Simpson says Arnie Almahurst is the Hambletonian favorite
Gene Reigle arrived at Du Quoin with Arnie Almahurst for the Hambletonian trot next Wednesday. Trainer Johnny Simpson Jr. calls the horse the one to beat after Arnie Almahurst posted four wins this season including a two minute flat trip. Reigle, 45, from Greenville Ohio, brings the trotter to Du Quoin following surgeries and recent training activity.
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Gene Reigie
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Springfield
Arnie Almahurst
Indianapolis
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Greenville
Ohio
Arnie
Gene
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Emerson Reed
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Hambletonian hopefuls loom as Arnie Almahurst grips entry box
Sport talk notes Peterle Jones trumpeting Arnie Almahurst as a top Hambletonian contender. Gene Reed defends ear-cotton rumors while Arnie’s gate start struggles fade, with Indi race reports predicting a wide field of 35 or more challengers and post position draws shaping the race.
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Greenville
Arnie
Ohio
Montreal
New York
Martinsville
Reed
Simpson
Ned Bowers
Indy
Knightly Way
Midwest
Juila
Springfield
Arnie Almahurst
Billy Rouse Returns to Racing at Du Quoin Fair
Billy Rouse, former Hayes Fair Acres Stables trainer driver, returns to racing at the Du Quoin State Fair with five head after recovering from shoulder, arm, and chest injuries suffered in last summer’s race accident. Photo by Jack Grigg.
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Hayes Fair Acres
du Quoin
Rouse
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Jack Griggt
Hambletonian crowd builds as sales sail ahead
De Quoin Business Men's Association sold out 500 seats at four dollars for a buy one get one offer. Main grandstand holds 8,000 seats at seven to seven seventy five dollars. Covered south stands number 6,500 at four dollars. open north stands 2,500 at three dollars. Fair president Bill Hayes notes canopy concerns and says north stands will host high school students. 2,500 tickets bought by sponsors to support Southern Illinois hospitality and keep the event regional. Sunday Appreciation Day announced with Serendipity Singers free concert for all fair-goers.
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Fair
Bill Hayes
Southern
Tiinois
Tlinois
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Hambletonian Entries Face Split Field and Fees
With over 20 entries the Hambletonian may split into two divisions, top five in each return for a third heat and possibly a final raceoff. Entry costs include 900 for fillies, 2000 for the Hambletonian, plus 2460 total to enter, with 10 birth, 200 age two, 250 age three, and 2000 to start. Gov Dan Walker proclaims Hambletonian Week in Illinois as boxes close at 10 am.
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Jet
Lowry
du Quo
Goshen
N.Y
Fred. Huff
STU 0
du Quoin State Fair
Hambletonian Showdown Looms With Large Field Expected
Du Quoin, Illinois, anticipates a 15 or more horse field for the 3 year old trotting classic, with $131,700 purse for 10 starters and an extra $2,000 per additional starter. Favorite runners include Kerry, Way, Speedy Streak, Nevele Pride, Lindy's Pride, Speedy Crown and Super Bowl amid injuries and late scratches to Knightly Way and other contenders.
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Speedy Streak
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Springfield
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du Quoin
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Speedy Scot
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Florinda
Honeysuckle Rosa
the Meadows
Hambletonian Society
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Sugar Grove
Frank Er
Racing Names Echo a List of Entrants and Owners
A sequence of horse names and associated handlers appears, featuring pairs like Arie Almahurst with Gene Fine and Knightly Way with Johnny Simpson Jr, plus many others including South Bend Howard Belinger and Keystone Wart Cecil Cham pion. The compile reflects a catalog of entries and connections in a racing context.
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Johnny Simpson, Jr
Fairmount Hanover — del Vwidler
Honeysuckle
Rosa — Vernon Dancer
Florinda
Walter Baroncini
South Bend
Howard Bellnger
MacArthur
Mike Zeller Noble
Jade
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Placate — Jimmy Arthur Chace
Bruce Nickell
Lucky Hill
Max Lynch
Flrth
Ralph Baldwin
Fetsil
Joe O'Brien
Imperial Yankes
Billy Haughton
Keystone Lord
Luzon Hanover
Hery Filton
Stinger Hanover
Filly Hambletonian Field Set for Du Quoin Meet
Du Quoin lists the expected Hambletonian filly division lineup with Ah So, Be Bee Hanover, Colonial Charm, Contrary Mary, Dating Nancy, Doleinea Hanover, Florinda, Baroncini, Proud Possessor, Wondrous Yankee, Meadow Flower. Chuck Flynn, Du Quoin native and longtime U of M PR man, will assist with press relations at the event.
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Bee
John Cisna
Glen Garnsey
Harold Brown
Nancy
Billy Haughton
Joe O'Brien
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Ned Bower
Lanny Graham
del Miller
Flynn
Chuck Flynn
University of Minfoi
Hambletonian
Arnie Almahurst Named After Golfer Arnold Palmer
Arnie Almahurst, a Hambletonian favorite, is named after golfer Arnold Palmer. The breeder Del Almahurst Farm near Lexington is cited as the name’s origin, with Reed and Lowry noting Palmer’s visiting a golfing friend near the farm while Almahurst’s colt was bred there.
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Arnold Palmer
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Miller
Biff Lowry
Caston
Groom Emertleton
Pittsburgh
Palmer
Latrobe
Arnie Almahurst Dominates Heats at Du Quoin Show
Emerson Reed showcases Arnie Almahurst after arrival from the barn to a photographer near Du Quoin. The horse won four straight heats over the past two weeks, placing him in the lead for the Hambletonian contention after a prior disqualification for a break.
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Reed
Gene
Arnie
Indianapolis
Arnie No
Jimmy Arthur
Emerson Reed
Arnie Almahurst
du Quoin
Arnie Palmar
USTA Sees Alltime High Registrations for 40,000 Horses
The USTA reports a record 39,618 registered trotters and pacers this year and expects to exceed 40,000 later this year. An owner must obtain an eligibility certificate before racing standardbreds in the United States.
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U.S. Trotting Association
United States
Florinda Sold to Italian Syndicate for 175000 at Indy
Florinda, a top Hambletonian prospect, reportedly sold for 175000 to an Italian syndicate in Indianapolis this week. George Alexander, Hambletonian Society member, and veteran trainer-driver Frank Ervin praised the sale. Driver Walter Baroni piloted Florinda to a one heat victory in 2054 at Indianapolis before she scratched from the second heat amid rain affecting times.
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Billy
Hambletonian
Indianapolis
George Alexander
Hambletonian Society
Sugar Grove
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Frank Ervin
Walter Baroncini
Indy
du Quoin
Record purse possible for Hambletonian at Du Quoin
The 48th Hambletonian at Du Quoin may set an all time purse of 191700 if 10 starters run, rising 2000 for each additional entry. With 15 to 20 expected entrants, a 17 starter field would yield 145700. Du Quoin hosts the race history's top purses, including 1960's 144490.24 won by Blaze Hanover driver Joe O'Brien.
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du Quoin
Joe O'Brien
Blaze Hanover
Gashen
Honey Suckle Rose to Race in Colt Stake at Du Quoin
Honeysuckle Rose, a non Dancer filly, will compete in the colts stake at Du Quoin on Wednesday instead of facing the fillies in the Hambletonian. Trainer Gross Andy Padetta confirmed the decision after a call from Dancer Saturday morning. The filly hails from the same stable as 1972 Hambletonian winner Super Bowl.
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Dancer
Honeysuckle Rose
Jack Griggs
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