Wednesday (April 26), in a bench trial in the U.S. Court for the Northern District of Texas, Judge James Wesley Hendrix heard evidence and arguments on whether Congress can grant lawmaking and law enforcement power to a private corporation to govern a nationwide industry.
Year: 2023
Pappardelle trots to John Brennan Series championship
Driver Joe Bongiorno collected his second major victory at MGM Yonkers Raceway this week by capturing the $100,000 John Brennan Trotting Series final on Wednesday night (April 26) with 1-5 favorite Pappardelle in 1:55.1.
The Michigan Mighty airs at 7 p.m. Thursday
The latest episode of ‘The Michigan Mighty’ airs Thursday night (April 27) on Harness Racing Symposium 101 on Facebook and will be cross-posted on the Northville Downs Facebook page at 7 p.m. (EDT).
Muscle Dynasty wins Harrington Open Trot
Harrington, DE – Frank Chick’s Muscle Dynasty ($9.00,Corey Callahan) returned to winning form Wednesday (April 26) and surpassed $100,000 in seasonal earnings with a 1:55.1 triumph in the $20,000 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway.
Jet Hill captures the $50,000 Hackett Final
Lebanon, OH – Jet Hill became the third of four James K. Hackett Memorial champions to be crowned on Wednesday (April 26) at Miami Valley Raceway.
Andrew Lyon, 82, dies
Columbus, OH – Andrew M. Lyon Jr., 82, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Imprincessgemma A is queen at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY – Imprincessgemma A ($5.60) was queen for a day at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (April 26) as she wired the field in the $15,500 Open Pace for the fillies and mares. She defeated American Delight N by 1-3/4 lengths while Bank The Win was third.
Spring previews to be held for Illinois breds
Springfield, IL – Two spring previews will be held for 3-year-old and up Illinois bred horses on May 16th and May 23rd at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout for each day will be $30,000. Entry fees for Springfield based trainers will be $50 for purse races and $35 for qualifiers. Entry fees for non-Springfield based trainers will be $65 for purse races and $50 for qualifiers.
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.
Greg Luther Racing auctions conclude with $440,000 gross
Boca Raton, FL – The final three horses from Greg Luther Racing’s 17 head consignment sold Wednesday (April 26)
afternoon at onGait.com with Circling The Prey, a 3-year-old maiden son of Huntsville, topping the list at $52,000. Chad Kowal of New York was the high bidder.