Three pacing events comprised Friday night’s (March 24) GSY Series action at the Meadowlands.
Year: 2023
CHHA scholarship applications due May 31
The scholarship application is now available for the Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association scholarships. The application can be found at www.chha.net. Completed applications, including all attachments, must be postmarked or emailed to Lisa Schwartz by May 31.
Cumberland qualifiers to air on RTN
First Tracks Cumberland has announced that its initial qualifying races, slated for Saturday, April 8, will be broadcast live on the Racetrack Television Network (RTN). The action starts at 11 a.m. (EDT).
Sharon Sylvester, 79, dies
Sharon K. Sylvester, of De Leon Springs, Fla., died on March 20, 2023, after suffering from dementia for nearly six years. She was 79.
Claiming prices adjusted for amateur races at Oak Grove
The United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC), in conjunction with Oak Grove Racing, is alerting horsemen to a change in the amateur race conditions for the Kentucky track’s upcoming meet. Oak Grove will race from April 16 through July 2, with amateur races being offered on every Sunday card.
Shuffle Up Hanover leads winners in Harrah’s Philadelphia qualifiers
Shuffle Up Hanover, a sophomore Betting Line colt out of a full sister to Somebeachsomewhere, won in 1:55.3 as Harrah’s Philadelphia saw its first action of 2023 in Friday morning (March 24) qualifiers.
FAS Rulings for Friday, March 24, 2023
View Fines and Suspensions for the week of March 24, 2023 as reported to the USTA by racing commissions in the United States. This bulletin reports actions that have been taken by the USTA…
NJRC upholds Lawless Shadow’s Meadowlands Pace victory
According to a story on Harness Racing Update, at the NJRC’s public meeting held on Wednesday (March 23) at The Meadowlands, the six commissioners voted in favor of a motion from commission chair Pamela J. Clyne to uphold the original racetrack judges’ decision over the recommendation of ALJ Baron.
Stag Party wins a thriller in the Rosecroft Preferred
On a warm Thursday night with temperatures in the 70s and Rosecroft horsemen upgrading their stock, it was no surprise that the card turned out the way it did. Several amazing finishes with dramatic stretch drives produced nine races where the winner won by less than a length and some that were super tight photos. The most dramatic came in Rosecroft’s $17,000 Preferred Pace.
Island Of The Sea upsets in Blue Hen
Rosecroft invader Island Of The Sea rode the pocket to a 13-1 upset in Thursday’s (March 23) $27,500 Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.