Phantom Seelster stays hot in Valedictory
December 18, 2018Phantom Seelster’s Christmas wish list may include a new broom following another victory in the Valedictory Series on Monday evening (Dec. 17) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
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Calling top drivers for Miami Valley’s North America Drivers Championship
December 17, 2018Miami Valley Raceway is still seeking top drivers from throughout North America for its third annual North America Drivers Championship. The contest will feature up to 30 of the continent’s best reinsmen chasing $25,000 in prize money and the prestigious trophy.
Devaux wins five at Monticello
December 17, 2018On a wet and gray Monday (Dec. 17) afternoon at Monticello Raceway, James Devaux won five of the card's 10 races.
Windsong Leo wins 20th at The Meadows, now tied for season’s lead
December 17, 2018Windsong Leo rolled to his 20th victory, tying him with Southwind Amazon and Spicey Victor for most wins in harness racing this year when he overwhelmed a good field in Monday’s (Dec. 17) $18,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Foiled Again farewell tour hits Mohawk Park Saturday
December 17, 2018Woodbine Entertainment is set to welcome Foiled Again, the richest Standardbred of all time, to Mohawk Park this Saturday (Dec. 22) for the penultimate stop on his farewell tour.
Face Time Bourbon in a class of his own
December 17, 2018The Criterium des 3 Ans -- the richest race for 3-year-old French trotters -- was an easy task for the favorite, Face Time Bourbon, with Björn Goop in the bike.
Curtain falls on 2018 season at Rosecroft
December 17, 2018Roger Plante, Russell Foster, Jason Thompson and Jared Moyer had driving doubles as Rosecroft pulled the curtain down on the 2018 racing season on Sunday (Dec. 16).
Larry Karr upsets older in Philadelphia finale
December 16, 2018The three-year-old Larry Karr upset older, fast-class stock in the $18,000 pacing feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (Dec. 16) during the final card of the 2018 racing season, which saw many familiar faces – and one new one – resting atop the horsemen’s statistical competitions.
Cash Me Out prevails in Saratoga feature finale
December 16, 2018Cash Me Out (Cash Hall) overcame post position eight to prevail on Sunday afternoon in the final feature of the season at Saratoga Casino Hotel. The $16,050 Winners Over for trotters was the feature on the matinee card.
DW’s NY Yank wins Sunday’s season-ending $44,000 Open Handicap Trot
December 16, 2018Yonkers Raceway put 2018 to bed Sunday afternoon (Dec. 16) with DW’s NY Yank (George Brennan, $13.80) winning the featured—and ‘sloppy’—$44,000 Open Handicap Trot.
Track News
$3,581 Carryover Sparks Guaranteed $15,000 Pick-5 Total Pool Tuesday at Northfield Park
December 18, 2018Northfield Park announced the addition of a $15,000 Pick-5 total pool guarantee to its card on Tuesday (Dec. 18).
Running Aces 2019 live racing dates approved
December 17, 2018Running Aces Casino & Racetrack is proud to announce the Live Racing dates for 2019, which have recently been approved by the Minnesota Racing Commission.
$3,016 Pick-5 carryover triggers $15,000 guaranteed pool at Pompano Monday
December 17, 2018There were no winning tickets out on the Pompano Pick-5 on Sunday night (Dec. 16), resulting in a $3,016 carryover into Monday (Dec 17) night. Track officials, in conjunction with the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Program, have added an instant guarantee of $15,000 for the total pool on Monday.
The Meadows seeks 14-year-olds for ‘retirement pace’
December 17, 2018The Meadows Racetrack & Casino is seeking 14-year-old pacers for a special New Year’s Eve race that will give these gallant warriors one more opportunity to strut their stuff and extend their earnings before they face mandatory retirement the next day.
Northfield adds $25,000 guaranteed Super High Five pool to Monday
December 17, 2018Northfield Park is announcing the addition of a $25,000 20-cent Super High Five total pool guarantee to Monday’s (Dec. 17) program.
Announcements
Foal registration deadline Dec. 31
December 17, 2018With Dec. 31 quickly approaching, it is time to finalize your 2018 Foal Registrations.
Kelly Spencer Joins TheStable.ca
December 15, 2018TheStable.ca is pleased to welcome Kelly Spencer to its team.
Reminder to complete forms to establish mare residency in 2018
December 14, 2018Breeders in New York State are reminded to complete the necessary paperwork to establish mare residency in 2018. The resulting foals from resident mares will be eligible to earn Breeders Awards based on their performance in the New York Sire Stakes Program as a 2- and 3-year-olds. At the conclusion of this year’s racing season, the Fund distributed a total of $1,000,000 in Breeders Awards.
North American Harness Update Dec. 14 Show Schedule
December 14, 2018The schedule for the Internet’s favorite harness racing handicapping show, North American Harness Update, is set for Friday, Dec. 14.
Helpisontheway to stand at Maple Lane Farm
December 14, 2018Helpisontheway, 3,1:51.4 ($610448) a multiple stake winner and the richest son of the outstanding sire Chapter Seven will stand his first season for a fee of $6,000 at Maple Lane Farm in Grabill, Indiana, it was announced by stallion owner Jon Wiesman.
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