The management of the Illini Classic Sale Company has issued a reminder that the entry deadline for the 2023 yearling sale is Thursday (June 15).
Year: 2023
Nichols Volunteer Fire Department recognized at Tioga Downs
The Southern Tier Harness Horsemen’s Association and Tioga Downs recognized the members of the Nichols Volunteer Fire Department with a night at the races on Friday (June 9).
Entries being accepted for Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale
The Hoosier Classic Sale Company is now accepting entries to the ninth annual Buckeye Classic Yearling Sale.
DSBF 3-year-olds headline Harrington racing this week
Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) stakes action for 3-year-olds competing in the first of two $20,000 legs will headline the June 12-14 week of live racing at Harrington Raceway.
Ohoka Chopper N repeats in Oak Grove Open
Last week Ohoka Chopper N came barreling from off the speed to win, but this week driver Atlee Bender worked a pocket ride for the Erv Miller trainee and fired similar fervor down the stretch to win the $27,000 Open Pace on Sunday (June 11) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel.
Sophomore colt trotters sharp in Pocono stakes Sunday
On Sunday evening (June 11) Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania featured 3-year-old trotting males in the second preliminary of the state-sired program, with two $71,274 divisions of the Sire Stakes and four $20,000 divisions of the Stallion Series.
Sheridan takes Philly AHDC Trot
Yogi Sheridan fired down the highway with Jive Ninety Five to post a coast-to-coast victory in the $9,900 American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (June 11).
Hades de Vandel won Oslo Grand Prix
Bjerke, Norway – French bred but Dutch-owned and trained Hades de Vandel with Robin Bakker in the bike won the Group 1 race, Oslo Grand Prix at Bjerke Sunday afternoon.
Kentucky hopefuls ready for early Sire Stakes series
Oak Grove, KY — A total of 26 2-year-olds will square off in first-round Early Kentucky Sire Stakes action on Monday (June 12) at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, with one $25,000 event carded for each gait and sex.
Joxter and Prairie Panther grab features at Tioga
Nichols, NY – On Sunday (June 11) Creekside Pete (Corey Braden) went to the front and led to the quarter in :28.0. Lucky Sevens (Steeven Genois) challenged for the lead all the way to the half. Creekside Pete got to the half first in :56.0. Joxter made his move down the backstretch and overtook Creekside Pete. Joxter first to three-quarters in 1:26.0.