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Polish Gift's First Winner

Polish Gift was represented by his first winner May 28 when his son Margo's Gift won at Emerald Downs.

 Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Nelson Back in Action After Winter on Sidelines

Jockey Diane Nelson, who began riding in New York in the 1980s, is back in action after an injury last fall at Belmont Park left her on the shelf for the winter.

 Friday, April 23, 2004

After 30 Years, Nelson Retires From Ohio Commission

Cliff Nelson, executive director of the Ohio State Racing Commission since 1987 and an employee of the commission for more than 30 years, will retire effective Jan. 31.

 Tuesday, January 27, 2004

Playfair Closed Indefinitely

Playfair Race Course, which was to have opened in September for its first live meet since 2000, will not operate for simulcasting or hold its live meet.

 Tuesday, May 27, 2003

Nelson Halts Playfair Simulcasting

Eric Nelson, the current operator of Playfair Race Course, has apparently shut down simulcasting at the track near Spokane, Wash., for two weeks. According to a story in Wednesday's local paper, the Spokesman-Review, Nelson said it's a "cooling off period."

 Thursday, May 15, 2003

Playfair Gets 2003 Dates

The Washington Horse Racing Commission granted Playfair 40 live racing dates for 2003.

 Friday, January 10, 2003

Playfair Slated to Race in 2003

Eric Nelson wants to return Playfair Race Course near Spokane, Wash., to its "glory days." On Oct. 31 the Washington Horse Racing Commission gave Nelson the go-ahead to start that process by granting him an operating license.

 Wednesday, November 06, 2002

Future for Playfair, Yakima Meadows?

Eric Nelson, the new operator of Playfair race course near Spokane, Wash., is considering racing options for Yakima Meadows, a track about 200 miles southwest of Spokane.

 Wednesday, June 12, 2002