Harrington Raceway’s 77th season of live harness racing will commence with a 14-race program on Monday (April 10) with post time at 4:30 p.m.
Year: 2023
Jim Mace, 90, dies
Jim D. Mace, 90, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died April 4, 2023, at Adena Fayette Medical Center.
Jared Moyer delivers a Fantastic Voyage in Rosecroft preferred
Dawn Amiss’ homebred, Fantastic Voyage, is having a sensational start to the 2023 racing season.
Topville Somrocket makes quick adjustment to Philly
Yonkers invader Topville Somrocket did not have an easy journey but still proved the best in the $13,500 featured pace Thursday (April 6) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, winning in 1:51.4.
Velocity Lady bests top Miami Valley mares
Velocity Lady, in just her third seasonal start, captured the $27,000 Mares Open at Miami Valley on Thursday (April 6). An 8-time winner in 2022, the 6-year-old daughter of Bettor’s Delight missed her career best by just two-fifths of a second, winning in 1:50.1.
Northville Downs opens 2023 stand Friday
Northville Downs kicks off their 2023 meet this weekend, with live racing on Friday (April 7) and Saturday (April 8).
McCarthy gets to ‘Know’ gritty Matchmaker hopeful
After capturing her third-round division in the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series for older female pacers last week, Incaseyoudidntknow will get another chance to prove her mettle when she faces four other prelim winners in the fourth leg of the event Friday (April 7) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for April 7
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (April 7).
Nebble Hanover, Major Offense top Cal Expo bill
Nebble Hanover, a beaten favorite in her two efforts off the bench, and Major Offense who is making his first appearance in over a month, may rate the slight edge in Friday night’s (April 7) co-features for pacers at Cal Expo.
Big M handle up $26 million during first quarter of 2023
Any naysayer talk of harness racing’s demise has been reduced to a barely audible whisper these days, as the sport has seen a solid increase in business during the first quarter of 2023, with betting at The Meadowlands leading the charge.