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Updated on May 13, 2013

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Steeplechase jockey Robbie Walsh (left) at FHTC yesterday after his thrilling Grade I win in Tennessee Saturday

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/6 thru Sunday 5/12 were as follows:

Thursday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Celtic Wonder" & "Sun Song" and Mike Trombetta trained "One More Cat" at Charles Town, Carl Doran trained "Pepper Joann" at Pimlico

Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Little Sandy" at Pimlico, Mike Lerman trained "Rhyme n Rhythm" at Penn National

Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Edge of Reality" at Parx Racing

Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Martini" at Pimlico

Fair Hill had 30 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 9 places, 3 shows and earnings of $255,584; 67% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Julie's Love (GB) defeats Minakshi (FR) in the Owsley Stake for an FHTC double! (photo by Adam Coglianese)

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/29 thru Sunday 5/5 were as follows:

Tuesday: Tim Woolley trained "Terrificco" at Atlantic City

Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Julie's Love (GB)" in the Owsley Stake at Belmont (watch it here), Tony Dutrow trained "Perfect Officer" in the Tony Gatto Dream Big Stake at Atlantic City (watch it here)

Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Broomsage" at Pimlico

Friday: Jimmy Toner trained "Lisvernane" and Kathy Ritvo trained "Silver Menace" both at Pimlico

Fair Hill had 47 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 8 places, 8 shows and earnings of $294,627; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Whiskey Romeo surveying his kingdom after winning the Trippi Stake last week!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/22 thru Sunday 4/28 were as follows:

Tuesday: Jimmy Toner trained "Fire Assay" at Parx Racing

Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "Kissnatalie" at Atlantic City

Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Whiskey Romeo" in the Trippi Stake at Belmont (watch it here), Niall Saville trained "Star's Tizzy Fit" at Pimlico

Sunday: Carl Doran trained "Julia Domna" at Pimlico, Tres Abbott trained "Agustina de Aragon" at Atlantic City

Fair Hill had 56 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 10 places, 5 shows and earnings of $254,342; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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The trees are finally blooming - Spring has sprung!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/15 thru Sunday 4/21 were as follows:

Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Parseghian" at Pimlico, Arnaud Delacour trained "Country Lyric" at Parx Racing, Kathy Ritvo trained "Do You Smell Smoke" at Pimlico

Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "Downtown Hottie" at Aqueduct, Steve Klesaris trained "Exclusive Bull" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 43 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 11 places, 8 shows and earnings of $230,074; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Vyjack enjoys the peace and quiet at FHTC Saturday!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/8 thru Sunday 4/14 were as follows:

Thursday: Tuck Hunter trained "Heart of Nepal" at Penn National

Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Change of Command" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Infinite Magic" at Keeneland

Fair Hill had 35 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 8 places, 6 shows and earnings of $198,170; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Keith Cooper heading to Tampa Saturday to bring more horses back to FHTC!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/1 thru Sunday 4/7 were as follows:

Wednesday: Niall Saville trained "Julius Geezer" at Aqueduct

Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Zucchini Flower" at Pimlico

Friday: Peter Levine trained "Time for Atonement" at Charles Town, Arnaud Delacour trained "Country Lyric" at Pimlico, Jose Samaniego trained "My Pioneer" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "I'll Call" at Keeneland

Saturday: Peter Levine trained "Gold Bitten Tiger" at Charles Town, Niall Saville trained "Star's Tizzy Fit", Graham Motion trained "Big Ardan" and Mike Trombetta trained "Harrythenavigator" all at Pimlico, Edwin Merryman trained "Jazzking" at Penn National, Jonathan Sheppard trained "Gathering" at Keeneland

Fair Hill had 36 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 3 places, 3 shows and earnings of $323,544; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Congratulations to Animal Kingdom and all of his connections on the spectacular win in the Dubai World Cup!

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Animal Kingdom at FHTC last October; from the Derby to Dubai!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/25 thru Sunday 3/31 were as follows:

Wednesday: Jose Samaniego trained "Smooth Service" at Penn National

Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Mr. Sneakers" and "Well Intentioned" both at Charles Town, Chuck Lawrence trained "For the Effect" at Penn National

Fair Hill had 25 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 2 places, 4 shows and earnings of $89,597; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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This morning at FHTC…..what happened to Spring?

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/18 thru Sunday 3/24 were as follows:

Monday: Steve Klesaris trained "Sophia" at Parx Racing

Tuesday: Steve Cooper trained "D'wild Angel" at Charles Town

Friday: Carl Doran trained "Pepper Joann" at Charles Town

Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Shook the Hook" at Penn National

Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 3 places, 5 shows and earnings of $92,292; 57% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Stephanoatsee glad to be back from California - the snow fence is gone!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/11 thru Sunday 3/17 were as follows:

Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Martini" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Jose Samaniego trained "Key to the Cure" at Penn National

Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Tiz Relevant" at Laurel

Saturday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Scip's Sonata" and "Sun Song" both at Charles Town

Fair Hill had 28 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 5 places, 4 shows and earnings of $105,670; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Mucho Macho Man out for a leisurely gallop on the Tapeta yesterday!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/4 thru Sunday 3/10 were as follows:

Thursday: Tony Dutrow trained "Liberty Wing" at Aqueduct

Friday: Graham Motion trained "Van Tassel" at Laurel

Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Irish Moon" at Laurel

Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Heat Press" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 26 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 1 places, 4 shows and earnings of $141,508; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Steeplechasers preparing for their spring campaigns on the Tapeta!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/25 thru Sunday 3/3 were as follows:

Thursday: Andy Simoff trained "Great Investment" at Penn National

Friday: Steve Cooper trained "D' Wild Angel" at Charles Town, Tony Dutrow trained "Dahteste" at Penn National

Sunday: Carla Morgan trained "Robbinette" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 36 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 7 places, 2 shows and earnings of $123,030; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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A proud looking Moon Philly returning to the winners circle Saturday!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/18 thru Sunday 2/24 were as follows:

Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "My Appeal" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Off my Cloud" at Laurel

Friday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Scip's Sonata" at Laurel

Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Moon Philly" in the Maryland Racing Media Stake (watch it here) and Carl Doran trained "Longing to Sleep" both at Laurel

Fair Hill had 23 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 0 places, 3 shows and earnings of $121,615; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Riders focusing on the task at hand Saturday!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/11 thru Sunday 2/17 were as follows:

Monday: Steve Klesaris trained "Sports Day" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Well Intentioned" at Laurel

Friday: Graham Motion trained "She's A Goldmine" at Laurel, Mark Shuman trained "Sabbath Bay" at Penn National

Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Turnout" at Laurel, Edwin Merryman trained "Jazzking" at Penn National

Fair Hill had 32 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 1 places, 3 shows and earnings of $124,858; 31% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Sunday traffic on the Tapeta… Moves off… And onto the dirt!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/4 thru Sunday 2/10 were as follows:

Tuesday: Gale Patti trained "Austerity Measures" at Parx Racing

Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Liberty Wing" at Laurel

Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Flash Fever" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 20 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 4 places, 3 shows and earnings of $105,657; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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At least somebody is watching the horses training Sunday!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/28 thru Sunday 2/3 were as follows:

Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Ascauga" at Laurel

Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Distorted Appeal" and Edwin Merryman trained "Aim for Love" both at Penn National,Graham Motion trained "Arrive", Mike Trombetta trained "Corinthian Quest" and Corby Caiazzo trained "Sun Song" all at Laurel,

Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Seal the Deal" at Penn National

Saturday: Carl Doran trained "Freudian Dilemma" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 35 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 2 places, 7 shows and earnings of $168,272; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Private Tale (left) and stable mate Jiminator going through their paces last fall at FHTC!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/21 thru Sunday 1/27 were as follows:

Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Private Tale" in the Native Dancer Stake (watch it here) at Laurel

Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Modest Mouse" at Penn National

Friday: Steve Klesaris trained "Kelwynne" at Penn National

Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Moon Philly" in the Nellie Morse Stake (read about it here) and Graham Motion trained "Red Hot Tweet" both at Laurel

Fair Hill had 19 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 1 places, 6 shows and earnings of $173,841; 63% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Ore Pass Looked the Part Back in September!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/14 thru Sunday 1/20 were as follows:

Wednesday: Mark Shuman trained "Bethany Breeze" at Charles Town, Mike Trombetta trained "Where's Dominic" at Laurel

Friday: Jose Samaniego trained "Smooth Service" at Laurel, Tuck Hunter trained "Love is a Rose" at Penn National

Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Ore Pass" in the Frank Whiteley Jr. Stake at Laurel (watch it here), Corby Caiazzo trained "Greg's Irish Pride" at Charles Town

Fair Hill had 32 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 9 places, 5 shows and earnings of $204,841; 63% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Lady Banks happily galloping on the dirt track in January!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/7 thru Sunday 1/13 were as follows:

Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "French Lieutenant" at Penn National

Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Lady Banks" in the Ruthless Stake at Aqueduct

Sunday: Steve Klesaris trained "Sweets Galore" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 23 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 3 places, 6 shows and earnings of $111,364; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Another brief bout with winter early yesterday at FHTC!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/31 thru Sunday 1/6 were as follows:

Saturday: Mike Lerman trained "Rhyme 'n Rhythm" and Gail Hanford trained "Titadine" both at Penn National

Fair Hill had 23 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 4 places, 3 shows and earnings of $78,790; 39% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Our first snow arrived Saturday during training!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/24 thru Sunday 12/30 were as follows:

Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Stolen Dance" at Penn National

Saturday: Joe Shuman trained "My Boy Jimmy" at Laurel

Fair Hill had 14 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 3 places, 1 shows and earnings of $74,343; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Happy Holidays

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The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/17 thru Sunday 12/23 were as follows:

Monday: Gale Patti trained "Time Has Come" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Martini" at Laurel

Thursday: Carl Doran trained "Pure Strike" at Penn National

Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Hollywood Redhead" at Laurel

Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Onepointhreekarats" in the Thirty Eight to Go Go Stakes at Laurel (read about it here), Carl Doran trained "My Success Story" at Charles Town

Fair Hill had 28 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 4 places, 4 shows and earnings of $193,666; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Chase Lawrence at the Tower getting a better look as his Dad’s (Chuck) horses go by!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/10 thru Sunday 12/16 were as follows:

Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Lady Banks" at Aqueduct, Mike Trombetta trained "Field Pass" at Laurel, Tuck Hunter trained "Simba Bahari" and Tim Woolley trained "Empangeni" both at Penn National

Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Comandante" at Aqueduct, Jonathan Sheppard trained "Bennett's Lane" at Penn National

Fair Hill had 25 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 7 places, 5 shows and earnings of $198,140; 72% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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An albino goose amongst the flock watching the snow fence go up today!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/3 thru Sunday 12/9 were as follows:

Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Stick With Skip" at Parx Racing

Saturday: Richard Lugovich trained "Tricked Out Tux" at Aqueduct, Graham Motion trained "Heat Press" at Laurel

Sunday: Tres Abbott trained "Watch Dora" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 5 places, 4 shows and earnings of $122,765; 62% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Nothing but blue skies from now on (wishful thinking)!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/26 thru Sunday 12/2 were as follows:

Monday: Tony Dutrow trained "Liberty Wing" at Parx Racing

Tuesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Decesion Point" at Penn National

Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Allwewantforxmas" at Laurel, Bruce Jackson trained "Mia Alberta" at Penn National

Thursday: Graham Motion trained "This is How" at Laurel, Tony Dutrow trained "Buckle Bunny Babe" at Charles Town

Friday: Carl Doran trained "Pure Strike" and Mark Shuman trained "Romance Project" both at Penn National

Fair Hill had 40 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 7 places, 4 shows and earnings of $217,377; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Comings and Goings during the Week!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/19 thru Sunday 11/25 were as follows:

Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Ore Pass" and Graham Motion trained "Pulpitarian" both at Laurel, Tony Dutrow trained "Golden Rock" at Parx Racing, Mike Trombetta trained "Moon Philly" at Penn National

Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 9 places, 5 shows and earnings of $287,756; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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The Barn that used to be where the FHTC tracks are now!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/12 thru Sunday 11/18 were as follows:

Wednesday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Greg's Irish Pride" at Charles Town

Thursday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Grand Scip" at Charles Town, Graham Motion trained "Lelaps" at Churchill Downs

Friday: Carl Doran trained "Life's Candy" at Laurel

Saturday: Jerry Thurston trained "Just Jonesy" and Graham Motion trained "Le Fascinator" both at Laurel

Sunday: Tony Dutrow trained "Sense of Reality" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 12 places, 8 shows and earnings of $256,781; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Training in the fog yesterday

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/5 thru Sunday 11/11 were as follows:

Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Oyez Oyez" and Leigh Delacour trained "I Like It" both at Penn National

Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Seal the Deal" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Tape It" at Penn National

Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Jor Jah" at Aqueduct and "Providential Bid" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 40 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 7 places, 1 shows and earnings of $198,569; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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FHTC riders Ali Rawles & Andie Caraballo participating in Oxford Feed & Lumber’s Poker Prance for Breast Cancer Awareness last month

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/29 thru Sunday 11/4 were as follows:

Friday: Graham Motion trained "Joy" at Laurel

Saturday: Carla Morgan trained "Rock on Thelma" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Moon Philly" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Onepointhreekarats" and Niall Saville trained "Lobo del Norte" both at Laurel

Fair Hill had 45 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 8 places, 8 shows and earnings of $589,303; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Jazzy Idea flies past Maryland champion Ben’s Cat to set a new track record at Laurel (Photo by Jim McCue)

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/22 thru Sunday 10/28 were as follows:

Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Decesion Point" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Where's Dominic" at Laurel

Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Flash Fever" at Delaware Park, Leigh Delacour "Penn's Grant" and Mike Trombetta trained "Hughe's Next" at Laurel

Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Lightening Cutter" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "General Logan" at Keeneland

Saturday: Edwin Merryman trained "Jazzy Idea" in the Laurel Dash at Laurel (watch it here), Corby Caiazzo trained "Spark the Fuse" at Penn National, Michael Matz trained "Thus" at Penn National

Sunday: Graham Motion trained "With Honorandgrace" at Belmont

Fair Hill had 76 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 7 places, 11 shows and earnings of $430,455; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Stephanoatsee deep in concentration during a routine gallop!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/15 thru Sunday 10/21 were as follows:

Monday: Leigh Delacour trained "Sister Earth" at Delaware Park

Wednesday: Neil Crowther trained "Chasing Greg" and Leigh Delacour trained "Praise Band" both at Delaware Park

Thursday: Carl Doran trained "Can Do Kid" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Harbingerofthings" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Capitan Futuro (GB)" at Keeneland

Friday: Carla Morgan trained "Forest Diva" at Laurel

Saturday: Tony Dutrow trained "Buckle Bunny Babe" in the West Virginia Breeders Classic Distaff at Charles Town (watch it here), Graham Motion trained "Stephanoatsee" in the Barbaro Stake (watch it here) and Leigh Delacour trained "I Like It" both at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Allwewantforxmas" at Laurel

Fair Hill had 80 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 15 places, 10 shows and earnings of $444,890; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Next Question, Mike Trombetta’s first Grade I winner, skipping across the Tapeta this summer!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/8 thru Sunday 10/14 were as follows:

Monday: Michael Matz trained "The Great Gonzo" at Delaware Park, Carla Morgan trained "La Recoleta", Graham Motion trained "She's Not Lazy" and "Masterel (ITY)" all at Laurel

Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Absolute Crackers (IRE)" at Keeneland

Thursday: Tres Abbot trained "Agustina de Aragon" at Delaware Park

Friday: Bob Triola trained "Make a Splash" at Laurel

Saturday: Jimmy Toner trained "Two Months Rent"(pictured two weeks ago) in the Grade III Hawthorne Derby at Hawthorne (watch it here), Leigh Delacour trained "Dr. Skip" at Delaware Park, Liz Merryman trained "Forever Diva" at Monmouth, Mark Shuman trained "Chief Black Water" at Penn National, Niall Saville trained "Malibu Tankee" at Laurel

Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Next Question" in the Grade I Nearctic Stake at Woodbine (watch it here), Liz Merryman trained "Incisive Strike" at Parx Racing, Corby Caiazzo trained "Missy Kim" at Charles Town

Fair Hill had 76 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 7 places, 10 shows and earnings of $817,580; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Merrymans all smiles after Maryland Million victories Saturday

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/1 thru Sunday 10/7 were as follows:

Monday: Tim Woolley trained "Strategic Defense" and Tony Dutrow trained "Native Wave" both at Delaware Park

Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "James Lee" and "My Marigold" both at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Divadora" at Belmont

Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Bustle" at Delaware Park, Niall Saville trained "Tapit to Me" and Michael Matz trained "Judge Wylie" both at Laurel

Friday: Graham Motion trained "This is How" at Laurel

Saturday: Edwin Merryman trained "Jazzy Idea" in the Marland Million Oaks (watch it here) and Liz Merryman trained "Roadhog" in the Marland Million Turf Stake (watch it here) both at Laurel

Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 11 places, 8 shows and earnings of $530,543; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Steam Rising from Two Months Rent and Color in the Trees Yesterday

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/24 thru Sunday 9/30 were as follows:

Monday: Tony Dutrow trained "Swingers Party" and Graham Motion trained "Onepointhreekarats" both at Delaware Park

Wednesday: Joe Shuman trained "Rondas Back" at Laurel

Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "One More Cat" at Charles Town and "Private Tale" at Laurel

Friday: Leigh Delacour trained "Nisbet" at Laurel

Saturday: Steve Epley trained "Ella Marie" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Stolen Dance" at Parx Racing, Liz Merryman trained "No Delay," Mike Trombetta trained "Chelsea Road" and "Field Pass" all at Laurel

Fair Hill had 63 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 9 places, 8 shows and earnings of $303,437; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Sunday training at FHTC!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/17 thru Sunday 9/23 were as follows:

Tuesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Emily Allstar" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Leigh Delacour trained "Sister Earth" and Michael Matz trained "Space Race" both at Delaware Park, Tim Woolley trained "Empangeni" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Game Fair" at Kentucky Downs

Thursday: Leigh Delacour trained "Explainable" at Delaware Park

Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Blue Mountain Cat" at Penn National

Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Kitten's Point" at Presque Isle

Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Eulonia" at Belmont, Mike Trombetta trained "Ms. Tiptaptoe" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 80 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 18 places, 9 shows and earnings of $525,179; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Smoke the Devil preparing for his big win last Saturday

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/10 thru Sunday 9/16 were as follows:

Monday: Leigh Delacour trained "Tippie Tap" at Delaware Park, Carl Doran trained "Life's Candy" at Parx Racing

Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Vapour Musing (GB)" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Next Question" at Belmont Park

Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "For the Effect" at Presque Isle

Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Welcome Dance" in the Christiana Stake at Delaware Park (watch it here), Jose Samaniego trained "Smoke the Devil" in the Charles Hesse III Handicap (watch it here) and Graham Motion trained "Irish Politics" both at Monmouth Park, Graham Motion trained "Three Hearts" at Laurel

Fair Hill had 94 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 13 places, 6 shows and earnings of $446,873; 30% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Union Rags
Congratulations to the Matz team for Union Rags’ exemplary racing career including his Belmont win. Union Rags left Fair Hill on Thursday for Lane’s End Farm in Lexington, KY where we wish him an equally successful career at stud!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/3 thru Sunday 9/9 were as follows:

Monday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Grand Scip" at Timonium

Wednesday: Edwin Merryman trained, owned and bred "Jazzy Idea" in the $100,000 Jameela Stake at Laurel (watch it here), Fenneka Bentley trained "Omar the Great" at Delaware Park

Thursday: Leigh Delacour trained "Sister Earth" at Delaware Park

Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Get Me Out of Here" at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Cytherean" and Jimmy Toner trained "Saint Pierre" both at Laurel

Saturday: Gale Patti trained "Reckless" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 67 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 9 places, 9 shows and earnings of $377,805; 39% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Queen Anne's Lace ready to burst at the Clocker's Tower

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/27 thru Sunday 9/2 were as follows:

Monday: Michael Matz trained "Sensational Appeal" at Saratoga, Leigh Delacour trained "Nisbet" at Delaware Park

Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Fredericksburg" at Saratoga and "Space Race" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Ski Holiday" at Penn National

Thursday: Steve Epley trained "Nekia's Vow" at Delaware Park, Liz Merryman trained "Broomer" at Penn National

Friday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Berkley Star" at Timonium

Saturday: Peter Levine trained "Steamboat Annie" at Charles Town, Leigh Delacour trained "Storm Palm (ARG)" at Delaware Park, Mike Trombetta trained "Patrick Henry" at Timonium

Fair Hill had 67 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 13 places, 9 shows and earnings of $458,822; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Colonial Flag enjoying an afternoon graze at FHTC today!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/20 thru Sunday 8/26 were as follows:

Thursday: Leigh Delacour trained "Dymas" at Delaware Park, Sherene Bracho trained "Alpha Red" at Penn National

Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Colonial Flag" in the Grade III Ontario Colleen Stake at Woodbine (watch it here), Leigh Delacour trained "Acquisitive" at Penn National

Fair Hill had 56 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 6 places, 9 shows and earnings of $285,358; 34% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Sunrise training at the tracks yesterday!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/13 thru Sunday 8/19 were as follows:

Wednesday: Tony Dutrow trained "Parent's Honor" at Saratoga, Graham Motion trained "Stephanoatsee" and "Off My Cloud" both at Delaware Park

Friday: Liz Merryman trained "Scarlet's Number" at Preque Isle

Fair Hill had 73 starters last week
There were 4 wins, 17 places, 11 shows and earnings of $419,241; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/6 thru Sunday 8/12 were as follows:

Monday: Mike Waller trained "Roses and Dreams" at Delaware Park

Tuesday: Tuck Hunter trained "Moorestown Jackie" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Carla Morgan trained "Robbinette" at Delaware Park

Fair Hill had 49 starters last week
There were 3 wins, 8 places, 10 shows and earnings of $173,798; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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"Roadhog" looking confident before his big win Friday

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/30 thru Sunday 8/5 were as follows:

Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Powers of the Court" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Parasol" at Delaware Park, Tim Woolley trained "Blue Mountain Cat" at Penn National

Friday: Peter Levine trained "Big Girl" at Charles Town, Liz Merryman trained "Roadhog" in the Robellino Stake(watch it here) and "Sixth and Arch" both at Penn National

Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Julie's Love (GB)" in the De La Rose Stake at Saratoga (watch it here), Steve Epley trained "Unbroken" at Delaware Park, Jimmy Toner trained "Win for the Zipper" at Penn National

Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Lelaps" at Saratoga, Carl Doran trained "Teton Sun" and Graham Motion trained "Snow Falls" both at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 66 starters last week
There were 12 wins, 11 places, 11 shows and earnings of $500,143; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/23 thru Sunday 7/29 were as follows:

Monday: Leigh Delacour trained "Airdrop" and Joe Shuman trained "Younohowiam" both at Delaware Park, Jerry Thurston trained "Has Determination" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Leigh Delacour trained "Hobo Ridge" and Tres Abbott trained "Battle Hard" both at Delaware Park

Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Heckuva Ride" at Delaware Park

Friday: Leigh Delacour trained "Martita Sangrita" at Delaware Park

Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Smart Bid" in the East Hanover Stake and "Toby's Corner" in the Mountainview Handicap both at Penn National, Michael Matz trained "Assateague" at Saratoga, Liz Merryman trained "Scarlet's Number" at Delaware Park and "Broomer" at Penn National, Mark Shuman trained "Capital Fellow" at Parx Racing

Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Private Tale" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 101 starters last week
There were 14 wins, 13 places, 13 shows and earnings of $773,939; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/16 thru Sunday 7/22 were as follows:

Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Howe Great" in the Jersey Derby at Monmouth Park, "Shetan" at Presque Isle Downs and "Once and for All" at Colonial Downs, Leigh Delacour trained "Lentenor" in the Kittens Joy Stake at Colonial Downs, Corby Caiazzo trained "Red Gate" at Charles Town

Fair Hill had 43 starters last week
There were 5 wins, 6 places, 4 shows and earnings of $327,393; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/9 thru Sunday 7/15 were as follows:

Monday: Leigh Delacour trained "Final Escrow" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Ascauga" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Hasay (GB)," Steve Epley trained "Unbroken" and Michael Matz trained "Welcome Dance" all at Delaware Park; Billy Entenmann trained "Kruzin Kelly" at Penn National

Thursday: Edwin Merryman trained "Knocked Out" and Liz Merryman trained "Incisive Strike" both at Penn National

Friday: Liz Merryman trained "Cure the Fever" at Penn National

Saturday: Niall Saville trained "Lobo del Norte" at Delaware Park; Mike Trombetta trained "Dixie Shoes" at Penn National

Sunday: Niall Saville trained "Marcie Lee" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 62 starters last week
There were 12 wins, 14 places, 10 shows and earnings of $410,721; 58% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Future Stars in Action

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/2 thru Sunday 7/8 were as follows:

Monday: Michael Matz trained "Political Courage" at Delaware Park

Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Inimitable Romanee" at Belmont, Leigh Delacour trained "Hobo Ridge" at Penn National

Thursday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Ever so Lucky" at Delaware Park, Edwin Merryman trained "Jazzking" at Penn National

Friday: Tuck Hunter trained "Love is a Rose", Jose Samaniego trained "Smoke the Devil" and Mike Trombetta trained "French Lieutenant" all at Penn National

Saturday: Carla Morgan trained "Ala Dan" at Colonial

Sunday: Niall Saville trained "Malibu Yankee" at Monmouth Park

Fair Hill had 60 starters last week
There were 10 wins, 10 places, 11 shows and earnings of $359,093; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Teeth of the Dog enjoying post Dwyer victory turnout

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/25 thru Sunday 7/1 were as follows:

Monday: Leigh Delacour trained "Sister Earth" and "Tippie Tap" both at Delaware Park

Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Sea Forecastor" at Presque Isle

Wednesday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Hello and "Leipzig" both at Delaware Park

Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Teeth of the Dog" in the Grade II Dwyer Stake at Belmont (watch it here)

Sunday: Carl Doran trained "Escrow Kid" at Monmouth Park

Fair Hill had 66 starters last week
There were 7 wins, 18 places, 7 shows and earnings of $450,826; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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The day lilies are blooming again!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/18 thru Sunday 6/24 were as follows:

Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Grip Hands" at Presque Isle

Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "You Hear Us Coming" at Presque Isle

Thursday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Lovely Stay", Bob Triola trained "Silent Indian" and Graham Motion trained "Standing O" all at Delaware Park, Niall Saville trained "Disarona" at Penn National

Saturday: Richard Lugovich trained "Mad Bomber" at Belmont, Tuck Hunter trained "Tepox" at Penn National

Fair Hill had 50 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 6 places, 10 shows and earnings of $309,448; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Retirees "Better Talk Now" and "Gala Spinaway" - Massage Therapy Last Week

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/11 thru Sunday 6/17 were as follows:

Monday: Graham Motion trained "Eulonia" at Delaware Park

Tuesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Favorite Hour" at Presque Isle

Wednesday: Tony Dutrow trained "Buckle Bunny Babe" at Charles Town, Niall Saville trained "Malibu Yankee" at Delaware Park

Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Sikara (IRE)" at Delaware Park, Jose Samaniego trained "Well Lit" at Penn National

Friday: Leigh Delacour trained "Somasach" at Colonial Downs

Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Hughes Next" at Charles Town, Jimmy Toner trained "Mosaicist (IRE)", Graham Motion trained "Vapour Musing (GB)", Tres Abbott trained "Mr. Irons" and Tim Woolley trained "Cork Country" all at Colonial Downs

Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Ski Holiday" at Parx Racing

Fair Hill had 83 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 10 places, 13 shows and earnings of $451,310; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Union Rags relaxing back at Fair Hill Sunday after his win in the Belmont Stakes
(K Rengert Photography)

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/4 thru Sunday 6/10 were as follows:

Monday: Michael Matz trained "Nokaze" at Delaware Park

Tuesday: Leigh Delacour trained "Ask Me Anything" at Parx Racing

Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "First Whippoorwill" at Belmont, Niall Saville trained "Lobo del Norte" and Leigh Delacour trained "Cocodimama" both at Delaware Park

Thursday: Jimmy Toner trained "Two Months Rent", Gail Hanford trained "Boot the Boss" and Graham Motion trained "Shetan" all at Delaware Park, Billy Entenmann trained "Rinella Boy" at Penn National, Chuck Lawrence trained "Sea Forecaster" at Presque Isle

Friday: Graham Motion trained "Julie's Love (GB)" at Belmont

Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Union Rags" in The 144th Running of the Grade I Belmont Stakes (watch it here) and "Teeth of the Dog" in the Easy Goer Stake (watch it here) both at Belmont, Edwin Merryman trained "Jazzy Idea" in the Crank it Up Stake at Monmouth (watch it here), Michael Matz trained "Dancing to Town" and "Mikoshi" both at Delaware Park, Leigh Delacour trained "I Like It" at Colonial Downs

Sunday: Peter Levine trained "Atomic Orange Vet" at Charles Town

Fair Hill had 80 starters last week.
There were 18 wins, 11 places, 9 shows and earnings of $1,144,873; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Aruna relaxing Monday morning after her win Saturday

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/21 thru Sunday 5/27 were as follows:

Friday: Liz Merryman trained "Scarlet's Number" and Sherene Bracho trained "Tee Dottie" both at Penn National

Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Aruna" in the Grade II Sheepshead Bay Stake (watch it here) and Mike Trombetta trained "Private Tale" both at Belmont, Mike Trombetta trained "Super Saturday" at Monmouth

Fair Hill had 41 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 7 places, 4 shows and earnings of $315,567; 39% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Smell the roses just starting to bloom

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/14 thru Sunday 5/20 were as follows:

Friday: Graham Motion trained "Coup" in the Hilltop Stake (watch it here), and Mike Trombetta trained "Allwewantforxmas" both at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "Moon Philly" at Penn National

Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Dancing to Town" at Monmouth

Sunday: Leigh Delacour trained "Cavallo Murano" at Monmouth

Fair Hill had 55 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 11 places, 10 shows and earnings of $381,809; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Teeth of the Dog (outside) breezing at FHTC Saturday in preparation for the Preakness

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/7 thru Sunday 5/13 were as follows:

Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Donttangowithmango" at Parx Racing

Thursday: Peter Levine trained "Hey Hey Hey Tecate" at Charles Town

Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Capital Fellow" at Pimlico, Chuck Lawrence trained "Hasta Luego" at Penn National

Saturday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Missy Kim", Peter Levine trained "Atomic Orange Vet" and "Lilly Belle" all at Charles Town

Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Colonial Flag" at Belmont, Mark Shuman trained "Bravaccio," Jerry Thurston trained "Into Wishes" and Peter Levine trained "Rosina" all at Pimlico

Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 8 places, 4 shows and earnings of $279,157; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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Jazzy Idea bouncing along Saturday after last week's stakes win at Belmont!

The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/30 thru Sunday 5/6 were as follows:

Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Walk Softly" at Atlantic City

Wednesday: Edwin Merryman trained "Jazzy Idea" in the Thirty Flags Stake (watch it here) and Graham Motion trained "King Ting (IRE)" both at Belmont, Leigh Delacour trained "Broxbourne" and Mike Trombetta trained "Bad Debt" both at Atlantic City

Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Farley Hill" and Gail Hanford trained "Boot the Boss" both at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Change of Command" at Meadowlands

Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Virginia Affair" and Mike Trombetta trained "Love Man" both at Charles Town, Liz Merryman trained "Incisive Strike" at Meadowlands

Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Lisa Jean" at Belmont, Jimmy Toner trained "Saint Pierre" and Mark Shuman trained "Supertripp" both at Pimlico

Fair Hill had 56 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 7 places, 7 shows and earnings of $381,843; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.

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