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May 09  Holland Bags Six Winners on Thursday
Driver Brent Holland was on fire Thursday night at Maywood Park. The 36-year-old Ohio native posted six winning drives on the program and only one was a betting favorite. Holland’s six-bagger came in 10 mounts.
May 08  Maywood, Balmoral Hosting Upcoming World Cup
Maywood Park and Balmoral Park will host the first two nights of competition of the prestigious World Cup of Amateur Racing on Friday May 16 and Saturday May17. Some of the very best top amateur drivers from 12 different countries will participate.
May 01  World Champ Makes ’08 Bow Friday at Maywood
To say the least, Home Bed Advantage’s first two racing seasons have been emotional a roller coaster ride for his owners. The speedy Illinois bred pacer makes his four-year-old debut at Maywood Park Friday night in the ninth race conditioned pace after a five-month layoff and he looks ready to roll after a strong 1:53.4 qualifier on the half-miler eight nights ago when he was nine-plus lengths the best. He’ll open up as the 3-2 morning line favorite with regular driver Ryan Anderson.
Apr 29  Estimated $25,000 Pick 5 Pool Thursday
There is a $9,017 Pick 5 Carryover for Thursday night at Maywood Park with an estimated $25,000 Pool. A minimum 50 cent wager, the Pick Five is on races eight 8 through 12.
Apr 19  Westside Gritty Stays Perfect in Second Season
Westside Gritty established herself as the early leader in the Illinois bred three-year-old filly pacing division by posting her third consecutive victory in Friday night’s $20,000 Desperate Lady stake at Maywood Park in front end fashion.
Apr 17  Friday’s Stakes Season Opener for Fillies
The 2008 Maywood Park stakes season opens up Friday night with the $20,000 Desperate Lady. Eight state-bred sophomore filly pacers will slug in out in the ninth race feature that honors the Illinois Horse of the Year in1983 who captured 26 of 33 starts, and earned over $273,000 in her three-year-old campaign.


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