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Carmel Heitmann Completes Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

Submitted by jimm on March 7, 2012 - 4:50pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Carmel Heitzmann, once a flight attendant for Emirates Airlines but in more recent times the stable foreman for her trainer-husband Eric Heitzmann at Fair Grounds

Friday Notes: Jesse Campbell's FG Meet

Submitted by jimm on March 2, 2012 - 4:18pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

Although jockey Jesse Campbell endured a slower-than-usual beginning to his 2011-2012 winter season at Fair Grounds, he certainly ended it on a high note by capturing last Saturday

Mena Four Wins Shy of 1,000 Entering Friday

Submitted by jimm on February 25, 2011 - 2:12pm
Graham Ross, Staff Writer

After riding five winners on Monday, jockey Miguel Mena remained four wins shy of the 1,000-career win milestone entering Friday’s racing program.