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Norman Charged with Manslaughter in Arkansas

Trainer Cole Norman is facing manslaughter charges in Hot Springs, Ark., for his role in a fatal accident that left an 86-year-old woman dead.

 Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Norman Suspension Upheld in Louisiana

The Louisiana Racing Commission on Friday upheld trainer Cole Norman's six-month suspension and $1,000 fine for two separate incidents late last year involving total carbon dioxide violations.

 Saturday, April 21, 2007

Norman's Oaklawn Park Horses to Run in Assistant's Name

Beginning Thursday, Jorge Lara will be the trainer of record of horses racing at Oaklawn Park now with Cole Norman, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

 Monday, February 12, 2007

Overall Handle Increases at Louisiana Downs

The 2006 race meet at Harrah's Louisiana Downs came to a close on Saturday with a 4% increase in average daily handle.

 Saturday, October 21, 2006

Grade II Winner The Daddy Retired

The Daddy, winner of the last year's Super Derby (gr. II), has been retired from racing.

 Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Norman Slapped With One-Year Ban in California

Louisiana-based trainer Cole Norman will be prohibited from entering horses in California for a period of one year after his horse Top Commander was found to have been in violation of limits for total carbon dioxide when he ran fifth in the Bing Crosby Handicap (gr. I) at Del Mar July 31.

 Thursday, August 18, 2005

Norman Named in Crosby 'Milkshake' Case

Louisiana-based Cole Norman has been identified as the trainer responsible for a "milkshaking" incident in California that occurred July 31 at Del Mar.

 Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Ready's Gal Ready for Friday's Lake Placid

Like most trainers halfway through this year's Saratoga meet, Todd Pletcher has experienced his fair share of satisfaction and frustration. Still, he again leads the training standings with 14 winners, including three graded stakes winners, heading into Wednesday's card.

 Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Norman Ships Top Commander for Crosby

Trainer Cole Norman, who captured the 2003 Bing Crosby Handicap (gr. I) when he shipped Beau's Town to the seashore, will be represented by Top Commander in Sunday's edition of the six-furlong stakes.

 Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Top Commander Takes Contol in Count Fleet

Top Commander led all the way for a 1 1/2 -length victory in the $150,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park on Thursday.

 Friday, April 15, 2005

Leading Trainer Norman Wins Five at Oaklawn

Trainer Cole Norman tied an Oaklawn Park record March 11 when he saddled five winners, including a $58.20 bomb, on the 10-race program.

 Saturday, March 12, 2005

Pie N Burger Steps Up to the Plate in Ky. Cup

Pie N Burger is being aimed for his first graded stakes victory in more than a year in Saturday's Kentucky Cup Classic (gr. II) at Turfway Park. The 6-year-old gelding by Twining won't find the going easy in the 1 1/8-mile race.

 Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Pie N Burger Dominates Evangeline Mile

Favored Pie N Burger led at every call, disposing of Meteor Impact in the stretch while recording an easy three-length victory Saturday in the $100,000 Evangeline Downs Mile Handicap in Lafayette, La.

 Sunday, August 15, 2004

Two Past Winners Seek Bing Crosby Glory

Defending champion Beau's Town and 2002 winner Disturbingthepeace are among 11 sprinters entered in Sunday's $400,000 Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. I) at six furlongs on Del Mar's main track.

 Friday, July 23, 2004

Beau's Town Smashes Lone Star's 6-Furlong Mark

Multiple graded stakes winner Beau's Town smashed Lone Star Park's six-furlong track record Saturday with a 1 ΒΌ-length triumph over stablemate and defending champ That Tat in the $75,000 Ford Express Stakes before a crowd of 20,863.

 Saturday, May 08, 2004

Lone Star Park Race Report: Sky High

Trainer Cole Norman notches his biggest career win when former claimer Unrullah Bull stages a Texas Mile upset.

 Saturday, April 27, 2002