Tioga Downs welcomes three divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies as well as two divisions for the 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings on Sunday (July 16).
Month: July 2023
Lady Angel posts career best mile in Aces Thursday feature
Lady Angel (JK Endofanera) delivered the performance of her career to capture the featured $18,500 Mares Open Handicap Pace on Thursday night (July 13) at Running Aces.
Track record for Blank Cheek at Hughesville (Pa.) fair
There was little luck with the 2-year-old Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes racing on Wednesday at the Lycoming County Fair, in Hughesville, Pa., but the 3-year-olds put on a great show Thursday, headed by the all-age track record pacing mile of 1:56.1 turned in by the filly Blank Cheek in an “A” division of a Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes event.
Huntsville geldings sweep NYSS at Yonkers
The New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) circuit was back at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (July 13) with a trio of divisions for sophomore male pacers, and all three were won by gelded sons of Huntsville.
Jay Randall surpasses $30 million in career earnings Thursday at Plainridge
When driver Jay Randall finished fourth with Whata Foolbelieves in the third race at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (July 13), he surpassed the $30 million plateau in career driving earnings.
McCarthy brothers each win a Philadelphia feature Thursday
The McCarthy brothers, Andrew and Todd, each drove a heavily-backed favorite in the two $14,400 distaff pacing features on a hot Thursday afternoon (July 13) card at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Hambo champ Cool Papa Bell looks to double up in Maturity
After being slowed by two bouts with sickness, Cool Papa Bell appears to be getting back up to speed in time for Saturday’s $410,250 E.T. Gerry Jr. Hambletonian Maturity for 4-year-old trotters at The Meadowlands. Cool Papa Bell, who won the 2022 Hambletonian Stakes for 3-year-olds at the Big M, will face eight foes over a distance of 1-1/8 miles in the Maturity.
Maine breeders add $30,000 to mare incentive program
The officers and directors of the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association are pleased to announce a new mare incentive program which will provide up to $30,000 of payments in lieu of stud fees for mares bred to a Maine stallion during the 2023 breeding season.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for July 14
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (July 14).
Takter comments on her three Meadowlands Pace starters
When Nancy Takter thinks about her three horses heading to Saturday’s $668,000 Meadowlands Pace, she also remembers the days that led to the achievement. Takter’s three Pace finalists are Cannibal, who won the first of last week’s two eliminations, Christchurch and Save America.