$1.50 Second Class Mail Bidijeford, Maine NORTHEAST HARNESS NEWS Vol. XV No. 9 T 'pon *7&o4e 'htfene&teet 'll 76e Ste*td#nd&ned Sfront" September 1995

One of the leading contenders in the upcoming Two Year Old Maine Breeders Stakes Finals at Bangor is the pacer, NORTHEAST CAREY owned by Gary Mosher. BANGOR HOSTS TWO YEAR OLD FINALS ON SEPTEMBER 9th The Maine Breeders Stakes two year olds Ninon Lohnes has accumulated themostpoints Atom's Mistress (78), Screeming Lucy (64) forget to enter horses before the box closes at have now completed the eight legs of the to date (258). Her closest competitor point- and in a tie for eighth place, FH Anita and R the time of draw. The detention bam could series for 1995. These juveniles started in July wise is the Ruck A Chucky colt, LENNY JOY and Y's Beauty with (55) each. Try to figure make a difference, but we hope not. Always in Bangor and have toured the circuit during (213) owned by Kermit Allen. They are fol­ that one out on your computer. be ready in case you're the "also eligible". the summer. The eight with the highest points lowed closely by an ever-improving RACE The two year old Pacing Colt Division is The three year old Finals will be held at will now venture back to Bangor on Saturday, ME SPEEDY (149), also a Moving Forward topped by NORTHEAST CAREY (Skip By Scarborough Downs on October 15th. That’s September 9th to compete in the upcoming owned by Dana Childs Sr. The next five in line Night - Hasti Hanover) owned by Gary Mosher six weeks away, and a lot can happen, but it $18,000 Finals. A detention bam will open at include; Wuzzie (131), Be My Enemy (55), with (276) points. He is followed by R-BILL Y certainly looks as if the pacer, BOLD BLUFF 10:00 a.m. on that day, with a 7:00 p.m. post ChuckerUp (33),U.S.Harness(20) and Shang­ BOB with (211) and WILLY WILCO with is the most outstanding performer this season. for the evening's races. Two year old trotters hai Girl (17) rounds out the field. (177) for the top three. Next in order comes; He has accumulated 400 points to date. There have been carded as Race 3, filly pacers for In the two year old Pacing Filly Division, Fafh (135), My Bill Luke (117) Woodmaster are still four legs to go; Windsor, Farmington, Race 6 and colt pacers for Race 9. It should be MISS JULIE B (My Bill Forwood - Ebony (109), Pete N Earl (109) and Castle Wizard at Cumberland and Fryeburg. Good luck... a gala affair, so make plans now to attend. Steel) owned by Richard Belisle leads with (109) to complete the field. We should all be proud. These "baby" As usual, in Stakes racing there are a num­ (308) points. Next in line in a tie is STONE These stats, of course, are not cut and dried. races can hold their own with most juvenile ber of heavy favorites. In the two year old Trot HOLLOW MARY and SARA'S JAMIE with Consider the fact that there are usually the programs across the country. Making money vision, MIC MAC TERROR (Moving For- (250) points each. Then following in order; lame and the halt that appear about Final time. is great, but it can't hold a candle to the feeling l - Bangor Express) owned by John and Miss Claudia Kel (188), Rebekah Anne (187), Then there are those (God Forbid!) that just of pride when you're a Finalist! IMPORTANT DATES & UPCOMING EVENTSBY JEAN EMERSON Sept. 1 - Mass Sire Stakes - 2nd leg - 3yr olds & aged pacers - Foxboro Park Sept. 14 - Rochester Fair opener-(ll days of ) Rochester, N.H. Sept. 1 - Maine Breeders Stakes - 3yr. olds - Windsor Fair (Fri. & Sat) Sept. 15 - New Jersey Sire Stakes - Nomination deadline for Late Closers Sept. 1 - Blue Hill Fair - 4 days - non-parimutuel Sept. 15 - Mass Sire Stakes - 2nd leg - 2 & 3yr old trotters - Foxboro Park Sept. 5 - Deadline for stall applications at Pompano Park Sept. 20 - Maine Breeders Stakes - 3yr.olds - Farmington Fair (3 days) Sept. 8 - Mass Sire Stakes - 2nd leg - 2yr olds & aged trotters - Foxboro Park Sept. 21 - $500,000. Little Brown Jug - 3yr. old pacers - Delaware, Ohio Sept. 8 - Garden State Park reopens Sept. 24 - SUNY Morrisville Sale (yearlings) Mixed Sale on Monday Sept. 9 - Maine Breeders Stakes Two Year Old Finals - Bangor Raceway Sept. 25 - Simulcasting Symposium - 3 days - Indianapolis, IN. Sept. 9 - Tufts Univ. Vet School Open House 10:00a.m. North Grafton, Mass. Sept. 27 - Maine Breeders Stakes - 3yr. olds - Cumberland Raceway (3 days) Sept. 10 - New Jersey Classic Garden State Sale - 2 days - Showplace Farm Sept. 27 - Kentucky Sale - 4 days - Lexington, Ky. Sept. 11 - Entries close for Maine Breeders Sale at Lindon Farm, Hollis, Me. Sept. 28 - Tattersalls Yearling Sale - 3 days - Lexington, Ky. Sept. 11 - Pine Tree Mixed Sale (plus equipment) Cumberland Raceway Sept. 30 - Harness Tracks of America - Art Sale - Red Mile, Lexington, Ky. cv XX XX 3K x ^ ^ To: Subscribers & Advertisers As usual, there's good news and bad news. The September issue of Northeast Harness News will be the final edition in its 10th Annual present form. The good news is that Times: in harness has agreed to carry this newspaper as a special "department" on MAINE BREEDERS SALE a monthly basis. I will continue writing and working as editor October 21st - 12:00 Noon of this department to be carried by Times. Subscriptions to Northeast Harness News will also be honored on an issue for Lindon Farm Route 35 Hollis, Maine issue basis by Times. For example, subscribers of Northeast Entries Close Harness News with issues to be fulfilled will receive issues of September 11,1995 Times, which will now include this special section, plus all of the other harness news and commentary regularly published by this top qualiy, four color magazine. New Englanders now will Looking For: receive more attention nationally, which is important as we • Broodmares purchase top class stock at the premier sales. The present quality of our stallions and broodmares deserves recognition. • Weanlings & Yearlings The region's Sire Stakes programs have improved • Maine-bred Race Horses tremendously, allowing for interesting coverage of this lucrative (Maine-bred and Mares In Foal To Maine Stallions sector of the horse business. Our top-producing stallions will Will Be Given Priority Based On Total Entries) also benefit with the wider exposure from Times:In Harness. If You Are Interested In Consigning Please You should receive your first copy in October. When value- Contact Us Immediately, We Will Send You wise New England subscribers have a taste of the superb The Necessary Entry Forms Promptly. quality of this magazine, I'm sure they will be extremely happy. The transition should be very smooth. However, if there are For More Information Call: any problems, remember...I'm just a phone call away. This is Don Marean, P.O. Box 135, Standish, Maine 04084 not an ending, only a new beginning. It's been a great fifteen Tel. 207-727-5527 Fax 207-642-3829 years. Thanks for your continued support! Jean For Information Contact: Jean Emerson THE MAINE STANDARDBRED Tel. 207-282-9295 (summer) 305-971-4867 (winter) BREEDERS STAKES Obituaries THEODORE H. ROBBINS TWO YEAR OLD FINALS Theodore "Ted" Robbins, 76, died August 19th at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. He was bom in Belfast, Maine, attended local schools and was a veteran of World Bangor Raceway War II, serving in the Quartermaster Corps. He was the owner and operator of Robbins Buick Co., Robbins Brothers Fuel Co. and the Penobscot Bay Motel. He was also a 50 year Mason. Saturday, September 9th He was a member of the USTA and an avid harness horseman and owner of the well-known Golden Hoof Stable. His good trotter, Cha Cha Laroo set a new mark of 2:01 at the Bangor Evening Post - 7:00 p.m. track on July 16th in the Anah Temple Shrine Trot this year, erasing the previous mark set by Indianapolis in 1988. Robbins is survived by Mary, his wife of 52 years; two daughters, Diane and Brenda; one brother, Owen; plus grandchildren and great-grandchildren. THREE YEAR OLDS WILL BE RACING AT: PRESTON JENUINE Preston "Pres" Jenuine, 85, one of our best known and most respected harness racing Windsor Fair - Sept. 1 & 2 officials succumbed on August 14th at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana, to congestive Farmington Fair - Sept. 20, 21 & 22 heart failure. As a youth, Pres was a star athlete at Milliken University in Decatur, Illinois. His career in harness racing began following a stint in the Navy during World War II.During Cumberland Fair - Sept. 27, 28 & 29 his lifetime, Jenuine served in practically every category in the standardbred sport; as an owner, trainer, breeder, State Steward, Race Secretary, General Manager and Director of the USTA, the Hambletonian Society, the Grand Circuit and Harness Tracks of America. He was inducted into the Harness Hall of Fame in Goshen in 1990. As a leader, Jenuine developed For Exciting Harness Racing Action, a reputation for innovation and change, he emphasized integrity ar.d encouraged profession­ Watch For These Maine-Bred alism from horsemen. He is survived by his wife, Helen; a daughter, Kay; a sister, Alberta Ewart and two nephews, Jim and Howard. Following cremation his ashes were scattered at Two & Three Year Old Trotters & Pacers the Cumberland County Fairgrounds in Greenup, 111. DOROTHY GAGNE At The Maine Raceways And Fairs! Dorothy Gagne, 79, of Clark Road, Londonderry, N.H. died at home on July 29th. She was a great trotting horse lover and owned such horses as Scotch Rocket, Diamond Does and Amy J. These horses raced the New England tracks, trained and driven by her husband, Ken Gagne. Others that assisted with the driving were Eddie Gilman, Arthur Nason, Bucky Day and Wayne Colby. She is survived by her husbamd, Ken; her daughter, Shirley and many grandchildren. Paddock Pics Of Two Year Old Stakes Performers At Scarborough

Bob Lowell and Joey Fitzgerald with RACE ME SPEEDY a trotting colt by Owner/trainer Linwood Perkins and wife Diann of Cornish with their Night Moving Forward owned and trained by Dana Childs Sr. of Westbrook, Me. Country pacing gelding, S11ADAWIZKI in the Scarborough paddock.

The trotting colt BE MY ENEMY by Ruck A Chucky with owner, James Kelley Parker with SHURFINE BKBtXB, a 11)11 of Millinocket, Me. and trainer/driver Norm Murry with wife, Bertha. Morning Breeze who is owned by Neal

The My Bill Forwood pacing filly, DERR1NG OAKS with trainer/ driver, Steve Owners Carl and Jane Mancine at Scarborough fur owner, Or. Alrov Chow of Brunswick, Me. DANDY LION b^Mor-mg Kreere v'ho »s teamed by tret ...... ,

Trainer, Dave Crochere and owner, Basil Kellis of Welts, Me. with the nice pacing Trainer/driver Gordon Corey and trotting Filly M1CMAC J ERROR by Moving filly, REBEKAH ANNE by Skip By Night the Lavish Acres stallion. Forward who is owned bv John and Ninon Lohnes of Union, Me. S ta b le

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Pity the Baby Boomers! The things they "Women attended the races dressed in long missed. The grandeur of Old Orchard Beach. gowns, carrying dainty lace-edged parasols." The big bands. The Kite Track! But just as quickly as racing became a From before the turn of the century, until popular pastime in Old Orchard, it died out. the early 1900's and then again from the 1930's Most horsemen at the time blamed the to 1950, Old Orchard Beach was one of the antiquainted betting system that the state of hottest harness racing tracks in America. Maine utilized. Low attendance, smaller purses Located off Walnut Street, in what today is and non-support from the locals closed the one of the nicest marsh areas, just off the track in the early 1900’s. hustle and bustle of downtown, was the loca­ In 1930, Maine adopted the popular pari­ tion of the Kite Track. So named for its shape, mutuel betting system and the Kite Track which some thought resembled a kite, but received a much needed facelift, as racing really looked more like a lop-sided figure once again became a popular diversion. New eight, the Kite Track was a major stop on stables were constructed and an up-to-date harness racing's Grand Circuit. tote board was added. Lights allowed for night For three weeks in late July and early racing and the track was easily re-conditioned. August, the only time it was open for racing, In fact the track was in such good condition the Kite Track would bring more money to that Old Orchard was considered for the new Old Orchard Beach than all of the other attrac­ location of harness racing’s most prestigious tions in town. event.. The Hambletonian! The track was the brainchild of Old Or­ By 1950, however, the trackbegan to break chard merchant and hotel owner, Milland F. up and fall apart. The final meet was held on *-«*Sb* Porter, who formed the Breeder's Mile Track July 3,1950 and according to Gerald Coffin, Association. He issued stock in the company who ran the photo-finish camera, "Not too and the track was soon constructed. many people were upset by the closing, as Built for speed, the Kite Track was con­ Scarborough Downs had just opened up with structed on a soft marshy spot and several the thoroughbreds." inches of clay was added to the surface mak­ Soon after the Kite Track closed for the ing it easy on the horses feet final time, the grandstands were tom down A large grandstand accommodated thou­ and the lights were moved to Scarborough. sands of race fans. Maine Sunday Telegram Today all that remains of the once famous reporter, Meryl Cutler, in 1981 wrote that in track is a faint outline that only a few can see An aerial view of Old Orchard Beach Kite Track Photo courtesy of Sewell Co. the early days of racing in Old Orchard Beach, from the air. SUNY Morrisville College Announces Its IF ALL YEAELUNG § Sunday, September 24, 12:00 Noon

For information contact: Bill Maddison • (315) 684-6297 • Fax (315) 684-6125

The following yearlings are but a sampling of w hat this year's sale offers:

Hip #43 DIGNITY BE MINE b.f. Hip #82 AVON UPBEAT b.f. Hip #3 CRANM EADOW BO br.c. Praised Dimity—Marishka Lobell Sir Taurus—Encouragement Sunset Warrior—Gazelles Nesbit Full sister to PASSTHE BISCUITS p,2,2:01,2f; 1:54.3 ($32,577) Full or half-sister to AVON CHEERFUL 2,2:06.1h; 1:58.3f- Full brother to SUNSET COLIN p, 1:54.4f ($40,210), MOONSHINER p,2,Ql:59.1f; 1:55.1 ($33,604) and N\FS '95, winner of NYB-LC and multiple NYFS and BRIGHTSIDE SUNDANCE NANCY p,3,1:56.4 ($35,061). placed Money Breaks. LADY 2,Q2:06.4h-'95, winner of Final of Maid Of The Mist Hip #5 STEVIESMILESLOBELL b.c. Hip #53 FAST MOVER b.f. Hip #87 GRADUATION TIME b.c. Dignatarian—Sunny Miss Storm Damage— Fast Circle On The Road Again— Witsend's Patty Half-brother to SUNNY FLIGHI p,2,l:58.3f; 3,l:55.1h Half-sister to SIGN ME UP p,2,2:02.4; 3,l:54.3f ($42,649) Full brother to ON THE RIBS AGAIN p,2,2:01.If; 3,1:54.3- ($44,167). Ml)SS placed and Open Class winner SUNNIE Open Class winner. From a half-sister to ON AROUND p, 1:55 '95. Winner of a leg of Scioto Series and NYSS placed. NUKES p,2,1:58.3; 3,1:55.4 ($100,085). ($237,570). Hip #92 NEW FRONTIER ch.c. Hip #16 SALESMAN blk.c. Hip #56 CAMEO WEST br.f. — Spinner's Hawk Meadow Road—Scotch Spring Western Hanover—Helene Almahurst Half-brother to Lady Blur p,2,2:02.3h-'95. From a full sister to Half-brother to WELSH WINTER 3,2:00f; 4,1:59.3f ($49,477). SKIPPER'S HAWK p,l:56.1f ($131,442). Stakes placed in HorsemanS., Hanover S. and elimination of Half-sister to MOLAKI EXPRESS p,2,Ql:57.3f and GROVE STREET p,2,Q2:00f-'95. From a half-sister to FALCON Review S. Hip #94 GLENN'S PARADISE blk.c. ALMAHURST p,3,Tl:52.2 ($400,776). Flak Bait—Melody Paradise Hip # 17 PARADISE TWISTER b.c. Hip #57 ALMOST SEDUCED b.f. Full brother to NYFS winner and NYSS placed MR PARADISE Spit Fire Lauxnwnt—Exotic Jade 3,2:01; l:57.2-'95 ($42,607) and ROYAL PARADISE 3,2:01.1- Half-brother to 7 winners, including UNCUI JADE p,2,1:56.4, Temujin—Myrtella Hanover 1:53.2 ($301,207) and PRINCELY JADE p,2,2:0l.4h; 3,1:56.1 Full sister to multiple series winner PERFECT DAUGHTER Hip #96 EVER ONWARD b.c. p,3, i ;58f; 1:54.1 ($166,798), M TV p,3,1:57.1 and WISE IN­ On The Road A^ain— Round N Round ($173,661). VESTMENT p,3,l:59.2f ($72,358). Full brother to AROUND AGAIN p,3,l:54.2-^5 and Circular Hip #22 WINGSWEPT FASTCUT b.f. Hip #58 HEPHZIBAH b.f. Reasoning p,3,2:04.1h. From ROUND N ROUND p, 1:57.1 Kassa Branca—Hay Queen Sir Taurus—Kristi Thunder ($112,747). Half-sister to Invitational and Preferred winner KING TYLER Half-sister to NYSS winner HOMER 2,2:01.1; 1:55.3 ($92,789), Hip #97 FALDO b.c. p,2,2:02.4f; 4,l:54.4f ($133,352). MAPLESTAR 4,2:00.3 and Bristo 2,Q2:07.2h-'95. Now 2 and Storm Damage—Classy Britt Hip #25 MATILDA'S PARADISE b.f. third in NYSS. First foal from CLASSY BRITT p,4,1:56.If ($73,927) a half- Spit Eire Lauxnwnt—Wistful Lobell Hip #59 W INGSW EPT KAREN ro.f. sister to EUCALYPTUS V L p,3,2:00; l:58h ($88,994). Full sister to NYSS winner PARADISE INDIAN p,2,l:58.4h- Kassa Branca— Watch Sallie Ely Hip #104 GOAL TO ATTRACT br.f. '95. Half-sister to multiple stake winner NEW YORK BAY Goalie leff—Attract Attention p,3,l:53.3; 1:52.4 ($67,438) and SLAPPED p,2,1:57.1; l :56.4h Hip #30 MY VISION b.c. Full or half-sister to multiple NYSS winner Goalie /eff—Dreamy Almahurst ($74,167). p,2,1:56.4; l:54.3-'95 ($48,457), ATTRACTIVE FELLA Half-brother to 13 winners, including DANCING Hip #63 DVC NIBERRY STREET b.f. p'l:55.2h ($69,674). ALMAHURST p,2,1:58.4; 3,1:54.3 ($403,919). —Mulberry Street Hip #105 KEY'S LUCK GIRL b.f. Half-sister to ORCHARD STREET p,2,1:55, 3,1.53. On The Road Again—Lucky Cindy Hip #31 BEANS BUDDY ch.c. ($110,992). Winner of multiple NYSS and New Faces Series Nero—A rmbro Stella Half-sister to TOWN GAMBLER p,2,1:57.2($47 041). From Half-brother to multiple NYSS winner BOSTON FAN p,2, l:57h Final. a full or half-sister to TYLER'S BESI p,1:53.4 ($435,741). ($94,390). Hip #68 INNISBROOK br.c. Hip #109 STORMIN UNICORN br.f. Goalie Jeff—lanis Blue Chip Hip #32 VENTURE FORTH b.c. Storm Damage—Miss Uniconn Half-brother to multiple NYSS winner DA BEN p,2,2:0~.~h; Half-sister to MISS TYLER p,2,1:58.4; C5 5 J f ($74 17 Harmonious— Natural I'reasure 1:53.4 ($132,129) and HELD FOR RANSOM p,3,1:55.2. Half-sister to European stakes winner INHERIT ME 1:58.1 BARREL OFMONEY p,3,1:55.31($35,318)andMISS GOALIE (Norway) ($100,000). Hip #69 ODESSA BLUE CHIP b.f. p,2,1:59; 3,l:58.1f-'95 ($20,686). On The Road Again— Inquisition Hip #3.3 BREAKAWAY PATSY br.f. Hip #no STEVE MACQUEEN b.c. Full sister to MARS BLUE CHIP p,3,l:53.1-'95 and multiple BJ's Mac—Queen Tut Goalie leff—Classy Sis stakes winner IROQUOIS BLUE CHIP p,2,l:59f, 1.53.3h First foal from CLASSY SIS p, 1:53.2; 2,2:00.2 ($144,115) and First foal from an unraced half-sister to LOS I ARK L57.4f second in Canadian Breeders Championship Final. Multiple ($193,449). ($170,761), MAJESTIC SHAPE 2 ,1:59.2 ($199,389) and SPE­ ONSS winner. Hip #71 COUPON SAVER br.f. CIAL DILEMMA 3,Q2:01.1-'95. Goalie Jeff— Pam Lobell Hip #l 1FWINGSWEPT QUEEN b.f. Hip #34 DVC NICK OF TIME b.c. Half-sister to OUR HERO p,3,1:57.3 ($70,464) and DOC Christmas List—Shronebeg Kassa Branca—Miss Ahlberg Three-quarter or half-brother to TRIM OF ROSES p,3,l:57.4f; GOODEN p,2,1:58.1; 4,1:57.3. Half-sister to the Stakes winner AHLBERG p,3,l:56.z 1:55.1 ($ 133,447) and SCOOTERS STAR p, 1:56.4 ($107,575). Hip #72 COLLEGIATE SPIRIT b.c. ($190,636) and ARTIE BABY p, 1:58.3 ($64,747). Hip #36 NIAGARA BLUE CH IP b.f. Big Towner—Esprit Gal Hip #113 REDHEAD LOBELL ch.f. Half-sister to BETA-BOB p,2,1:56.3; 3,1:53 ($227,405). Win­ Praised Dignity—Rival Mol lie On The Road Again—Irma blue Chip ner of NJ Futurity, multiple NJSS and stakes placed Academic Full sister to Fast Class winner BAD SELF p,3,1:55; 1:51.1 Half-sister to KARASAL BABY P'2' ^ 0 ?; JjS i.2- 95 Protocol p,2,Q2:02.3f-'95. ($245,691). ($43 225) and MOLLIE'S FELLA p,l:57.1h ($164,642)...... Previous Graduates—...... Paradise Indian p.2, l:58.4h - '95 Sundance Sensei p.l:52 - '95 • Eroticus p.l:51.3 - '95 Fort Storm p .2 ,1:55.2 - '95 Pitchyourslack p.3,1:54.2 - '95 • Don't Inhale p.2,1:57 -'95 __ Yearlings By The Following Stallions- TROTTING SIRES 2 by Curragh 10 by Kassa Branca 10 by Storm Damage PACING SIRES 1 by Baltic Sonata 1 by Harmonious 2 by Dennis Seelster 3 by Nero 1 by Sunset Warrior 1 by Albert Albert 1 by Kash Crown 2 by Dignatarian 1 by Niatross 1 by Take It And Run 1 by Baltic Speed 1 by Apache Circle 4 by Kawartha Mon Ami 2 by Falcon Seelster 11 by On The Road Again 2 by Temujin 1 by BJ's Mac 2 by Bay's Fella 3 by Meadow Road 4 by Praised Dignity 3 by Trim The Tree 4 by Came To Pass 1 by Big Tow ner 17 by Goalie Jeff 1 by Pastel Pastel 1 by Precious Bunny 1 by Walton Hanover 1 by Copter Lobell 1 by Call For Rain 1 by Hothead 4 by Sir Taurus 2 by Spit Fire Lauxmont 1 by Western Hanover 2 by Flak Bait 7 by Christmas List 2 by JJ's Biltmore The mixed sale will be Monday, Sept. 25 at 12:00 Tack Sale Sun. & Mon. 9-12:00 TRAINING CENTER

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PACERS Schedule At Foxboro Park 2nd Leg September 1 4yrs. & up Horse & Gelding 2nd Leg September 1 4yrs. & up Mares 2nd Leg September 1 3yr. olds Colt & Gelding 2nd Leg ) September 1 3yr. olds Fillies 2nd Leg September 8 2yr. olds Colt & Gelding 2nd Leg September 8 2yr. olds Fillies Final October 6 4yrs. & up Horse & Gelding Final October 6 4yrs. & up Mares Final October 6 3yr. olds Colt & Gelding Final October 6 3yr. olds Fillies Final October 6 2yr. olds Colt & Gelding Final October 6 2yr. olds Fillies TROTTERS 2nd Leg September 8 4yrs. & up Horse & Gelding 2nd Leg September 8 4yrs. & up Mares 2nd Leg September 15 3yr. olds Colt & Gelding 2nd Leg September 15 3yr. olds Fillies 2nd Leg September 15 2yr. olds Colt & Gelding 2nd Leg September 15 2yr. olds Fillies Final October 6 4yrs. & up Horse & Gelding Final October 6 4yrs. & up Mares Final October 6 3yr. olds Colt& Gelding Final October 6 3yr. olds Fillies Final October 6 2yr. olds Colt & Gelding Final October 6 2yr. olds Fillies Francis Guitarini, Executive Director 183 Orient St. Worcester, Mass. 01604 Tel. 508-831-0603 Join Us For Exciting Harness Racing Action At The 124th

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1995 NEW HAMPSHIRE SWEEPSTAKES SERIES V * THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 m m $1,000. New Hampshire Sweeps Trainer, Linwood Perkins assists Dentist, Kim Pike, who is using the $2,500. Bucky Day Memorial Mac Allan Speculum on the pacer, Brian Russell • The Mac Allan Speculum is a solid brass speculum weighing about fifteen pounds. It was FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 developed around 1950 by an Irishman named J.M. Mac Allan at Michigan State mversi y. Mr Mac Allan was the resident blacksmith at that time. . f $1,000. New Hampshire Sweeps W th an incisor opening of eight inches, this instrument proves very useful, especially for $1,500. T.R. Langdell Memorial dr Jhorses a X w .n g easy acceis to the mouths of these large animals for extractions or for t o t in g E u X ^ d w ith a locking screw, the user is assured of an open position for working. Tluffront handle can be used to keep the head elevated and steady, another red«fmmS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 fcamre. This speculum originally sold for around $50. but is no longer in producuon, although $1,300. George Phalen Memorial many are still in use in veterinary practices today. Willis Pease Memorial Christian friends What docs CHHA do? SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 • Keeps members informed with a Dud Nason Memorial of harness racing monthly newsletter are invited • Helps people struck by physical arid MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 natural disasters to become • Aids students with scholarships $1,000. New Hampshire Sweeps members of • Distributes tracts and Scriptures Paul Battis Night at racetracfd CHHA. • Represents harness racing in a TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 There is no positive image before various groups • Promotes the wholesome environment Catherine Hussey Ladies Driving Championship there are no of family, farm, and solid moral values meetings! • Counsels people with their problems WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 • Supports Chaplains at harness tracks The Racing Officials Challenge Please write or call for THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 eia im your free membership Christian Harness card and packet of The $2,500. Buddy Reed Memorial Horsemen's Association membership materials. 1846 Ross Road, Sunbury, Ohio 43074 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (614) 965-1356 CHHA is a not-for-profit charity which is funded through voluntary donations. New Hampshire Sweeps Finals Your support is greatly appreciated! $4,000. "Governor's Lady Trophy" $6,000. "Governor's Trophy"

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Sunday, Sept 10 . S t Monday, Sept 11 2:00 P.M. Noon S elect S essio n O pen S essio n Ga r d e n State Ho r se Sa l e s Com pany Geoffrey Stein, Vice President & General Mgr. • David Reid, Vice President & Operations Mgr. 411 Route 17 S., Suite 100, Hasbrouck Hts., NJ 07604 • (201) 288-0808 • Fax (201) 288-2323 New Foxboro Record BY JOE HARTMANN Sophomore pacing filly, Oh Scahlett, five-horse field, owned and driven by New England legend, Doherty, Kevin Lare and Greg Bowden Jim Doherty, was considered the rank out- shared the driving spotlight on the big 14-race sider in the select Filly/M are Invitational field card Sunday afternoon. Doherty had a driving that highlighted Sunday afternoon, August double as he piloted Cass Farms, American 20th at Foxboro Park, despite showing an Panstand to a 2:00.4 vicory in a fillies and impressive 1:55.1 victory at The Meadow- mares claiming pace, lands in her last appearance. Lare, who had made the most dramatic The Direct Scooter filly, who had won two presence of any new face at Foxboro this o f her last three starts, took advantage o f some season, scored a driving triple w ith victories solid first half fractions and took command behind Jewell & Jeff Marsh’s, Jefs Lucky with three-eighths o f a m ile to go to score a Lady in 1:59, Robert Carroll's, Jimmy's Con- stunning two length victory in the $3,800. quest in 2:03 and Tricky Performance, an- event en route to setting a new track record, other horse owned by the Marshes in 2:03.1. The mark of 1:57.2 knocked a fifth of a Bowden, who has been named Foxboro second o ff the existing track recork for three "D river of the Week" three times in the past year old filly pacers, originally set by Dandy five weeks and has been closing in on dash Dan and Steve Smith on August 29,1993 and leaders Greg Annaloro and Dude Goodblood equalled earlier this year by the stakes w in- Jr. w ith a rush over the past month, also had a soon be replaced with pylons, previous to the October 6th reopening. ning Yankee Tiara and John Stark Jr. on M ay driving double on Sunday afternoon. 21st. It was the fifth win in 17 starts for Oh "The Red Coat" as track announcer, Kevin Pompano Park Update Scahlett and the eighth in 27 lifetim e appear- H ulick calls him, scored a 1:58 victory with ances. Longshot, Witsends. Zarina finished Omer Burke's, Little Miss Maple, as well as On Friday, August 18th, Pompano Park June 30,1995. second and fellow longshot JC's Funny Face driving Arleen Marashio’s, Cookie Annie, a had its long-standing hubrail removed. Over The summer meet was terminated early to was third while favorites M orning Fantasy daughter of Meadow Road, to a 2:01.2 victory before most people realized what was happen- allow for this reconstruction. Plans are now and Catch A Tradition completed the select in a conditional trot. ing, the thirty-one year old barrier was up and underway for a gala re-opemng on October gone. Pylons w ill be installed shortly, as w ill 6th. The most recent appointment has been a protective railing around the present lighting that of Richard Voories, who has been named system. These changes are a few of many, Vice President - Director of Operations. The planned by the new owners, Casino America, track w ill race under the name of Pompano Inc. who took over the reins at Pompano on Park Racing.

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For Information Call: Clayton Smith Tel. 207-846-5649 Yearling Trotting Filly For Sale One of 22 Yearlings Eligible For The 1996 Two Year Old Maine Breeders Stakes program. Owners & Breeders Please Note! Sire: MOVING FORWARD - From his first crop racing, Gordon Corey's "Institute Of Equine Erudition" Now 50% are starters. (USTA statistics) Accepting Candidates For Fall & Winter Training. Dam: MELSONG RAINBOW $47,442. - From 5 foals, 4 starters; including, GLOWING ALL OVER, Tel. (Summer) 207-829-5277 Cumberland, Me. winner of $25,642.2nd in the Ontario Sire Stakes Tel. (Winter) 910-295-4522 Pinehurst, N.C. Gold Elimination & 4th in the $101,000. Gold Final. This filly is broke and jogging. For An Appointment Call: DUPUIS FARM 207-284-4726 Sires & Dams Books For Sale Complete set from 1943 to 1995 Have Shoes, Will Travel! (excluding 1960-1961-1962) "The Horseman's Smithy" This also includes many spares Call: Arnold Miles at 207-499-2389 ERNEST LOWELL Tel. 207-282-3131 Welcomes inquiries 1995 - 96 Training Season • October 1st - May 1st Pmetfwrst arttess “©rack

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Track Manager: Assistant to the Darrell McKenzie Village Manager: P.O. Box 5589 1-800-644-TROT Barry Baker Pinehurst, N.C. 28374 P.O. Box 28374 Tel. 910-295-4446 Pinehurst, N.C. 28374 Fax 910-295-1853 Tel. 910-295-1900 J Winning Formula To Brown Jug BY MIKE SWEENEY During the month o f August sixteen pacers son o f Jate Lobell proved to be the best once BY BOB LOWELL again, overtaking Scarlett's Big Guy and Red completed the mile under 2:00, enabling Scarborough Downs to reach a milestone in Machine in the stretch to win by a head in a State o f M aine harness racing... 100 sub 2:00 photo in 1:59.4. miles at one meet for the first tim e in history. Lindon's Row Me N benefited from the Duchess O f Alba claimed the honor of "red-hot" S w itzer to post a remarkable perfor­ recording the 100th such effort on August mance on August 26th. Tracking Fair Acres 26th. Driven by Bobby Sumner, this six year Fud through the first turn, he cruised on past old daughter of Tw in B Playboy, went wire to the fir s t q u a rte r m a rk e r to be o n to p a t the h a lf wire in 1:58 flat to nip Avon Lynette by one in a torrid 56.4. Settling in on the lead he half length and record her fifth victory of the completed the course in a new lifetim e best o f season and her third since coming to Maine 1:58.2, knocking nearly two seconds o ff his last month. Avon Lynette was impressive old mark set earlier in the meet. This son of finishing second, after a disappointing July Arm bro Blaze is at the top of his game, and and August campaign. This tough Secret Ser­ one to watch this fall. Kevin Switzer’s record for 1995 now stands at 33-32-32 with 224 vice mare may w ell be regaining her form in Scarborough Downs starts/ tim e for the fall season. San Andre came back w ith a vengeance on The battle for the Driver's Championship August 20th, winning the opening event in a continues to be hotly contested. Eddie Davis, seasonal best o f 1:57.3. Chris Long picked up Jr. still leads all contenders w ith 126 victories the reins for regular driver, Bobby Sumner, to to date for the season, but Leigh Fitch is demolish the field by ten lengths. San Andre mounting a charge w ith 118 wins to his credit. completed the final panel in a blistering 28.2 Chris Long had positioned him self into con­ to record his third victory of the season. Per­ tention with 105 seasonal victories before Peter Blood, trainer of Jug contender Winning Formula, with his wife, Sue and haps the best pacer in M aine during the 1994 being injured in a raceway accident on August veteran trainer/driver, Stanley Dancer in the Pompano Park Owner s Lounge. campaign, San Andre was sidelined earlier in 25th. He suffered multiple fractures to his jaw, but is currently recovering nicely. His Newport Stock Farm. This was followed by the year by injuries. W ith this impressive W inning Formula, trained by Maine native talents w ill be missed as we await his return to driver, Del Cameron and Knight Dream giv­ victory under his belt, we may see the San son, Peter Blood, is being pointed to the competitive racing. Bobby Sumner stands ing New England back to back wins with a Andre of old competing this fall. $500,000. Little Brown Jug on September ready to become the fourth 100+ winner this triumph in 1948. This stallion was owned by Kevin Switzer put together some outstand­ 21st in Delaware, Ohio. season, as he is currently in 4th place w ith 98 the Gray Brothers and driven by "the big man" ing efforts this month. On the 19th he scored This speedy son o f Jate Lobell is owned by trips to the winners circle. Frank Safford. a driving double with Lady Lanzo and Spend New Englanders, Gene and Deena Frost and Scarborough Downs is New England's fast­ M any others from the Northeast have etched A ll The Money. The mare won her second in Jerome Taylor of Philadelphia. Blood, who est harness racing oval and is located o ff E xit their names in the chronicles of Little Brown a row after a two month lay-off, tripping the has never had a Jug starter, is hopeful that he 6 of the Maine Turnpike in scenic southern Jug history. In 1949, Brewaway, owned by tele-tim er in a seasonal best 1:59.1 to defeat can become the first Maine-born trainer to Maine. Live harness racing is featured on W alter Hight finished fourth for trainer, W hite S ilk by a length. Later in the program, w in the C la s s ic , w h ic h th is ye a r is c e le b ra tin g Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at Townsend Ackerman, who winter-trained at Spend A ll The Money survived a grueling its 50th anniversary. 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. Skowhegan, Maine. m ile to nip Ochodemayo by a neck in !:58.4, W hile W inning Formula has a record of Simulcast wagering from the world's finest In 1951, W endell W athan o f Fort Fairfield, tipping wide and overtaking the leader in deep 1:52.3 and a total o f nearly $100,000. earned stretch to notch his seventh w in o f the year. harness and thoroughbred tracks is available this year, Blood comments, "He's experienced raced Chuck Volo in the Jug and ten years Switzer and Spend A ll The Money made a seven days a week from noon to m idnight some tough luck." In the Adios Stake at The later a son of Chuck Volo, A1 Sam, owned by return trip to The Downs on the 27th to com­ Catch the excitement of the "Sport o f Kings" Meadows, W inning Formula, in his division, Sam Aceto and A1 Cooley of W estbrook and pete in the featured W inners Over Pace. This at Maine's Showplace, Scarborough Downs. was leading at the quarter in 26.2 when he Falmouth, finished third in a heat, driven by threw a shoe, ending all hopes o f a win. Blood Earl Beede. In 1960 and 1963, Norman W oolworth's adds, "Then he came up foot sore." Blood's plan calls for racing in the Dancer Clearview Stable finished second w ith M uncy Memorial and most likely another start in Hanover and the venerable , QUICK HITCH HARNESS KIT New Jersey before shipping to Ohio. both driven by Earl Avery. For the hunch players, W inning Formula Quite an honor just to compete in the Little With Harness, Back Strap, Hitch, Buxton & Pad and last year's Jug winner, M agical M ike have Brown Jug. In 1960, Betting Time finished some interesting parallels, both had m isfor­ third for owners, Carl Schultze and sons of Price - $179.95 tune in the Adios and both missed the Cane New Hampshire, and Loring Norton of Falm outh, had the distinction o f racing Steady Call: 305-970-5072 Pace at Yonkers. Both drew outside post po­ sitions in the and both Brave in the 1969 Jug. were co-owned by New Englanders. Mike's The Jug has created a m ultitude of great o w n e rs w e re D a v e and M a ry E lle n M c D u ffe e memories over the years. Ask Ted W ing about of New Hampshire and Tom Walsh, formerly 1977, when his cab was jammed in traffic. W ith W ing changing clothes in the back seat, Joe's Leather Craft Shop o f M a ssa ch u se tts. the cabbie talked a cop into a police escort New England fans w ill have the opportu­ ■JY) Handmade Shoulder Bags • Belts • Gun Holsters /Q nity to see the Jug live on ESPN from 4:00 to right to the paddock gate. W ing arrived just in 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 21st. The tim e to drive, Jazzy Spark. y j\ Gun & Knife Cases • Rifle Cases • Brief Cases y j\ elimination heats w ill be taped and shown Or how about 1958 when one of the Jug Motorcycle Saddle Bags & Luggage • Harness Repair during the hour long program. founders, Joe Neville talked a commercial Joe Alves 48 Jeanne St. Portland, Me. 04102 Tel. 207-774-6696 In the first half century o f the Little Brown airline into delaying a flight so that Charlie Jug, New England people have been an inte­ Fitzpatrick could get the hop to New York gral part o f its heritage. Three years ago, Fake after driving K w ik in the Jug. There's something magical about the Jug. Left, owned by Marsha Sugarman and Joe Harold C. Ralph Chevrolet Route 1 Waldoboro, Maine 04572 Farrington o f Massachusetts, won the Classic, In Delaware, Ohio, on Jug day, banks close, joining Knight Dream and Forbes Chief as store fronts are shuttered and the farmers turn R. 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P.O. Box 420, Lexington, KY 40585 • (606) 255-0752 • Fax (606) 231-0217 John Cashman, Jr., Chairm an and President Jerry Monahan, Executive Vice President and General Manager DID YOU GET A LATE START WITH YOUR NEW JERSEY SIRED TWO OR THREE-YEAR-OLD? THE NEW JERSEY SIRE STAKES LATE CLOSING SERIES ARE THE RACES YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

2 YEAR OLDS - Non winners of $10,000 lifetime or 2 pari-mutuel wins as of 9/15/95. (Fillies - NW $12,500 or 2 pm wins as of 9/15/95)

3 YEAR OLDS - Non winners of $35,000 lifetime or 4 pari-mutuel wins as of 9/15/95. (Fillies - NW $40,000 or 4 pm races as of 9/15/95)

• Nominations close September 15, 1995. Nomination fee $300. No Starting Fees. New Jersey Sired two and three year olds who have made the 2/15/95 PARI-MUTUEL payment. • Eligibility based on races up to and including September 15,1995. • Races separated by sex when there are sufficient entries. • Legs raced for $5,000 each. Nominations added to finals. Estimated finals $20,000 fillies and $25,000 colts. Conditions available on request

2YO TROT 3YO TROT 1st leg.... Garden State Park...... $5,000...... Wed. 10/25 1st leg.... Freehold Raceway...... $5,000...... Thurs. 10/26 2nd leg ...Freehold Raceway...... $5,000...... Wed. 11/01 2nd leg ...Garden State Park...... $5,000...... Thurs. 11/02 3rd leg....Freehold Raceway...... $5,000...... Wed. 11/08 3rd leg....Garden State Park...... $5,000...... Thurs. 11/09 Fin als.... Garden State Park Finals.... Freehold Raceway Colts .$25,000 (est) ..Wed. 11/15 Colts .$25,000 (est) ..Thurs. 11/16 Filly ...$20,000 (e st) ..Wed. 11/15 Filly ...$20,000 (est) ..Thurs. 11/16 2YO PACE 3YO PACE 1st leg.... Freehold Raceway...... $5,000...... Wed. 10/25 1st leg.... Garden State Park...... $5,000...... Fri. 10/27 2nd leg ...Garden State Park...... $5,000...... Wed. 11/01 2nd leg ...Freehold Raceway...... $5,000...... Sat. 11/04 3rd leg....Garden State Park...... $5,000...... Wed. 11/08 3rd leg....Freehold Raceway...... $5,000...... Sat. 11/11 Fin als.... Freehold Raceway Finals.... Garden State Park Colts .$25,000 (est) ..Wed. 11/15 Colts .$25,000 (est) ..Fri. 11/17 Filly ...$20,000 (est) ..Wed. 11/15 Filly ...$20,000 (est) ..Fri. 11/17

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Mail Nominations to: NEW JERSEY SIRE STAKES, P.O. BOX 479, NEWARK, NJ 07101-0479 For further information contact: Bruce Stearns, Executive Director, New Jersey Sire Stakes (609) 292-8830