Horseman Jerry “Buck” Sprinkle, 77, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 26. Mr. Sprinkle had suffered a stroke a few days earlier and was hospitalized at the Albert B. Chandler Hospital at the University of Kentucky in Lexington when he died.
Southwind Chaska hopes to speed into Hambletonian Oaks final
Southwind Chaska produced the best performance of her season when she raced at the Meadowlands three weeks ago, and trainer Jim Oscarsson thinks that should bode well for his filly’s next visit to the Big M for Saturday’s Hambletonian Oaks eliminations.
Earlier post time, Hambo and Oaks elims on tap at Big M
With just nine days remaining until the 101st edition of the Winning Key Farms Hambletonian, The Meadowlands will continue to make changes designed to make the track experience better for the bettor as well as the horsemen and horsewomen who compete on a consistent basis at The Big M.
Harness racing featured at the Bangor State Fair
Maine’s fabled agricultural fair season kicks off on Thursday (July 20) as harness racing will be featured, with pari-mutuel wagering, at historic Bass Park with post time slated for 6 p.m. (EDT).
Sheridan swoops to victory in Monticello NAADA Trot
Yogi Sheridan overcame a shuffle with 7-5 favorite Shake N Bake to win the lone $8,500 dash of the North American Amateur Drivers Association Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (July 29).
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Friday, July 31
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Friday (July 31).
Standardbred Transition Alliance awards $100,000 in grants
The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) has completed its annual accreditation process with the issuance of $100,000 in STA grant awards going to six organizations that have met, or exceeded, the core standards before successfully passing through a rigorous committee review process.
Maryland Sire Stakes Champions crowned at Ocean Downs
Four new Maryland Sire Stakes champions were crowned Wednesday evening (July 29) at Ocean Downs as the state’s top 3-year-old pacers and trotters competed for $100,000 finals in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Northfield moves Saturday post to 5 p.m. for 20-race card
On Saturday night (Aug.1), Northfield Park will feature the special Summit County Fair race card with 20 live races on tap. With the added races, first post has been moved up to 5 p.m.
Quartet of Indiana Sire Stakes contested Wednesday at Hoosier
Indiana Sire Stakes dominated the proceedings on Wednesday (July 29) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, with a pair of divisions for both the rookie pacing colts and sophomore trotting fillies.