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Longtime NYRA Employee Michael Prunetti Dies At 77

Michael F. Prunetti, a veteran NYRA employee, passed away March 15 at the age of 77. Remembered by his NYRA colleagues in a note released Saturday, Prunetti spent over 40 years as a racing official around New York tracks including time as the Assistant Racing Secretary.

“What a kind gentleman he was,” recalled NYRA Stakes Coordinator Andrew Byrnes. “Mike took the time to teach me how to do things the right way. I learned a tremendous amount under him. He was one of the best. He was a jewel.”

Prunetti retired to Florida where he continued to volunteer his time until his passing.

“Mike was also a genuinely nice guy, loved the game and loved people,” said Peter McGivney, a fellow NYRA racing official. “Everybody thought the world of him.”

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With Heavy Rain Forecasted, Santa Anita Cancels Friday’s Card

Santa Anita has canceled Friday's card due to heavy rain forecast for the area beginning Thursday. Most of the races scheduled for Friday will be brought back as “extras” on Saturday, according to a notice from the racing office.

“We're looking at a low end of probably two inches of rain between late Thursday and Friday with a high end closer to five inches,” said Jason Egan, Santa Anita director of racing and racing secretary.

Friday was originally scheduled to be a dark day at Santa Anita following Monday's special Presidents' Day card. However, due to what were multiple rain-related cancellations earlier in the meet, Friday's card was added to serve as a makeup for the lost days.

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Stuart Slagle Named Thoroughbred Racing Secretary At Prairie Meadows

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel in Altoona, Ia. is proud to announce the hire of Stuart Slagle as Thoroughbred Racing Secretary for the 2022 live racing season.

Slagle has worked in various capacities in the racing industry since 2003. In 2006, Slagle was a Racing Official at Prairie Meadows, and most recently was the Racing Secretary and Director of Thoroughbred Race Planning and Analysis at Woodbine Entertainment/Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario.

“What Stuart has accomplished and excelled at in his prior endeavors within the racing industry really stood out and convinced me that he'll be a fine asset to our team in the Racing Department going forward,” said Derron Heldt, Vice President of Racing at Prairie Meadows.

The 2022 live racing season with 84 race days, begins with 22 days of Thoroughbred-only racing from May 13 – June 18 with an additional two days of Thoroughbred-only racing on Thursday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 2. A mixed Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse schedule of 60 race days will take place from June 19 – Oct. 1.

Prairie Meadows extends congratulations to jockey Glenn Corbett who is a 2022 George Woolf Memorial Award nominee, and is a member of the Prairie Meadows Racing Hall of Fame. Corbett is one of five finalists, along with Joe Bravo, Julien Leparoux, Rodney Prescott, and Tim Thornton for this year's George Woolf Memorial Award. The award recognizes riders whose careers and personal character garner esteem for the individual and the sport of Thoroughbred racing. The winner will be announced at Santa Anita later this month.

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Racing Secretary Stuart Slagle Prairie Meadows Bound

Prairie Meadows Racetrack has tabbed Stuart Slagle as racing secretary for the upcoming 2022 meet, which will comprise 84 live race days beginning May 13. Slagle had previously served as a racing official at the Iowa track in 2006, but was most recently the racing secretary and Director of Thoroughbred Race Planning and Analysis at Woodbine in Canada.

“What Stuart has accomplished and excelled at in his prior endeavors within the racing industry really stood out and convinced me that he'll be a fine asset to our team in the racing department going forward,” said Derron Heldt, Vice President of Racing at Prairie Meadows.

Live Thoroughbred racing will continue at Prairie Meadows through Oct. 1.

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