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Updated on December 9, 2013
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Shug McGaughey trained Top Billing (left) preparing for his successful debut last Friday at Laurel! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/2 thru Sunday 12/8 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mark Shuman trained "Captain Fellow" and Graham Motion trained "Ilikecandy" both at Laurel
Thursday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Missy Kim" at Charles Town
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "Top Billing" and Tony Dutrow trained "Fiji Moon" both at Laurel, Tim Woolley trained "Miami Hurricane" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 42 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 3 places, 8 shows and earnings of $199,574; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Gracer breezing at FHTC prior to her stakes win last Wednesday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/25 thru Sunday 12/1 were as follows:
Wednesday: Tress Abbott trained "Camille Claudel" and Edwin Merryman trained "Whata Soandso" both at Laurel, Tony Dutrow trained "Gracer" in the Blue Mountain Juvenile Fillies Stake at Penn National (Video)
Friday: Peter Levine trained "Helena Hurry" at Charles Town
Saturday: Tres Abbott trained "Endless Ride" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 38 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 4 places, 4 shows and earnings of $188,328; 34% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Alajmal, winner of the Grade I Colonial Cup in Camden Saturday, breezing at FHTC in July! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/18 thru Sunday 11/24 were as follows:
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Widows Evil Eye" at Penn National
Thursday: Mike Lerman trained "Rhyme n Rhythm" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 38 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 6 places, 4 shows and earnings of $96,585; 32% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A very large buck resting/sunning during training last Wednesday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/11 thru Sunday 11/17 were as follows:
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Defining Product" at Laurel, Peter Levine trained "Direction to Pay" and Tim Woolley trained "Empangeni" both at Penn National
Friday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Handsome Harley" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 50 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 11 places, 9 shows and earnings of $194,285; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Inimitable Romanee, Muffy Trimmer aboard, bouncing happily along on the Tapeta! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/4 thru Sunday 11/10 were as follows:
Tuesday: Bob Triola trained "Merger," Michael Matz trained "Rhythn Blues" and Mike Trombetta trained "Extrasexyhippzster" all at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Niall Saville trained "Spun Silky" at Laurel
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ageless," Tim Woolley trained "Tequilawytlightnin," Mike Trombetta trained "Elle Starlight" and "Jerry Love" all at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Inimitable Romanee" in the Grade III Long Island Handicap (Article) and Niall Saville trained "North Star Boy" both at Aqueduct, Mike Trombetta trained "Bad Debt" in the Millions Turf Preview Stake at Gulfstream (Video), Rick Mettee trained "Asunder" at Laurel, Liz Merryman trained "Shook the Hook" at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Irish Score" and Tres Abbott trained "Medea (IRE)" both at Aqueduct, Tony Dutrow trained "Rush Now" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 80 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 9 places, 9 shows and earnings of $797,235; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Congratulations to Mucho Macho Man, winner of the 2013 Breeders’ Cup Classic! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/28 thru Sunday 11/3 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Celtic Tigress" at Charles Town
Thursday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Tapit Express" at Laurel
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Street Slang" at Parx Racing, Carl Doran trained "Widows Evil Eye" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Weave" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Ilikecandy" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 63 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 10 places, 10 shows and earnings of $350,859; 41% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Cool weather makes the horses (not riders) happy! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/21 thru Sunday 10/27 were as follows:
Wednesday: Tony Dutrow trained "Nickerdoodle" at Belmont Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Sassy Little Cat" at Laurel
Thursday: Mike Lerman trained "Moneymoneymoney" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "More Debt" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Occasional View" and "Vinegar Hill" both at Keeneland
Friday: Graham Motion trained "First Whippoorwill" at the Meadowlands, "Interrupted" at Laurel and "Coup" at Keeneland
Saturday: Tim Woolley trained "Kissnatalie" and Peter Levine trained "Cruises Creek" both at the Meadowlands
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Tea Time" in the Sharp Cat stakes at Belmont Park
Fair Hill had 77 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 10 places, 10 shows and earnings of $509,565; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Roadhog training at Fair Hill prior to winning the Maryland Million at Laurel! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/14 thru Sunday 10/20 were as follows:
Tuesday: Rick Mettee trained "English Progress" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Jerry Love" at Keeneland
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Don't Waste My Time", Mike Trombetta trained "Villanella", Graham Motion trained "Flash Fever", and Niall Saville trained "Zero Game (IRE)" all at Laurel
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Roadhog" repeated in the Maryland Million Turf at Laurel (Video), Graham Motion trained "Lemon De Oro" at Keeneland
Sunday: Richard Lugovich trained "Spritly Mambo" at Belmont, Bob Triola trained "Gourmet Dinner" at Parx Racing, Graham Motion trained "Auntie Martha" at Keeneland
Fair Hill had 83 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 13 places, 11 shows and earnings of $627,208; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/7 thru Sunday 10/13 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Moon Philly" in the Justakiss Stake at Delaware Park (Video)
Tuesday: Peter Levine trained "The Last Disciple" at Charles Town, Niall Saville trained "Classy Broad" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Piano Practice" at Penn National
Sunday: Steve Klesaris trained "Miss Loretta Lynn" at Belmont Park, Graham Motion trained "Grip Hands" at Kenneland
Fair Hill had 55 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 7 places, 7 shows and earnings of $305,196; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Diva Spirit skipping along at FHTC in preparation for her stakes win last Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/30 thru Sunday 10/6 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Lady Doris" at Delaware Park, Rick Mettee trained "Dark Voyager" at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Liz Merryman trained "Sixth and Arch" and Fenneka Bentley trained "Ridley Creek Road" both at Parx Racing
Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "Two Man Band" at Penn National
Saturday: Oussama Aboughazale trained "Diva Spirit" in the Polly Jet Stake (Video) and Tim Woolley trained "Cork County" both at Delaware Park, Peter Levine trained "Caminaconloscodos" at Charles Town, Mike Trombetta trained "Hakama" at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Sense to Compete" at Keeneland
Fair Hill had 76 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 10 places, 10 shows and earnings of $398,136; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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In Trouble (right) being pressed by Lulu Le’Mon prior to winning the Grade II Futurity at Belmont yesterday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/23 thru Sunday 9/29 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Knight" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Nobel Laureate" at Presque Isle
Friday: Peter Levine trained "Miscombobulated" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "United States Won", Michael Matz trained "Comme Chez Soi" and Graham Motion trained "Interrupted" all three at Laurel
Saturday: Bob Triola trained "Arden Natalie" and Fenneka Bentley trained "Fire Ruler" both at Delaware Park, Tony Dutrow trained "Lulu Le'Mon" and Mike Trombetta trained "Beyond Midnight" both at Laurel
Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "In Trouble" in the Grade II Futurity Stakes at Belmont (Article)
Fair Hill had 89 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 11 places, 14 shows and earnings of $640,300; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Roadhog – paving the way to his stakes win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/16 thru Sunday 9/22 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Fredericksburg" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Steve Epley trained "Unbroken" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Carl Doran trained "With Sprinkles" at Penn National, Tony Dutrow trained "Sheer Drama", Graham Motion trained "Daring Dancer" and Michael Matz trained "City at Dawn" all three at Laurel
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Airgead" at Penn National
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Roadhog" in the Alphabet Soup Handicap at Parx Racing (Video), Graham Motion trained "Strathnaver (GB)" in the Lady Baltimore Stake (Video) and Shug McGaughey trained "Tricky Hat (CHI)" in the Laurel Turf Cup Stake (Video) both at Laurel, Michael Matz trained "A Little Bit Sassy" and "Nokaze" both at Delaware Park
Fair Hill had 78 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 11 places, 12 shows and earnings of $557,134; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Minakshi edges stable mate Colonial Flag in the Grade II Canadian Stake |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/9 thru Sunday 9/15 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mark Shuman trained "Capital Fellow" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Villanella" at Belmont Park, Michael Matz trained "Yuzuru" in the Forever Together Stake (Video) and Arnaud Delacour trained "Plumage" both at Delaware Park
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Quinby Pete" at Belmont Park
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Final Escrow" in the George Rosenberger Memorial stake at Delaware Park (Video), Tres Abbott trained "Medea (IRE)" at Belmont Park
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Minakshi (FR)" in the Grade II Canadian Stake at Woodbine (Article), and "Tea Time" at Belmint Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Repayment" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 82 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 14 places, 11 shows and earnings of $855,588; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Edge of Reality breezing the week before his win in the Smarty Jones Stake |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/2 thru Sunday 9/8 were as follows:
Monday: Tony Dutrow trained "Edge of Reality" in the Grade III Smarty Jones Stake (Article) and Rick Mettee trained "Table Three Ten" both at Parx Racing, Graham Motion trained "First Whippoorwill" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Carl Doran trained "Now We're Talkin" and Steve Klesaris trained "Pixie Devil" both at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Tim Woolley trained "George Cross" at Delaware Park, Jonathan Sheppard trained "Sheppard's Pie" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Rick Mettee trained "English Progress" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Autobahn Legend" at Presque Isle
Friday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Hedonemewrongsong" at Penn National
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Dancing to Town" in the Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stake (Video) at Kentucky Downs, Graham Motion trained "Ski Holiday" in the Mrs. Penny stake (Video) at Parx Racing, Oussama Aboughazale trained "Protonico" at Delaware Park, Kelly Colgan trained "Willy D'Rocket" at Penn National
Sunday: Carl Doran trained "Widows Evil Eye" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 86 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 9 places, 10 shows and earnings of $901,435; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A set of Team Valor horses heading towards the Clocker’s Tower yesterday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/26 thru Sunday 9/1 were as follows:
Monday: Fenneka Bentley trained "Fire Ruler" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Shetan" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Celtic Tigress" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Knight" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Goddess of War" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Bluegrass Summer" at Saratoga, Carl Doran trained "Teton Sun" at Penn National
Friday: Peter Levine trained "Cruises Creek" at Timonium, Liz Merryman trained "Incisive Strike" at Penn National
Saturday: Oussama Aboughazale trained "Diva Spirit" at Delaware Park, Peter Levine trained "Miscombobulated" at Timonium, Steve Epley trained "Island Blossom" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "Golden Rule" at Saratoga
Fair Hill had 73 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 17 places, 10 shows and earnings of $526,612; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Valiant Girl breezing on the Tapeta prior to her Omnibus Stake Win |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/19 thru Sunday 8/25 were as follows:
Monday: Rick Mettee trained "Brujo de Olleros (BRZ)" in the Carl Hanford Memorial Stake at Delaware Park (Article), Graham Motion trained "She's Not Lazy" at Saratoga, Mark Shuman trained "Ravenesque" at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Steve Epley trained "Golden Bucket" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Two Step Flor" at Saratoga, Kathy Ritvo trained "Billboard Babe" at Charles Town, Tim Woolley trained "Shanghai Daddy" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Thorin" at Penn National
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Bustle" at Saratoga
Saturday: Shug McGaughey trained "Imagining" in the Idle Rich Stake (Video) and Tony Dutrow trained "Gracer" both at Saratoga, Graham Motion trained "Valiant Girl (GB)" in the Omnibus Stake at Monmouth Park (Article), Mark Shuman trained "Blue Distortion" at Penn National
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Hollywood Queen" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 69 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 11 places, 13 shows and earnings of $720,125; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Colonial Flag (inside) training beside Welcome Dance last week prior to winning the Rosenna Stake |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/12 thru Sunday 8/18 were as follows:
Monday: Tony Dutrow trained "Warleigh" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Trumpeter Swan" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Onepointhreekarats" in the Unbridled Belle Stake (Video) and Arnaud Delacour trained "Edyanne" both at Delaware Park
Friday: Pat Graham trained "Agonistic" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Final Escrow" both at Monmouth Park
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Colonial Flag" in the Rosenna Stake at Delaware Park (Video)
Fair Hill had 60 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 12 places, 10 shows and earnings of $370,788; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Assateague, under a good hold, breezing in company on the Tapeta in June |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/29 thru Sunday 8/4 were as follows:
Wednesday: Fenneka Bentley trained "Haz the Beat" at Delaware Park
Friday: Jimmy Toner trained "Mosaicist (IRE)" at Monmouth Park, Carl Doran trained "With Sprinkles" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Matisse" both at Penn National
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Assateague" (pictured above) in the De La Rose Stake at Saratoga (Article), Jimmy Toner trained "Chief Energy" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Niall Saville trained "Spun Silky" and Shug McGaughey trained "Tricky Hat (CHI)" both at Saratoga, Graham Motion trained "Conspirer" at Monmouth Park, Steve Klesaris trained "Pixie Devil" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 6 places, 5 shows and earnings of $413,291; 41% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Big Feat happily resting this morning after winning two in a row including his first stake win on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/22 thru Sunday 7/28 were as follows:
Wednesday: Tony Dutrow trained "Corinthianna" at Saratoga and Michael Matz trained "City at Dawn" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ageless" at Delaware Park, Liz Merryman trained "Doubly Smart" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Cayman Smile" at Charles Town
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Go Get'em Irish" at Penn National
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Big Feat" (pictured above) in the Crowd Pleaser Handicap at Parx Racing (Article), Peter Levine trained "Miscombobulated" at Charles Town, Michael Matz trained "Jasper Lake" and Steve Epley trained "Unbroken" both at Delaware Park
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Miss Lamour" and Mike Trombetta trained "Storm Pursuit" both at Saratoga
Fair Hill had 71 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 8 places,15 shows and earnings of $535,917; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Cecil County Fair's 5K Run/Walk passing through FHTC yesterday - wow, people race too?! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/15 thru Sunday 7/21 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "E. T. Indy" and Michael Matz trained "Who's in Town" both at Delaware Park, Mark Shuman trained "Cyclone Warrior" at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Liz Merryman trained "Big Feat" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Oussama Aboughazale trained "Mr. Viber" at Delaware Park, Liz Merryman trained "Captain Lewis" and Tuck Hunter trained "CT's Glenn" both at Penn National
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "More Than Sweet" at Delaware Park
Friday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Sheppard's Pie" at Penn National
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Yuzuru" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Rapscallion" at Saratoga
Fair Hill had 58 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 11 places, 8 shows and earnings of $486,497; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Infinite Magic breezing on the Tapeta the week before his American Derby win! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/8 thru Sunday 7/14 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Margano" in the Eight Thirty Stake (Video) and "Parting Kiss" both at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Joy" in the Christiana Stake (Video) and Michael Matz trained "Political Courage" both at Delaware Park, Peter Levine trained "Atomic Orange Vet" and Jonathan Sheppard trained "Sheppard's Pie" both at Penn National
Thursday: Steve Epley trained "Nekia's Vow", Tony Dutrow trained "Miss Mischief" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Tippie Tap" all three at Delaware Park, Liz Merryman trained "Mixed Blessings" and Graham Motion trained "Cop a Tude" at Penn National
Friday: Tres Abbott trained "Christmas Rush" at Colonial Downs, Tim Woolley trained "Airgead" at Penn National
Saturday: Rick Mettee trained "Infinite Magic" in the Grade III American Derby at Arlington Park (Article), Tres Abbott trained "Nellie Cashman" in the Grade III Virginia Oaks (Article), Arnaud Delacour trained "Lorelei's Song" and Jonathan Sheppard trained "Sondheim" all at Colonial Downs, Mark Shuman trained "Never Counted Out" at Charles Town, Arnaud Delacour trained "Edyanne" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Liz Merryman trained "Roadhog" in the Leemat Stake at Presque Isle (Video), Tony Dutrow trained "Frivolity" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 74 starters last week.
There were 21 wins, 12 places, 7 shows and earnings of $815,031; 54% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Rain at the Clocker’s Tower yet again! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/1 thru Sunday 7/7 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "For the Ages" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Michael Matz trained "Somali Lemonade" in the Grade III Dr. James Penny Memorial Handicap at Parx Racing (Article)
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Dr. Drew" at Delaware Park
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Change of Command" in the Elkwood Stake at Monmouth Park (Article), Jonathan Sheppard trained "Warm Glow" at Parx Racing
Saturday: Steve Klesaris trained "Rock On Baby" at Belmont Park, Liz Merryman trained "Heroic Royal" and Chuck Lawrence trained "My Marigold" both at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Sabouli" at Monmouth Park and "Handoverthecat" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 9 places, 9 shows and earnings of $526,261; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A butterfly tastes a thistle in a rare appearance of the sun on Sunday
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/24 thru Sunday 6/30 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Absolute Crackers (IRE)" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Nashindy" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Assateague" at Belmont Park and "Apologize" at Delaware Park, Sandra Matier trained "You're No Saint" at Charles Town, Tim Woolley trained "Airgead" at Penn National
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Farce" at Delaware Park
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "One More Cat" at Belmont and "Hakama" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Red Hot Tweet" and Tres Abbott trained "Christmas Rush" both at Colonial Downs
Fair Hill had 50 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 9 places, 6 shows and earnings of $371,500; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Orb enjoying a routine morning gallop Saturday at FHTC
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/17 thru Sunday 6/23 were as follows:
Monday: Fenneka Bentley trained "Haz the Beat", Arnaud Delacour trained "Fessed Up" and Tony Dutrow trained "Edge of Reality" all at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Scenic View" and Graham Motion trained "First Whippoorwill" both at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Smart Sequoyah" at Charles Town, Mark Shuman trained "Parseghian" and Tony Dutrow trained "Welcome Guest" both at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Patricia's Princess" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Fur Lined" at Penn National
Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Concrete Cat" at Colonial Downs, Tres Abbott trained "Nellie Cashman" at Penn National
Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Little Sandy" and Tim Woolley trained "Terriffico" both at Parx Racing, Arnaud Delacour trained "Trumpeter Swan" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Bobby V" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 100 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 17 places, 16 shows and earnings of $601,674; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Sunday training at FHTC…..Kevin Walsh runs away from Adrian Rolls!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/10 thru Sunday 6/16 were as follows:
Wednesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Divadora" at Belmont Park, Michael Matz trained "Including" and "Its Time to Reign" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "Shanghai Daddy" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Air Alaska" at Presque Isle
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Never Counted Out" at Charles Town
Fair Hill had 41 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 5 places, 8 shows and earnings of $213,751; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Apprentice jockey and former FHTC rider Trevor McCarthy (left) is all smiles Saturday aboard his first horse since being injured
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/3 thru Sunday 6/9 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Elsewhere" and Jonathan Sheppard trained "Hedonemewrongsong" both at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Lady's Princess" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Liz Merryman trained "Captain Lewis" and Michael Matz trained "The Great Gonzo" both at Delaware Park
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Parting Kiss", "Country Lyric", "Margano" and Gail Hanford trained "M's Punch" all at Pimlico, Amy Jackson trained "Mia Alberta" at Penn National
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Dehere of the Cat" at Belmont, Arnaud Delacour trained "Explainable" at Pimlico, Kelly Colgan trained "Willy D'rocket" and Liz Merryman trained "Sixth and Arch" both at Penn National
Sunday: Peter Levine trained "Atomic Orange Vet" at Charles Town
Fair Hill had 64 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 15 places, 8 shows and earnings of $474,483; 59% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Cerro (IRE) breezing in preparation for his stake win last Saturday
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/27 thru Sunday 6/2 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Rusty Slipper" in the Little Silver Stake at Monmouth (watch it here), Michael Matz trained "Farce" at Delaware Park, Tony Dutrow trained "Terrific Trip" at Pimlico, Jimmy Toner trained trained "Chief Energy" at Parx Racing, Jonathan Sheppard trained "Jack Armstrong" at Presque Isle
Tuesday: Steve Klesaris trained "Oasis at Midnight" and Mike Trombetta trained "Two Comma Guy" both at Parx Racing, Graham Motion trained "Transportation" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Fenneka Bentley trained "Fantastic Song" at Delaware Park
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Miss Moonshine" and Edwin Merryman trained "Little Inkling" both at Pimlico
Saturday: Rick Mettee trained "Cerro (IRE)" in the Canonero II Stake at Pimlico (watch it here), Liz Merryman trained "Scarlet's Number" at Penn National
Sunday: Tim Woolley trained "Sandbag" at Pimlico, Mark Shuman trained "Parseghian" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 75 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 17 places, 6 shows and earnings of $560,743; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Zucchini Flower enjoying herself this afternoon!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/20 thru Sunday 5/26 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Red Velvet" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Sense to Compete" and Jonathan Sheppard trained "Nashindy" both at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Onepointhreekarats" in the Winter Melody stake at Delaware Park (watch it here) and "Mela Dramatically" at Belmont
Friday: Bob Triola trained "Lime Drop Kid" at Pimlico
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Bustle" and Graham Motion trained "Buck Benny" both at Delaware Park, Kathy Ritvo trained "Silver Menace" at Charles Town
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Zucchini Flower" in the Monmouth Beach Stake at Monmouth Park (watch it here) and "Turnout" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 12 places, 8 shows and earnings of $468,602; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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I’m Mom’s Favorite poses at FHTC prior to winning the Miss Preakness Stake!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/13 thru Sunday 5/19 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Congressional Page" at Presque Ilse
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "General Logan" at Pimlico
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "I'm Mom's Favorite" in the Miss Preakness Stake (watch it here) and Graham Motion trained "More Than Sweet" both at Pimlico
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Joy" at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 75 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 10 places, 12 shows and earnings of $443,288; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Steeplechase jockey Robbie Walsh (left) at FHTC yesterday after his thrilling Grade I win in Tennessee Saturday
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/6 thru Sunday 5/12 were as follows:
Thursday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Celtic Wonder" & "Sun Song" and Mike Trombetta trained "One More Cat" at Charles Town, Carl Doran trained "Pepper Joann" at Pimlico
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Little Sandy" at Pimlico, Mike Lerman trained "Rhyme n Rhythm" at Penn National
Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Edge of Reality" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Martini" at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 30 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 9 places, 3 shows and earnings of $255,584; 67% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Julie's Love (GB) defeats Minakshi (FR) in the Owsley Stake for an FHTC double! (photo by Adam Coglianese)
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/29 thru Sunday 5/5 were as follows:
Tuesday: Tim Woolley trained "Terrificco" at Atlantic City
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Julie's Love (GB)" in the Owsley Stake at Belmont (watch it here), Tony Dutrow trained "Perfect Officer" in the Tony Gatto Dream Big Stake at Atlantic City (watch it here)
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Broomsage" at Pimlico
Friday: Jimmy Toner trained "Lisvernane" and Kathy Ritvo trained "Silver Menace" both at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 47 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 8 places, 8 shows and earnings of $294,627; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
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Whiskey Romeo surveying his kingdom after winning the Trippi Stake last week!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/22 thru Sunday 4/28 were as follows:
Tuesday: Jimmy Toner trained "Fire Assay" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "Kissnatalie" at Atlantic City
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Whiskey Romeo" in the Trippi Stake at Belmont (watch it here), Niall Saville trained "Star's Tizzy Fit" at Pimlico
Sunday: Carl Doran trained "Julia Domna" at Pimlico, Tres Abbott trained "Agustina de Aragon" at Atlantic City
Fair Hill had 56 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 10 places, 5 shows and earnings of $254,342; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
The trees are finally blooming - Spring has sprung!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/15 thru Sunday 4/21 were as follows:
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Parseghian" at Pimlico, Arnaud Delacour trained "Country Lyric" at Parx Racing, Kathy Ritvo trained "Do You Smell Smoke" at Pimlico
Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "Downtown Hottie" at Aqueduct, Steve Klesaris trained "Exclusive Bull" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 43 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 11 places, 8 shows and earnings of $230,074; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
Vyjack enjoys the peace and quiet at FHTC Saturday!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/8 thru Sunday 4/14 were as follows:
Thursday: Tuck Hunter trained "Heart of Nepal" at Penn National
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Change of Command" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Infinite Magic" at Keeneland
Fair Hill had 35 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 8 places, 6 shows and earnings of $198,170; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
Keith Cooper heading to Tampa Saturday to bring more horses back to FHTC!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/1 thru Sunday 4/7 were as follows:
Wednesday: Niall Saville trained "Julius Geezer" at Aqueduct
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Zucchini Flower" at Pimlico
Friday: Peter Levine trained "Time for Atonement" at Charles Town, Arnaud Delacour trained "Country Lyric" at Pimlico, Jose Samaniego trained "My Pioneer" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "I'll Call" at Keeneland
Saturday: Peter Levine trained "Gold Bitten Tiger" at Charles Town, Niall Saville trained "Star's Tizzy Fit", Graham Motion trained "Big Ardan" and Mike Trombetta trained "Harrythenavigator" all at Pimlico, Edwin Merryman trained "Jazzking" at Penn National, Jonathan Sheppard trained "Gathering" at Keeneland
Fair Hill had 36 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 3 places, 3 shows and earnings of $323,544; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
Congratulations to Animal Kingdom and all of his connections on the spectacular win in the Dubai World Cup!
Animal Kingdom at FHTC last October; from the Derby to Dubai!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/25 thru Sunday 3/31 were as follows:
Wednesday: Jose Samaniego trained "Smooth Service" at Penn National
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Mr. Sneakers" and "Well Intentioned" both at Charles Town, Chuck Lawrence trained "For the Effect" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 25 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 2 places, 4 shows and earnings of $89,597; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
This morning at FHTC…..what happened to Spring?
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/18 thru Sunday 3/24 were as follows:
Monday: Steve Klesaris trained "Sophia" at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Steve Cooper trained "D'wild Angel" at Charles Town
Friday: Carl Doran trained "Pepper Joann" at Charles Town
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Shook the Hook" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 3 places, 5 shows and earnings of $92,292; 57% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
Stephanoatsee glad to be back from California - the snow fence is gone!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/11 thru Sunday 3/17 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Martini" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Jose Samaniego trained "Key to the Cure" at Penn National
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Tiz Relevant" at Laurel
Saturday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Scip's Sonata" and "Sun Song" both at Charles Town
Fair Hill had 28 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 5 places, 4 shows and earnings of $105,670; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
Mucho Macho Man out for a leisurely gallop on the Tapeta yesterday!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/4 thru Sunday 3/10 were as follows:
Thursday: Tony Dutrow trained "Liberty Wing" at Aqueduct
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Van Tassel" at Laurel
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Irish Moon" at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Heat Press" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 26 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 1 places, 4 shows and earnings of $141,508; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
Weekly Update:
Steeplechasers preparing for their spring campaigns on the Tapeta!
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/25 thru Sunday 3/3 were as follows:
Thursday: Andy Simoff trained "Great Investment" at Penn National
Friday: Steve Cooper trained "D' Wild Angel" at Charles Town, Tony Dutrow trained "Dahteste" at Penn National
Sunday: Carla Morgan trained "Robbinette" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 36 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 7 places, 2 shows and earnings of $123,030; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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