It’s less than a month away from the Hambletonian Oaks, raced on that big card in New Jersey, and the connections of last year’s Oaks winner Fashion Schooner – trainer Jim Campbell, owner Fashion Farms LLC, and driver Tim Tetrick – have a three-year-old trotting filly peaking at an opportune time in Fashion Annie, who won one of a pair of $69,848 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes third preliminaries at Harrah’s Philadelphia Sunday (July 9) afternoon in a track record 1:52.1.
Month: July 2023
Signature Series at Wellston (OH)
Just a reminder that the entry box for the Bob Willis Signature Series Pace at the Jackson Co. Fair in Wellston, Ohio, on Thursday (July 13) closes at 11 a.m. on Monday (July 10).
No Lou Zing upsets in Oak Grove feature
Oak Grove, KY — With 3-2 favorite Carbine a victim of interference on the first turn, No Lou Zing found himself an unabated leader for much of his 11-1 upset in Sunday’s (July…
Merton and Harmon rule Sunday at Tioga
Driver Mike Merton and trainer Rob Harmon combined to get five wins on Sunday (July 9) at Tioga Downs. While Hesa King Slayer scored a victory in the afternoon’s featured event.
Doc Nixon gets it right at Tioga
Making it to the track is a feat in itself, on any account and for any stable. To make it to the winner’s circle is an even greater achievement as there has to be a lot of ‘things gone right’ coming together to get that horse there – right equipment, right training, right drive, right conditions, and more. For Doc Nixon, it took the right vet, right breeder, right equipment, and the right woman-based team of trainer and owner.
Northville Downs to feature social media groups in August and September
Northville Downs is inviting various social media groups out for a night at the races in the months of August and September.
Italy rules Norway
Italian top trainer and driver Alessandro Gocciadoro dominated the card at the Jarlsberg track Norway where the prestigious Ulf Thoresen Grand International over 1-5/16 mile was the main event.
OHHA to live stream from The Clinton County Fair
Grove City, OH – The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season coverage with live streaming coverage from the Clinton County Fairgrounds in Wilmington, Ohio on Monday, July 10, and Tuesday, July 11.
Varnum scores big in Maine amateur event
Cumberland, ME – Luke Varnum guided his own Pembroke Ranger to a mild upset victory, winning the $4,400 Maine Amateur Driving Club (MADC), defeating the horse’s former owner on Saturday (July 8) at Cumberland.
Magestic Seas highlights Sire Stake action at Scioto
Grove City, OH – The first leg of Ohio Sires Stakes action for two-year-old colt and filly pacers opened Saturday night (July 7) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Fresh off her victory in the Preferred Equine Next Generation, Magestic Seas made it look easy, scoring her second win in as many starts.