Woman's body washes up behind casino - 2004-02-22
A passer-by on Sunday discovered a woman's body washed on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain, behind the Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner Police spokesman Capt. Steve Caraway stated.

The woman has blond hair and seems to be 40 to 50 years old, Caraway said. She was found wearing a maroon and black pull-over top and black pants.

Police did not detect signs of foul play, Caraway said. An autopsy is scheduled to begin today.
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In brief: Gage Man wins Casino Cash Derby - 2004-02-22
Gage Man stayed away from traffic and sped to a driving neck win Sunday in the Grade 2 $122,680 Casino Cash Derby at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino.

The 3-year-old gelded son of Okey Dokey Dale was the leading qualifier and raced as the 3-1 second choice with J.J. Gonzales in the boot.

Gage Man broke cleanly from the middle of the track and accelerated briskly in the final stages to roar past Black Jack Fortune. He stopped the clock for 350 yards in an extremely fast 17.22 seconds, only .03 seconds off the track record set by Glass Hearts since 1991.
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