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•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:18 AM
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31 12:16 AM
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Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
December 31 12:14 AM
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RIDING THE WAVE
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RIDING THE WAVE
ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:12 AM
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
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BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
BOJ pushing
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‘Arrive alive’
Increase in road fatalities pushes authorities to intensify strategies to change driver behaviour
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
‘Arrive alive’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31 12:09 AM
‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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California Chrome’s story may never repeat
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California Chrome’s story may never repeat
June 5, 2014
AURORA, Colo. (AP) - A message to horse lovers and dreamers out there: This will not happen to you. Well, almost certainly not. For all the buzz Calif...
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California Chrome on target for Belmont Stakes
June 5, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) - Art Sherman got his first glimpse of California Chrome in action in two weeks, and the trainer liked what he saw. Sherman arrived in N...
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VItal three-timer for Cardenas
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VItal three-timer for Cardenas
June 5, 2014
From the Horse's Mouth Although it is early days yet in the race for the jockeys' championship, former champion Dick Cardenas declared his hand when h...
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Overnight racing programme for Saturday, June 7, 2014
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Overnight racing programme for Saturday, June 7, 2014
June 4, 2014
RACE 1 PURSE:$570,000 ** THE PHILIP FEANNY O D PLAQUE ** 3-Y-O & UP CLAIMING $550,000-$500,000 & NB 4-Y-O NW4 1820M (9 FUR+25 YDS) 1.PROPHETESS 3 550 ...
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Jamaican jockeys on overseas roll
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Jamaican jockeys on overseas roll
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
June 2, 2014
Nelson, Ellis win three races in Trinidad, another triple for Walker in Canada TWO-TIME defending champion jockey Dane Nelson and former champion jock...
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Jamaican-bred Momentum wins second Classic in Trinidad
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Jamaican-bred Momentum wins second Classic in Trinidad
June 2, 2014
BRED in Jamaica by Everglades Farm Limited located in Trelawny, Momentum (Western Classic - Sea Treaty) maintained his unbeaten run and remained on tr...
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The countdown to derby day
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The countdown to derby day
June 2, 2014
Looking back at past Derby winners 1999 — Good Prospect Texas Prospector — Good Conduct Jockey — Andrew Ramgeet Trainer — Wayne DaCosta Owner — Flame ...
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… Walker lands triple in Canada
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… Walker lands triple in Canada
June 2, 2014
OMAR Walker landed his second triple to share riding honours with female jockey Jennifer Reid on the eight-race card at Assiniboia Downs racetrack in ...
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California Chrome revs up bid for Triple Crown
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California Chrome revs up bid for Triple Crown
June 2, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — California Chrome revved up his bid to become the 12th Triple Crown champion with a fast run at Belmont Park on Saturday. He ran the f...
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Favourites bite the dust
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Favourites bite the dust
June 1, 2014
Punters were left to ponder on Saturday last after the running of the 10 races on offer by the promoting company. Only one favourite obliged in those ...
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Horse Racing, Sports
Chatrie pilots Lady Like to victory in feature
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 31, 2014
AARON Chatrie was the toast at Caymanas Park by riding two winners, including the Dwight Chen-trained Lady Like in the GA 'Sarge' Bucknor Memorial Cup...
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Miracle Star hands Cardenas three-timer
Horse Racing, Sports
Miracle Star hands Cardenas three-timer
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 31, 2014
Former champion jockey Dick Cardenas took the spotlight by riding a triple, with the highlight being on board Miracle Star in the feature Reynold 'Ren...
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Horse Racing, Sports
Piscean Rocket, New Kingston to battle for ‘Sarge’ Bucknor MemCup
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
May 30, 2014
PISCEAN Rocket, trained and part owned by Richard Azan, and New Kingston, trained by Wayne DaCosta, have one thing in common when they face off in a k...
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Shane Ellis to partner Talented Tony K in Derby
Horse Racing, Sports
Shane Ellis to partner Talented Tony K in Derby
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
May 29, 2014
Having already conquered the 2,000 Guineas in smashing style and the Lotto Classic run for the Governor's Cup in a dramatic, nail-biting finish, Talen...
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2014 LEADING HORSES – STAKES
Horse Racing, Sports
2014 LEADING HORSES – STAKES
May 29, 2014
32 Racedays - 314 Races Up to 24/05/2014 inclusive AGE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Unpl Starts Stakes($) 1. TALENTED TONY K -c 3 3 0 0 0 1 4 $3,931,400 2. QUEEN P...
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Horse Racing, Sports
Racing Guide
May 29, 2014
PRICE $10 CAYMANAS RACING GUIDE, SATURDAY MAY 31, 2014 PRICE$10 RACE 1 RESTRICTED ALLOWANCE 11(3Y.OS&UP/NW2)1800METRES/9FURLONGS 12:30 PM Form/No HORS...
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Past US Triple Crown winners ready for new champ
Horse Racing, Sports
Past US Triple Crown winners ready for new champ
May 29, 2014
Patrice Wolfson is ready to give up her title as the co-owner of the last Triple Crown winner. She will get the chance if California Chrome is success...
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Living the excitement at Caymanas Park
Horse Racing, Sports
Living the excitement at Caymanas Park
BY DEIRDRE GITTENS GUEST WRITER 
May 29, 2014
EDITOR'S NOTE - Deirdre Gittens is a Barbadian national who recent completed her studies at the UWI's (Mona) Caribbean Institute of Mass Communication...
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SELECTED GALLOPS
Horse Racing, Sports
SELECTED GALLOPS
May 29, 2014
SATURDAY - May 24 All For The Glory - Gate 5 Str. Gal 1st 4f 490 X 1023 bt. Holiday Weekend Beckham - Cant 9f Gal Last 7f 1330 Best Invesment - Gate, ...
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Overnight racing programme for Sunday, June 1, 2014
Horse Racing, Sports
Overnight racing programme for Sunday, June 1, 2014
May 29, 2014
RACE 1 PURSE:$492,000 3-Y-O & UP CLAIMING $350,000-$300,000 & NB 5-Y-O NW3 1400M (7 FUR) 1.FLAGRANS 4 TCL 300 HLewis-1 DPlummer 52.0 2.AQUILO 6 &......
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Littlemissemmy gets a ‘flying’ start to career
Horse Racing, Sports
Littlemissemmy gets a ‘flying’ start to career
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
May 29, 2014
WITHOUT much fanfare the two year season is now underway. This is when racing fans get to see the juveniles in action, to make their assessments and t...
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Talented Tony K — The Lotto Classic Governor
Horse Racing, Sports
Talented Tony K — The Lotto Classic Governor
May 26, 2014
The run for the Lotto Classic (Governor's Cup) was a real humdinger. The precocious talent of Talented Tony K was tested by the stamina of Relampago. ...
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