After a 25-length romp in first-round action, She Is Strong made easy work of her competition once again in the second leg of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series for 3-year-old trotting fillies at Bally’s Dover, coasting to an easy 1:58 win in her $20,000 preliminary event on Monday (Dec. 4).
Year: 2023
Messenger and Weckstein to receive Breeders Award
Finishing in 12th place in the New York Sire Stakes Excelsior series may not sound all that impressive to the casual observer. However, for small breeders Gary Messenger and Ken Weckstein, it’s the company they keep that sets them apart from the rest.
Ohio move pays off for Widger
Sam Widger was no stranger to success in Indiana in recent years, but this season the longtime driver took to calling Ohio home when it came to racing. The change has worked out well, with Widger setting a career-high with $4.25 million in purses.
Shawn Wiles voted USHWA Member of the Year
Shawn Wiles, the Executive Director of Racing and Facilities at Monticello Raceway, has been recognized for his efforts on behalf of the United States Harness Writers Association, the sport’s leading media organization, by being voted USHWA’s Member of the Year in a polling of past winners of the award.
Reisenweaver, Verruso victorious in AHDC splits
Steven Reisenweaver grabbed and clung to a late lead and Anthony Verruso powered off a helmet to win their respective $9,900 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 3).
SOA of NY Bonus Days Dec. 12 and 20
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York will conduct Bonus Races Tuesday (Dec. 12) and Wednesday (Dec. 20).
Switzer slams, Case triples at Cumberland
Kevin Switzer Jr. won four and Walter Case Jr. three, including the feature, giving the veteran reinsmen over half of the victories on Sunday’s (Dec. 3) soggy 12-race card at Cumberland Raceway.
Casey Leonard shines in Hawthorne series
Casey Leonard completed a driving sweep of Hawthorne’s Pop-Up series for ICF freshman horses Sunday night (Dec. 3) when he guided Lous Amazon and Mazin Blazin to victories in their respective events.
Monticello cancels live racing Monday
Live racing and simulcasting has been canceled Monday (Dec. 4) at Monticello Raceway due to emergency water repairs.
Meadowlands racing Thursday-Friday-Saturday (Dec. 7-9)
Following is the draw schedule and information for the Meadowlands from Thursday (Dec. 7) through Saturday (Dec. 9).