Its A Love Thing won the second race Friday (July 21) at Woodbine Mohawk Park, a C$102,200 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Gold division for 2-year-old pacing fillies.
Month: July 2023
Buzzsaw Russ sharp in track record mile at Hoosier
Coach Stefanos put his undefeated 2023 record on the line in Friday’s (July 21) lone $96,000 Indiana Sires Stakes event for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, and he was handed his first loss of the year as Buzzsaw Russ — last season’s champion 2-year-old — pulled a mild 9-2 upset and equaled the divisional track record of 1:48.2.
Speed on display at Bedford (PA)
Since it rejoined the Pennsylvania fair harness racing circuit in 2013 after a 23-year absence, the Bedford Fairgrounds has seen its share of rain-caused cancellations. But the track was blessed with two dry days for its Fair meeting on Thursday (July 20) and Friday (July 21), and Pennsylvania fans and horsemen were rewarded with a speed show that likely has never been equaled, even if allowing for the different average times in different eras.
Massey, Allen take Friday feature at Northville
A pair of Opens shared the Friday (July 21) spotlight at Northville Downs as six-year-old pacing mare She The North ( Sunshine Beach –Western Jewel ) with driver Kody Massey and five-year-old trotting horse Plumville Prince (Father Patrick – Lady Athens) and driver Kody Massey won their respective divisions.
Believer wins feature at Tioga
Believer (Ridge Warren) captured the $10,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Friday (July 21).
Kobe’s Gigi overcomes post eight in Philly feature
The JK Endofanera mare Kobe’s Gigi, taking on a field of both seasoned rivals and talented three-year-olds such as Charleston, overcame her assigned number eight post in winning the $20,000 distaff Open handicap pace Friday (July 21) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
NYSS sophomore fillies tackle Tioga Sunday
Tioga Downs welcomes two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Sunday (July 23).
Morrill Jr. scores upsets at Buffalo Raceway
It’s not too often when you can catch driver Jim Morrill Jr. at a long price. Friday afternoon (July 21) it was a rare occurrence.
Michael Woodward, 77, dies
Michael Reid Woodward, 77, died July 11, 2023, at his home, nary a week after celebrating his 77th birthday alongside his family and the swapping out of his beloved recliner.
First career wins for pair of Iowa drivers
Fair racing is in full swing in Iowa, with two drivers gaining their first lifetime wins.