Lebanon, OH – Im Offngone N, a New Zealand bred daughter of Somebeachsomewhere, captured her first Open class victory since arriving on North American soil in 2022. The six-year-old, imported by owner Greg Luther and trained by his brother Todd, used a ground saving trip along the pylons before finding room on the inside to secure the 1:51.4 score in the Thursday (March 9) $30,000 Mares Open Handicap at Miami Valley Raceway.
Year: 2023
Salvatore Reale, 80, dies
Salvatore Reale, 80, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died March 7, 2023.
NAHHA releases Biosimilars research
olumbus, OH – The primary focus in our industry for many years has been the strict regulation of therapeutic and
permissive medications. The real issue, that we faced then and still today, is the need to eliminate
the usage of performance enhancing drugs (PEDS) and blood doping agents. While the need to
monitor the proper administration of therapeutics is indeed relevant and necessary, we should treat
both concerns as equally important. It is safe to say, the current emphasis is not one and the same”,
said Ontario Harness Horse Association President Jim Whelan.
Big M weekend betting busts $8 million barrier
During a year where much has been made of the big betting numbers being put up at The Meadowlands, last weekend (March 3-4) cleared handle hurdles not reached in at least the last decade at the mile oval.
Woodbine Mohawk Park moves qualifiers to Saturday
Woodbine Mohawk Park management would like to inform all horsepeople that this week’s qualifying session has been moved from Friday (March 10) to Saturday (March 11) due to expected inclement weather.
Flamboro Downs to increase purses by 15 percent
Ontario Racing is announcing that Flamboro Downs is increasing purses by 15 percent effective Saturday (March 11).
Patton rises to a select group
What statistics determine whether a trainer did a stellar job with his or her horses in their barn? Money won? Number of victories?
Porter looks to keep on truckin’
Trae Porter has an interesting take on his breakout season of 2022. “It was very eventful,” he said, “and I’d say there were definitely a lot of miles put on my truck.” But they were productive miles, and he didn’t mind refilling the gas tank or putting wear on the tires for what he got in return.
Always B First wires field in $40,000 Mares Invitational Pace at Bally’s Dover
Always B First wired the field in the $40,000 Mares Invitational Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (March 8). The race celebrated International Women’s Day.
Fond Memories A, Athearn have memorable nights at Buffalo
Fond Memories A and driver Matthew Athearn won’t forget anytime soon their performances at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night (March 8).