Minnesota harness racing was well represented at the recent Harness Horsemen International awards banquet at the Embassy Suites Resort Hotel in Deerfield Beach, Fla., on Feb. 22.
Year: 2023
Top percentage drivers to clash as Batavia meet closes
The first winter meet hosted by Batavia Downs in over two decades will close out its 15-date run on Monday (Feb. 27) with a nine-race card starting at 3 p.m. The early season session has produced record-breaking handles for the track, but has also placed two of its regular drivers in lofty standings nationally among their peers.
Killer Instinct, Odds On Osiris upset in Sunday features at MGM Northfield Park
Some horses need to work out the same trip every week; Killer Instinct (Hunter Myers) proved he could race from anywhere on his way to victory in the $18,500 Open Trot on Sunday night (Feb. 26) at MGM Northfield Park.
Little Rocket Man impressive in Miami Valley debut; 13th race declared ‘No Contest’
Lebanon, OH – Making his first start in over four months, Little Rocket Man (John DeLong) made his debut at Miami Valley a memorable one. The seven year old son of Rockin Image captured the $28,000 Open Handicap in 1:51, beating a quality field that included runner-up Big Fritz (Brett Miller) and show finisher Let It Ride N (Dan Noble).
Last call for 2023 Running Aces racing applications
Columbus, MN – There are just two weeks left before Monday (March 13) deadline for 2023 racing applications for Running Aces.
Pure Silky all alone in Pocono on Sunday
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Pure Silky took early control from the pole in the $17,000 featured distaff pace Sunday (Feb. 26) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, and after establishing the lineup she was not threatened in a 1:52.1 victory.
Italian mare Ampia Mede Sm on top of the world
Vincennes, FR – She might be the best trotting mare in the world at present, the 7-year-old Italian mare, Ampia Mede Sm.
‘Jack’ wins from far back in Big M feature
Madelines Blk Jack used a ferocious final quarter to take the Saturday night (February 26) feature at The Meadowlands, a $21,000 high-end TrackMaster 91 for pacers.
Patience pays off for Kat in Saturday’s $18,500 Filly and Mare Open at MGM Northfield Park
Kat bided her time throughout the mile, allowing favorite Blue Ivy to do all the dirty work on her way to victory in the $18,500 Filly and Mare Open on Saturday (February 25) at MGM Northfield Park.
The Raceway honors best of 2022
Natalie Elliott and Jack Wray, both owner-trainers, were the big winners on Saturday evening (February 25) as The Raceway at Western Fair District honored its top performers from the 2022 season in front of a capacity crowd at the Top Of The Fair dining room.