Meagan Michelle McKee, 33, died July 16, 2023, after battling a rare pediatric cancer for the past three years.
Month: July 2023
SBOANJ issues breeders and resident mare awards reminder
The SBOANJ would like to remind all breeders that you must be a current member and have a 2023 W9 on file at the SBOANJ office in order to receive any breeders or resident mare awards money.
Merriman dominates Ohio Sires Stakes at Scioto
Aaron Merriman found the winner’s circle three times in four Ohio Sires Stakes races Tuesday (July 18) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Merriman swept both $55,000 divisions for freshman colt trotters and one of the $55,000 divisions for 2-year-old filly trotters.
Baby Flash remains perfect at Running Aces
Minnesota-sired freshman trotters were in the spotlight at Running Aces on Tuesday night (July 18) with two divisions competing for a total purse of $36,500.
Two Ohio County Fair live streams on tap for Wednesday
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from two fairs on Wednesday (July 19).
Business booms on Meadowlands Pace night
Meadowlands Pace night on Saturday (July 15) was certainly one of the best Grand Circuit stakes cards of the season and business at the windows was right in line with the quality of the performances on the racetrack.
Hi-Ho! Rodman repeats in Plainridge feature
Sophomore pacers Rodman and Mimado put up powerful front-end performances in the top two classes at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (July 18).
Spirit of Massachusetts Trot draws full field of nine
The field for the $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot, which will be held at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 23), has attracted nine top Open trotters — eight males and one mare. The biggest race of the year in Massachusetts has been carded as the ninth race on an 11-race card.
Joemikiyoursofine, Proud Mary win Pocono co-features
Favorites Joemikiyoursofine and Proud Mary emerged victorious in their respective $16,000 featured paces at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon (July 18).
Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduces the HIRE Act
Tuesday (July 18), Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act with 15 bipartisan, original co-sponsors. The HIRE Act strengthens temporary work visa programs, addresses the national workforce shortage, and remedies our nation’s broken immigration system.