Mountaineer ceases racing for two weeks

yisman

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http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/mountaineer-abruptly-ceases-racing-amid-health-concerns/

Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort on Saturday unexpectedly announced the suspension of live racing through Nov. 7. While officials at the West Virginia track did not state a reason for the sudden closure, a Hancock County Health Department (HCHD) official confirmed to TDN that her office received a number of health-related phone calls on Monday from racino employees that could potentially link health problems to alleged sanitary issues at Mountaineer.

Daily Racing Form, which first broke the story, reported that the outbreak could be Legionnaire’s disease, “according to officials with knowledge of the situation.”

Legionnaires’ disease is a severe, often lethal, form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. It is not spread by people, but generally through contact with contaminated water sources or by inhaling infected vapors or mists. Large public buildings like hotels are frequently sources of outbreaks, and whirlpools, spas, and hot tubs can also harbor the bacterium.
 

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What are Mark Pattreson and whatshername doing at night now?
 
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yisman

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mountaineer today

Race 1
# Horse Jockey Win Place Show 3ZeekaBarrios R$62.40$23.00$21.001Cowboy HarvestYaranga Y-$22.60$17.604Summer PassportPaucar E--$6.80

Race 2
# Horse Jockey Win Place Show 1Istan RoseGonzalez A$42.60$23.00$7.205Tailored EnergyBarrios R-$48.40$14.402Passionate StarOrtiz W--$2.80
 

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A wacky start at Mountaineer tonight with 30/1 Zeeka (Ricardo Barrios for owner-trainer Shane Spiess) beating 34/1 Cowboy Harvest by six lengths in the opener.

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The wackiness continued in race 2 when 20/1 Istan Rose (Alex Gonzalez for owner-trainer John Horrigan) defeated 37/1 Tailored Energy (Barrios). The 3-1 daily double paid $876.

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The Mountaineer HBPA will discuss with Eldorado Resorts and the West Virginia Racing Commission Wednesday the possibility of extending the current meet beyond Dec. 3.
 
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