Harness racing’s current No. 1-ranked horse Confederate seized the lead midway through the race and plowed home to a 1:47.3 victory in the first of three divisions of the $219,000 Captaintreacherous Bluegrass Stakes, for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings, on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 30) at the Red Mile.
Month: September 2023
MGM Northfield Park cancels Saturday races
Due to a power outage caused by electrical issues, MGM Northfield Park has canceled its Saturday (Sept. 30) live racing program.
Breeders Crown Charity Challenge Launch Party slated for Tuesday
Headed for Lexington for the sales, the races, or just plain fun? Then you’re invited to attend the 2023 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge Launch Party on Tuesday (Oct. 3) at noon in the Kentucky Room at Fasig-Tipton sale arena.
New era begins for New York breeding industry
New York’s breeding program made a leap forward on Friday (Sept. 29) when Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bill A3528, which allows interstate shipped semen, into law.
Cumberland Fair hosts sophomore pacers
Two divisions of Maine-sired sophomore pacers highlighted the Friday (Sept. 29) program at the Cumberland Fair, with the speedy side-steppers performing in their penultimate legs of the rich Maine Sire Stakes.
OHHA to stream Buckeye Stallion Series finals
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will live stream the Buckeye Stallion Series Finals on Saturday (Sept. 30) at Hollywood Dayton Raceway. The Buckeye Stallion Series Finals live stream is presented by the Galbreath Equine Center at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center.
Willys Home Run rounds the bases for fifth Gold win
The Archangel filly Willys Home Run registered another ‘W’ to stay unbeaten in Gold action with a 1:55.3 win in the second of two divisions for the C$201,700 Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday night (Sept. 29).
Makadushin N Cheez wires field in Batavia Open
Makadushin N Cheez was a gate-to-wire winner in the $15,000 Open I Handicap Trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 29).
Martysmagicmoment charming in Dayton feature
Martysmagicmoment called all the shots in the featured $20,000 conditioned trot on Friday (Sept. 29) at Dayton Raceway.
Herecomescharlie B impressive at Northville Friday
Northville, MI — Herecomescharlie B and breeder-owner-trainer-driver Dan Venier cruised to victory in the Open Trot Friday night (Sept. 29) at Northville Downs, taking the mile in 1:56. Also on the night,…