McWicked is harness racing’s Horse of the Year

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Sports agent Dwight Manley has resigned as national manager of the Jockeys’ Guild after a year on the job. He was replaced by Terry Meyocks, a former official with the New York Racing Association and National Thoroughbred Racing Association. Manley was appointed to a two-year term by the guild’s board in July 2006.

Daytona romped to a 4-length victory over nine rivals in the $150,000 Oak Tree Derby at Santa Anita on Saturday. Ridden by Mike Smith, the Irish-bred gelding covered 1 1-8 miles over a damp turf course in 1:46.40 and paid $22.60, $11.40 and $6.80. Ten a Penny returned $8.60 and $5.60. Betting favorite Stoneside paid $3 to show.