Johnathan Ahle drove the 1000th winner of his still-young career on Friday afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia, guiding the Stay Hungry filly Staying At Tony’s to a 1:53 victory in one of two $12,000 features for developing pacing distaffs. The filly and Ahle wasted little time making the top, and the pair was not threatened in the victory, winning by 2-1/4 lengths for trainer Tony Alagna, whose Alagna Racing LLC co-owns the winner with Brad Grant.
It’s a bittersaweet win for Famous Dan at Buffalo
It was a bittersweet victory for Famous Dan ($6.96) on Friday afternoon (May 15) as he captured the $11,500 featured trot at Buffalo Raceway with a length decision over Classic Sunny in 1:59.4 over the fast track.
List of Stallion Payments Available at PlayMeadowlands.com
The list of stallion payments for foals of 2025 is now available on the Meadowlands Racetrack website.
Fireworks Family Night Returns to Woodbine Mohawk Park This Sunday
Woodbine Mohawk Park will celebrate Victoria Day weekend with its annual Fireworks Family Night this Sunday (May 17).
Bartlett happy with ‘professional’ Spencer Hanover in Oak Grove Trotting Derby
Jason Bartlett likes what Spencer Hanover is capable of doing on the racetrack. He also likes what the horse doesn’t do.
Running Aces set for season opener this Sunday
The trotters and pacers will go to the gate for the 2026 season opener at Running Aces on Sunday night (May 17) at 6 p.m. (CDT). The kickoff program will mark the start of the 19th racing season at the Minnesota five-eighths-mile oval.
Rusty’s For Real, 22, dies
Fox Den Farm and the Maryland racing community mourns the passing of the remarkable Standardbred stallion Rusty’s For Real, who passed away Thursday (May 14) following a sudden cardiac event.
Dexter Dunn to drive in the Elitlopp
Dexter Dunn has been booked to drive the Dutch-owned Gio Cash in the Elitlopp at Solvalla on May 31.
Pandy’s Meadowlands picks for Saturday, May 16
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday (May 16).
Victor Laszlo romps at Rosecroft
Victor Laszlo sat just off the pace before blitzing track record holder College Tuition on the far turn and emerging a 3-3/4-length winner in Thursday’s (May 14) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway.