Frenchman Roger-Vasselin Shocks Connors At French Open
Unseeded Christophe Roger-Vasselin, 25, defeated top seed Jimmy Connors 6-4 6-4 7-6 on clay at Roland Garros to reach the semifinals as crowd roared for the local favorite. Connors blamed errors on slow surfaces and vowed to prepare for Wimbledon.
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Brookside Pride wins Vernon trot in 1 58 2/5 pace
Walker, a 58 year old from Delray Beach Florida, rode Brookside Pride to victory in the Hanover Hempt 3 year old colt trot at Vernon. The upset field featured Micron Hanover and Crystal Star as fast closers. Daylight racing drew strong attendance with over 8,000 jackets sold and a large crowd anticipated to move the program to afternoon.
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Vernon View Night in Mingo F Hanover Eyes First Win
Buds Vernon View lists FIRST-Mingo F Hanover as a potential winner for John Simpson Jr. Jamie's Legacy aims to improve. Tanimara Hi Noon beat a second choice in qualifier and may break the jinx keeping Del Richards from 1,090th victory. SECOND-Linworth returns to prior role. Oka Lang often contends. Rhae Mae could surprise. THIRD-Firebird Florlis seeks four wins in farewell season. Plunker starts season. Noble Sportster in easier company after qualifier. FOURTH-True Czar seeks upset over Sir Murphy. Rising Star impressed in qualifier. Hawk's Lazy D could return strong after rest. FIFTH-Gallant Fella leads non-winners. Pauldos Star due for score. Nero's Lady shows promise. SIXTH-Giacomo earns praise after qualifying mile. Arnies Victory long shot in State Fair training notes. Speedy Sallie edged by second choice. SEVENTH-Real tough to separate Legal Eyes, Smithfield, Crystal Lew. EIGHTH-Spencer Hanover sharp. Ivy Sabrina held on. Pov erty Swinger returns for Gary Gibson. NINTH-Henry Glenn Brooke drops to 2500 claiming. Dunnville April seeks first score. Maximum Effort avoids No 9 post jinx.
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Double Dealing and Giacomo Bet Sparks Bankroll Drop
From the feed bag no reason to celebrate holiday results in bankroll as a double try and later parlay failed to click leaving just $65.90. Tonight will wager just $2 win on Giacomo in sixth.
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Record-setting Memorial Day racing crowd watches Keystone winner
Keystone Memorial Day crowd of 28,692 watched Testamony win in 1:49 2/5 for $135,500. Star Choice beat Tough Critic by a neck to win the Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont in 1:33 4/5, paying $145.2W. Bolivar won Calder’s Memorial Day Handicap, Pride of Rosewood captured the Gamely Handicap at Hollywood, Debonair Dancer won the Flocarline at Pimlico, and McCann edged Lucence at Arlington. Ask Muhammed took the Williamson Stakes at Finger Lakes, with a $20,160 prize for the winner.
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