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Tacit Agreement Wins 'Extreme' Umphrey Marathon

Live Oak Plantation's Tacit Agreement won the $250,000 Bob Umphrey Marathon at two miles Saturday at Calder, the stakes highlight of "Extreme Day." The race was originally carded for turf but rained off to the main track.

 Saturday, July 22, 2006

I Contain Multitudes

By Phil Combest - There are men and women who, when they pass, leave a hole in the universe. Bob was one of those people. I'm certain anyone who ever spent any time with him would agree.

 Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Calder Racing Secretary Umphrey Dies at Age 53

Calder racing secretary Bob Umphrey passed away Monday from complications of a massive heart attack and stroke he suffered Sunday. He died at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Fla. at 7 p.m. Umphrey, 53, is survived by his wife Janet.

 Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Calder Introduces Senior Triple

Calder Race Course will introduce three races this year that will mirror each race of the Visa Triple Crown in date and distance, giving runners age three and up a chance to participate in a unique series.

 Friday, February 04, 2005

Calder Boosts Purses to All-Time High

Calder Race Course announced Thursday that all overnight purses are being hiked 10 percent to an all-time high for the Miami-area track.

 Thursday, August 23, 2001