The New York Sire Stakes today announced a significant increase to the Breeders Award program. The Breeders Awards will now offer a total of $1.31 million to be distributed to eligible breeders for the 2024 season.
Year: 2023
2024 Kentucky Sire Stakes conditions approved and released
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved the recommendations of the Kentucky Sire Stakes Advisory Panel to further expand the industry leading sire stakes and breed development program.
Goomster seeks another win in Hawthorne Open
How good is the 3-year-old Illinois bred trotter Goomster? Very good, would be the correct answer. But has he been good enough in his sophomore season to be named the 2023 Illinois Harness Horse of the Year?
Dr J. Stallion Management launches “Marketplace” service
Dr J. Stallion Management is announcing the launching of its “Marketplace” service.
Sweden’s San Moteur ready for the Prix d’Amerique
Sam Moteur with trainer/driver Björn Goop won the Prix du Bourbonnais in a narrow finish Sunday afternoon (Dec. 10) at Vincennes followed by the French trotters Izard Vedaquais and Gu d’Heripre; those three are now qualified to race in the Prix d’Amerique.
Burke sweeps features at MGM Northfield Park
Trainer Ron Burke swept both featured events at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday (Dec. 11) with Tequila Talkin scoring an impressive victory in the $18,000 Open Trot and Night Shadow rallying from off the pace to win the $18,000 Open Pace.
James A. Harvey, 93, dies
James A. Harvey, 93, a life-long resident of Duxbury, VT died at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Early Hawthorne feature a smart move
Hawthorne’s Race Office made an interesting decision to begin Sunday’s nine race card with its best event as the opener. It’s an unusual choice and one that this author believes was a good idea.
Alex Having Fun enjoys victory at Cumberland
Alex Having Fun enjoyed storming down the stretch to catch his colleagues at the wire to capture Saturday’s (Dec. 9) $6,500 featured winners over handicap pace in a swift 1:56 at First Tracks Cumberland.
Smothastensewisky rebounds in $18,000 Distaff at MGM Northfield Park
Ohio Sires Stakes champion Smothastenesewisky looked like her old self on Saturday (December 9), getting the perfect trip on her way to winning the $18,000 Filly and Mare Distaff at MGM Northfield Park.