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Spotted Heart looking bright and happy after her first stakes win! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/22 thru Sunday 12/28 were as follows:
Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Spotted Heart" in the Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship Stake at Laurel (Article), Peter Levine trained "Helena Hurry" at Charles Town
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Pixie Dust" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 0 places, 3 shows and earnings of $116,727; 29% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Santa Freckles leading his pack! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/15 thru Sunday 12/21 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Sharp and Sassy" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Gail Hanford trained "Awesome Encore" at Penn National
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Cool Tears" at Laurel
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Tekton" at Laurel and Mike Trombetta trained "Empire Star" at Penn National
Saturday: Steve Cooper trained "D'wild Angel" and Steve Epley trained "Cherokee Kitten" both at Charles Town
Sunday: Liz Merryman trained "Devil's Pool at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 49 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 6 places, 3 shows and earnings of $191,826; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Scuba, one of three Dutrow trained winners Saturday, breezing at FHTC recently with Jose Vargas aboard! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/8 thru Sunday 12/14 were as follows:
Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Cat Fiftyfive" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Admirals War Chest" at Laurel, Carl Doran trained "Ari Mygypsyking" at Penn National
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Coldfeetwarmheart" and "Souper Lucky" both at Laurel
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Luna Time" at Laurel
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Cherie's A. P." at Charles Town, Tony Dutrow trained "Scuba" at Laurel, "High Dollar Woman" and "Embellish the Lace" both at Parx Racing
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Mini Cosmo" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 32 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 1 places, 5 shows and earnings of $295,731; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Main Sequence, a contender for yearend honors, looks happy to be back galloping after a few easy weeks! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/1 thru Sunday 12/7 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Cosmic Gold" at Laurel, Jonathan Sheppard trained "Itsjustagame" at Penn National
Thursday: Shug McGaughey trained "Lunar Evening" and Graham Motion trained "Play Pretty" both at Laurel
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Lookout Lady" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 32 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 5 places, 1 shows and earnings of $183,781; 34% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Brilliant sunrise over FHTC this Thanksgiving! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/24 thru Sunday 11/30 were as follows:
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "By a Hundredth" at Laurel
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "Secretive" and Mark Shuman trained "Paris Is Art" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 29 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 4 places, 5 shows and earnings of $104,899; 41% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Honor Code getting a good foundation at FHTC for his winning return to the races last week! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/17 thru Sunday 11/23 were as follows:
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Really Really", Graham Motion trained "Euphonic" and "Whimsicality" all at Laurel
Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Spotted Heart" at Laurel
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Divining Rod" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 64 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 10 places, 4 shows and earnings of $254,556; 30% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Who's In Town, outside, in final preparation for her Safely Kept Stake win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/10 thru Sunday 11/16 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Bucchero" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Pat Graham trained "Athelstane" at Penn National
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "Party Now" at Aqueduct and Graham Motion trained "Quadrivium" and Pat Graham trained "Agonistic" both at Laurel
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Who's In Town" in the Safely Kept Stake at Laurel (Article)
Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 4 places, 8 shows and earnings of $347,026; 30% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horses head off the track Saturday morning, it was a frosty one! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/3 thru Sunday 11/9 were as follows:
Wednesday: Steve Epley trained "Cherokee Kitten" at Penn National
Thursday: Tony Dutrow trained "Cost Affective" at Aqueduct, Chuck Lawrence trained "Flatbow at Charles Town
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Une Cherise" at Laurel
Saturday: Niall Saville trained "Miss Atomic Bomb (GB)" at Aqueduct
Fair Hill had 46 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 7 places, 14 shows and earnings of $243,429; 57% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Main Sequence (outside), Robbie Walsh aboard, breezing prior to leaving for California and his Breeders Cup Turf win! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/27 thru Sunday 11/2 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Star Pearl" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Toast of Mayfair" at Laurel
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Cosmic Gold" at Laurel and "Lemon Maker" at Penn National
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "Sea Trial" at Laurel, Michael Matz trained "Dreaming of Leah" at Parx Racing, Carl Doran trained "Deputy Cavalier" and "Read the Headlines" both at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Main Sequence" in the Grade I Breeders Cup Turf at Santa Anita (Article), "Mini Cosmo" and "Drive" both at Laurel, Tony Dutrow trained "Miss Hunny" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 67 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 9 places, 6 shows and earnings of $2,085,515; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Main Sequence, returning from the track Friday, heads the FHTC Breeders Cup contingent! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/20 thru Sunday 10/26 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mark Shuman trained "Man of Mystery" at Belmont, Jose Samaniego trained "Smoke the Devil" at Penn National
Thursday: Tony Dutrow trained "Wellington Wizard" at Belmont
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Spring Quality" and "Photo Call (IRE)" both at Keeneland
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Tela" at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Pixie Dust" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 3 places, 6 shows and earnings of $302,871; 32% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Holiday Star (#3) winning the Grade III Sycamore at Keeneland last Thursday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/13 thru Sunday 10/19 were as follows:
Monday: Niall Saville trained "Countryman (GB)" at Laurel
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Holiday Star" in the Grade III Sycamore Stake (Article), "Quadrivium" and "Rapscallion" all three at Keeneland, as well as "Pride of Stride" at Laurel
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Lucky" at Laurel, Mike Lerman trained "Sookie" at Penn National
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "VALIANT BOY SBFAR" in the colts division and "RB BURN BABY BURN" in the fillies and mares division of the Grade III Arabian Racing Cup Stallion Stakes at Lone Star Park, Tim Woolley trained "Runaway Posse" at Belmont, Tony Dutrow trained "Reckless Move" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Shug McGaughey trained "All in Fun" at Belmont, Graham Motion trained "Empress Maker" at Keeneland
Fair Hill had 78 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 7 places, 8 shows and earnings of $591,829; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Knickerbocker Stake winner Legendary (GB), outside with Jo Robinson aboard, breezing at FHTC this summer |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/6 thru Sunday 10/12 were as follows:
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Rainha Da Bateria" in the Grade III Jessamine Stake at Kenneland (Article), Joe Shuman trained "My Boy Jimmy" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Empire Star" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Pacific Theater" both at Laurel, Mike Lerman trained "Whyprolongtheagony" and Pat Graham trained "Athelstane" both at Penn National
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Other Cheek" at Laurel, Peter Levine trained "Helena Hurry" at Charles Town
Friday: Graham Motion trained "By A Hundredth" and "Miss Temple City" both at Laurel
Saturday: Niall Saville trained "Legendary (GB)" in the Grade III Knickerbocker Stake at Belmont (Article), Steve Epley trained "Golden Bucket" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Set to Music" at Keeneland, Mike Trombetta trained "Swear By It" at Belmont
Fair Hill had 79 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 11 places, 9 shows and earnings of $635,128; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Ring Weekend (outside), Annie Sinchak aboard, preparing for his Grade III win on Saturday making it two in a row! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/29 thru Sunday 10/5 were as follows:
Monday: Kelly Colgan trained "Willy D'Rocket at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Vision of Mine" and Mike Trombetta trained "Silver Speight" both at Laurel
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Comedia" at Laurel
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Abide in Me" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Ring Weekend" in the Grade III Hill Prince Stake at Belmont (Article), Chuck Lawrence trained "Folosofo" at Charles Town, Michael Matz trained "Sing Lady Sing" at Delaware Park and "Chiffonade" at Laurel, Mike Trombetta trained "Cosmic Gold" at Laurel
Sunday: Carl Doran trained "Now We're Talkin" and Mike Trombetta trained "Sassy Little Cat" both at Parx Racing, Graham Motion trained "Arcane" at Keeneland
Fair Hill had 83 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 6 places, 10 shows and earnings of $718,461; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Main Sequence (outside) with Annie Sinchak aboard preparing for his third Grade I win in a row Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/22 thru Sunday 9/28 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mark Shuman trained "Testudo" and Michael Matz trained "Cash Crop" both at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Where's Dominic" at Presque Isle
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Who's in Town" and Tres Abbott trained "Nellie Cashman" both at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Sweet Lew" at the Meadowlands
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Main Sequence" in the Grade I Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stake at Belmont (Article), Tres Abbott trained "Medea (IRE)" in the Lady Baltimore Stake (Video) and Rick Mettee trained "Cerro (IRE)" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 77 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 5 places, 20 shows and earnings of $779,010; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Edge of Reality looking proud yesterday after his nice win on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/15 thru Sunday 9/21 were as follows:
Wednesday: Jose Samaniego trained "I Tellthejokeshere" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Alakazan Alakazan (BRZ)" at Kentucky Downs
Thursday: Tony Dutrow trained "Don't Waste My Time" and Michael Matz trained "Hard to Handle" both at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Wise Minister" at Penn National and "Moon Map" at Presque Isle
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Set to Music", Graham Motion trained "Luna Time" and Niall Saville trained "It's My Time" all at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Cherie's A P" at Charles Town
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Edge of Reality" in the Alphabet Soup Handicap (Video) and Mark Shuman trained "Small Town Talk" both at Parx Racing, Liz Merryman trained "Valiant Boy SBFAR" in the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al Nahyan Cup Stake at Los Alamitos and "Royal Renege" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "So Festive" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 72 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 10 places, 16 shows and earnings of $575,775; 57% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Margano, Erasmo Tranquilino astride, enjoying life at FHTC prior to his President’s Cup win Saturday! (Photo by Terri Ford) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/8 thru Sunday 9/14 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Moon Map" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "One Eyed Ray" at Belmont, "Jerry Love" and "Souper Lucky" both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Loves Last Chance" at Laurel, Mike Lerman trained "Im Not Mad Im Even" at Penn National
Thursday: Tres Abbot trained "Excessive Drama" at Delaware Park, Tuck Hunter trained "Moorestown Jackie" at Penn National
Friday: Peter Levine trained "Open Throttle" at Finger Lakes, Shug McGaughey trained "Mobilize" at Laurel, Liz Merryman trained "Incisive Strike" at Penn National
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Margano" in the PHTA President's Cup Stake (Article) and "Crown Thy Good" both at Parx Racing, Rick Mettee trained "Hadrian" at Belmont, Mike Lerman trained "Shipwreck Cove" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 83 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 9 places, 12 shows and earnings of $716,015; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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My Afleet, Allison DeMajistre astride, breezing the week before his Dueling Grounds Derby victory! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/1 thru Sunday 9/7 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Ring Weekend" in the Grade III Saranac Stake at Saratoga (Article) and "Munirah" in the Grade III Boiling Springs Stake at Monmouth Park (Article)
Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Step Aside Boys" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Attendant" and Graham Motion trained "Patricia's Princess" both at Presque Isle
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Chiffonade" at Delaware Park, Corby Caiazzo trained "Celtic Wonder" at Penn National
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "Easton Arch" at Laurel, Corby Caiazzo trained "S S Factor" at Penn National
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "My Afleet" in the Dueling Grounds Derby at Kentucky Downs (Article), Niall Saville trained "Legendary (GB)" in the Japan Racing Association Stake at Laurel (Article), Graham Motion trained "Appealing Cat" in the Mrs Penny Stake at Parx Racing (Article)
Sunday: Fenneka Bentley trained "Thirteenth Avenue" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 76 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 12 places, 8 shows and earnings of $892,967; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Female corn spider resides at the Clocker’s Tower and helps control the bug population! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/25 thru Sunday 8/31 were as follows:
Monday: Tony Dutrow trained "Don't Waste My Time" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Little Miss Brown" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Street Interest" at Charles Town
Friday: Kelly Colgan trained "Willy D'Rocket" at Penn National
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Scarlet's Number" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 12 places, 8 shows and earnings of $236,825; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Rusty Slipper (outside), breezing at FHTC before her big win Saturday in the Violet Stakes |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/18 thru Sunday 8/24 were as follows:
Monday: Kelly Rubley trained "St. Albans Boy" and Graham Motion trained "Loves Last Chance" both at Saratoga
Thursday: Scott Hammond trained "Sea Raven" at Saratoga, Chuck Lawrence trained "Cherie's A.P." at Charles Town
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Rusty Slipper" in the Grade III Violet Stakes at Monmouth Park (Article), Michael Matz trained "Party Starter" at Delaware Park, Steve Epley trained "Golden Bucket" at Penn National
Sunday: Mike Lerman trained "Sookie" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 54 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 5 places, 6 shows and earnings of $434,181; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Main Sequence (outside), Robbie Walsh up, breezing last Sunday in preparation for yesterday’s Sword Dancer victory! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/11 thru Sunday 8/17 were as follows:
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Jolene" at Delaware Park
Saturday: Jimmy Toner trained "Neolexia" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Main Sequence" in the Grade I Sword Dancer Invitational Stake at Saratoga (Article), Arnaud Delacour trained "Developer" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 46 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 8 places, 8 shows and earnings of $512,192; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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I Spent It, Rafa Andres aboard, breezing on the outside and making it look easy at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/4 thru Sunday 8/10 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Moon Map" and Liz Merryman trained "RB BURN BABY BURN" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mike Lerman trained "Rhyme N Rhythm" at Penn National
Saturday: Shug McGaughey trained "Easton Arch" at Monmouth Park, Jose Samaniego trained "My Tootsy" at Penn National
Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "I Spent It" in the Grade II Saratoga Special at Saratoga (Article), Mike Trombetta trained "Silver Speight" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 59 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 7 places, 10 shows and earnings of $490,043; 41% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A fox casually crossing the Tapeta Saturday morning during training! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/28 thru Sunday 8/3 were as follows:
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Buttercup Bay" at Delaware Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Bonnie K" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Other Cheek" both at Penn National
Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "Maple Time" and "Cork County" both at Penn National
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Luna Time" at Saratoga
Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Onthewhistle" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "Sarah Beth's Smile" at Parx Racing, Graham Motion trained "Cherokee Pass" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 62 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 9 places, 9 shows and earnings of $313,163; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Ageless (outside) with Brooke Somers astride in final preparation for Sunday's Grade III record tying performance at Woodbine |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/21 thru Sunday 7/27 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Rainha Da Bateria" at Saratoga, Kelly Rubley trained "St Albans Boy" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Daring Dancer" in the Grade II Lake George Stake at Saratoga (Article), Arnaud Delacour trained "Hertzalot" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Ain't Got Time" at Delaware Park
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Sumba Sunset" at Saratoga, Graham Motion trained "Latique" at Monmouth Park
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Vecino" at Saratoga, Jose Samaniego trained "My Pioneer" at Penn National, Carl Doran trained "Kobel" at Monmouth Park and "Vindicated" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ageless" in the Grade III Royal North Stake at Woodbine (Article)
Fair Hill had 65 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 13 places, 11 shows and earnings of $829,491; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Big Trouble (outside) at FHTC preparing for his big win Saturday in the Grade III Sanford Stake |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/14 thru Sunday 7/20 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Step Aside Boys" at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Tiz a Dynaformer" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Mike Lerman trained "Gold Man" at Penn National
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Cherie's A P" at Charles Town and "Esquel" at Penn National
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Can'thelpbelieving" at Saratoga
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Somali Lemonade" in the Grade I TVG Diana Stake(Article), Tony Dutrow trained "Big Trouble" in the Grade III Sanford Stake (Article) and Niall Saville trained "North Star Boy (IRE)" all at Saratoga, Tres Abott trained "Agustina De Aragon" at Delaware Park
Fair Hill had 58 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 13 places, 7 shows and earnings of $922,690; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Assateague with Clare Byrnes aboard going through her paces at FHTC before her Grade III win last week |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/7 thru Sunday 7/13 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Delightful Liz" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Michael Matz trained "Assateague" in the Grade III Dr. James Penny Memorial Handicap at Parx Racing (Article)
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Give No Quarter" at Belmont Park
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Craftsman (IRE)" in the Nick Shuk Memorial Stake at Delaware Park (Video)
Friday: Pat Graham trained "Athelstane" at Penn National
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Valiant Boy Sbfar" in the Grade I Arabian Classic Handicap at Delaware Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Star Pearl" in the Northern Fling Stake (Video), "Edge of Reality" in the Leemat Stake (Video) and "I'll Call" all at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 72 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 12 places, 12 shows and earnings of $616,190; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Main Sequence (outside), Robbie Walsh up, in final prep for yesterday’s Grade I United Nations win! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/30 thru Sunday 7/6 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Hertzalot" and Carl Doran trained "Vindicated" both at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Handoverthecat" at Presque Isle
Tuesday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Kings Giant" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Tony Dutrow trained "I Spent it" at Belmont Park
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Tea Time" in the Beautiful Day Stake at Delaware Park (Video), Graham Motion trained "Final Redemption" at Belmont Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Wolf King" at Penn National
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Joy" in the Perfect Sting Stake (Video), Niall Saville trained "Legendary (GB)" and Mike Trombetta trained "Storm Pursuit" all three at Belmont Park
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Striking Style" at Belmont Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Main Sequence" in the Grade I United Nations Stake at Monmouth Park (Article), Rick Mettee trained "Deep Speed (IRE)" at Belmont Park
Fair Hill had 55 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 3 places, 5 shows and earnings of $860,457; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Two horses breeze on the inside of the FHTC dirt track beside our new Duralock Rail |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/23 thru Sunday 6/29 were as follows:
Tuesday: Tony Dutrow trained "History Book" at Parx Racing, Liz Merryman trained "Roadhog" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Steve Epley trained "Candy Express" at Delaware Park, Edwin Merryman trained "Spiked" and Jonathan Sheppard trained "Glittering" both at Penn National
Thursday: Steve Epley trained "Cherokee Kitten" at Delaware Park, Rick Mettee trained "Allaboutcaroline" at Monmouth Park, Jose Samaniego trained "My Pioneer" at Penn National
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Who's in Town" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Qualify" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Slip By" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 10 places, 4 shows and earnings of $354,835; 41% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Medea(IRE), Jen Paxson aboard, goes through her paces prior to winning Saturday’s Eatontown Stake! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/16 thru Sunday 6/22 were as follows:
Tuesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Volastic" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Red Hot Tweet" at Delaware Park and "Race Hunter" at Presque Isle
Saturday: Tres Abbot trained "Medea (IRE)" in the Grade III Eatontown Stake at Monmouth Park (Article), Richard Lugovich trained "Royal Jest" at Belmont Park, Carl Doran trained "Read the Headlines" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "The Careless Cat" at Presque Isle, Kelly Rubley trained "Desvelo (ARG)" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 73 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 13 places, 15 shows and earnings of $445,951; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Valiant Boy, Ali Rawles astride, preparing at FHTC for his Grade I win at Churchill last Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/9 thru Sunday 6/15 were as follows:
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Strong Stipulation" at Delaware Park and "Elysian" at Presque Isle, Pat Graham trained "Athelstane" at Penn National
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Quinby Pete", Arnaud Delacour trained "Gasparilla Float" and Michael Matz trained "Luna Argenta" all three at Delaware Park
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Valiant Boy Sbfar" in the Grade I President of the United Arab Emirates Cup at Churchill Downs (Article), Chuck Lawrence trained "Esquel" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 55 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 12 places, 14 shows and earnings of $380,635; 62% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Norumbega (outside) with assistant trainer Jen Patterson aboard preparing for the Brooklyn Invitational Handicap |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/2 thru Sunday 6/8 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Parting Kiss" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Smart Number" and Carl Doran trained "With Sprinkles" both at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Ain't Got Time" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Storm Pursuit" at Delaware Park
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Cork County" and Corby Caiazzo trained "Celtic Wonder" both at Pimlico
Saturday: Shug McGaughey trained "Norumbega" in the Grade II Brooklyn Invitational Handicap at Belmont Park (Article), Michael Matz trained "Tea Time" in the Jostle Stake at Parx Racing (Article), Arnaud Delacour trained "Take This" at Delaware Park
Fair Hill had 69 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 8 places, 15 shows and earnings of $856,133; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Interrupted, Robbie Walsh astride, skipping over the Tapeta prior to her stakes win on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/26 thru Sunday 6/1 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Wave the Flag," Tony Dutrow trained "Lulu Le Mon" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Edyanne" all at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Pixie Dust" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Escrow Kid" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Sherene Bracho trained "Tee Dottie" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Absolute Crackers (IRE)" at Presque Isle
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Interrupted" in the Penn Oaks Stake at Penn National
(video), Michael Matz trained "Slip By" at Delaware Park, Rick Mettee trained "Allaboutcaroline" at Pimlico
Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "Big Trouble" and Rick Mettee trained "Deep Speed" both at Belmont Park, Graham Motion trained "Shetan" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 70 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 8 places, 7 shows and earnings of $530,953; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Exercise rider John Mitchell gives a thumbs up to Team Motion for 9 winners last week! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/19 thru Sunday 5/25 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Developer" at Presque Isle
Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Star Pearl" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Niall Saville trained "Legendary (GB)" at Belmont Park, Tim Woolley trained "Scandalous Love" at Charles Town, Graham Motion trained "Angel of Mercy" at Delaware Park and "Holiday Star" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Saturday Brat" and "Step Aside Boys" both at Penn National
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Charm City Girl" and "Qualify" both at Pimlico
Saturday: Carl Doran trained "Deputy Cavalier", Michael Matz trained "Party Starter" and Graham Motion trained "Dido" all at Pimlico
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Concise (GB)" at Belmont Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Wise Minister" at Parx Racing and "War Ready" at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 63 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 10 places, 11 shows and earnings of $536,970; 59% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Somali Lemonade (outside) breezing at FHTC prior to her Gallorette victory Saturday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/12 thru Sunday 5/18 were as follows:
Monday: Tony Dutrow trained "Scotland" at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Tony Dutrow trained "History Book" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Bravodino" at Belmont, Gale Patti trained "Mud Slide Slim" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Pagano" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "Cork County" and Graham Motion trained "Under Control (BRZ)" both at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "Smart Number" at Presque Isle
Friday: Peter Levine trained "Caminaconloscodos" at Charles Town, Corby Caiazzo trained "Handsome Harley" at Pimlico
Saturday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Utley" in the Grade II Dixie Stake (Article), Michael Matz trained "Somali Lemonade" in the Grade III Gallorette Handicap (Article), Arnaud Delacour trained "Ageless" in The Very One Stake (Article) and Mike Trombetta trained "Magic Cash" all at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "With Exultation" at Presque Isle, Graham Motion trained "My Merry Way" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Swiss Army Wife" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 68 starters last week.
There were 17 wins, 6 places, 9 shows and earnings of $937,333; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Alice Clapham aboard Ring Weekend preparing for the Preakness at FHTC this past Saturday(Video) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/5 thru Sunday 5/11 were as follows:
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Auld Alliance (IRE)" at Belmont, Chuck Lawrence trained "Modest Mouse" at Penn National
Thursday: Gail Hanford trained "Titadine" at Penn National
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Set on Salsa" and Kelly Rubley trained "Saint Pierre" both at Pimlico
Sunday: Liz Merryman trained "Royal Renege" and Mike Trombetta trained "Storm Pursuit" both at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "Perfect Ride", Graham Motion trained "Cat's Holiday" and "Spelling Again" all at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 7 places, 11 shows and earnings of $319,154; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Two Killdeer chase a female outside the track early Sunday morning at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/28 thru Sunday 5/4 were as follows:
Wednesday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Midnight Fun" at Charles Town
Thursday: Tony Dutrow trained "Summer Place to Be" at Belmont
Friday: Steve Cooper trained "D'Wild Angel" at Charles Town, Graham Motion trained "Moon Song" and "Fortune Pearl" both at Pimlico
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Party Starter" and Graham Motion trained "Angel of Mercy" both at Pimlico
Sunday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Waynesborough" at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 47 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 7 places, 12 shows and earnings of $257,395; 57% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Convoy Captain (outside) working at FHTC before winning his 4th straight race Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/21 thru Sunday 4/27 were as follows:
Friday: Jimmy Toner trained "Liceo Naval" at Pimlico
Saturday: Scott Hammond trained "Catch the Activist" and Tim Woolley trained "Convoy Captain" both at Penn National, Tony Dutrow trained "Tiger Tank" and Niall Saville trained "This is Nice (IRE)" both at Pimlico
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Love this Kitty" at Pimlico, Jonathan Sheppard trained "Henin" and Mike Trombetta trained "Father Hughes" both at Atlantic City
Fair Hill had 56 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 8 places, 3 shows and earnings of $235,194; 34% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Daring Dancer training at FHTC prior to her Grade III stake win on Thursday to remain undefeated! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/14 thru Sunday 4/20 were as follows:
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Qualify" at Pimlico, "Daring Dancer" in the Grade III Appalachian Stake (Article) and "Otokogi" both at Kenneland, Corby Caiazzo trained "Greg's Irish Pride" at Charles Town
Friday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Silver Frame" and Tony Dutrow trained "Profluent" both at Pimlico
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "His Freedom Reigns" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 36 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 2 places, 9 shows and earnings of $287,768; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Congratulations to trainer Kelly Rubley (pictured above) who saddled her first winner Sunday at Pimlico! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/7 thru Sunday 4/13 were as follows:
Thursday: Tuck Hunter trained "Heart of Nepal" at Penn National
Friday: Steve Cooper trained "D'Wild Angel" at Charles Town, Graham Motion trained "Lookout Raven" and "Cop a Tude" both at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "Familiarize" and Mike Lerman trained "Shipwreck Cove" both at Penn National
Saturday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Rum Tum Tugger" at Pimlico, Jose Samaniego trained "Payroll Account" and Mike Lerman trained "Moneymoneymoney" both at Penn National
Sunday: Mark Shuman trained "Tate's Landing" and Kelly Rubley trained "St Albans Boy" both at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 44 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 4 places, 7 shows and earnings of $255,948; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Watery Moon (inside) training on FHTC Tapeta track before winning first time out at Keeneland Friday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/31 thru Sunday 4/6 were as follows:
Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Pixie Dust" at Parx Racing
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Watery Moon" at Keeneland
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Miss Emelina" at Pimlico
Sunday: Chuck Lawrence trained "My Afleet" at Keeneland, Tony Dutrow trained "Mr. Ticker Talker" and Graham Motion trained "Arrive" both at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 36 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 5 places, 5 shows and earnings of $252,671; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A young wet Eagle watching training at FHTC on Saturday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/24 thru Sunday 3/30 were as follows:
Tuesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Volastic" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Gale Patti trained "Time has Come" ar Penn National
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Shanghai Daddy" at Penn National
Sunday: Tim Woolley trained "Convoy Captain" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 18 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 1 places, 5 shows and earnings of $95,136; 56% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Scotland (inside) and Ground Control, both winners last week, breezing at FHTC this winter! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/17 thru Sunday 3/23 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Swiss Army Wife" and Tony Dutrow trained "Ground Control" both at Laurel
Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Tiger Tank" at Aqueduct and "Scotland" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 25 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 7 places, 6 shows and earnings of $179,594; 68% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Incredible light Saturday morning as the sun rose and a brief storm passed by! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/10 thru Sunday 3/16 were as follows:
Wednesday: Carla Morgan trained "Gindini" at Laurel
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Dear to All" at Aqueduct and Jose Samaniego trained "Payroll Account" at Penn National
Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "I'm Smokin Hot" and "Game Effort" both at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Bobby V" at Aqueduct
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 6 places, 3 shows and earnings of $139,405; 71% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Snow Geese fly over FHTC yesterday taking the snow north with them (hopefully)! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/3 thru Sunday 3/9 were as follows:
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Il Toro d'Oro," Corby Caiazzo trained "Rush Attack" and Tony Dutrow trained "Frivolity" all at Laurel
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Convoy Captain" at Penn National
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Knight" at Laurel and Sandra Matier trained "You're No Saint" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 32 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 7 places, 4 shows and earnings of $185,261; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Union Rags filly beside DD Matz's Camella in Kentucky last month! (photo by Dell Hancock) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/24 thru Sunday 3/2 were as follows:
Tuesday: Steve Cooper trained "D'Wild Angel" at Charles Town
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Emotional Stroll" and Jonathan Sheppard trained "Dagburnit" both at Laurel, Randy Nunley trained "Monarch Maker" at Penn National
Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Never Counted Out" at Charles Town
Saturday: Sherene Bracho trained "Tee Dottie" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 33 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 5 places, 5 shows and earnings of $135,418; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Ilikecandy loving her well deserved peppermints today! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/17 thru Sunday 2/23 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Ilikecandy" in the $100,000 Maryland Racing Media Stake at Laurel (Article)
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "No Wonder at All" at Laurel
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Ground Control" at Aqueduct and Mark Shuman trained "Cyclone Warrior" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 25 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 7 places, 2 shows and earnings of $192,906; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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This is how it's been around here more often than not this winter! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/10 thru Sunday 2/16 were as follows:
Monday: Carla Morgan trained "Lawyer Dave" at Parx
Fair Hill had 12 starters last week.
There were 1 wins, 2 places, 2 shows and earnings of $39,200; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Gracer at FHTC last Sunday – she knows how to stay in front! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/3 thru Sunday 2/9 were as follows:
Friday: Peter Levine trained "More for Your Buck" at Charles Town
Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Gracer" in the Dearly Precious Stake at Aqueduct (Article)
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Shea Darby" at Aqueduct, Andy SImoff trained "Hard Play" and "Giroux" both at Paxd Racing
Fair Hill had 16 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 4 places, 1 shows and earnings of $167,240; 63% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Fog yesterday at FHTC prior to the very brief warm-up! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/27 thru Sunday 2/2 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Volastic" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Carl Doran trained "Freudian Dilemma" at Laurel
Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Frivolity" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 19 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 4 places, 3 shows and earnings of $141,194; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Extrasexyhippzster, one of two Trombetta horses to win a stake at Laurel Saturday training at FHTC in December! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/20 thru Sunday 1/26 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Fioretti" and Tony Dutrow trained "Gnarley Girl" both at Parx Racing
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Bold Curlin" in the Native Dancer Stake at Laurel (Article)
Sunday: Tim Woolley trained "Convoy Captain" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 16 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 2 places, 1 shows and earnings of $145,745; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Some Mornings it gets a little Foggy at the Track! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/13 thru Sunday 1/19 were as follows:
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Fleeting Fancy" at Penn National
Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "Roman Fire" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 14 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 1 places, 3 shows and earnings of $76,859; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A resident FHTC fox out and about during training Sunday morning! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/6 thru Sunday 1/12 were as follows:
Saturday: Peter Levine trained "Corinthianna" at Charles Town
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Shea Darby" at Aqueduct
Fair Hill had 7 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 1 places, 0 shows and earnings of $63,220; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.