Former Obama staffer, ex-congressman among candidates in crowded Democrat primary for Mikie Sherrill's seat

Former Obama staffer, ex-congressman among candidates in crowded Democrat primary for Mikie Sherrill's seat

Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's resignation from New Jersey's 11th District House seat will trigger a special election with nearly a dozen Democratic candidates competing.

The battle of the Mikis

Race Five at Ascot Park today was the ‘Battle of the Mikis’ with Mighty Miki (Always B Miki) trained and driven by Matty Williamson beating by a head Miki Skipper, driven by Hayden Douglas who works for Williamson. Both horses were first and second favourites on the back of some solid form and both deserved a maiden win. Vice Chairwoman made the pace but was pestered by Miki Skipper all the way and Mighty Miki got a dream run behind the warring …