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StandardbredGal: March 2012
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Providing A "Blinkers Off" Opinion About The World Of Horse Racing! Friday, March 16, 2012. For those of you who have not read the Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services. Here is a recap: The government of Ontario owns four GBE's (Global Business Enterprises), each of which returns significant revenues to the province. Government Business Enterprises are government organizations that:. Are separate legal entities with the power to contract in their own name;. Of the four GBEs amounted to $...
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StandardbredGal: August 2011
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Providing A "Blinkers Off" Opinion About The World Of Horse Racing! Thursday, August 18, 2011. All Good Things Come To An End. Matz continued his training relationship with the Jacksons, sending Barbaro's full brothers, Nicanor and Lentenor off to the races. Not quite as successful as their older brother, the colts moved forward in their racing program with great promise, and still remain on the track today. You can read the article in it's entirety here. Gold Cup and Saucer Field Set. See You At Peelers.
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StandardbredGal: More Than Words
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Providing A "Blinkers Off" Opinion About The World Of Horse Racing! Wednesday, April 16, 2014. I always seem to ponder questions the most when cleaning stalls, and this evening was no different. Twitcapper. Posed this question on Twitter this afternoon:. I thought for a split second and then immediately chose ► A) “hell to the yeah”, but then I thought, “WHY did I choose this? Needless to say, I came to the conclusion that it’s more than a 2:00 minute race. Because it’s the Kentucky Derby. In the weeks p...
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StandardbredGal: November 2011
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Providing A "Blinkers Off" Opinion About The World Of Horse Racing! Saturday, November 19, 2011. Ontario Sires Stakes History. That being said, I gently placed it atop my mantle (it's really quite heavy), and daydreamed about how great it must have been to have won something so sought-after. Well, a bit of time passed and just today I found myself rummaging through an antique and collectibles store and what do you think caught my eye? Why yet ANOTHER Ontario Sires Stakes trophy! I would really like to ai...
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StandardbredGal: October 2012
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Providing A "Blinkers Off" Opinion About The World Of Horse Racing! Thursday, October 18, 2012. Looking To The Federal Government For Guidance. As I sit back and review everything that has happened since the O.L.G (Ontario Liberal Government as well as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming.coincidence? So let's recap, and keep in mind that some of the below racetracks may not even re-open come 2013:. Hiawatha Horse Park: Closed For The Season. Clinton Raceway: Closed For The Season. So I thought to myself, "Wha...
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StandardbredGal: June 2011
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Providing A "Blinkers Off" Opinion About The World Of Horse Racing! Thursday, June 30, 2011. Jockey Tommy Molina "Stomps" On Dancin In Rain In The Starting Gate. Jockey Tommy Molina was caught stomping on his horse, Dancin In Rain, while in the starting gate. They said that the horse was being unruly and needed the reprimand - Hey all you standardbred trainers-owners-grooms, do you agree with his actions? Stay safe, keep your hooves on the ground, and keep reaching for the wire. Wednesday, June 29, 2011.
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StandardbredGal: September 2012
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Providing A "Blinkers Off" Opinion About The World Of Horse Racing! Wednesday, September 19, 2012. The City of Hamilton Is At The Plate. Today, the City of Hamilton is meeting with the OLG and Great Candian Gaming Corporation to discuss the future of Flamboro Downs and whether or not they would be willing to be hosts for the OLG. You can view it here. Or review the agenda. Here is a brief overview:. This is what the City of Hamilton would like before making a decision with the OLG:. 4) The zoning boundar...
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JC / Railbird - Rachel’s Winner
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Rachel’s got a runner:. Pletcher, who called the race “everything you can hope for in a debut,” said a start in the September 5 Spinaway Stakes was a possibility. Maybe this is sentiment, but seeing the Stonestreet silks on a bay filly rounding perfectly into the stretch, poised to win, gave me a Rachel Alexandra flashback — for a moment, I thought I was seeing Valentina’s mother. Whatever she does next, I’m glad to have felt that thrill again. Posted by JC in Racing. Follow @railbird on Twitter.
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Through the Eyes of a Deaf Equine Fanatic: Spring is wound season
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Friday, May 29, 2015. Spring is wound season. Poor Limerick presented with a wound on her right hock last night. When I saw it, my blood pressure went through the roof. Most wounds don't bother me, but wounds over a joint- no matter how small- make me neurotic. The swelling was very minimal and clearly from trauma to the tissue, which is expected. And although the wound had a bit of a scooped-out appearance, there was no puncture. Thankfully. After a restless night I visited Limerick early this morning t...
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