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Izzy Rules reigns in Gonzalez Memorial

Izzy Rules getting up by two lengths at one point, before finally crossing the line a length in front. The two were five lengths clear of third-place Ringing Bernie and almost three more lengths clear of big favorite Washington Bridge. You know things ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Contra Costa Times,  12 Jul 2009

Sierra Sunset the latest winner for Bonde at Fair

looked, as in three races at Hollywood, Sierra Sunset has fared no better than sixth. PLEASANTON — Another day, another big win for Pleasanton trainer Jeff Bonde at the Alameda County Fair horse racing meet. Bonde added to his already impressive haul ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Contra Costa Times,  6 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Russell Baze

Squall Creek turns break into victory

in the air, it was a matter of Martinez holding on to his mount. PLEASANTON — Sometimes it pays to be good and other times it pays to be lucky. Combine lucky with being good and success is sure to follow. Such was the case for Squall Creek on Sunday in ...

From DENNIS MILLER CORRESPONDENT, Contra Costa Times,  30 Jun 2008

Fair racing starts as Pleasanton prepares for a bigger role

meet in the spring, in the March/April time frame," Pickering said. "As well as a 3-to-4 week meet some time in the fall in the October time frame." PLEASANTON — When horse racing kicks off today at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, it will be ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Contra Costa Times,  26 Jun 2008

Final toot: The Whistle's last blow

After 16 years of covering prep sports in the Tri-Valley, the Whistle is hanging it up and moving on. This is the last After the Whistle column you'll see. Beginning next week, there will be a new column under a new name, in this space. As this is ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Inside Bay Area,  11 Mar 2008
Related Topics: Kevin Johnson,  Dennis Miller,  Mark Jones,  Kyle Wright,  Tony Sanchez

$1,000 colt sniffs roses

SAN MATEO When Johnny Taboada bought a yearling for $1,000 at the CTBA Northern California Thoroughbred Sale in Pleasanton two years ago, he intended to name it to help raise autism awareness. he would be 60-1," said Vallejo. "I thought we were better ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Inside Bay Area,  9 Mar 2008
Related Topics: Stanford University

EB Invitational field up to 1,300

SAN RAMON It may only be the second year of the Bodymax East Bay Track and Field Invitational, but this year 30 teams and 1,300 athletes Saturday will descend on California High. are all slated to compete. The meet begins at 9 a.m. and should ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Inside Bay Area,  7 Mar 2008

Dublin boys race past No.2 O'Dowd

DUBLIN One sentence from Dublin High boys basketball coach Tom Costello following his No.6 seeded Gaels' 65-56 North Coast Section Division III semifinal upset of No.2 Bishop O'Dowd summed it all up Wednesday night. knew Dublin had to force the issue. ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Inside Bay Area,  28 Feb 2008

No doubting it, Wolves are a tough pack

IT'S UNCANNY really. Perhaps the Whistle's colleague at the Hayward Daily Review summed it up best when he said, "I will never, ever, bet against the San Ramon Valley girls soccer team in NCS again." adds credence to the feeling of how strong the East ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Inside Bay Area,  26 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Mark Jones

MV handles press, cruises into semis

DANVILLE Early in the season, the Monte Vista High boys basketball team fell to San Leandro by eight points at the Modesto Christian tournament, running into trouble with the Pirates press. in the first quarter, with Cam Fenley added four for Monte ...

From DENNIS MILLER, Inside Bay Area,  23 Feb 2008

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