Joemikiyoursofine was lightly raced last season as a 2-year-old because of sickness and immaturity, but if he can blossom into a stakes-level performer like stablemate Western Joe and half-brother Fourever Boy, his connections will think he’s even better than fine.
Month: April 2023
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for April 29
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (April 29).
2023 Buckeye Stallion Series kicks off Sunday
The 2023 Buckeye Stallion Series begins Sunday (April 30), with the first leg for 3-year-old filly trotters at Miami Valley Raceway. Five divisions will go to the gate with each race carrying a purse of $20,000.
One Cool Cat gives Roglitz first training win
It’s no surprise when someone follows a family tradition and gets into the sport of harness racing. For Jacob Roglitz, he has had great resources to learn the game from, having uncles, Bill Long, that has won more Ocean Downs driving titles than they keep records for, and a trainer in Allen Long.
FAS Rulings for Friday, April 28, 2023
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of April 28, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
Weiss Series championships featured all week at Pocono
This coming racing week at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, each of the four racing cards will present a $50,000 championship race in the Bobby Weiss Series for developing 3-year-olds. Each day except Sunday will also feature a $20,000 consolation for Weiss competitors who did not earn enough points to secure a place in the championship.
Purses up at Tioga; first draw on Monday
The 2023 live racing season at Tioga Downs starts on Saturday (May 6) with purses up considerably over last year.
Stunners Wish takes Maryland Sires Stakes pace at Rosecroft
Tony Morgan made a Thursday (April 27) visit to Rosecroft a winning one as Stunners Wish ($2.20) took the $25,700 Maryland Sires Stakes for older pacers in 1:53.3.
Mary Ann Antonacci, 91, dies
Mary Ann Antonacci (DeRosa), 91, beloved widow of Gaetano “Sonny” Antonacci and longtime resident of Somers, Conn., died peacefully on April 27, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
Faraldo first in NAADA Trot
Joe Faraldo fired Turbochargedpete from the center of the gate to the top, and they kept all their competitors behind them to register a 2:01 victory in the $10,000 North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot before the pari-mutuel card at Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (April 27).