Monthly Archives: December 2009
Seasons Greetings
Happy holidays to you and yours from the staff of The Michigan-Bred Claimer (you know, me). May the new year bring you success on the track, in the sales ring and at the windows. While I have your attention, check … Continue reading
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A.R.A.B. of Michigan names 2009 award finalists
The Association of Racing Arabian Breeders of Michigan released the list of finalists for its 2009 awards. A trio of Nicole Holst-trained Arabians (Need For Speed, Catch Me Ridin Dirty and Bush Hog) and Mario Fritz-trained Zanthus Fury led all … Continue reading
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Rep. Mike Simpson dies Friday
Michigan racing lost one of its biggest supporters in Lansing on Friday when Rep. Mike Simpson (D-Jackson) passed away of a heart attack. He was 47. Simpson attended, or had representation at, many events involving Michigan’s racing industry during his … Continue reading
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Answers to the five burning questions of 2009
At the beginning of the year, I posed five questions about racing in Michigan to consider for the following year. Now that the year is almost over, it is time to look back at those questions and see how they … Continue reading
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2009 TBA Photo Contest
As some of you may already know, I entered some photos in this year’s Thoroughbred Bloggers Alliance Photo Contest. First round voting began this morning and continues on through Sunday, Dec. 20. I’m up against some incredibly stiff, Eclipse-quality competition. Like March … Continue reading
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Michigan Notebook: December 11, 2009
- It appears some significant hurdles are about to be cleared on the road to building a casino on the former site of Great Lakes Downs. The Muskegon Chronicle reports the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians is nearing an … Continue reading
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Valley Loot claims third MTOBA Horse of the Year title
For the third straight year, Michigan champion Valley Loot was named Horse of the Year by the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association at its year-end awards banquet. The five-year-old Demaloot Demashoot mare tallied two wins from nine starts during … Continue reading
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The clock is ticking
First off, congratulations to Quarter Horse Patriotic Bill for being the first horse to win a race at Hialeah Park coming off a start at Mount Pleasant Meadows. The Florida-bred Game Patriot gelding gained the late advantage and won Tuesday’s … Continue reading
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Ouch…That Hurts…
Congratulations, Michiganders. We’ve officially been made an example. In a letter to The Baltimore Sun, a Holland, Penn. resident warns of the potential negative effects of placing a casino near Maryland’s Laurel Park by citing Michigan racing’s fall to “bush … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Baltimore Sun, Casinos, Laurel Park, Proposal 04-1