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Updated on October 22, 2018
Weekly Update:
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Colonia (FR) training at FHTC prior to her first graded stakes win on Friday! (Photo by Maggie Kimmitt) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/15 thru Sunday 10/21 were as follows:
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Winter Union" at Belmont
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Colonia (FR)" in the Grade III Pin Oak Valley View Stakes (Article) at Keeneland, Mike Stidham trained "Devilinthedetails" at Laurel
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "My Sistersledge" in the Maryland Million Ladies Stakes (Video) and Edwin Merryman trained "Awesome Jazz" both at Laurel, Carl Doran trained "Justa Scoch", Graham Motion trained "Off the Bourbon" and "Arch of the Diver" all at Delaware Park
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Oldies But Goodies" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 77 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 12 places, 7 shows and earnings of $552,030; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Youngsters training over another wet track last week at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/8 thru Sunday 10/14 were as follows:
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Echo" at Penn National
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Mzima Springs" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 56 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 15 places, 5 shows and earnings of $305,238; 39% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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When life forces you to look down, soar up! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/1 thru Sunday 10/7 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Gardenista" and "Lemonade Thursday" both at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Mike Stidham trained "She's Funny" at Mountaineer and "Classic Fit" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Shug McGaughey trained "County Court" at Belmont, Tom Proctor trained "He'll Do" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Point System" in the H.B.P.A. Stakes (Video) at Presque Isle, Tom Proctor trained "Divine Quality" at Delaware Park, Sherene Bracho trained "No Bull Addiction" and Tres Abbott trained "Soar From Shadows" Both at Laurel
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Street Passion" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Douglas Road" both at Laurel
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "My Sistersledge" and "Durkin's Call" both at Laurel
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "To Blave" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 86 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 12 places, 13 shows and earnings of $616,128; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Doctor Mounty, with exercise rider Molly Connell, out for a graze after his Grade III stakes win at Laurel on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/24 thru Sunday 9/30 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "English Bee" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Sugar Shack" at Delaware Park
Saturday: Shug McGaughey trained "Doctor Mounty" in the Grade III Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup (Article) and Graham Motion trained "Cairenn" in the Shine Again Stakes (Video) both at Laurel, Michael Matz trained "Arraign" in the George Rosenberger Memorial Stakes (Video) at Delaware Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Steamy Windows" at Presque Isle
Fair Hill had 52 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 12 places, 8 shows and earnings of $464,730; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Monkeys Uncle, with groom Mauricio Ramirez, back at Fair Hill after her win Saturday in the Selima Stakes at Laurel |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/17 thru Sunday 9/23 were as follows:
Monday: Liz Merryman trained "Persian Polly" and Graham Motion trained "Robin Hood" both at Presque Isle
Thursday: Michael Matz trained "Agreeable", Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Echo" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Sadie Ladie" all at Belmont
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Rugbyman" at Laurel
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Monkeys Uncle" in the Selima Stakes (Video) and Mike Trombetta trained "Oldies But Goodies" both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Malibu Dawn" at Woodbine and "Top Czar" at Laurel
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Paulita" in the Brookmeade Stakes (Video) and Chuck Lawrence trained "Enthrall" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 77 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 12 places, 15 shows and earnings of $688,944; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/10 thru Sunday 9/16 were as follows:
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Calvi" at Delaware Park
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Chirping" at Delaware Park, Carl Doran trained "Justa Scoch" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Desert Isle" at Woodbine
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Enjay's Brass" and Kelly Rubley trained "Papa Zulu" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 48 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 9 places, 6 shows and earnings of $564,210; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/3 thru Sunday 9/9 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Bombshell" at Delaware Park, Niall Saville trained "Lemon Zip" and Mike Stidham trained "Classic Fit" both at Monmouth Park
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Golden Attitude" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Carl Doran trained "Apolodorodedamasco" at Delaware Park
Friday: Jose Samaniego trained "Yowza Yowza Yowza", Liz Merryman trained "Goodnight Moon" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Bellerue" all at Laurel
Saturday: Mike Stidham trained "Proforma" in the Grade III Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint (Article) at Kentucky Downs, Chuck Lawrence trained "Abbo" and "He's Not Curly" both at Laurel
Sunday: Tim Woolley trained "Bunker" and Tom Proctor trained "Hey Niki" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 70 starters last week.
There were 13 wins, 16 places, 9 shows and earnings of $881,945; 54% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Synchrony, with Brian Pedroza aboard, skipping over the Tapeta prior to his Grade III win at Monmouth Park! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/27 thru Sunday 9/2 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Winter Union" at Saratoga, Arnaud Delacour trained "Frippery" at Delaware Park, Mike Stidham trained "Good Marks (IRE)" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Kelly Rubley trained "Adult in the Room" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Aizhai" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Setubal" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Monkeys Uncle" both at Delaware Park
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Be Counted" and Kelly Rubley trained "Aciano" both at Monmouth Park
Saturday: Mike Stidham trained "Synchrony" in the Grade III Red Bank Stakes (Article) and Arnaud Delacour trained "Gotham Gala" both at Monmouth Park, Tom Proctor trained "More Fun Again" at Kentucky Downs, Sherene Bracho trained "The Real Lefty" at Penn National, Kelly Rubley trained "Barley Jack" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Ali Rawles trained "Unclenedwhodrank" and Carl Doran trained "Justanarch" both at Timonium, Mike Stidham trained "Credit Swap" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 71 starters last week.
There were 17 wins, 7 places, 11 shows and earnings of $653,277; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Glorious Empire (IRE), Selvin Hernandez aboard, in his final tune-up prior to his Sword Dancer win at Saratoga! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/20 thru Sunday 8/26 were as follows:
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Consider This" and Graham Motion trained "Mixways" both at Delaware Park, Mike Stidham trained "Blooming" at Penn National
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Western Crusader" at Delaware Park
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Star that Shines" at Penn National
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Glorious Empire (IRE)" in the Grade I Sword Dancer Stakes (Article) at Saratoga, Tres Abbott trained "Jack Straight" at Penn National, Michael Matz trained "Agreeable" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Regally Irish" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 39 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 3 places, 3 shows and earnings of $751,057; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Utmost (outside), with Robbie Walsh aboard, gliding over the Tapeta prior to his Grade II Sky Classic win on Sunday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/13 thru Sunday 8/19 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Stidham trained "Single Mission" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Shug McGaughey trained "Pink Sands" at Saratoga, Graham Motion trained "Scandaleuse" at Delaware Park
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Majestic Reason" in the Miss Disco Stakes (Article) at Laurel and "Arch of the Diver" at Saratoga, Mike Trombetta trained "Beyond the Victory" at Monmouth Park, Tres Abbott trained "Wild Rider" at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Utmost" in the Grade II Sky Classic Stake (Article) at Woodbine, Carla Morgan trained "Daniella" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 76 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 12 places, 16 shows and earnings of $648,244; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Secret Message training at Fair Hill before her Grade III win over the weekend! (Photo by Anita Motion) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/6 thru Sunday 8/12 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Stidham trained "O'Malley" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Monthly" and Graham Motion trained "Just Howard" both at Laurel, Tres Abbott trained "Chamoagneonme" and Liz Merryman trained "Amazing Start" both at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Millie's Journey" at Presque Isle
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "No Mo Lady" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Secret Message" in the Grade III Pucker Up Stakes (Article) at Arlington Park, Arnaud Delacour trained "Amapola" in the Incredible Revenge Stakes (Video) at Monmouth Park, Tim Woolley trained "Proudly", Kelly Rubley trained "Darcy Mae" and Graham Motion trained "Unexpected Visit" all at Laurel
Fair Hill had 74 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 10 places, 13 shows and earnings of $546,569; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Mythical Mission (inside), with Mary Motion aboard, breezing prior to winning her first stake on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/30 thru Sunday 8/5 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Questionoftheday" and Carl Doran trained "Justa Scoch" both at Laurel
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Homespun Hero" in the Meadow Stable Stakes (Video) and Arnaud Delacour trained "Paulita" in the William M. Backer Stakes (Article) both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Mythical Mission" in the West Virginia Senate Presidents Cup Stakes (Video) at Mountaineer, Mike Stidham trained "Fetching Fury" at Suffolk Downs
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "Barley Jack" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 54 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 10 places, 10 shows and earnings of $425,049; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Glorious Empire (IRE), Selvin Hernandez aboard, skipping across the Tapeta prior to his Bowling Green Stakes win at Saratoga! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/23 thru Sunday 7/29 were as follows:
Thursday: Shug McGaughey trained "Fashion Week" at Laurel, Mike Stidham trained "Blooming" at Delaware Park, Tom Proctor trained "Dothraki Sea" at Penn National
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Street Appeal" at Monmouth Park
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Glorious Empire (IRE)" in the Grade II Bowling Green Stakes (Article) at Saratoga, Kelly Rubley trained "Carteret" at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Stidham trained "Synchrony" in the Grade III Ocean Port Stakes (Article) and Graham Motion trained "Berned" in the Grade III Molly Pitcher Stakes (Article) both at Monmouth Park, Kelly Rubley trained "Southern Wild" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 56 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 10 places, 6 shows and earnings of $521,817; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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No Dozing, with Navas Moises aboard, in his final breeze prior to winning at Saratoga |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/16 thru Sunday 7/22 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mark Shuman trained "Just A Whim" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Highland Bowl" and Kelly Rubley trained "Benevolent Prince" both at Delaware Park, Richard Lugovich trained "Stephen Got Mad" at Finger Lakes
Friday: Mike Stidham trained "Elsa" at Laurel
Saturday: Ali Rawles trained "Goodluckjohnathan" at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "Amapola" at Monmouth Park and "No Dozing" at Saratoga
Fair Hill had 64 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 10 places, 10 shows and earnings of $501,191; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The last set of horses heading back to their barn after training Sunday morning as the storm started rolling in! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/9 thru Sunday 7/15 were as follows:
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Bombshell" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Banjo Bill" at Delaware Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Divine Cause" and Sherene Bracho trained "Division One" both at Penn National
Friday: Mike Stidham trained "Halite" at Penn National
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Bellerue" at Delaware Park and Kelly Rubley trained "Darcy Mae" at Laurel
Sunday: Tom Proctor trained "More Fun Again" at Laurel and Mike Trombetta trained "Finding Perfection" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 82 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 17 places, 9 shows and earnings of $375,817; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Divisidero with Jevian Toledo aboard, breezing over the Tapeta! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/2 thru Sunday 7/8 were as follows:
Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Point System" at Presque Isle
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Wet Your Whistle" and Kelly Rubley trained "Southern Wild" both at Laurel
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "Divisidero" in the Grade III Arlington Handicap (Article) and Graham Motion trained "Colonia (FR)" in the Hatoof Stakes (Video) both at Arlington Park, Tres Abbott trained "Jessica Krupnick" in the Dashing Beauty Stakes (Article) at Delaware Park, Arnaud Delacour trained "Smiling Causeway" in the Turf Amazon Stakes (Video) at Parx Racing, Mike Trombetta trained "My Sistersledge" at Laurel
Sunday: Carla Morgan trained "Carly Angel" at Suffolk Downs
Fair Hill had 65 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 11 places, 16 show and earnings of $755,852; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Three two year olds learning the ropes at FHTC on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/25 thru Sunday 7/1 were as follows:
Monday: Sherene Bracho trained "No Bull Addiction" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Kelly Rubley trained "Classic Lady" at Belmont, Tom Proctor trained "Pitching" and "Silla Manila" both at Delaware Park
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Glorious Empire (IRE)" at Delaware Park
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Surprise Twist" at Laurel
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Quick Thinking" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 10 places, 9 show and earnings of $417,526; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Shahroze(IRE) with Pedro Tranquilino aboard, having an easy gallop leading up to his first Stakes win at Woodbine Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/18 thru Sunday 6/24 were as follows:
Monday: Tom Proctor trained "Last Promise Kept" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Peach of a Gal" in the Christiana Stakes (Video) at Delaware Park
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Talkless Smilemore" at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "Meow" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Shahroze (IRE)" in the Grade III Singspiel Stakes (Article) at Woodbine, Arnaud Delacour trained "Armoire" in the Nellie Mae Cox Stakes (Article), Mike Trombetta trained "Monte Crista" and Kelly Rubley trained "Carteret" all at Laurel
Fair Hill had 60 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 14 places, 9 show and earnings of $459,537; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Chalon, with Chino aboard, flying over the Tapeta prior to winning the Regret Stakes! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/11 thru Sunday 6/17 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Maya Malibu" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Richard Lugovich trained "Port Au Prince" at Finger Lakes, Carl Doran trained "Red Rukus" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Strike" at Delaware Park
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Fabulista" and Graham Motion trained "Bass Rock" both at Laurel
Saturday: Tres Abbott trained "Viserion" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Madame Milan" both at Delaware Park, Mike Stidham trained "Go Metro Girl", Mike Trombetta trained "Go Magician Go" and Kelly Rubley trained "Hot Girl" all at Laurel
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Chalon" in the Regret Stakes (Video), Graham Motion trained "Irish Straight" in the Dan Horn Handicap (Video), and Michael Matz trained "Going Out" all at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 70 starters last week.
There were 14 wins, 12 places, 8 show and earnings of $456,830; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Spring Quality training over the Tapeta before his Grade I win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/4 thru Sunday 6/10 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Smashing Serena" at Delaware Park and "Battle in Seattle" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Kelly Rubley trained "Hay Dilly" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Liz Merryman trained "Where You Was" at Penn National
Friday: Sherene Bracho trained "Division One" at Penn National, Liz Merryman trained "Flyingontheground", Mike Trombetta trained "My Brothersledge" and Graham Motion trained "Majestic Reason" all at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Captain Hardship" at Belmont
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Spring Quality" in the Grade I Manhattan Stake (Article) at Belmont, Michael Matz trained "Valiant Reason" at Delaware Park, Kelly Rubley trained "Platinum Pound" and Graham Motion trained "Major Attitude" both at Laurel, Carla Morgan trained "Zarbanda", Mike Stidham trained "Crownstone", Tim Woolley trained "Dream Doctor" and Michael Matz trained "Raining Lemons" all at Suffolk Downs
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Lemonade Thursday" at Laurel, Mike Trombetta trained "Monte Crista" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 73 starters last week.
There were 19 wins, 5 places, 10 show and earnings of $1,198,951; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Caribou Club with Pete McDermott aboard leaving the barn for training last week prior to winning his first graded stake! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/28 thru Sunday 6/3 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Draconic Treasure" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Frippery" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Robin Hood" and "Mythical Mission" both at Delaware Park, Mike Stidham trained "Candyrock" and Mike Trombetta trained "Two Swords" both at Presque Isle
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Caribou Club" in the Grade II Connaught Cup Stakes (Article) at Woodbine, Kelly Rubley trained "Gunnison" in the Tale of the Cat Stake (Video) at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Amapola" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 10 places, 5 show and earnings of $429,428; 47% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Creative Thinking coming to the wire in the Keertana Overnight Stake on Saturday at Churchill Downs |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/21 thru Sunday 5/27 were as follows:
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Slim Fit" at Pimlico
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Creative Thinking" in the Keertana Overnight Stake (Video) at Churchill Downs, Chuck Lawrence trained "Starry Messenger" at Pimlico, Michael Matz trained "Inchesky (IRE)" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "C C Rider" and "Daddy's Cozy" both at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "Alive" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 55 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 10 places, 8 show and earnings of $336,581; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Irish War Cry with David Nava aboard, breezing at FHTC prior to winning the Pimlico Special on Friday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/14 thru Sunday 5/20 were as follows:
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Zestful" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Tres Abbott trained "Dorothy Vaughan" at Pimlico
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Irish War Cry" in the Grade III Pimlico Special Stakes (Article), Graham Motion trained "Galileo's Melody" and Mike Trombetta trained "Souper Striking" in the Hilltop Stakes (Article) all at Pimlico
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Ultra Brat" in the Grade III Gallorette Stakes (Article) at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 9 places, 11 show and earnings of $646,500; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Berned (outside) with Jorge Salazar aboard in an easy breeze prior to winning Monmouth’s opening day stake on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/7 thru Sunday 5/13 were as follows:
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Great Soul" at Belmont
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Shahroze (IRE)" at Belmont
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Berned" in the Serena's Song Stake (Article) at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Tres Abbott trained "Unlucky Hillary" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Rugbyman" at Belmont
Fair Hill had 47 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 6 places, 8 show and earnings of $367,370; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Irish Strait (inside) with Liz Silva aboard training at FHTC |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/30 thru Sunday 5/6 were as follows:
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Gunnison" at Laurel
Friday: Shug McGaughey trained "Special Event" and Tom Proctor trained "Feelin Foxie" both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Strike Me Down" at Woodbine
Saturday: Tres Abbott trained "Glittering Judy", Kelly Rubley trained "Kodachi" and Graham Motion trained "Peach Of A Gal" all at Laurel
Sunday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Snow Fighter" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 62 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 16 places, 7 show and earnings of $504,056; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Lady Alexandra (inside) with Santiago Rodriguez aboard skipping over the Tapeta the week before her first stakes win! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/23 thru Sunday 4/29 were as follows:
Tuesday: Kelly Rubley trained "Papa Zulu" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Tim Wolley trained "All About Bleu" at Penn National
Friday: Carla Morgan trained "Macue" at Laurel
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Line of Music", Graham Motion trained "Mihrab" and Mike Trombetta trained "Monte Crista" all at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Lady Alexandra" in the License Fee Stake (Article) at Belmont, Kelly Rubley trained "Sansava" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 36 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 3 places, 5 show and earnings of $260,234; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Mike Stidham trained Hallie Belle (outside) nipping Arnaud Delacour trained Hawksmoor (IRE) at the wire in the Dahlia Stake |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/16 thru Sunday 4/22 were as follows:
Saturday: Mike Stidham trained "Hallie Belle" in the Dahlia Stake (Video), Arnaud Delacour trained "Chalon" in the Primonetta Stake (Video), Tom Proctor trained "Caribou Club" in the Henry S. Clark Stake (Video) and Carl Doran trained "Justa Scoch" all at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "My Sistersledge" and "Kabang" both at Laurel, Mike Trombetta trained "Magician'squestion" at Woodbine
Fair Hill had 41 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 6 places, 5 show and earnings of $424,884; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A smiling Cat McGee enjoying a rare sunny Sunday this Spring |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/9 thru Sunday 4/15 were as follows:
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Scholar Athlete" at Aqueduct, Mike Trombetta trained "Smarty Smart" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Nakamura" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 28 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 4 places, 7 show and earnings of $180,018; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A procession of greys heading home on another cold weekend! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/2 thru Sunday 4/8 were as follows:
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Category Two" at Charles Town
Saturday: Carla Morgan trained "Zarbanda" and Mike Trombetta trained "In Jail" both at Laurel, Sherene Bracho trained "Handsome Boy" at Penn National, Tres Abbott trained "Jessica Krupnick" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Tim Woolley trained "Sweet Notion" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 22 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 3 places, 1 show and earnings of $156,119; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The next generation of riders in training on Saturday morning! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/26 thru Sunday 4/1 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Majestic Bloom" at Parx Racing
Friday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Unbroken One" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 15 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 2 places, 4 shows and earnings of $66,090; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Spring is not quite here yet! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/19 thru Sunday 3/25 were as follows:
Fair Hill had 13 starters last week.
There were 1 place, 4 shows and earnings of $33,262; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Deer participating in morning training on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/12 thru Sunday 3/18 were as follows:
Tuesday: Carl Doran trained "Apolodorodedamasco" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 19 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 4 places, 5 shows and earnings of $75,948; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A busy Saturday on the Tapeta following last weeks's Nor'easter! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/5 thru Sunday 3/11 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Three Hawk" at Laurel
Sunday: Tres Abbott trained "Younger Girl" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 4 places, 4 shows and earnings of $87,483; 48% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Seagulls blowing in the wind on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/26 thru Sunday 3/4 were as follows:
Saturday: Chuck Martin trained "Fifty Flags" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 11 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 2 places, 2 shows and earnings of $37,330; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Mr. & Mrs. Bluebird reclaiming their nesting box at the main dirt track gap on Saturday – they are ready for spring! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/19 thru Sunday 2/25 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Lonely Weekend" at Laurel
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Southside Warrior" at Laurel
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Finding Perfection" at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Nate's Tizzy" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 18 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 3 places, 6 shows and earnings of $144,631; 72% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Truly a winter wonderland for training at FHTC yesterday, thankfully all snow was gone this morning! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/12 thru Sunday 2/18 were as follows:
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Banana Kova" at Penn National
Friday: Tres Abbott trained "Jessica Krupnick" at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Frechette" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 22 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 1 place, 3 shows and earnings of $117,716; 32% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Geese waddling across the dirt track this past Sunday at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/5 thru Sunday 2/11 were as follows:
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Starry Messenger" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 19 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 2 places, 1 show and earnings of $32,470; 21% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Fly Eagles Fly! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/29 thru Sunday 2/4 were as follows:
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Lobkowicz Palace" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 18 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 3 places, 4 shows and earnings of $65,886; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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In the Navy Now with Sarah Schaffer aboard, heading home after training at Christmas time! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/22 thru Sunday 1/28 were as follows:
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "In the Navy Now" in the Nellie Morse Stake (Video) at Laurel
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 4 places, 2 shows and earnings of $112,165; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Snow Geese flying over Fair Hill this weekend! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/15 thru Sunday 1/21 were as follows:
Friday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Bubbly" at Charles Town
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Lacrostix" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 28 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 5 places, 6 shows and earnings of $92,668; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Ultra Brat with Elvin Caraballo aboard skipping over the Tapeta before heading to Florida after Thanksgiving! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/8 thru Sunday 1/14 were as follows:
Tuesday: Tres Abbott trained "Viserion" at Parx Racing
Friday: Carl Doran trained "Dattt Melody" at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "No Picnic" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 20 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 5 shows and earnings of $89,661; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Horse and Rider all smiles on a frigid Sunday morning after training! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/1 thru Sunday 1/7 were as follows:
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "In the Navy Now" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 4 starters last week.
There was 1 win and earnings of $28,332; 25% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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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.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/19 thru Sunday 12/25 were as follows:
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Bethel Wildcat" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 17 starters last week.
There were 1 wins, 1 places, 4 shows and earnings of $42,957; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A beautiful winter morning at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/12 thru Sunday 12/18 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Cape Lookout" at Parx Racing
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Generous Jack" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 6 places, 3 shows and earnings of $111,377; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Party Boat (outside) in final breeze at FHTC before heading south for the winter last week |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 12/5 thru Sunday 12/11 were as follows:
Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Tresso" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Alyee" both at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Party Boat" in the Wait a While Stake (Video) at Gulfstream and "Conscription" at Tampa Bay Downs
Sunday: Mike Lerman trained "Square Shooter" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 26 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 0 places, 4 shows and earnings of $118,919; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Robbie Walsh aboard Miss Temple City in her final workout at FHTC before leaving for the Breeders Cup |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/28 thru Sunday 12/4 were as follows:
Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Nick's Luck" at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Soglio" at Del Mar, Kelly Rubley trained "Iggy Loco" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 46 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 5 places, 7 shows and earnings of $133,769; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Journey Home (inside) with Mary Motion aboard breezing over the Tapeta prior to a Grade III win at Del Mar |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/21 thru Sunday 11/27 were as follows:
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Union Blues" at Penn National
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Any Given Trace", Liz Merryman trained "Broad Axe Bernie" and Tim Woolley trained "Justcallme K L" all at Laurel
Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Bawlmer Hon" and Graham Motion trained "Be Counted" both at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Journey Home" in the Grade III Jimmy Durante Stake (Article) at Del Mar, Mark Shuman trained "Giles Fair" and Graham Motion trained "Bellows" both at Laurel
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Kantharos Legend", Arnaud Delacour trained "Catching Fireflies" and Graham Motion trained "Callingmissbrown" all at Laurel
Fair Hill had 54 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 11 places, 7 shows and earnings of $550,352; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Michael Matz rewards Tequilita with treats after to returning to Fair Hill victorious in her first Stakes attempt |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/14 thru Sunday 11/20 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Ponytail" at Parx Racing
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Talkless Smilemore" and Tom Proctor trained "Emphatically" both at Laurel
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Tequilita" in the Smart Halo Stake (Video) at Laurel
Sunday: Tres Abbott trained "Sunrise Ruby" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 6 places, 6 shows and earnings of $272,951; 30% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Compelled training over a sloppy track at FHTC earlier this year |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 11/7 thru Sunday 11/13 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Tighten Up" and Tres Abbott trained "Camille Claudel" both at Parx Racing
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Irish War Cry" at Laurel
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Compelled" in the Juvenile Filly Turf Stake (Video) at Gulfstream Park West, Mark Shuman trained "Moral High Ground" at Laurel, Chuck Lawrence trained "Squashville Road" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Futile" both at Penn National
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ballinskelligs" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Adumato" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 54 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 6 places, 5 shows and earnings of $316,355; 37% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Another relaxing fall morning at FHTC, look at the colors! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/31 thru Sunday 11/6 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Trieste" at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Mike Lerman trained "Square Shooter" at Parx Racing
Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Cajolery" at Charles Town, Tres Abbott trained "Jessica Krupnick," Steve Cooper trained "So Sydnee" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Sky Fiftyfive" all at Penn National
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Journey Home" at Laurel
Saturday: Richard Lugovich trained "Borrowed Dreams" at Finger Lakes
Fair Hill had 49 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 4 places, 2 shows and earnings of $369,340; 29% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A frosty morning at Fair Hill |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/24 thru Sunday 10/30 were as follows:
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Party Boat" at Keeneland
Friday: Edwin Merryman trained "No Knock Raid" and Mike Trombetta trained "Frisky Magician" both at Laurel
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Koala Queen" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 63 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 12 places, 7 shows and earnings of $693,063; 37% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Quidura (GB) (inside), Becky Dang aboard, breezing on the Tapeta prior to her Grade III win at Keeneland on Friday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/17 thru Sunday 10/23 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Confederate" and Graham Motion trained "Irish Strait" both at Parx Racing
Tuesday: Tony Dutrow trained "Tizthefastline" at Meadowlands
Wednesday: Graham Motion trained "Ascend" at Keeneland, Mike Lerman trained "Red Hot Randy" at Penn National
Thursday: Mike Lerman trained "Ya" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Bethel Wildcat" at Keeneland
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Quidura (GB)" in the Grade III Pin Oak Valley View Stake (Article) at Keeneland, Tom Proctor trained "Cambodia" and Niall Saville trained "Djulpan" both at Laurel
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Tequilita" at Keeneland, Graham Motion trained "Head Games" at Laurel, Tom Proctor trained "Savings Account" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Mark Shuman trained "Giles Fair", Kelly Rubley trained 'Talkless Smilemore" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Catching Fireflies" all at Laurel
Fair Hill had 68 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 5 places, 12 shows and earnings of $693,063; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Miss Ella (outside), Becky Dang astride, in her final breeze prior to winning the Grade III stake at Keeneland on Friday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/10 thru Sunday 10/16 were as follows:
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Lost Story" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Free Union" at Penn National
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Miss Ella" in the Grade III Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stake (Article) at Keeneland and "Revelation" at Penn National, Tres Abbott trained "Queen of Spades" at Belmont, Tom Proctor trained "Compelled" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Dawn of Time" both at Laurel
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Moral High Ground" and Tom Proctor trained "Contributing" both at Laurel, Arnaud Delacour trained "Armoire" and Tom Proctor trained "She'll Do It" both at Keeneland
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Brucarita" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 92 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 12 places, 12 shows and earnings of $533,034; 39% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Miss Temple City (outside), Robbie Walsh aboard, breezing on the turf prior to winning the Grade I Shadwell Turf Mile! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 10/3 thru Sunday 10/9 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Where's Dominic" at Presque Isle
Thursday: Niall Saville trained "Sasana (GB)" and Kelly Colgan trained "Birkenhead" both at Meadowlands, Mike Trombetta trained "Forever Bernardini" at Presque Isle
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Dancing Rags" in the Grade I Alcibiades Stake (Article) and Arnaud Delacour trained "A. P. Indian" in the Grade II Phoenix Stake (Article) both at Keeneland, Chuck Lawrence trained "Say No Maux" at Meadowlands and "Bird Call" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Miss Temple City" in the Grade I Shadwell Turf Mile Stake (Article) at Keeneland, Michael Matz trained "Dointhewatusi" and Mike Trombetta trained "Include Gold" both at Laurel, Tom Proctor trained "Enchanteresse (IRE) at Meadowlands, Arnaud Delacour trained "Set for Six" at Penn National
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Candy Sioux" at Parx Racing, Graham Motion trained "Hayabusa One (FR)" at Keeneland, Mike Trombetta trained "Struth" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 84 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 10 places, 13 shows and earnings of $1,475,015; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A foggy morning at FHTC before the rains moved in to stay for a while last week! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/26 thru Sunday 10/2 were as follows:
Tuesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Divining Rod" at Parx Racing
Saturday: Kelly Rubley trained "Persie" and Graham Motion trained "Callingmissbrown" both at Delaware Park
Sunday: Michael Matz trained "Ponytail" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 42 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 8 places, 7 shows and earnings of $316,164; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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My Impression, Nancy Triola aboard, training over the Tapeta prior to winning the Grade III Commonwealth Oaks |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/19 thru Sunday 9/25 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Futile" at Delaware Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Snow Trouble" and Mike Lerman trained "Calculation" both at Parx Racing
Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Tuckers Point" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Danilovna (IRE)" at Belmont
Friday: Mike Lerman trained "Ya" at Penn National
Saturday: Shug McGaughey trained "My Impression" in the Grade III Commonwealth Oaks (Video) at Laurel, Mike Lerman trained "Little Miss Amy" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Full of Zip" and Tres Abbott trained "Ravenheart" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 79 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 7 places, 11 shows and earnings of $461,025; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Bald Eagle swooping down on unwary riders from his perch on our dirt track speaker pole! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/12 thru Sunday 9/18 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mike Lerman trained "Igo Forgreatness" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Tony Dutrow trained "Tizthefastlaine" at Delaware Park, Tom Proctor trained "Deer Valley" at Kentucky Downs
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Lake Turkana" at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Toshiro" at Belmont
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Etiquette", "Dancing Rags" and Carl Doran trained "Y'er Wan" all at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Too Awesome" at Laurel and "Quidura (GB)" at Belmont
Fair Hill had 68 starters last week.
There were 10 wins, 13 places, 7 shows and earnings of $575,405; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Ultra Brat defeats FHTC rivals Miss Katie Mae (2nd) and Most Beautiful (4th) in Belmont’s Christiecat Stake opening day! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 9/5 thru Sunday 9/11 were as follows:
Monday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Divining Rod" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Queen Caroline" in the Inidana Grand Stake (Article) at Indiana Grand, Arnaud Delacour trained "Sound Off" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Persie", Tim Woolley trained "Talaria" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Cort'n Asong" all at Delaware Park
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Ultra Brat" in the Christiecat Stake (Article) at Belmont, Michael Matz trained "Feels Like Spring" and Kelly Rubley trained "Andalusite" both at Laurel, Liz Merryman trained "Amazing Anthem" and Mark Shuman trained "Freelander" both at Penn National
Saturday: Shug McGaughey trained "Onus" in the Lady Baltimore Stake (Video), Tom Proctor trained "Caribou Club" in the Laurel Futurity (Video) and Arnaud Delacour trained "No Dozing" all at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Decisive Triumph" at Kentucky Downs and "Party Boat" at Monmouth Park, Liz Merryman trained "Meddybemps" at Penn National
Sunday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Bank Float" at Kentucky Downs, Graham Motion trained "Irish Strait" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 106 starters last week.
There were 19 wins, 16 places, 17 shows and earnings of $1,100,890; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Black Mission Fig with Ennis Guerrerto aboard loves the life at FHTC! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/29 thru Sunday 9/4 were as follows:
Monday: Tony Dutrow trained "Ring Knocker" at Saratoga
Wednesday: Tom Proctor trained "Emyvale Court" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Admiral's War Chest" and Graham Motion trained "It's the Truth" both at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Flower Valley" at Presque Isle
Friday: Kelly Rubley trained "Wolf Rock" at Penn National
Saturday: Mike Lerman trained "Black Mission Fig" in the Dr. Teresa Garofalo Memorial Stake and Graham Motion trained "Valued Strike" in the Mrs. Penny Stake both at Parx Racing, Mark Shuman trained "Xtra Blue" at Timonium
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Street Fashion" at Saratoga, Arnaud Delacour trained "Set for Six" and Tres Abbott trained "Norm by a Nose" both at Timonium
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 7 places, 7 shows and earnings of $462,9946; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A. P. Indian with Moises Navas aboard floating over our newly resurfaced dirt before winning his fifth straight stake Saturday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/22 thru Sunday 8/28 were as follows:
Wednesday: Tom Proctor trained "Map Room" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Shalako" at Saratoga, Kelly Rubley trained "Jordan Lake" at Presque Isle, Tony Dutrow trained "Lucky Long" at Delaware Park
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "A. P. Indian" in the Grade I Forego Stake (Article) at Saratoga, Tom Proctor trained "Make Big Plans" at Penn National
Sunday: Tres Abbott trained "Hyper Nation" and Mark Shuman trained "Cajolery" both at Timonium
Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 8 wins, 8 places, 7 shows and earnings of $672,286; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Messi (GER) on the inside with John Mitchell aboard breezing at FHTC prior to his Grade II win at Woodbine on Sunday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/15 thru Sunday 8/21 were as follows:
Monday: Mark Shuman trained "Xtra Blue" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Kelly Rubley trained "Northern Smile" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Messi (GER)" in the Grade II Sky Classic Stake (Article) at Woodbine and "Can'thelpbelieving (IRE)" in the Grade III Cliff Hanger Stake (Article) at Monmouth Park, Shug McGaughey trained "Security Risk" at Saratoga
Fair Hill had 55 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 6 places, 9 shows and earnings of $425,184; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The new dirt track opened yesterday – in spite of the heat, the riders are all smiles this morning! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/8 thru Sunday 8/14 were as follows:
Monday: Kelly Rubley trained "Andalusite" at Delaware Park, Tony Dutrow trained "Girls Secret" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Bird Call" at Delaware Park, Tres Abbott trained "Kid Friendly" at Saratoga
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Light the Night" at Saratoga, Shug McGaughey trained "Inchargeofme (GB)" and Tony Dutrow trained "Truly Bound" both at Delaware Park
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "La Nina" at Laurel
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Ballinskelligs" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Saffi" both at Penn National, Mike Trombetta trained "Gem" at Laurel
Sunday: Shug McGaughey trained "Vagabond" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 61 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 9 places, 10 shows and earnings of $445,000; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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In with the new... Cushion installation started today!! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 8/1 thru Sunday 8/7 were as follows:
Tuesday: Graham Motion trained "Weidersehen" and "Valued Strike" both at Presque Isle
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Rum Go" at Delaware Park and "Promotional" at Saratoga
Friday: Mark Shuman trained "Beware the Fury" at Laurel
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Catcha Rising Star" in the West Virginia Senate President's Cup Stake (Video) at Mountaineer and "Edge of Reality" in the Robellino Stake (Video) at Penn National, Arnaud Delacour trained "Involuntary" in the Drumtop Stake (Video) at Suffolk Downs, Tim Woolley trained "Dream Breaker" at Laurel, Tres Abbott trained "Active Runner" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Holiday Bonus" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 75 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 7 places, 15 shows and earnings of $530,635; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A. P. Indian with Moises Navas aboard showing his stuff training in company over the Tapeta before his Grade I win Saturday |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/25 thru Sunday 7/31 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Squashville Road" and Tres Abbott trained "Janine Melnitz" both at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Mark Shuman trained "Capital Fellow" and Mike Lerman trained "First Reward" both at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Safe With Me" and Tom Proctor trained "Shalako" both at Saratoga, Niall Saville trained "Moss Code" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Graham Motion trained "Guilty Twelve" at Saratoga, Jose Samaniego trained "My Tootsy" at Penn National
Friday: Tom Proctor trained "Quigley's Corner" at Saratoga
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "A. P. Indian" in the Grade I Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (Article), Tom Proctor trained "Newcomb" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Old Upstart" all at Saratoga, Shug McGaughey trained "Doctor Mounty" at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Miss Ella" in the Caress Stake (Article) at Saratoga and "Decisive Triumph" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 56 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 4 places, 5 shows and earnings of $757,054; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Tin Type Gal (inside) in company with Sherini breezing over the turf course at Fair Hill last week prior to her Grade III win! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/18 thru Sunday 7/24 were as follows:
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Queen Caroline" in the Ta Wee Stake (Video) at Indiana Grand, Graham Motion trained "Tell the Truth" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Saffi", Liz Merryman trained "Little Stella" and Tres Abbott trained "Sycee" all at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Ultra Brat" at Delaware Park
Friday: Juanita Bennett trained "R U Happy Now" at Penn National, Kelly Rubley trained "Sea Raven" and "Kid Jeter" both at Laurel
Saturday: Tim Woolley trained "Justcallme K L" at Penn National, Arnaud Delacour trained "Futile" and Graham Motion trained "Sallal (GB)" both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Ascend" at Saratoga
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Tin Type Gal" in the Grade III Boiling Springs Stake (Article) at Monmouth Park, Jose Samaniego trained "Jersey's Kittens" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 71 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 13 places, 9 shows and earnings of $616,629; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Out with the old... Dirt track resurfacing begins! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/11 thru Sunday 7/17 were as follows:
Monday: Tony Dutrow trained "Southernperfection" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Michael Matz trained "Kundray" and Shug McGaughey trained "Tejana" both at Belmont
Thursday: Tres Abbott trained "Jessica Krupnick" at Delaware Park
Friday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Bank Float" at Laurel
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Ascot Girl" and Liz Merryman trained "Kitty's Right" both at Laurel, Tony Dutrow trained "Sleeping Giant" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Catcha Rising Star" at Delaware Park and "Elysian" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Kelly Rubley trained "Northern Smile" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 52 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 7 places, 6 shows and earnings of $392,463; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A. P. Indian with Moises Navas aboard breezing at FHTC prior to his first graded stakes win at Belmont on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 7/4 thru Sunday 7/10 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Wiedersehen" at Presque Isle
Wednesday: Shug McGaughey trained "My Impression" in the Christiana Stake (Article) and Arnaud Delacour trained "Speak With Me (FR)" both at Delaware Park, Chuck Lawrence trained "Sweet Baby Jones" at Penn National
Thursday: Tim Woolley trained "Just a Glance Away" at Penn National
Friday: Liz Merryman trained "Royal Renege" at Penn National
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "Faufiler (IRE)" in the Grade III Modesty Handicap (Article) at Arlington, Arnaud Delacour trained "A.P. Indian" in the Grade III Belmont Sprint Championship Stake (Article) at Belmont and "Dark Nile" in the Grade III Delaware Oaks (Article) at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Real Smart" in the Grade III Robert G. Dick Memorial Stake (Article) and Tom Proctor trained "Last Resort" both at Delaware Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Irish Defence" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 89 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 18 places, 11 shows and earnings of $1,075,824; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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The Sunrises over Fair Hill |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/27 thru Sunday 7/3 were as follows:
Monday: Michael Matz trained "Trensita" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mark Shuman trained "Bawlmer Hon" and Tony Dutrow trained "Ring Knocker" both at Delaware Park
Saturday: Corby Caiazzo trained "Royal Exchange" at Charles Town, Arnaud Delacour trained "Hidden Treat" at Laurel
Sunday: Shug McGaughey trained "Hardly Home" at Laurel, Michael Matz trained "My Music" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 70 starters last week.
There were 7 wins, 13 places, 10 shows and earnings of $388,037; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Queen Caroline outside, Jennie Brannigan aboard, breezing at FHTC before winning the 1st running of the Nellie Mae Cox Stake |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/20 thru Sunday 6/26 were as follows:
Monday: Mark Shuman trained "Freelander" and Tony Dutrow trained "Tekton" both at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Aquaphobia" in the Stanton Stake (Video) at Delaware Park
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Winter" at Pimlico
Friday: Carl Doran trained "Datt Melody" at Pimlico, Mike Lerman trained "Black Mission Fig" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Into the Storm" both at Penn National
Saturday: Michael Matz trained "Queen Caroline" in the Nellie Mae Cox Stake (Video) at Pimlico, Tony Dutrow trained "Burndines" at Delaware Park
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Dynaformersrequest" at Presque Isle, Graham Motion trained "Tiz a Chance" at Belmont
Fair Hill had 72 starters last week.
There were 11 wins, 19 places, 8 shows and earnings of $497,842; 53% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A. P. Indian (outside) with Moises Navas aboard makes breezing look easy at FHTC prior to his stakes win Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/13 thru Sunday 6/19 were as follows:
Tuesday: Tony Dutrow trained "Gloves Off" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Tres Abbott trained "Sycee" at Penn National
Thursday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Old Upstart" at Penn National
Friday: Steve Epley trained "Southern Christmas" at Penn National
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "A. P. Indian" in the Donald LeVine Memorial Stake (Video) at Parx Racing, Shug McGaughey trained "Virgo Rising (GB)" at Delaware Park, Liz Merryman trained "Little Stella" at Penn National
Sunday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Downdraft" at Parx Racing, Tom Proctor trained "Shalako" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 58 starters last week.
There were 9 wins, 13 places, 10 shows and earnings of $367,518; 55% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Dark Nile with Erasmo Tranquilino aboard happy to be training at FHTC before her win in the Our Mims Stakes |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 6/6 thru Sunday 6/12 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Guilty Twelve" at Presque Isle, Arnaud Delacour trained "Hitting Spree" at Delaware Park
Tuesday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Tenggara" at Parx Racing
Wednesday: Arnaud Delacour trained "Dark Nile" in the Our Mims Stake (Article) at Delaware Park, Tom Proctor trained "Old Time Hockey" at Delaware Park and "Quigley's Corner" at Penn National
Thursday: Tres Abbott trained "Janine Melnitz" at Delaware Park, Arnaud Delacour trained "Royal Source" and Graham Motion trained "Conscription" both at Pimlico
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Favorite Niece" at Pimlico
Saturday: Mark Shuman trained "Moral High Ground" and Arnaud Delacour trained "Inside Out" both at Pimlico, Tony Dutrow trained "Jet Majesty" at Monmouth Park
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Miss Katie Mae (IRE)" in the Alywow Stake (Video) at Woodbine, Arnaud Delacour trained "Bank Float" at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 80 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 13 places, 9 shows and earnings of $583,598; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Coco as in Chanel with Brian Pedrosa aboard training at FHTC before winning the Stormy Blues Stake |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/30 thru Sunday 6/5 were as follows:
Monday: Chuck Lawrence trained "La Nina" at Pimlico, Arnaud Delacour trained "Strong Gale" at Delaware Park
Wednesday: Liz Merryman trained "Meddybemps" at Penn National, Graham Motion trained "Elysian" at Presque Isle, Tres Abbott trained "Nate's Tizzy" at Delaware Park
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Where's Dominic" at Presque Isle
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Arraign," Arnaud Delacour trained "Fed Up Fired Up" and "Captain's Affair (IRE)" all at Pimlico
Saturday: Tom Proctor trained "Coco as in Chanel" in the Stormy Blues Stake (Video) at Pimlico and "Shalako" at Delaware Park, Graham Motion trained "Bay Angel" at Penn National
Sunday: Tom Proctor trained "Esposito" at Woodbine, Graham Motion trained "Irish Defense" and Michael Matz trained "Meeting Francis" both at Monmouth Park, Tim Woolley trained "Dream Doctor" at Belmont
Fair Hill had 75 starters last week.
There were 16 wins, 8 places, 15 shows and earnings of $558,692; 52% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A couple of two year olds first time on the Tapeta – the chestnut was taking a good look at the photographer! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/23 thru Sunday 5/29 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Trombetta trained "Struth" and Kelly Rubley trained "Grey Fox" both at Pimlico
Saturday: Liz Merryman trained "Incisive Strike" at Parx Racing
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Fara's Kid" at Parx Racing, Graham Motion trained "Fly Girl" at Pimlico
Fair Hill had 57 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 9 places, 10 shows and earnings of $276,121; 42% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Gone Away (outside) just edging out fellow FHTC horse Family Meeting (inside) in the Hilltop Stake |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/16 thru Sunday 5/22 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Lerman trained "Ya" at Penn National, Mark Shuman trained "Freelander" at Pimlico
Friday: Michael Matz trained "Gone Away" in the Hilltop Stake (Video) and Arnaud Delacour trained "Involuntary" both at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "Storm Bell" at Penn National
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "Marengo Road" in the James W. Murphy Stake (Video), Chuck Lawrence trained "Cat Fiftyfive", Michael Matz trained "Queen Caroline" and "Truly Together" all at Pimlico, Steve Epley trained "Bird Quest" at Delaware Park, Shug McGaughey trained "Onus" and Graham Motion trained "Tiz a Chance" both at Belmont
Fair Hill had 68 starters last week.
There were 12 wins, 9 places, 9 shows and earnings of $607,622; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A. P. Indian back at Fair Hill after repeating in the Decathlon Stake at Monmouth Park on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/9 thru Sunday 5/15 were as follows:
Wednesday: Tim Woolley trained "Dream Doctor" at Belmont
Thursday: Shug McGaughey trained "Gold Shield" and Graham Motion trained "Scholar Athlete" both at Belmont, Arnaud Delacour trained "Dark Nile" at Penn National
Friday: Tres Abbott trained "Nate's Tizzy" at Pimlico, Graham Motion trained "Real Smart" and Tom Proctor trained "Last Resort" both at Belmont
Saturday: Arnaud Delacour trained "A. P. Indian" in the Decathlon Stake (Article) at Monmouth Park, Michael Matz trained "Bridge of Luck" and Alexis Katona trained "Lulu Island" both at Pimlico
Sunday: Tom Proctor trained "Quigley's Corner" at Monmouth Park and "Coco as in Chanel" at Pimlico, Shug McGaughey trained "Tejana" and Liz Merryman trained "Incisive Strike" both at Pimlico, Mike Trombetta trained "Sugimoto" at Monmouth Park
Fair Hill had 51 starters last week.
There were 15 wins, 4 places, 7 shows and earnings of $560,963; 51% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Rum Tum Tugger, Alex Citron aboard, breezing prior to his Secretariat Stake win at Great Meadow on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 5/2 thru Sunday 5/8 were as follows:
Thursday: Tom Proctor trained "Enterprising" at Belmont
Saturday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Rum Tum Tugger" in the Secretariat Stake at Great Meadow, Arnaud Delacour trained
"Shinobi (GER)" at Laurel
Sunday: Carl Doran trained "D T Goodie" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 42 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 6 places, 4 shows and earnings of $252,849; 33% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Lots of activity Saturday morning at FHTC…..and down the stretch they come! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/25 thru Sunday 5/1 were as follows:
Thursday: Mike Lerman trained "S. S. Minnow" at Penn National
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Tippling Ways" at Laurel, Tom Proctor trained "My Kinda Gal" at Belmont
Saturday: Graham Motion trained "It's the Truth" at Penn National, Arnaud Delacour trained "King of Diamonds" at Laurel
Sunday: Niall Saville trained "Mucho Mas Macho" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 41 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 7 places, 7 shows and earnings of $232,583; 49% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Include Betty and Adam Davison caught in the rain on Saturday morning! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/18 thru Sunday 4/24 were as follows:
Friday: Tony Dutrow trained "Burndines" at Laurel
Saturday: Robert Ribaudo trained "Queeb" at Laurel
Sunday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Downdraft" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 40 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 6 places, 5 shows and earnings of $157,441; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Miss Temple City, Lauren Mendenhall aboard, relishing life in Camden over the winter! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/11 thru Sunday 4/17 were as follows:
Thursday: Niall Saville trained "Wild Chatter" at Aqueduct
Friday: Niall Saville trained "Moss Code" at Aqueduct
Saturday: Mike Lerman trained "Riq Fox" at Penn National
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Valued Strike", Arnaud Delacour trained "Unfazed" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Relentless Ride" all at Laurel
Fair Hill had 43 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 3 places, 6 shows and earnings of $214,650; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Pablo Sánchez, recently back from riding in Florida, doing his best to hide from the snow on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 4/4 thru Sunday 4/10 were as follows:
Wednesday: Richard Lugovich trained "Borrowed Dreams" at Aqueduct
Friday: Liz Merryman trained "Little Stella" at Laurel
Sunday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Perfect Title" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 28 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 4 places, 3 shows and earnings of $130,823; 36% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Tony Dutrow's horses back at FHTC as the ramp up to summer training begins! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/28 thru Sunday 4/3 were as follows:
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "Pop Rocks Lady" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 23 starters last week.
There was 1 win, 5 places, 2 shows and earnings of $75,965; 35% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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A crow battling a hawk for prime observing position of morning training at FHTC |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/21 thru Sunday 3/27 were as follows:
Tuesday: Carl Doran trained "D T Goodie" at Parx Racing
Friday: Graham Motion trained "J La Tache" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 13 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 3 places, 1 show and earnings of $77,750; 46% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Ex flat horses Glasgow Gailes & Street Passage back on familiar ground at FHTC to prepare for their Steeplechase debuts! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/14 thru Sunday 3/20 were as follows:
Friday: Graham Motion trained "Aegis" and "Jolity" both at Laurel
Sunday: Graham Motion trained "It's the Truth" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 26 starters last week.
There were 3 wins, 6 places, 4 shows and earnings of $132,992; 50% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Red winged blackbird flashing epaulets for their spring mating ritual to try and attract partners |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 3/7 thru Sunday 3/13 were as follows:
Saturday: Chuck Lawrence trained "M J's Warrior" and Mike Lerman trained "Calculation" both at Penn National
Fair Hill had 21 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 3 places, 3 shows and earnings of $94,750; 38% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Dr. Kathy Anderson presenting a photo of FHTC on behalf of the Maryland Horse Industry Board to Mr. Mark Belton, head of the DNR (photo by Anne Litz) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/29 thru Sunday 3/6 were as follows:
Friday: Jonathan Sheppard trained "Able Archer" and Jose Samaniego trained "Smooth Service" both at Penn National
Sunday: Mike Trombetta trained "Starry Moon" and "Fara's Kid" both at Parx Racing
Fair Hill had 23 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 1 place, 5 shows and earnings of $115,274; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Marengo Road, Elvin Caraballo aboard, training at FHTC prior to winning the Miracle Wood Stake at Laurel on February 15th! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/22 thru Sunday 2/28 were as follows:
Wednesday: Mark Shuman trained "Sweet Little Lies" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 19 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 2 places, 3 shows and earnings of $61,017; 32% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/15 thru Sunday 2/21 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Marengo Road" in the Miracle Wood Stake (Video) at Laurel
Saturday: Enrique Arroyo trained "Kool Kat Strut" at Penn National
Fair Hill had 11 starters last week.
There were 2 wins, 2 places, 1 show and earnings of $76,926; 45% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/8 thru Sunday 2/14 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Clockstrucktwelve" at Laurel
Wednesday: Mike Trombetta trained "Muttak Baby" at Penn National
Friday: Carl Doran trained "Busy Busy Busy" and Mike Trombetta trained "Include a Check" both at Laurel, Ali Rawles trained "Resolve" at Aqueduct
Sunday: Kelly Colgan trained "Maryland Monroe" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 28 starters last week.
There were 6 wins, 2 places, 2 shows and earnings of $134,015; 63% of the starters finished first, second or third.
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 2/1 thru Sunday 2/7 were as follows:
Monday: Mike Trombetta trained "Gwynn Oak Park" at Laurel
Friday: Chuck Lawrence trained "Exposed" at Charles Town
Saturday: Carl Doran trained "D T Goodie" at Penn National, Mark Shuman trained "Xtra Blue" at Laurel
Sunday: Liz Merryman trained "Long Cove" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 28 starters last week.
There were 5 wins, 4 places, 3 shows and earnings of $117,462; 43% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Drone activity at FHTC tower on Saturday! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/25 thru Sunday 1/31 were as follows:
Tuesday: Shannon Ritter trained "Social Butterfly" in the OBS Sprint Stake (Article) at Ocala Training Center
Wednesday: Mike Lerman trained "S. S. Minnow" at Penn National
Friday: Mike Trombetta trained "Gimmeaclue" at Penn National
Saturday: Mike Trombetta trained "In the Navy Now" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 27 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 7 places, 4 shows and earnings of $196,900; 56% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Way too much snow! |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/18 thru Sunday 1/24 were as follows:
Friday: Tim Woolley trained "Marching Charging" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 13 starters last week.
There were 1 win, 2 places, 5 shows and earnings of $52,130; 62% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Snow Fighter, true to his name, edges out D T Goodie for an FHTC double at Laurel (Photo: Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club) |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/11 thru Sunday 1/17 were as follows:
Monday: Graham Motion trained "Sneaky Fair" at Laurel
Saturday: Glenn Bartholomew trained "Quite a Vengeance" at Penn National
Sunday: Mark Shuman trained "Sweet Little Lies" and Chuck Lawrence trained "Snow Fighter" both at Laurel
Fair Hill had 42 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 9 places, 4 shows and earnings of $160,340; 40% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Immature Bald Eagle flying over Fair Hill |
The wins by Fair Hill Training Center based horses from Monday 1/4 thru Sunday 1/10 were as follows:
Saturday: Jose Samaniego trained "Smooth Service" and Graham Motion trained "Envision Success" both at Laurel, Graham Motion trained "Jolity" at Penn National
Sunday: Tres Abbott trained "Another Like You" at Laurel
Fair Hill had 25 starters last week.
There were 4 wins, 3 places, 4 shows and earnings of $89,767; 44% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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Bluebirds at the tower making spring plans over Christmas – they had to change them this morning! |
Fair Hill had 32 starters between 12/28 and 1/3
There were 0 wins, 5 places, 4 shows and earnings of $110,014; 28% of the starters finished first, second or third.
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