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The Boxing Day fox stops for a look on his way past the clockers tower during training hours on Tuesday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/25 thru Sunday 12/31 were as follows:
Friday: Niall Saville trained "Praise the Moon", Graham Motion trained "Firth" and Mark Shuman trained "Edify" all at Laurel
Fair Hill had 12 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 1 show and earnings of $73,562; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/18 thru Sunday 12/24 were as follows:
Wednesday: Niall Saville trained "Howyaformoney" at Penn National
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "Barley Jack" and Tres Abbott trained "Jack Straight" both at Penn National
Fair Hill had 22 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 1 places, 1 shows and earnings of $57,862; 23% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The sun rises over another snowy weekend at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/11 thru Sunday 12/17 were as follows:
Friday: Liz Merryman trained "Kitty's Right", Mark Shuman trained "Giles Fair" and Tim Woolley trained "Child's Play" all at Laurel
Saturday: Tim Woolley trained "Magically Discreet" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 29 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 3 places, 9 shows and earnings of $130,106; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Training continues this Sunday over a snow covered Tapeta track! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/4 thru Sunday 12/10 were as follows:
Monday: Kelly Rubley trained "Monongahela" at Laurel
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Small Rebellion" at Tampa Bay Downs
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Head Games" at Laurel
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "Griff's Ghost" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 27 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 3 places, 6 shows and earnings of $129,690; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Jockey Trevor McCarthy is back at FHTC galloping horses to get fit for his return to race riding in January 2018! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/27 thru Sunday 12/3 were as follows:
Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Polar Outbreak" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Faire Mi" at Penn National, Arnaud Delacour trained "Gallows Bay" at Tampa Bay Downs
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Zestful", "Mihrab" and "Live Large" all at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Sherini" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Nate's Tizzy" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 32 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 4 places, 7 shows and earnings of $252,642; 59% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A Red-Tailed Hawk flying over to watch training on Sunday – he’s a regular visitor! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/20 thru Sunday 11/26 were as follows:
Monday: Tom Proctor trained "Hey Niki" at Laurel
Wednesday: Corby Caiazzo trained "King Koa" at Aqueduct
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Talon" at Aqueduct
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Kabang" at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Banana Kova" at Penn National
Saturday: Carl Doran trained "Dattt Melody" and Michael Matz trained "Victory Rally" both at Laurel
Sunday: Sherene Bracho trained "Another Chance" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 87 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 13 places, 8 shows and earnings of $507,547; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Rest in Peace Erasmo Tranquilino |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/13 thru Sunday 11/19 were as follows:
Monday: Tres Abbott trained "All Spun Up" and Graham Motion trained "Full of Zip" both at Laurel
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Monongahela" at Penn National
Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Sweet Little Lies" and Michael Matz trained "Eagle Terrace" both at Laurel
Sunday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Koan" at Parx Racing, Mike Trombetta trained "Lacrostix" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 50 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 3 places, 7 shows and earnings of $208,712; 34% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Spring Quality (outside) with Elvin Caraballo aboard, in his finally breeze prior to his first graded stakes win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/6 thru Sunday 11/12 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Frechette" at Laurel
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Layla Noor" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Spring Quality" in the Grade III Red Smith Handicap (Article) at Aqueduct and "Berned" in the Safely Kept Stake (Video) at Laurel
Fair Hill had 48 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 7 places, 5 shows and earnings of $324,105; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Arles (FR) with Anne Sinchak aboard, flying over the Tapeta prior to winning the Grade III Long Island Handicap! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/30 thru Sunday 11/5 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Vouch" and Mike Trombetta trained "Flash McCaul" both at Laurel
Thursday: Richard Lugovich trained "Borrowed Dreams" at Finger Lakes
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Include Gold" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Helena the First" both at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Arles (FR)" in the Grade III Long Island Handicap (Article) at Aqueduct, Tom Proctor trained "Secret Escape" and "Chirping" both at Laurel
Sunday: Tim Woolley trained "Whyyouask" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 9 places, 8 shows and earnings of $589,742; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Untamed Domain (inside) and Maya Malibu in one last prep Saturday at FHTC before heading to Del Mar for the Breeders Cup! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/23 thru Sunday 10/29 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Point System" at Laurel
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Proudly" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Tricks to Doo" both at Laurel
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Well Humored" at Keeneland, Tom Proctor trained "Contributing" at Laurel, Michael Matz trained "Fuerza" at Meadowlands
Sunday: Tres Abbott trained "Vindictive Ways" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 63 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 6 places, 8 shows and earnings of $312,172; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Assistant trainer Pete McDermott aboard Willy d'Rocket winner of the Starter Stakes on Maryland Million Day at Laurel |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/16 thru Sunday 10/22 were as follows:
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Big Bend" in the Grade III Sycamore Stake (Article) at Keeneland and "Die Hard Di" at Delaware Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Sweet Baby Jones" at Penn National
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Quail Hunt" at Keeneland, Tom Proctor trained "Keep Talking" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Clever Mind" in the Maryland Million Nursery Stake (Article) and Kelly Colgan trained "Willy d'Rocket" both at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Hallie Belle" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Smiling Causeway" both at Keeneland, Tom Proctor trained "Hey Niki" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "Dalarna" in the English Channel Stake (Article) at Belmont, Graham Motion trained "Shahroze (IRE)" at Belmont and "Thewayiam (FR)" at Keeneland, Arnaud Delacour trained "More'n Likely" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 81 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 11 places, 12 shows and earnings of $822,286; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Early morning red sky last week preceding the wet weather! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/9 thru Sunday 10/15 were as follows:
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Going Out" at Keeneland
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Madame Milan" at Laurel
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "English Minister" at Belmont, Carl Doran trained "Faire Mi" at Delaware Park, Mike Stidham trained "Zeke" and Tres Abbott trained "Raphael's Promise" both at Laurel, Danielle Hodsdon trained "Blase" at Meadowlands
Sunday: Tom Proctor trained "Last Promise Kept" at Keeneland, Michael Matz trained "Victory Rally" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 65 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 12 places, 7 shows and earnings of $473,453; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Zipessa, with Geo Garcia aboard, in her final workout prior to her first Grade I win at Keeneland on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/2 thru Sunday 10/8 were as follows:
Monday: Tom Proctor trained "Negev" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Analyze" in the Winter Melody Stake (Video) and Arnaud Delacour trained "Stakes On a Plane" both at Delaware Park
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Perdona" at Belmont
Saturday: Mike Stidham trained "Zipessa" in the Grade I First Lady Stake (Article) at Keeneland, Tom Proctor trained "Champagne Tequila" and Mike Stidham trained "Stellar Moon" both at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Where's Dominic" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 64 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 8 places, 14 shows and earnings of $696,741; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Just Howard (outside) with Anne Sinchak aboard breezing on the Tapeta prior to his first graded stakes win at Laurel! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/25 thru Sunday 10/1 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Street Lightning" at Delaware Park, Michael Matz trained "Plein Air" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Moveslike Molasses" and Mike Trombetta trained "Alive" both at Presque Isle
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Almond Roca" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Just Howard" in the Grade III Commonwealth Derby (Article), Michael Matz trained "Queen Caroline" in the Brookmeade Stake (Video), Arnaud Delacour trained "Special Envoy" in the Bert Allen Stake (Video) and "Exaggerated" in the Oakley Stake (Video) all at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Larkin" at Suffolk Downs and "Saguaro Row" at Laurel
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "Dalarna" at Laurel and "Lone Sentry" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 75 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 6 places, 11 shows and earnings of $566,332; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Tequilita with Peter Brette aboard flying over the FHTC dirt track prior to winning the Charles Town Oaks! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/18 thru Sunday 9/24 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Rivington" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Michael Matz trained "Raining Lemons" and Kelly Rubley trained "Iggy Loco" both at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Athena's Aegis (IRE)" at Delaware Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Conquest Tizfire" at Presque Isle
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Cross Roads" at Laurel
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Tequilita" in the Grade III Charles Town Oaks (Article) at Charles Town, Mike Trombetta trained "Somekindofmagician", Shug McGaughey trained "War Chest" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Aquaphobia" all at Belmont, Kelly Rubley trained "El Corazon" and Liz Merryman trained "Line of Music" both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Irish Defence" at Meadowlands, Kelly Rubley trained "Indian Paint" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 86 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 12 places, 4 shows and earnings of $776,636; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Quidura (left) with Elvin Caraballo aboard and Messi with Robbie Walsh aboard heading to the Tapeta for their final breeze before impressive stakes performances last weekend (Photo by Maggie Kimmitt) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/11 thru Sunday 9/17 were as follows:
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Last Promise Kept" at Kentucky Downs
Friday: Liz Merryman trained "Kitty's Right" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Quidura (GB)" in the Grade II Canadian Stake (Article) at Woodbine, Michael Matz trained "Ladies' Privilege" in the Hall of Fame Stake (Article) at Parx Racing, Arnaud Delacour trained "Canessar (FR)" in the Laurel Turf Cup Stake (Article) at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Prolific" at Belmont, Kelly Rubley trained "Eight Taters Each" at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Untamed Domain" in the Grade II Summer Stake (Article) at Woodbine, Mike Trombetta trained "Where's Dominic" at Laurel, Kelly Rubley trained "Wolf Rock" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 69 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 9 places, 12 shows and earnings of $829,022; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Miss Temple City edges away from a game Zipessa in the Grade III Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stake on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/4 thru Sunday 9/10 were as follows:
Monday: Tres Abbott trained "Janine Melnitz" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Folk Magic" both at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Well Humored" at Delaware Park, Tom Proctor trained "Proud Reunion" at Kentucky Downs
Thursday: Kelly Colgan trained "Willy d' Rocket" at Presque Isle
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Lady Bellamy" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Miss Temple City" in the Grade III Kentucky Downs Ladies Turf Stake (Article) at Kentucky Downs, Mike Stidham trained "Moon Dash" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Speedy Slew" at Laurel, Kelly Rubley trained "Dalarna" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Tom Proctor trained "Big Bend" in the Exacta Systems Dueling Grounds Derby (Article) at Kentucky Downs, Tim Woolley trained "Hell of Afire" and Kelly Rubley trained "Perdona" both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Surprenante" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 84 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 8 places, 15 shows and earnings of $1,020,357; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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We Deer You (outside) with Jose Flores aboard breezing on the Tapeta prior to his first stakes win last Friday at Saratoga! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/28 thru Sunday 9/3 were as follows:
Monday: Kelly Rubley trained "Pazzaluna" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Tale of the Nile" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Liz Merryman trained "Quick Thinking" and Mike Trombetta trained "Marengo Road" both at Penn National
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Court of Love" at Delaware Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Bubbly" at Penn National
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "We Deer You" in the Lucky Coin Stake (Article) at Saratoga, Kelly Rubley trained "Monongahela" at Penn National
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Great Soul" in the Mrs. Penny Stake (Video) at Parx Racing, Corby Caiazzo trained "King Koa" at Delaware Park, Michael Matz trained "Fuerza" at Suffolk Downs, Mike Trombetta trained "Broad Expanse" at Timonium and "Rock Sapphire (KOR)" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 63 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 7 places, 3 shows and earnings of $504,330; 37% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The horse photos this week were eclipsed! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/21 thru Sunday 8/27 were as follows:
Monday: Kelly Rubley trained "Hassah (GB)" and Abel Castellano trained "Angel At War" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Bombonero" at Delaware Park
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Free Union" at Timonium
Saturday: Tres Abbott trained "Sycee" at Delaware Park
Fair Hill had 45 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 10 places, 6 shows and earnings of $235,258; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Bawlmer Hon enthusiastically devouring peppermints from owner Sandy Horner after winning the All Brandy Stake at Laurel |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/14 thru Sunday 8/20 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Forever Bernardini" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Apolodorodedamasco" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Infuse" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Nightclubber" at Charles Town
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Intractable" and Mike Trombetta trained "Mr. Smarty Pants" both at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "Master Chief" at Monmouth Park
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Just Howard" in the Find Stake (Article) and Mark Shuman trained "Bawlmer Hon" in the All Brandy Stake (Article) both at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Larkin" at Delaware Park and "Cedartown" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Can'thelpbelieving (IRE)" in the Grade II Sky Classic Stake (Article) at Woodbine
Fair Hill had 60 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 8 places, 10 shows and earnings of $493,968; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Divining Rod (inside) with Leigh Delacour aboard cruising along on the tapeta prior to winning the Polynesian Stake on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/7 thru Sunday 8/13 were as follows:
Monday: Tom Proctor trained "Photographer" at Saratoga, Graham Motion trained "Point System" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "My Mo" at Penn National
Thursday: Tres Abbott trained "Little Jimmy B" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Baltic Art(GER)" at Penn National
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Divining Rod" in the Polynesian Stake (Article) at Laurel, Michael Matz trained "Mzima Springs" at Delaware Park, Tom Proctor trained "Great Soul" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "It's the Journey" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 75 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 12 places, 15 shows and earnings of $493,220; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Sweet Sandy accepting treats from owner Bridget McFadden after winning her first stake at Laurel on Saturday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/31 thru Sunday 8/6 were as follows:
Monday: Kelly Rubley trained "Perdona" at Delaware Park, Tim Woolley trained "Hell of Afire" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Kabang" and Graham Motion trained "Sound the Horns" both at Saratoga
Thursday: Liz Merryman trained "Broad Axe Bernie" at Penn National
Saturday: Danielle Hodsdon trained "Sweet Sandy" in the William M. Backer Stake (Article), Arnaud Delacour trained "Special Envoy" in the Hansel Stake (Article) and Carl Doran trained "Datt Melody" all at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Spring Quality" in the Robellino Stake (Article) at Penn National, Arnaud Delacour trained "Smiling Causeway" and Graham Motion trained "Maya Malibu" both at Delaware Park
Sunday: Mark Shuman trained "Eye on Berlin" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 65 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 7 places, 8 shows and earnings of $548,686; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Miss Ella outside with Daniel Ortiz aboard breezing at FHTC prior to her repeat victory in the Caress Stake! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/24 thru Sunday 7/30 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Miss Ella" in the Caress Stake (Article) at Saratoga, Richard Lugovich trained "Borrowed Dreams" at Finger Lakes, Arnaud Delacour trained "Kitten Smitten" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Tom Proctor trained "Chicago Style" at Del Mar
Thursday: Abel Castellano trained "Angel At War" and Graham Motion trained "It's the Truth" both at Delaware Park, Tom Proctor trained "Tweeting" at Del Mar
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Bawlmer Hon" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Tickled Pink" at Laurel
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Repeat Repeat" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Jehozacat" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 80 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 10 places, 13 shows and earnings of $637,404; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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No Dozing with Leigh Delacour aboard breezing over the Tapeta prior to winning the Concern Stake at Laurel on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/17 thru Sunday 7/23 were as follows:
Monday: Carl Doran trained "Datt Melody", Kelly Rubley trained "Eighty Six Mets" and Mike Trombetta trained "King of Night" all at Delaware Park
Thursday: Liz Merryman trained "Little Stella" at Penn National
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Catching Fireflies" at Laurel
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "No Dozing" in the Concern Stake (Article) at Laurel, Michael Matz trained "Ladies Privilege" at Parx Racing, Graham Motion trained "Untamed Domain" at Saratoga, Kelly Rubley trained "Grey Fox" at Woodbine
Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 11 places, 7 shows and earnings of $591,221; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/10 thru Sunday 7/16 were as follows:
Monday: Tom Proctor trained "Private Client" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Camisole" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Golden Treasury" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Honor and Blessing", Mike Stidham trained "One Last Shot" and Tom Proctor trained "Big Bend" all at Delaware Park
Friday: Niall Saville trained "Sasana (GB)" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Just Howard" in the Caveat Stake and Shug McGaughey trained "Bombs Away" both at Laurel, Tom Proctor trained "Proud Reunion" and Michael Matz trained "Analyze" both at Delaware Park
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Baltic Art (GER)" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 74 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 10 places, 14 shows and earnings of $431,111; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Team Motion sending Guilty Twelve on her way in the Robert G. Dick Memorial Stake at Delaware Park on Saturday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/3 thru Sunday 7/9 were as follows:
Wednesday: Liz Merryman trained "Line of Music" at Penn National
Thursday: Abel Castellano trained "Mom's a Cougar", "Singanothersong" and "Cowboy's Hero" all at Delaware Park
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Guilty Twelve" in the Grade III Robert G. Dick Memorial Stake (Article) at Delaware Park and "Shine Bright" at Laurel, Richard Lugovich trained "Port Au Prince" at Finger Lakes
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Lost Story," Mike Trombetta trained "Kabang" and "No Picnic" all at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Brusquer" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 74 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 9 places, 8 shows and earnings of $524,869; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Sunrise over Fair Hill Sunday morning! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/26 thru Sunday 7/2 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Arraign", Graham Motion trained "Alphonsus (GB)" and "Parade Blue" all at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Sherene Bracho trained "The Real Lefty" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Monongahela" at Penn National
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "In the Lee" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Surprise Twist" both at Laurel
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Sweet Little Lies" at Laurel, Liz Merryman trained "Quick Thinking" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Mike Stidham trained "Brookline" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 68 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 9 places, 11 shows and earnings of $425,105; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Proforma with Mitchell Murrill aboard breezing prior to his stake win on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/19 thru Sunday 6/25 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Viva Lad" at Presque Isle
Tuesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Meow" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Mike Stidham trained "Hardwin" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Providence Road" at Penn National
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Smiling Causeway" at Laurel
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Special Envoy" in the Edward Evans Stake (Video) and Michael Matz trained "Queen Caroline" in the Nellie Mae Cox Stake (Video) both at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Proforma" in the Jersey Shore Stake (Video) at Monmouth Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Into Bluegrass" and Kelly Rubley trained "Indian Paint" both at Delaware Park
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "We Deer You" at Belmont, Tom Proctor trained "Chicago Style" at Laurel, Mike Trombetta trained "Tale of the Nile" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 63 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 11 places, 9 shows and earnings of $495,328; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Journey Home, Mary Motion aboard, galloping on the Tapeta prior to her Christiana Stake win on Wednesday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/12 thru Sunday 6/18 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "King of Night" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Douglas Road" both at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Liz Merryman trained "Fevered Affair" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Journey Home" in the Christiana Stake (Article) and "Boreale" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Aquaphobia" and Liz Merryman trained "Xmas Sky" both at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Street Fashion" at Belmont
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "What Gives" and Tim Woolley trained "Fusion Xchange" both at Laurel, Kelly Rubley trained "Sea Raven" and Graham Motion trained "Irish Defense" both at Monmouth Park
Saturday: Mike Stidham trained "Watch Your Six" at Delaware Park, Arnaud Delacour trained "Mo'ne Davis" at Penn National
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "Uhwarrie Sky" and Mike Trombetta trained "Light the Night" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 70 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 12 places, 7 shows and earnings of $534,174; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Ascend (inside) and Irish War Cry match strides in their final breeze leading up to Saturdays Grade I races at Belmont Park! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/5 thru Sunday 6/11 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Prime Time Man" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Mike Lerman trained "Fundy's Tide" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Sound the Horns" and Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Platinum" both at Presque Isle
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Intractable" and Kelly Rubley trained "The Tortoise" both at Delaware Park, Jose Samaniego trained "Graceful Light" at Penn National
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Hawksmoor (IRE)" in the Grade II New York Stake (Article) at Belmont, Graham Motion trained "Eyeing Victory" at Monmouth Park
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Ascend" in the Grade I Manhattan Stake (Article) at Belmont, Tom Proctor trained "Deer Valley" in the Crank It Up Stake (Video) at Monmouth and "Full of Joy" at Delaware Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Mysideofthestreet" and Michael Matz trained "Gone Away" both at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "Lady Allegra (IRE)" at Penn National
Sunday: Tim Woolley trained "Photo Gallery" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Port Salerno" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 83 starters last week.
There were 17 wins, 11 places, 12 shows and earnings of $1,691,885; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Youngsters in training over the weekend! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/29 thru Sunday 6/4 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Just Howard" at Pimlico, Tom Proctor trained "Great Soul" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Viva Lad" at Presque Isle
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Lottie" at Belmont
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Contributing" at Delaware Park, Kelly Rubley trained "With Pleasure" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Shug McGaughey trained "Sail Ahoy" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 46 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 7 places, 7 shows and earnings of $360,999; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Irish Strait strikes a handsome pose yesterday – he’s definitely proud of himself as he should be!! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/22 thru Sunday 5/28 were as follows:
Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Full of Zip" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Beautiful Nite Sky" at Belmont, Mark Shuman trained "Regal Expectations" at Pimlico
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Disco Express" at Pimlico
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Irish Strait" in the Grade III Red Bank Stake (Article) and Michael Matz trained "Lucky Lindy" both at Monmouth Park, Mike Stidham trained "Croce d'Oro" at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "We Deer You" at Woodbine
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Analyze" at Monmouth Park, Graham Motion trained "Baseline" at Belmont and "Be Counted" at Presque Isle, Mike Trombetta trained "Where's Dominic" at Presque Isle and "Immunity" at Pimlico, Arnaud Delacour trained "King of the Jungle" at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 67 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 8 places, 9 shows and earnings of $427,474; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Cambodia coming to the wire to win in impressive fashion in the Gallorette |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/15 thru Sunday 5/21 were as follows:
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Zuzanna" at Belmont
Thursday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Takedown Charlie" at Pimlico
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Happy Mesa" in the Hilltop Stake (Article) at Pimlico and "Guilty Twelve" at Belmont, Arnaud Delacour trained "Armoire", Mike Stidham trained "Canny" and "Charged" all at Pimlico
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Cambodia" in the Grade III Gallorette Stake (Article), Graham Motion trained "No Mo Dough" in the Sir Barton Stake (Article) and "Sping Quality" all at Pimlico, Michael Matz trained "Just the Facts", Graham Motion trained "Scholar Athlete" and "Berned" all at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 78 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 16 places, 7 shows and earnings of $776,059; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Hawksmoor(IRE) outside, Moises Navas aboard, breezing on the Tapeta prior to her victory in the Beaugay Stake! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/8 thru Sunday 5/14 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Stidham trained "Hardwin" and Graham Motion trained "Good Reasoning" both at Pimlico
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Speedy Slew" at Pimlico, Tom Proctor trained "Is Everybody Happy" at Penn National
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Hawksmoor (IRE)" in the Grade III Beaugay Stake (Article), Corby Caiazzo trained "Roydboy" at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Catcha Rising Star" at Belmont and "Expect a Kitten" at Pimlico, Carl Doran trained "Y'er Wan" and Mike Trombetta trained "Struth" both at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 33 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 4 places, 4 shows and earnings of $340,198; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Dramatic sky on Saturday during training! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/1 thru Sunday 5/7 were as follows:
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Point System" and Tres Abbott trained "Silver Starship" both at Laurel, Mike Trombetta trained "In the Navy Now" at Penn National
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Vienna Melody" and Graham Motion trained "Expectations" both at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "No Mo Dough" at Churchill Downs, Chuck Lawrence trained "Prime Time Man" and Mike Trombetta trained "Baltic Art (GER)" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 53 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 9 places, 10 shows and earnings of $359,775; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Irish War Cry (right), with Rajiv Maragh aboard, warming up before his last work at FHTC prior to the Kentucky Derby |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/24 thru Sunday 4/30 were as follows:
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Majestic Trick" at Laurel
Sunday: Liz Merryman trained "Royal Renege", Mike Trombetta trained "Magician's Vanity" and Graham Motion trained "Tusk" all at Laurel
Fair Hill had 52 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 9 places, 6 shows and earnings of $238,974; 37% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Party Boat relaxing in her stall after a big stakes win on Sunday at Aqueduct! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/17 thru Sunday 4/23 were as follows:
Monday: Niall Saville trained "Paper Moon" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Bella Bambina" at Penn National
Friday: Niall Saville trained "Papa Pablo" and Mike Trombetta trained "Forever Bernardini" both at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Danilovna (IRE)" in the Dahlia Stake (Video) and "Ascend" in the Henry S. Clark Stake (Video) both at Laurel, Tres Abbott trained "I'm So Munny" at Laurel and "Bubbly" at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Party Boat" in the Memories of Silver Stake (Article) at Aqueduct, Edwin Merryman trained "No Knock Raid" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 44 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 6 places, 4 shows and earnings of $373,559; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Fair Hill Trainers and Riders getting in on the action at the Fair Hill Point-to-Point this past Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/10 thru Sunday 4/16 were as follows:
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Indian Paint" and Louis Albertrani trained "Honor the Fleet" both at Laurel
Saturday: Niall Saville trained "Howyaformoney" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 32 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 3 places, 4 shows and earnings of $123,221; 31% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Irish War Cry taking it easy on the way to the track for a work before the Wood Memorial! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/3 thru Sunday 4/9 were as follows:
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Irish War Cry" in the Grade II Wood Memorial Stake at Aqueduct (Article) and "J La Tache" at Laurel, Kelly Rubley trained "Monongahela" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 27 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 2 places, 5 shows and earnings of $503,513; 37% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Miss Temple City looking happy and strong after her recent return to FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/27 thru Sunday 4/2 were as follows:
Saturday: Tres Abbott trained "Tipu Run" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 14 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 3 shows and earnings of $35,360; 29% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Mid March full moon at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/20 thru Sunday 3/26 were as follows:
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Free Union" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 7 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 2 places, 2 shows and earnings of $30,132; 71% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Sunday morning sunrise - training conditions slowly returning to normal as the ice slowly melts! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/13 thru Sunday 3/19 were as follows:
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Fara's Kid" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 14 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 2 places, 5 shows and earnings of $66,641; 57% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horses and riders bundled up again as another cold snap hits! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/6 thru Sunday 3/12 were as follows:
Friday: Louis Albertrani trained "Honor the Fleet" at Laurel
Sunday: Edwin Merryman trained "Moonspell", Graham Motion trained "Socialize" and "No Mo Dough" all at Laurel
Fair Hill had 18 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 2 places, 1 show and earnings of $104,259; 41% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The Hamamelis (witch hazel) tree at the Clockers Tower is blooming – Spring is on the way… |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/27 thru Sunday 3/5 were as follows:
Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Tuckers Point" at Penn National
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Reward the Gypsy" at Laurel, Tim Woolley trained "Best Mom Ever" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 12 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 2 places, 1 show and earnings of $63,319; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Saturday morning sunrise from the Clocker’s Tower – Wow, hard to believe it’s still February! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/20 thru Sunday 2/26 were as follows:
Monday: Tim Woolley trained "Sliding Stones" at Aqueduct
Tuesday: Mike Trombetta trained "We Deer You" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 15 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 6 places and earnings of $92,316; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Youngsters and riders enjoying training in the spring like weather this past Sunday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/13 thru Sunday 2/19 were as follows:
Wednesday: Carl Doran trained "Faire Mi" at Penn National
Thursday: Carl Doran trained "Apolodorodedamasco" at Penn National
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Dharmaster" at Laurel, Steve Cooper trained "So Sydnee" at Penn National, Chuck Martin trained "Fifty Flags" at Penn National
Saturday: Ali Rawles trained "Messy Moon" at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Tickled Pink" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 29 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 3 places, 3 shows and earnings of $160,100; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horned Lark out in the cold at the Tapeta gap on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/6 thru Sunday 2/12 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Wouldn'tbeprudent" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Johnny Hop" at Laurel
Sunday: Mark Shuman trained "Stormy Salute" and Edwin Merryman trained "Moonspell" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 20 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 1 place, 3 shows and earnings of $99,794; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Graham Motion trained Irish War Cry wins the Grade II Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Adam Coglianese photos) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/30 thru Sunday 2/5 were as follows:
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Socialize" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 16 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 5 places, 2 shows and earnings of $90,782; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Training in the snow on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/23 thru Sunday 1/29 were as follows:
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Sound the Horns" and Mike Trombetta trained "Struth" both at Laurel
Sunday: Tres Abbott trained "No More Talk" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 14 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 3 places, and earnings of $90,782; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Youngsters heading home from the Tapeta track Saturday morning in the fog! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/16 thru Sunday 1/22 were as follows:
Monday: Tres Abbott trained "Silver Starship" at Laurel
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Dawn of Time" at Penn National
Sunday: Carl Doran trained "Datt Melody" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 17 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 1 show and earnings of $49,070; 24% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Bluebird enjoying an icy morning at the tower Sunday! |
Fair Hill had 19 starters last week from 1/9 to 1/15
There were 0 wins, 4 places, 2 shows and earnings of $53,533; 32% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Deer struts through the infield during Saturday morning training! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/2 thru Sunday 1/8 were as follows:
Wednesday: Kelly Rubley trained "The Tortoise" and Mike Lerman trained "Fundy's Tide" both at Penn National
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Persie" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Diamond Ring" and Corby Caiazzo" trained "Alex's Way" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 20 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 1 places, 1 shows and earnings of $86,577; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Irish War Cry with Jorge Salazar aboard, flexing his muscles on the Tapeta last month! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/26 thru Sunday 1/1 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Painter's Rags" and Mike Trombetta trained "Include Gold" both at Laurel
Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Bawlmer Hon" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Irish War Cry" in the Marylander Stake (Video) at Laurel
Fair Hill had 29 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 4 places, 2 shows and earnings of $177,927; 34% of the starters finished first, second or third.