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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Tragedy at Lebanon Raceway

Early this morning, a fire went through one of the barns at Lebanon Raceway, killing two people and doezens of horses (the number reported varies between  forty-four and sixty-five).  It has been reported that the two people killed were trainer Ronnie Williams and James Edwards.  Racing at Lebanon has been cancelled as a result of today's tragedy.  You may read about the tragedy here.

This is not the first time tragedy struck at Lebanon.  Back in 1988, a similar type of fire struck the fairgrounds, where the racetrack is, killing thirty-five horses.  Depending on further details, I may have something further to say about this tragedy, but for now my thoughts go to those who lost their life. I would like to extend my sympathy to the families of Ronnie Williams and James Edwards for their loss as well as those who suffered losses in this fire.


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