop on the way to the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes--is the John Battaglia Memorial on March 3. Read more. Watch it.
Julio Felix Hits 2,500-Win Milestone
Julio Felix earned his 2,500th career win when he brought J. Pa home to victory in Saturday's eighth race. The first time he ever got a horse, it started walking and Julio fell off. He's been a lot more successful since then. Read more.
Grand Daddy Gets It Done in Forego Stakes
The Forego came down to a three-way battle but Grand Daddy prevailed to get his first stakes win. "It was like, if we're ever going to take a shot, now's the chance," said trainer Tom Drury Jr. "You couldn't have drawn it up in a storybook and have it go any better." Read more. Watch it.
Trainer Mike Tammaro Dead at 57
Longtime trainer Mike Tammaro died Friday, Jan. 27, of a heart attack following a long illness. He was 57. A public memorial service is planned for Thurs., Feb. 2, at Turfway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to CANTER Kentucky or another racehorse adoption agency of the donor's choice. Read more.
Lotta Lovin Wins Cincinnati Trophy, Aims for Bourbonette
Lotta Lovin's easy seven-length win in Saturday's Cincinnati Trophy Stakes bodes well for the future that trainer Mike Maker has in mind for her: a sweep of Turfway's stakes series for young filles, including the Bourbonette Oaks on Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes day. Read more. Watch it.
Turfway Returns to Saturday Afternoon Post
Beginning Saturday, January 14, Turfway will return to the traditional 1:10pm post time. The change ends a nearly year-long experiment to develop Saturday night racing. "We will continue to look for ways to . . . create new business," said Turfway's president and CEO, Robert N. Elliston. Read more.
Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes Highlights Turfway Winter/Spring Meet
There's no break in the action as Turfway's 2012 Winter/Spring Meet begins New Year's Day. The meet is highlighted by the $500,000 Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes, which last year produced the Kentucky Derby winner, Animal Kingdom. Read more.
Turfway Lowers Pick 4 Takeout
Effective January 1, takeout on Turfway's Pick 4 wager will drop from 22 percent to 14 percent, track president Robert N. Elliston announced Thursday. Turfway offers two or three 50-cent Pick 4 wagers each race day. Read more.
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