Ron Burke likes to win. Whether it is a low-level claiming race or Grand Circuit stakes — or even a steak dinner — the record-setting trainer remains motivated by the thrill of victory. Even after experiencing the feeling nearly 13,700 times in his Hall of Fame career, helping his stable accumulate purse earnings of now more than $300 million, it never gets old.
Year: 2023
SOA of NY donates to the Standardbred Transition Alliance
At the May 6 Board of Directors meeting, the Standardbred Owners Association of New York (SOA) unanimously approved the motion made by director Ray Schnittker to donate $7,500 to the Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA).
Hail Mary ready for Elitlopp after 1:51.1f win
Hail Mary, who last year finished second in the Elitlopp at Solvalla, earned his ticket to race in the big dance later this month by winning the Meadow Road race at Solvalla in 1:51.1f.
Covid nurse living her dream
Good things can eventually come to those who persevere though some rough times. You need not look any further than Julie Collins, the proud owner of last season’s champion Illinois bred 2-year-old filly pacer Fox Valley Kia, as a spot-on example.
Running Aces countdown is on for driver Mooney Svendsen
When the Running Aces season kicks off on Sunday (May 14) the countdown to 4,000 wins will also begin for one of the track’s top drivers, who needs just seven more victories to achieve the big milestone.
Scioto opens 2023 meet Thursday with 16-race card
With 230 horses entered for opening day, the Eldorado Scioto Downs race office put together 16 races for Thursday (May 11).
Opening night card drawn for Running Aces
Columbus, MN – The season opening card has been drawn at Running Aces, with nine races scheduled for Sunday (May 14).
Remarkable De Vie tops Harrington Trot, Davis stays hot
Harrington, DE – Tlb Racing’s Remarkable De Vie ($5.20, Pat Berry) notched his sixth win of the season Wednesday with a 1:54.2 triumph in the featured $20,000 Open Trot Wednesday (May 10).
Long shots take features at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY – There was a little bit of everything for the betting public at Buffalo Raceway on a gorgeous Wednesday afternoon (May 10) with long shots, favorites and mid range prices. There were five winners that paid double digits on the 11-race program while three were victorious as the post time favorites.
Attention Oak Grove horsemen
Oak Grove, KY – If you are bringing horses onto the property, it is required by the state of Kentucky that they have a current EIA (Coggins) test dated within the last 12 months and a health paper for each animal entering.