Tony Alagna will send two horses to Saturday’s $668,000 Meadowlands Pace, and although neither of his 3-year-old colts has posted a win this season, the trainer is happy with the way El Rey and Hungry Angel Boy have raced heading into the weekend.
Year: 2023
Vivid Wise As joins MGM Yonkers International Trot mix
Italy has played a prominent role in the $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot since the race was revived from a 19-year hiatus in 2015.
Sugg brothers claim Buckeye Stallion Series wins
The Sugg brothers, Duke, and Kurt, each collected a win in Buckeye Stallion Series action Tuesday (July 11) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. The four $20,000 divisions of freshman trotting fillies closed out the first leg in the BSS.
Bella Bellini is retired from racing
Harness Racing Update is reporting that the 2022 Dan Patch Trotter of the Year Bella Bellini has been retired from racing and will now transition to the next stage of her career.
Handsome Harvey keeps on rolling at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (July 11) harness racing program at Running Aces included the weekly $18,500 Open Pace and Handsome Harvey stepped up to the plate in a very big way to capture his fourth straight win.
USTA announces new Outrider instructional clinic slated for Aug. 31 to Sept. 2
The U.S. Trotting Association announced Thursday (June 29) that it will conduct its inaugural Outriding Clinic and education program from Thursday (Aug. 31) through Saturday (Sept. 2) in Ashville and Columbus, Ohio, to identify and train candidates who potentially could become outriders at USTA tracks across the country.
Bobbie Jo Brewer picks up first driving win
The Clinton County Fair in Wilmington, Ohio, played host to two divisions of the Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series Pace on Tuesday (July 11).
Ocean Downs announces addition of two late closers
Ocean Downs is announcing the addition of two late closers for $10,000 and $12,500 claimers.
Bettor Sisters gets first OSS Gold win
Bettor Sisters won the second race Tuesday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park, a C$100,400 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold division for 2-year-old pacing fillies.
“Matty Ice” wins five including Plainridge feature
After scoring a grand slam on Monday (July 10), Matty “Ice” Athearn came right back and was on a mission Tuesday afternoon (July 11), winning five races on the card at Plainridge Park including the featured $15,000 conditioned pace with Rodman in a lifetime best performance.