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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Miss France, Andre Fabre win English 1000 Guineas
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Miss France, Andre Fabre win English 1000 Guineas
May 5, 2014
MASTER French trainer Andre Fabre added the one British Classic missing from his illustrious CV, when Miss France held off the flying finish of Lightn...
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Trainer Art Sherman becomes oldest Kentucky Derby winner
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Trainer Art Sherman becomes oldest Kentucky Derby winner
May 5, 2014
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) - Success at the Kentucky Derby may not change Art Sherman. It just took his entire career at the racetrack to find it. The 77-yea...
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Juveniles off to good start
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Juveniles off to good start
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
May 5, 2014
The always anticipated and well watched two-year-old season got off to a good start with a close finish involving two of the lesser betting lights, Lo...
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Selected Gallops
May 5, 2014
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 30 All Correct - Cant 9f Bars Of Gold - Cant 9f Blast Them Away - Cant 9f Breath Of Life (B) - Cant 8f Strode Last 2f Brilliant Ace ...
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California Chrome breaks away for Kentucky Derby win
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California Chrome breaks away for Kentucky Derby win
May 5, 2014
LOUISVILLE, Ky (AP) - A horse with a humble pedigree. A couple of working stiff owners. A 77-year-old trainer with his first Kentucky Derby horse. Eve...
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Love Train rolls into town
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Love Train rolls into town
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 3, 2014
...Gives female jockey Sergeon first win after injury In a pulsating start to the much-anticipated two-year-old season, Georgina Sergeon on Love Train...
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Lady Danza for Starters Trophy
May 2, 2014
OFFICIAL preparation for the coming three-year-old Classic season of thoroughbred in Jamaica takes centre stage at Caymanas Park today. A field of six...
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Jamaican jocks have live chances to win Kentucky Derby
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Jamaican jocks have live chances to win Kentucky Derby
May 1, 2014
…as California Chrome listed as favourite LOUISVILLE, USA - Jamaican jockeys Rajiv Maragh and Shaun Bridgmohan especially the former are entering the ...
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WHAT THEY SAY – Donovan Plummer
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WHAT THEY SAY – Donovan Plummer
May 1, 2014
Racehorse Trainer When did you start your career as a trainer? I started my career as a trainer in 2009, but I have been involved in racing from a you...
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Winston Griffiths fined $6,000 by stewards
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Winston Griffiths fined $6,000 by stewards
May 1, 2014
THE stewards of the Jamaica Racing Commission are announcing the following disciplinary actions following recent investigations. Jockey Winston Griffi...
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2014 LEADING HORSES – STAKES
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2014 LEADING HORSES – STAKES
May 1, 2014
25 Racedays - 246 Races Up to 26/04/2014 inclusive AGE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Unpl Starts Stakes($) 1. QUEEN PAULA -f 3 2 1 0 0 1 4 $2,541,600 2. TALENTED TO...
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Herecomestrouble disqualified after positive finding
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Herecomestrouble disqualified after positive finding
May 1, 2014
The First Instance Tribunal delegatees of the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) on April 14 conducted an investigation under Section 25 of the JRC Act i...
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The jinx is off
Horse Racing, Sports
The jinx is off
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 1, 2014
Prince ‘Daggerman’ Holder rides first winner of the year PRINCE 'Daggerman' Holder, who was voted the most improved rider for 2013 with 34 wins, notch...
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SELECTED WORKOUTS
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SELECTED WORKOUTS
May 1, 2014
SUNDAY APRIL 27 Badge Eighty Three (BT&) - Cant 9f Gal Last 6f 1201 Blast Them Away - Cant 9f Change Him Name (BT) - Cant 9f Gal Last 6f 1191 bt. Badg...
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Overnight racing programme for Saturday, May 3, 2014
Horse Racing, Sports
Overnight racing programme for Saturday, May 3, 2014
April 30, 2014
RACE 1 PURSE:$715,000 NB 3YO NW2 & IMP 3YO & UP MDN-REST ALLOW II 1000M (5 FUR ST) 1.STORMONTHESEA 3 T JAnderson-1 FGlispie 50.5 2.DAGGA DAGGA LINKS 3...
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Selected gallops
Horse Racing, Sports
Selected gallops
April 28, 2014
THURSDAY APRIL 24 Bars Of Gold - Cant 9f *Gal Last 8f 1462 bt Rocketman Batidor De Mundo - Hacked Bold Aviator - Cant 9f Gal Last 4f 532 Fastandflashy...
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140th Kentucky Derby could have four Pletcher horses
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140th Kentucky Derby could have four Pletcher horses
April 28, 2014
TODD Pletcher is going after the Kentucky Derby with numbers again. The trainer who has won America's greatest race once could saddle four horses. Lit...
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The Bigga Jamaica Oaks — the analysis
Horse Racing, Sports
The Bigga Jamaica Oaks — the analysis
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
April 28, 2014
HISTORY will record that the best stayer among the three-year-old fillies of 2014 duly obliged in the 10-furlong run for the Oaks. Raeven Renae under ...
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Raeven Renae — is the ‘Bigga’ lady
Horse Racing, Sports
Raeven Renae — is the ‘Bigga’ lady
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
April 28, 2014
OAKS day is dubbed as ladies' day, when the ladies come out in their finery and wear their splendid hats, much to the delight of the gentlemen. The fe...
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The complete racing guide
Horse Racing, Sports
The complete racing guide
April 28, 2014
RACE 1 RESTRICTED STAKES(3Y.OS&UPWARDS)1820METRES/9FURS.&25YARDS 1:50 PM Form/No HORSE COMMENT ON PERFORMANCE & FORM RATING CHANCE 241 1 LAPTOP Bt.Pri...
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Overnight racing programme for Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Horse Racing, Sports
Overnight racing programme for Wednesday, April 30, 2014
April 27, 2014
RACE 1 PURSE:$715,000 IMP 3YO&UP NW3&MDN/NB 3YO & 4YO NW3O/T-REST STAKES 1820M (9 FUR+25 YDS) 1.LAPTOP 4 B RLahoe2-1 RAzan 54.0 2.FRANGIPANI ......
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Raeven Renae upsets rivals to land Jamaica Oaks
Horse Racing, Sports
Raeven Renae upsets rivals to land Jamaica Oaks
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 26, 2014
AFTER finishing 11 lengths in fifth place in the 1,000 Guineas, Raeven Renae turned up on this occasion a completely different animal and romped the 7...
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