Moore, Hall, Neese Finish As Top Three In 2018 Yukon Quest
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Moore claims his third Yukon Quest win after finishing first in 2013 and 2014. Third-place finisher Laura Neese arrived into the Whitehorse finish just before 5:00 PST this afternoon.
Paige Drobny Scratches, Allen Moore Wins 2018 Yukon Quest With Full Team of Dogs
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Just before 8 am PST this morning, Moore mushed into Whitehorse, the finish line for this 1,000 mile international sled dog race. The veteran musher from Two Rivers took the win home with all of the dogs he started with.
Moore Rests One Checkpoint Away From Finish, Joined by Last Year’s Champ Matt Hall
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Two-time Quest champion Allen Moore checked into Braeburn at 11:07 Pacific Standard Time this morning, for the required 8-hour layover. He’s now just 100 miles from the Whitehorse finish.
Three More Mushers Leave Yukon Quest, Preliminary Necropsy Results on Neff’s Deceased Dog Released
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Hugh Neff made good on his intent to scratch upon arriving into Dawson City. One of Neff’s dogs died during the race, and Quest Head Veterinarian Cristina Hansen has released a preliminary necropsy. Hansen believes Neff’s dog Bobby, died from aspiration, when the dog’s airway became blocked by foreign materials such as vomit. Quest staff say final necropsy results are expected to be released one month after the race finishes.
Three Mushers Yet To Reach Dawson City, While Moore Finishes 36-Hour Layover and Presses Onwards
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Allen Moore has completed his 36-layover in Dawson City while three mushers have yet to reach the halfway checkpoint. According to the leaderboard, Moore was already back on the trail headed towards Pelly Crossing at 8:30 am PST.
Jason Campeau Airlifted to Fairbanks After Medical Issue on Trail
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Campeau called for help yesterday afternoon about 45 miles outside of Eagle. His wife, Quest rookie Jennifer Campeau, scratched early this afternoon.
Moore Extends Lead As Five Teams Begin Mandatory 36-Hour Layover in Dawson City
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When asked about keeping the lead to the 2018 Yukon Quest finish line, Allen Moore said, “I’ve been first here before and been beat by 26 seconds. If things keep going the way they are, I’ll have a good chance. But there is 500 more miles to go, and anything can happen.”
Led By Moore, Mushers Push On Across Border to Dawson City
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At least five mushers have crossed into Canada, according to the GPS tracker. 2013 Quest champion Allen Moore continues the lead he’s held since the second day of the thousand-mile international sled dog race.
As Moore Leads Pack Towards Canadian Border, American Summit Looms
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Two mushers have now reached the Eagle checkpoint in this year’s Yukon Quest, with several more not far behind. Mushers still have to climb the 3420-feet American Summit before crossing into Canada.
Moore Leads Pack As Mushers Enter Second Quarter of Yukon Quest
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Six mushers have left Circle and are heading down the 160-mile stretch to Eagle, Alaska. 2013 Quest champion Allen Moore retains his lead in first position.