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Hoof Beats editors share memories of their time guiding the sport’s leading magazine
Interview with Stanley F. Bergstein, Dean A. Hoffman and Ed Keys conducted by Nicole Kraft
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Getting Better All the Time
Tracking the 15 greatestadvancements in harness racing since 1983
by T.J. Burkett

The Future Is Now
Breeders reflect on the changes brought over the last quarter century of progress
by Tom LaMarra

Fabulous 15
A look at the greatest race mares of the past 25 years
by John Berr

Remembering The Pacing Machine
Cam Fella’s influence continues to resonate throughout racing
by Ralph Sucee

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Director’s Chair
Maintaining High Standards
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In Harness
Learn From Past Efforts
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Dean’s List
Faster Horses, Fewer Fans
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Here They Come
A Century of Speed




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Track Trends
Designed to Roll: New sulkies, aggressive drivers hasten race times since 1983
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Passing Time
Lew Williams: Hoof Beats remembers the legendary ‘Super Lew’
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Time Marches On: ‘Hollywood’ timeline shows a history of big racing moments
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A Real Winner: Real Artist fulfilled his promise on the track and in the breeding shed
by Dean A. Hoffman

Bay's Anatomy
Supporting Cast: With new techniques, more horses with leg fractures can now be saved
by Kimberly French

Shoeing News
Wizards at the Forge: Better breeding hasmade shoeing easier
by Steve Stanley and Bill Miller


Winner’s Circle
‘Awesome’ Speedy Crown: Touching a legend helped author feel greater respect for all Standardbreds
by Liz Ingersoll

First Win
Profiles on Joe DiStefano and Fred Elmore
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