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Updated on January 13, 2020
Weekly Update:
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First snow of the year this past Wednesday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/6 thru Sunday 1/12 were as follows:
Wednesday: Steve Epley trained "Nekia's First Lady" at Charles Town
Friday: Tres Abbott trained "Loa" at Laurel
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "My Man Pots N Pans" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 22 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 3 places, 3 shows and earnings of $101,726; 41% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Independence Hall (inside), Sarah Shaffer up and Torch of Truth, Juan Pizarro up, breezing prior to their wins this past week! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/30 thru Sunday 1/5 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Independence Hall" in the Jerome Stakes (Article) at Aqueduct
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Torch of Truth" at Laurel
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Highvoltage" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 4 places, 3 shows and earnings of $189,660; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Majestic Reason with David Nava aboard, warming up for morning training! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/23 thru Sunday 12/29 were as follows:
Thursday: Edwin Merryman trained "Two Shots" and Mike Trombetta trained "Combat Queen" both at Laurel
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Thunder Day" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Majestic Reason" in the Willa on the Move Stakes (Video) at Laurel
Sunday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Muchacho" and Mike Trombetta trained "Dr. Ann" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 3 places, 2 shows and earnings of $219,158; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Christmas spirit this past week at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/16 thru Sunday 12/22 were as follows:
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Zira" at Penn National
Saturday: Carl Doran trained "Talented Dr. B" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 18 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 2 places, 2 shows and earnings of $69,192; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horses coming up to the Tapeta after the first snow of the year last week! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/9 thru Sunday 12/15 were as follows:
Wednesday: Carla Morgan trained "Trimmed in Grey" at Penn National, Bernard Dunham trained "Party Rock" at Charles Town
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Shake D Moon" and Graham Motion trained "Windy Lane" both at Laurel
Saturday: Bernard Dunham trained "Can't Pass it Up" at Laurel, Carla Morgan trained "Lady George" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 26 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 3 places, 6 shows and earnings of $144,381; 58% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Pixelate, after his first Stakes win Saturday, back in his stall at FHTC before heading south for the winter! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/2 thru Sunday 12/8 were as follows:
Friday: Mike Stidham trained "Pixelate" in the Central Park Stakes (Video) at Aqueduct, Tim Woolley trained "Cast the Lot" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Fritzi" at Gulfstream Park
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "Pretty Good Year" at Laurel. Graham Motion trained "Bye Bye Melvin" at Tampa Bay Downs
Fair Hill had 36 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 6 places, 7 shows and earnings of $292,280; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Si Que Es Buena (ARG), with Jorge Salazar up, training over the Tapeta before her Grade III win! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/25 thru Sunday 12/1 were as follows:
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Cause I'm Edgy" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Si Que Es Buena (ARG)" in the Grade III Long Island Stakes (Article) at Aqueduct, Mike Stidham trained "Alms" in the Grade III Jimmy Durante Stakes (Article) at Del Mar and "Tackett" at Fair Grounds, Mike Trombetta trained "Bells of War" at Woodbine
Fair Hill had 45 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 6 places, 4 shows and earnings of $585,991; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Gate schooling last week at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/18 thru Sunday 11/24 were as follows:
Saturday: Tres Abbott trained "Celebration (GB)" at Aqueduct, Bernard Dunham trained "Thesweetesttaboo" at Charles Town
Fair Hill had 40 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 8 places, 3 shows and earnings of $262,048; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Newstome, with Juan Pizarro up, skipping over the Tapeta prior to his Stakes win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/11 thru Sunday 11/17 were as follows:
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Bo's Image" at Laurel
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Beach Diva" and Michael Matz trained "Good Life Cider" both at Laurel
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Newstome" in the James F. Lewis III Stakes (Video) at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Street Silence" at Woodbine
Fair Hill had 48 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 9 places, 9 shows and earnings of $332,981; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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American Giant, with Jen Knox up, enjoying a morning gallop on the Tapeta! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/4 thru Sunday 11/10 were as follows:
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Tass" at Aqueduct
Saturday: Mike Stidham trained "Saguaro Row" in the Pumpkin Pie Stakes (Article) at Aqueduct, Mike Trombetta trained "American Giant" in the Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes (Video) at Gulfstream Park West
Fair Hill had 59 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 7 places, 9 shows and earnings of $364,021; 32% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Sharing with David Nava aboard, relishing the Tapeta in a routine morning gallop! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/28 thru Sunday 11/3 were as follows:
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Morning Molly" and Shug McGaughey trained "Crocketts Bluff" both at Laurel
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Sharing" in the Grade I Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Article) at Santa Anita, Kelly Rubley trained "Arrifana" at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "The Roving Kind" at Woodbine
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ionic" in the Cellars Shiraz Stakes (Video) at Gulfstream Park West, Bernard Dunham trained "Can't Pass it Up" and Carl Doran trained "Confessor" both at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Independence Hall" in the Grade III Nashua Stakes (Article) at Aqueduct, "New York Groove" in the Glorious Song Stakes (Video) at Woodbine and "No Mo Lady" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Empress of the Nile" in the Zagora Stakes (Video) at Aqueduct
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 8 places, 8 shows and earnings of $1,153,719; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Chapalu, with Moises Navas aboard, breezing over the Tapeta prior to his Grade III win at Woodbine! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/21 thru Sunday 10/27 were as follows:
Monday: Bernard Dunham trained "Theyallcomehome" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Chapalu" in the Grade III Grey Stakes (Article) at Woodbine
Fair Hill had 24 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 2 places, 3 shows and earnings of $136,525; 29% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Mr. d'Angelo, with Fernando Molina aboard, floating over the Tapeta prior to his Stakes win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/14 thru Sunday 10/20 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Aladdin Sane" at Laurel
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Newstome" in the Mark McDermott Stakes and Graham Motion trained "With Herself (IRE)" both at Presque Isle
Thursday: Shug McGaughey trained "Hunting Season" at Laurel, Chuck Martin trained "Tyger Bright" at Penn National
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Our Little Jewel" at Laurel
Saturday: Tom Woolley trained "Mr. d'Angelo" in the Maryland Million Turf Stakes (Video) and Chuck Lawrence trained "Zonda" in the Maryland Million Ladies Turf Stakes (Video) both at Laurel, Michael Matz trained "Global Ambition" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Caira" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 76 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 11 places, 11 shows and earnings of $631,134; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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English Bee with Jhonathan Mendoza aboard galloping over the Tapeta before his stakes win Tuesday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/7 thru Sunday 10/13 were as follows:
Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "English Bee" in the Parx Fall Derby (Video) at Parx Racing
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "McLean House" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Tuned (GB)" at Keeneland
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "Romantic Moment" and Mike Trombetta trained "Looking Dynamic" both at Laurel
Saturday: Tim Woolley trained "Seville Barber" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Mean Mary" at Keeneland
Sunday: Tom Proctor trained "Onarock", Carl Doran trained "Alleria", Mike Trombetta trained "Muchmorethanthis" and "Casper Slew" all at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Tass" at Belmont
Fair Hill had 66 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 6 places, 11 shows and earnings of $492,293; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Alms with Greg Hendricks aboard, galloping on the Tapeta last week prior to winning Matron Stakes! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/30 thru Sunday 10/6 were as follows:
Wednesday: Shug McGaughey trained "Sentry" at Belmont
Thursday: Liz Merryman trained "Goodnight Moon" at Presque Isle, Carla Morgan trained "Red Roman" at Delaware Park, Tres Abbott trained "Justin Time", Mike Trombetta trained "Broker's Reward" and "Day the Music Died" all at Laurel
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Lucky Jingle" at Keeneland, Kelly Rubley trained "Dixie Cannon" and "Jo's Bold Cat" both at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Croque Monsieur (GB)" at the Meadowlands
Saturday: Mike Stidham trained "Alms" in the Grade III Matron Stakes (Article) at Belmont, Arnaud Delacour trained "Gotham Gala" at Keeneland, Michael Matz trained "Twirling Wind" and Tom Proctor trained "Ravenel" both at Laurel
Sunday: Tom Proctor trained "Blame Debbie" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Chapalu" both at Keeneland, Mike Trombetta trained "Xmasinthecity" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Empty Tomb" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 72 starters last week.
There were 18 wins, 7 places, 9 shows and earnings of $742,739; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The Great Day (outside), with Moises Navas aboard, breezing in the early morning fog at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/23 thru Sunday 9/29 were as follows:
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "In A Hurry" and Kelly Rubley trained "Top Line Growth" both at Laurel
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "The Great Day (ARG)" in the Grade III Durham Cup Stakes (Video) and Mike Trombetta trained "Global Access" in the Grade III Ontario Derby (Article) both at Woodbine, Juanita Bennett trained "Tightly Twisted" in the George Rosenberger Memorial Stakes (Video) and Shug McGaughey trained "Secure Connection" both at Delaware Park, Kelly Rubley trained "Arrifana" and Graham Motion trained "Strike Me Down" both at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Lake Local" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 85 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 14 places, 13 shows and earnings of $649,199; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Caribou Club with James Lopez aboard, training on the Tapeta prior to his Grade III win at Laurel |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/16 thru Sunday 9/22 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Defend the Bay" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Mind the Gap" and Mike Stidham trained "Seductive (IRE)" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mike Stidham trained "Alms" at Belmont, Graham Motion trained "Epitomize" at Presque Isle
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Caribou Club" in the Grade III Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup Stakes (Article) at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Sharing" in the Selima Stakes (Video), "Irish Mias" in the Laurel Futurity (Video) and "He's No Lemon" in the Bald Eagle Derby Stakes (Video) all at Laurel, Juanita Bennett trained "R U Happy Now" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Independence Hall" at Parx Racing, Rohan Crichton trained "Killa Dee" at Charles Town
Sunday: Niall Saville trained "Lemon Zip" and "Toogoodoo" both at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Glenn's Caper" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 67 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 6 places, 9 shows and earnings of $941,915; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Ledecka, Amanda Oster aboard, practicing her come from behind tactics in preparation for her Malvern Rose Stakes win Monday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/9 thru Sunday 9/15 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ledecka" in the Malvern Rose Stakes at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Inchesky (IRE)" at Delaware Park
Friday: Tom Proctor trained "She's Divine" at Laurel
Saturday: Niall Saville trained "La Piu Bella" and Michael Matz trained "Bachelor's Bait" both at Laurel
Sunday: Bernard Dunham trained "Hopeful Angel" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 15 places, 5 shows and earnings of $355,648; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Chalon looks happy to be back at FHTC after her win Labor Day in the Roamin Rachel Stakes! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/2 thru Sunday 9/8 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Chalon" in the Roamin Rachel Stakes (Video) at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Gearhead" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Paz the Wine" at Delaware Park, Jose Samaniego trained "Jersey's Kitten" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Muchmorethanthis" at Colonial Downs, Graham Motion trained "A K's Song" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Dixie Cannon" at Delaware Park, Michael Matz trained "Manitoulin" at Colonial Downs, Arnaud Delacour trained "Cambeliza" at Kentucky Downs
Friday: Tres Abbott trained "Celebration (GB)" and Mike Stidham trained "Dynaform" both at Colonial Downs, Sherene Bracho trained "The Real Lefty" and Ali Rawles trained "Cailin Alainn" both at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "American Giant" at Laurel
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Monhegan" at Colonial Downs, Arnaud Delacour trained "Back to Back" at Laurel
Sunday: Shug McGaughey trained "Periodical" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Empty Tomb" both at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "Burning Man" at Woodbine, Graham Motion trained "Kid Mercury" at Kentucky Downs
Fair Hill had 107 starters last week.
There were 20 wins, 16 places, 18 shows and earnings of $948,532; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Mrs. Sippy (inside), Jorge Salazar aboard, working on the Tapeta prior to winning Saturday in her first U.S. start! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/26 thru Sunday 9/1 were as follows:
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Shake D Moon" at Delaware Park, Corby Caiazzo trained "Liability" at Charles Town, Mike Stidham trained "Love Beach" at Colonial Downs
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Mrs. Sippy" in the Grade II Glen Fall Stakes (Article) and Kelly Rubley trained "Arrifana" both at Saratoga, Graham Motion trained "English Bee" in the Grade III Virginia Derby (Article), "Sweeping In" and "Cairenn" all at Colonial Downs, Mike Stidham trained "Carnival Colors (GB)" in the Virginia Oaks (Video) and "Marshall Law (IRE)" both at Colonial Downs, Michael Matz trained "Postulation" in the Presious Passion Stakes (Article) and Arnaud Delacour trained "Oceanographer" both at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "Divisidero" in the Grade III Red Bank Stakes (Article) and Mike Stidham trained "Micheline" in the Sorority Stakes (Video) both at Monmouth Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Escape" in the La Lorgnette Stakes (Video) and Mike Stidham trained "Powell" in the Ontario Jockey Club Stakes (Video) both at Woodbine
Fair Hill had 75 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 14 places, 8 shows and earnings of $1,204,128; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Busy day on the track this past Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/19 thru Sunday 8/25 were as follows:
Monday: Jose Samaniego trained "Yowza Yowza Yowza" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Vouch" at Penn National
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Confidently" at Presque Isle
Saturday: Bernard Dunham trained "Theyallcomehome" at Monmouth Park, Arnaud Delacour trained "Ledecka" at Colonial Downs
Fair Hill had 37 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 6 places, 4 shows and earnings of $188,940; 41% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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English Minister (outside) with Mel Williams up and Olympic Village with Juan Pizarro up, prior their wins last week! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/12 thru Sunday 8/18 were as follows:
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Zip Drive (FR)" at Colonial Downs, Mark Shuman trained "Broad Storm" at Delaware Park
Friday: Mike Stidham trained "Minerunner" at Colonial Downs, Mike Trombetta trained "Olympic Village" at Saratoga
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Varenka" in the Grade II Lake Placid Stakes (Article) and "Nakamura" both at Saratoga, Mike Trombetta trained "My Sistersledge" in the All Brandy Stakes (Video) and "English Minister" in the Find Stakes (Video) both at Laurel, Tom Proctor trained "Lost in Limbo" and Mike Trombetta trained "American Giant" both at Colonial Downs, Chuck Lawrence trained "Biletnikoff" at Delaware Park
Fair Hill had 82 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 9 places, 17 shows and earnings of $680,470; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Rudy Trombetta (in the window) overseeing jockeys, agents & trainer Arnaud Delacour (left) at the tower last week! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/5 thru Sunday 8/11 were as follows:
Monday: Ali Rawles trained "Unclenedwhodrank" and Tom Proctor trained "Subdued" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Beale Street" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Zonda" both at Colonial Downs
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Adult in the Room" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Malakeh (GB)" at Saratoga and "Scholar Athlete" at Colonial Downs
Saturday: Shug McGaughey trained "Romantic Moment" and Mike Stidham trained "Orbert" both at Colonial Downs, Graham Motion trained "Lucky Jingle" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 78 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 9 places, 17 shows and earnings of $486,731; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Caribou Club, back at FHTC after winning a stake on Saturday at Mountaineer, being led out to graze by groom Daniel Vallejo! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/29 thru Sunday 8/4 were as follows:
Monday: Jose Samaniego trained "Jersey's Kittens" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Mike Stidham trained "Powell" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "King Zachary" in the Birdstone Stakes (Article) and "Empressof the Nile" both at Saratoga, Arnaud Delacour trained "Antrim Aubrey" at Delaware Park, Kelly Rubley trained "Arrifana" and Graham Motion trained "King of Egypt" both at Laurel
Friday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Ice Rain" and Mike Trombetta trained "My Sistersledge" both at Laurel, Mike Mullin trained "Old Dominion" at Monmouth Park
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Caribou Club" in the West Virginia House of Delegates Cup Stakes (Video) at Mountaineer, Graham Motion trained "La Feve (FR)" in the Duchess Stakes (Article) at Woodbine, Kelly Colgan trained "Willy d'Rocket" and Mike Trombetta trained "Newstome" both at Parx Racing
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "English Minister" and Chuck Lawrence trained "He's Not Curly" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 77 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 7 places, 12 shows and earnings of $727,201; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Tasting the Stars with Arturo aboard, galloping at FHTC prior to winning her first stake on Sunday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/22 thru Sunday 7/28 were as follows:
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Queen of Muskoka" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Candy Store' at Presque Isle Downs
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Majestic Reason" at Laurel, Chuck Martin trained "Tyger Bright" at Penn National
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Frippery" and Michael Matz trained "Dah Philly" both at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Stidham trained "Tasting the Stars" in the Just Jenda Stakes (Video) at Monmouth Park, Kelly Rubley trained "Setubal" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 67 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 11 places, 13 shows and earnings of $387,636; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Just Howard holds off Divisidero at the wire for an FHTC exacta in the Oceanport Stakes at Monmouth Park |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/15 thru Sunday 7/21 were as follows:
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Lost in Limbo" at Laurel, Liz Merryman trained "Fevered Affair" at Penn National, Kelly Rubley trained "Mandette" at Presque Isle, Graham Motion trained "He's No Lemon" at Saratoga
Friday: Mike Stidham trained "Doc Boy", Tom Proctor trained "Decorating" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Gardenista" all at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Just Howard" in the Grade III Oceanport Stakes (Article) and Arnaud Delacour trained
"I'm So Fancy (IRE)" in the Grade III Matchmaker Stakes (Article) both at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 47 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 7 places, 7 shows and earnings of $542,674; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/8 thru Sunday 7/14 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Stidham trained "Able to Smile" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Tobago" at Laurel
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "My Brothersledge" at Laurel
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Resident Liberal" at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Stidham trained "Missmizz" in the Blue Sparkler Stakes (Video) and Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Courage" both at Monmouth Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Oldies but Goodies" in the Ben's Cat Stakes (Video) and Tom Proctor trained "Ravenel" both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Varenka" at Saratoga
Fair Hill had 66 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 11 places, 12 shows and earnings of $581,100; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Top Line Growth, with regular jockey Julian Pimentel aboard, skipping over the Tapeta prior to winning the Iowa Derby! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/1 thru Sunday 7/7 were as follows:
Monday: Bernard Dunham trained "Southern Christmas" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Win Win Win" in the Manila Stakes (Article) at Belmont, Corby Caiazzo trained "Edict" and Ted Maher trained "Legend's Hope" both at Laurel, Bernard Dunham trained "Theyallcomehome" at Monmouth Park, Tom Proctor trained "Pricing" at Penn National
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Top Line Growth" in the Iowa Derby (Article) at Prairie Meadows, Chuck Lawrence trained "Gunslinger" at Laurel
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Eons" in the Grade III Kent Stakes (Article) and "Canessar (FR)" in the Cape Henlopen Stakes (Video) both at Delaware Park, Mike Stidham trained "Bangle Gal" at Belmont, Tres Abbott trained "Too Much Tip" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Unabridged (IRE)" both at Laurel
Sunday: Liz Merryman trained 'Flyingontheground" and Kelly Rubley trained "Creative Budgeting" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 59 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 9 places, 3 shows and earnings of $828,357; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Wet Your Whistle with Juan Pizarro up being led off the track by assistant trainer Sarah Shaffer after training! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/24 thru Sunday 6/30 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Raining Lemons" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "English Minister" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ionic" at Delaware Park and Sadie Lady" at Belmont, Graham Motion trained "Tula" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Lovely Sunset" and Arnaud Delacour trained "J Beresford Tipton" both at Delaware Park
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Magically Discreet", Carla Morgan trained "Little Lion Girl" and Graham Motion trained "Torres Del Paine" all at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Admiral Abe" at Penn National
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Wet Your Whistle" in the Grade I Highlander Stakes (Article), Mike Stidham trained "Synchrony" in the Grade II King Edward Stakes (Article) and Graham Motion trained "Desert Isle" in the Zadracarta Stakes (Video) all at Woodbine, Mike Stidham trained "Carnival Colors" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Vouch" both at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Nakamura" and Tom Proctor trained "Onarock" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 80 starters last week.
There were 18 wins, 14 places, 10 shows and earnings of $905,539; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Souper Escape, with Franisco Villalba up, training over the dirt at FHTC earlier this Spring! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/17 thru Sunday 6/23 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Tobago" and Mike Trombetta trained "Enjay's Brass" both at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Escape" in the Christiana Stakes (Video) at Delaware Park and "Redacted Report" at Presque Isle, Graham Motion trained "Conducive" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Cape Lookout" at Delaware Park
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Comfy and Cozy" at Laurel
Saturday: Tres Abbott trained "Rule Yourself" at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "Lemonade Thursday" and Graham Motion trained "Trinity (FR)" both at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "Jo's Bold Cat" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 63 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 13 places, 9 shows and earnings of $412,185; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Doctor Mounty, with Molly Connell aboard, cruising around the dirt prior to his stakes win Sunday at Laurel! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/10 thru Sunday 6/16 were as follows:
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Eons" in the Stanton Stakes (Video) at Delaware Park, Ali Rawles trained "Bella Bambina" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Mike Stidham trained "Bangle Gal" and Graham Motion trained "Style Icon" both at Belmont
Friday: Niall Saville trained "Lemon Zip" and Mike Stidham trained "The Last Zip" both at Belmont, Kelly Rubley trained "Scatrattleandroll" at Laurel
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Gotham Gala" in the Obeah Stakes (Video) and Tres Abbott trained "Celebration (GB)" both at Delaware Park, Juanita Bennett trained "R U Happy Now" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Saintly Samurai" at Laurel
Sunday: Shug McGaughey trained "Doctor Mounty" in the Prince George's County Stakes (Article) and Arnaud Delacour trained "I'm So Fancy (IRE)" in the Big Dreyfus Stakes (Video) both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 66 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 11 places, 15 shows and earnings of $693,125; 59% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A set of Arnaud Delacour's horses waiting patiently to get on the dirt track after the break! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/3 thru Sunday 6/9 were as follows:
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Fashion Faux Pas" in the Light Hearted Stakes (Video) and Chuck Lawrence trained "Tass" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Shanghai Bonnie" and "Elverson" both at Delaware Park, Mark Shuman trained "Bayanne" at Penn National
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ode to Joy" at Laurel
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "Top Line Growth" and "Lone Sentry" both at Laurel, Tres Abbott trained "Justin Time" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Mike Stidham trained "Kathak" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 62 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 9 places, 7 shows and earnings of $462,911; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A flurry of activity on the Tapeta last Thursday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/27 thru Sunday 6/2 were as follows:
Monday: Niall Saville trained "Lemon Zip" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Desert Isle" at Delaware Park and "Chancetheracer" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Scoreswhenhewants" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "English Minister" at Presque Isle
Friday: Liz Merryman trained "Flyingontheground" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Music Maker" both at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Closer Look" and Mike Trombetta trained "Broker's Reward" both at Laurel
Sunday: Tom Proctor trained "She's Divine" and Kelly Rubley trained "Boundary Pass" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 64 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 11 places, 10 shows and earnings of $369,793; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Secret Message, with Anne Sinchak aboard, galloping on the Tapeta before her Grade II win at Woodbine Sunday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/20 thru Sunday 5/26 were as follows:
Wednesday: Tres Abbott trained "Vindictive Ways" and Bernard Dunham trained "Theyallcomehome" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "Heavenly Hattie" and Graham Motion trained "Mercilla" both at Pimlico
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Gunslinger (IRE)" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Malakeh (GB)" at Belmont
Saturday: Carl Doran trained "Queen of Muskoka" at Monmouth Park, Edwin Merryman trained "Snippety" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Tibr" at Pimlico and "Inclusive" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Secret Message" in the Grade II Nassau Stakes (Article) at Woodbine, Mike Trombetta trained "Matta" at Monmouth Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Mahkato" at Pimlico, Tim Woolley trained "Magically Discreet" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 8 places, 11 shows and earnings of $617,626; 58% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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English Bee (outside) with Jhonathan Mendoza aboard, breezing over the Tapeta before his first stakes win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/13 thru Sunday 5/19 were as follows:
Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Malibu in Motion" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Benandjoe" at Pimlico
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Chalon" in the Skipat Stakes (Article) and "Eons" both at Pimlico, Mike Stidham trained "Time Flies By" and Graham Motion trained "Majestic Reason" both at Pimlico
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "English Bee" in the James W. Murphy Stakes (Article) at Pimlico and "Say the Word" at Belmont
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Wet Your Whistle" in the Get Serious Stakes (Article) at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 74 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 11 places, 9 shows and earnings of $666,755; 39% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Spring is here and everything is green! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/6 thru Sunday 5/12 were as follows:
Monday: Tres Abbott trained "Drop Dead Red" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Niall Saville trained "Wappinger" at Delaware Park
Friday: Carla Morgan trained "Lady George" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Tula" at Churchill Downs
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Varenka" at Belmont, Mike Trombetta trained "Dharmaster" and Mike Stidham trained "Black Dynamite" both at Monmouth Park, Carl Doran trained "Ortinola" at Pimlico, Juanita Bennett trained "Tightly Twisted" at Penn National
Sunday: Mike Stidham trained "Saguaro Row" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Slimey" both at Belmont
Fair Hill had 45 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 6 places, 9 shows and earnings of $395,514; 58% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Spring fog during training Friday morning! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/29 thru Sunday 5/5 were as follows:
Tuesday: Liz Merryman trained "Amazing Start" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Liz Merryman trained "Where You Was" at Laurel
Friday: Mike Stidham trained "Ocean Monarch" at Belmont, Tim Woolley trained "Seville Barber" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Nakamura", Chuck Lawrence trained "Zonda" and Liz Merryman trained "Goodnight Moon" all at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "Ellyb" at Monmouth Park, Carla Morgan trained "Accountable" at Great Meadows
Fair Hill had 32 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 8 places, 4 shows and earnings of $264,386; 66% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horses heading to the track this past week, its starting to get crowded! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/22 thru Sunday 4/28 were as follows:
Monday: Kelly Rubley trained "Top Line Growth" and Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Echo" both at Laurel
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Wet Your Whistle" at Laurel
Saturday: Tim Woolley trained "Mr. d'Angelo" and Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Escape" both at Laurel
Sunday: Liz Merryman trained "Kitty's Right" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 16 places, 7 shows and earnings of $306,920; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Alwaysmining leaves his competition in the dust as he comes to the wire in the Frederico Tesio Stakes Saturday at Laurel! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/15 thru Sunday 4/21 were as follows:
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Written Word" at Laurel
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Magically Discreet" and Kelly Rubley trained "Benevolent Prince" both at Laurel
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "Alwaysmining" in the Frederico Tesio Stakes (Article) and Graham Motion trained "Secret Message" in the Dahlia Stakes (Article) both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 44 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 6 places, 4 shows and earnings of $369,625; 34% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/8 thru Sunday 4/14 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Tracy with a Y" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Regally Irish" in the Bridgetown Stakes (Article) at Aqueduct and "Still Dreaming" at Laurel, Louis Albertrani trained "Appealing Honor" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 23 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 7 places, 3 shows and earnings of $215,478; 61% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Confessor, trainer Carl Doran aboard, matching strides in his breeze prior to his second straight win of 2019 on Sunday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/1 thru Sunday 4/7 were as follows:
Monday: Tim Woolley trained "Hell of Afire" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Rivington" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Heat Dome" both at Penn National
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Day the Music Died" at Laurel
Saturday: Corby Caiazzo trained "St. Cherubin" at Laurel
Sunday: Carl Doran trained "Confessor" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 26 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 4 places, 3 shows and earnings of $359,106; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Global Access with Mel Williams aboard, looks happy getting his exercise on the Tapeta last week! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/25 thru Sunday 3/31 were as follows:
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Honor Run" at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Global Access" in the DRF Bets Sophomore Turf Stakes (Article) at Tampa Bay Downs and "Timeless Treasure" at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Lilo's Call" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 15 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 2 places, 1 show and earnings of $149,961; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Signs of spring on the trees heading home from the track! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/18 thru Sunday 3/24 were as follows:
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Megatherm" at Penn National, Bernard Dunham trained "Delta Outlaw" at Charles Town
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Animalistic" at Penn National
Sunday: Edwin Merryman trained "Snippety" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 4 places, 3 shows and earnings of $100,888; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Alwaysmining with Felix Astudillo up, taking advantage of a good dirt track before his fourth consecutive stakes win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/11 thru Sunday 3/17 were as follows:
Friday: Tres Abbott trained "Celtic Vow" at Penn National
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "Alwaysmining" in the Private Terms Stakes (Article) at Laurel
Fair Hill had 23 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 4 places, 1 show and earnings of $126,060; 30% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horses training out of the Tapeta gate during the dirt break! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/4 thru Sunday 3/10 were as follows:
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "War of the States" at Laurel, Bernard Dunham trained "Bowman's Beast" at Charles Town
Saturday: Carl Doran trained "Escrow Finnidilly" and Mike Trombetta trained "Broker's Reward" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 14 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 1 place, 1 show and earnings of $82,732; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horses taking advantage last Thursday of the first fast dirt track in a long time at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/25 thru Sunday 3/3 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Two Swords" Laurel, Tres Abbott trained "Stereo Viewing (IRE)" at Turfway
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Remarkable Soul" at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Disco Express" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 33 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 7 places, 7 shows and earnings of $164,389; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Bowman's Beast with Santiago Palacious aboard, enjoying life as a ten-year-old at FHTC prior to his win last Tuesday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/18 thru Sunday 2/24 were as follows:
Tuesday: Bernard Dunham trained "Bowman's Beast" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Red Gum" at Laurel
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Timeless Treasure" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Smile Bryan" and Carl Doran trained "Confessor" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 24 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 4 places, 1 show and earnings of $165,360; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Alwaysmining with Felix Astudillo aboard breezing prior to keeping his win streak alive in the Miracle Wood Stakes Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/11 thru Sunday 2/17 were as follows:
Friday: Tres Abbott trained "Workin On A Dream" and Graham Motion trained "Autostrade" both at Laurel
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "Alwaysmining" in the Miracle Wood Stakes (Article) at Laurel
Fair Hill had 10 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 2 places and earnings of $137,394; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Justa Scoch, one of 2018's winningest FHTC horses with trainer Carl Doran aboard! (Article) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/4 thru Sunday 2/10 were as follows:
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Wall" at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Flying the Flag" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 23 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 5 places, 4 shows and earnings of $107,107; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horses heading to the Tapeta for training, braving the frigid air on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/28 thru Sunday 2/3 were as follows:
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Durkin's Call" at Aqueduct
Fair Hill had 16 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 4 places, 2 shows and earnings of $80,265; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Youngster learning a thing or two training alongside an older horse! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/21 thru Sunday 1/27 were as follows:
Friday: Bernard Dunham trained "Coaches Challenge" at Charles Town
Fair Hill had 9 starters last week.
There was 1 win, 1 place, 1 show and earnings of $29,780; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Win Win Win, with Mel Williams aboard, galloping on the Tapeta on a frosty morning! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/14 thru Sunday 1/20 were as follows:
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Megatherm" at Penn National
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Win Win Win" in the Pasco Stakes (Article) at Tampa Bay Downs, Kelly Rubley trained "Red Gum" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 31 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 6 places, 5 shows and earnings of $183,949; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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General Downs winning the Native Dancer in his first stakes attempt! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/7 thru Sunday 1/13 were as follows:
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Battle of Saratoga" at Aqueduct, Chuck Lawrence trained "He's Not Curly" and Kelly Rubley trained "Pretty Good Year" both at Laurel
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Bunker" at Penn National
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "General Downs" in the Native Dancer Stakes (Article) at Laurel
Fair Hill had 20 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 3 places, 4 shows and earnings of $195,989; 60% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Casual conversation going to and from the track! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/31 thru Sunday 1/6 were as follows:
Monday: Tim Woolley trained "Sparty" at Laurel
Tuesday: Carla Morgan trained "Trimmed in Grey" and Graham Motion trained "Still Dreaming" both at Laurel
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Cheverie" at Penn National
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Magically Discreet", Chuck Lawrence trained "McLean House" and Graham Motion trained "Calvi" all at Laurel
Saturday: Edwin Merryman trained "Snippety" at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Her Royal Highness" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 33 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 8 places, 8 shows and earnings of $254,797; 76% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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