Three of the five 2-year-old pacing fillies who won during Tuesday (June 20) qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia were very closely linked: driver Montrell Teague, trainer Clyde Francis, owner George Teague Jr., and first-crop sire Lather Up.
Year: 2023
It’s My Show extends lead in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Pepsi North America Cup winner It’s My Show solidified his hold on No. 1 in the Week 2 Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Tuesday while the remainder of the Top 10 saw plenty of movement and two newcomers.
Ultimaroca sells for $167,000
Ultimaroca p,4,1:49.2f led all auctions Tuesday afternoon (June 20) at onGait, bringing a winning bid of $167,000 from Mark Ford of New York.
Maine glamour boys return to Bangor
Another two full fields of eight 3-year-old male pacers highlight the second round of Maine Sire Stakes action at Bangor on Wednesday (June 21), with the powerful Marc Tardif stable sending seven entries postward.
OHHA to live stream from Putnam County Fair
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season coverage with live streaming coverage from the Putnam County Fairgrounds in Ottawa, Ohio, Tuesday (June 20) and Wednesday (June 21).
California Sires Stakes nominations due July 1
Nominations for foals of 2022 of $150 is due by July 1 to be eligible for the California Sires Stakes program.
Next Generation slots up for auction June 21
Slots for the 4th annual Next Generation, to be held on Saturday, July 1 at Eldorado Scioto Downs, will be up for bid during a special Preferred Equine Online auction on Wednesday (June 21) at 3:00 p.m.
Trainer Tony Alagna reaches 2,000 win milestone
Tony Alagna got career training win 2,000 on Sunday (June 18) when Saldana Hanover won the fifth race at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. George Napolitano Jr. was in the sulky. The 3-year-old filly is a daughter of Captaintreacherous, who was Pacer of the Year for Alagna in 2012 and 2013 before becoming one of the sport’s prominent sires.
Steven High, 67, dies
Steven A. High, 67, of Cardington, Ohio, died June 16, 2023, peacefully at home after an 11-month battle with cancer.
Jason Bartlett and Huntsville rule the day at Monticello Raceway
The New York Sire Stakes kicked off its 2023 season at Monticello Raceway Monday afternoon (June 19) with the 3-year-old pacing fillies taking center stage. The nine-race card featured three divisions of Sire Stakes and three heats of the Excelsior Series.