Sources have reported today (May 6) that Hall of Famer, Alan J. Leavitt, of Lana Lobell and Walnut Hall Fame, allegedly died this morning at the age of 88 by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Born March 22, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, Leavitt employed his business instincts to become one of the brightest stars in the
On Florida’s Turnpike, about a mile or so from Exit 66 and Atlantic Boulevard, there’s a directional sign that, in part, reads, “Isle Casino and Racing.” That sign has been antiquated for some time as Caesars has taken over the facility and rebranded it as Harrah’s Pompano Beach. And when you approach the main entrance
A few excerpts from UPI Sports described some of the events.
The only losing favourite Topnotcher with Doug Brown driving, gave way grudgingly just before the wire after a gutsy late battle with 69-1 shot Bays Fella driven by fellow Canadian Paul MacDonell in the aged pacing divisions for colts and geldings. (Note the win payoff of $140.60 stood as the highest in Breeders Crown history for some 18 years.)
Beach Towel with Ray Remmen driving became the first harness horse to crash the $2 million mark for a season in his win in the three-year-old colts and geldings division.
Canadian invader No Sex Please, accustomed to being accompanied by two people named Ron Waples had to make a last minute adjustment. Ron Jr. failed to make his flight to Florida when a broken water main at his Ontario farm delayed his departure. Ron Sr. was equal to the challenge and piloted the trusty trotter to victory in the aged division. His mile in 1:55 shaved two-fifths of a second off the existing