John Calabrese took the early initiative with his pupil Shoemaker Hanover to score in the North American Amateur Drivers Association’s return to MGM Yonkers Raceway in a $10,000 non-betting event on Thursday night (April 20).
Year: 2023
Patrikthepiranha A strikes at Plainridge Park
Making his first start since Jan. 27 but coming off two impressive qualifiers at Northfield Park, Patrikthepiranha A returned to Massachusetts and looked to be in midseason form after winning the $25,000 Winners-Over pacing feature in impressive style at Plainridge Park on Thursday afternoon (April 20).
Im Offngone N on a roll at Miami Valley
Im Offngone N won her second straight Mares Open at Miami Valley on Thursday (April 20), using a strong stretch brush to collar Single Girl and Trick Of The Light in 1:51.2.
Simpson pleads guilty to drug alteration, misbranding
Reports have surfaced that Standardbred horseman Brandon Simpson has pleaded guilty to claims of drug alternation and misbranding in conjunction with the doping ring brought to light in March 2020.
Up-and-comers featured at Philly Thursday
A trio of $13,500 contests for up-and-coming horses topped the bill of fare at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon (April 20).
Spring Fling to begin at Cumberland
he Spring Fling Late Closing Series is set to begin at Cumberland Raceway this weekend, featuring several legs going postward on Friday (April 21) and Saturday (April 22) at the iconic Southern Maine oval.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for April 21
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (April 21).
2023 stallion breedings available from Museum
The Harness Racing Museum would like to thank all donors and bidders for a successful 2023 stallion breeding fundraiser. If you have not already booked your mare, available breedings are listed below. Please contact the Museum at 845.294.6330 or email Joanne Young at development@harnessmuseum.com.
Lloyd Arnold, Sire Stakes at Cal Expo
The $12,500 Lloyd Arnold Pace headed by the streaking Officer Jim and a $25,000 Sire Stakes for the 3-year-old male pacers featuring Polar Storm are the main attractions on Friday night’s (April 21) Cal Expo program.
Big M reaps rewards of treating customers right
When a ferocious thunderstorm descended on The Meadowlands Saturday (April 15) just after the first race, things looked gloomy for the track’s streak of consecutive nights where handle exceeded $3 million.