There had been showers during the afternoon on Friday (June 23) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, and the track condition had been downgraded from “fast” to “sloppy” after race seven, but after the tenth race post parade the rain turned into a deluge, to the extent that the rest of the day’s card was cancelled.
Year: 2023
‘Lunch with the Babies’ at Eldorado Scioto Downs
In a joint effort, Eldorado Scioto Downs and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will be providing ‘Lunch with the Babies’ on Monday (June 26).
Pennsylvania Fair season opens Saturday at Big Butler Fair
The 2023 Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes circuit is set to begin this Saturday (June 24), with the season to open at the Big Butler Fairgrounds in this west-central Pennsylvania borough.
NYSS freshman pacing colts on tap Monday at Monticello Raceway
All of the hype throughout the winter and spring will become a reality Monday (June 26) at Monticello Raceway, when this year’s freshman crop of pacing colts makes their NYSS pari-mutuel debut. They will compete for over $140,000 in purses, with many of the sidewinders making their first start on a half-mile oval.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for June 24
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (June 24).
Engblom hopes for ‘Trendy’ result in Graduate
When it comes to his style on the racetrack, Trendy Teen is with it. A 4-year-old gelding, Trendy Teen has jumped up to Grand Circuit action this season and held his own in the first two rounds of the Graduate Pacing Series, putting himself in position to reach the July 8 final with another strong performance this Saturday (June 24) at The Meadowlands.
Young horses off to an early start at Cumberland
Two $14,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotters will be contested early on Friday (June 23) at Cumberland Raceway, along with the annual races for 2-year-old freshman Standardbreds.
Foundation Equine Wellness and Performance pledges donation to support crowdfunding initiative
The Equine Science Center’s fundraising initiative during New Jersey’s “Month of the Horse,” which is celebrated in June each year, will this year focus on raising funds for the Ronald S. Dancer Memorial Scholarship.
Sunday’s Butler (PA) card to be livestreamed
The Pennsylvania Fair Harness Horsemen’s Association will be live streaming the Sunday (June 25) card from the Butler, Pa., fairgrounds.
I’m A Skoldier scores another victory at Running Aces
The Thursday night (June 22) program at Running Aces featured two divisions of the $36,500 Minnesota-sired sophomore pace as well as the first freshman event of the season.