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Festival A Memory Maker

BY JIM WELLS Songs and poetry have used the term ad nauseum, sometimes incorporating it into titles or lyrics: “Memories” are made of this, a trip down “memory” lane. It might be put to better use in the identification of the annual celebration of Minnesota horses. How about this: Festival of Champions, a Memory Maker. […]

ART EATON LEAVES RACING LEGACY

BY JIM WELLS   Trainers recognized something different about Art Eaton whenever they took over horses belonging to him and his wife, Gretchen. He was not a typical owner. He grew up with horses, and it was obvious. He was not a typical businessman. His word was his bond, a handshake was all that was needed, […]