Maine-bred and sired 2-year-old pacers re-appeared at Cumberland on Sunday (July 30), where the aptly named Oakleypopsthedeuce acted accordingly to capture the first win of his fledgling career.
Month: July 2023
Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop set for Hambo Week
The Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop, presented by the Hambletonian Society, is ready for another successful year in 2023.
Cumberland Pop-Ups push speed barrier
Despite the heavy rain that forced the cancelation of much of the Saturday (July 29) card, the track at Cumberland was lightning fast for Sunday’s (July 30) five $7,000 divisions of the Portland Head Light and Cape Elizabeth pacing series, which led to some quick miles and new records for the participants.
New number for phone entries at Berea, Ohio
Phone entries to the Cuyahoga County Fair at Berea, Ohio, should be made to Bill Peters at 614.984.9515 or 419.630.5952.
Bp’s Lucky Star, Rock Party impress at Running Aces
Trotting talent was on display on Sunday night (July 30) at Running Aces and both Bp’s Lucky Star and Rock Party delivered big performances to step into the spotlight.
IL HHA organize fundraiser for family of 5-year-old
The Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association is organizing a fundraiser.
OHHA to wrap up July with two live streams
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live-streaming coverage of the second day of racing from the Wood County Fair in Bowling Green and the first day of racing from the Columbiana County Fair in Lisbon on Monday (July 31).
NYSS jackpot up for grabs at Batavia Downs Tuesday
For the second time in less than a week, the New York Sire Stakes will head to Batavia Downs on Tuesday (Aug. 1) with one seven-horse field and this time featuring 2-year-old male pacers who will go behind the gate to vie for a purse of $106,300.
Swan Fine Lady shocks in $20,000 Open Trot at MGM Northfield Park
Stepping up to the Open ranks for the second week in a row, Swan Fine Lady turned a perfect trip into a victory for her connections in the Sunday (July 30) co-featured $20,000 event at MGM Northfield Park.
Sheridan, Beltrami bag Pocono AHDC trots
Yogi Sheridan and Tony Beltrami capitalized off ground-saving trips to take their respective $11,000 divisions for the American Harness Drivers Club trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Sunday night (July 30).