After winning two of three starts at Yonkers Raceway, Tony’s Mom shipped to The Meadowlands on Dec. 23 and was a good-looking, fast-closing second-place finisher in the feature coming from sixth with a quarter-mile to go.
Month: January 2024
Polansky goes pillar to post in AHDC Trot
Mike Polansky pointed My Big Kadillac to the lead and stayed firm on the helm to the winning post in the $9,000 American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 13).
Ahle and Siegelman take command of Freehold’s Saturday card
Johnathan Ahle and Austin Siegelman left little opportunity for any other driver to score on the 12-race card at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (Jan. 13). Between the two of them, they won nine races. Ahle had five wins, including the feature, and Siegelman was right behind him with four wins.
Hawthorne’s Sunday card is canceled
Old Man Winter waited a little longer to unload on northern Illinois this harness racing season. Nevertheless, when he did deliver there was no holding back. It was a powerful one-two punch.
USTA District 1 meets in Columbus
Members from the United States Trotting Association District 1 met on Saturday (Jan. 13) at the Marriott Columbus OSU hotel in Columbus, Ohio, to discuss proposed USTA rule changes and to make recommendations that will be conveyed at the USTA’s annual board of directors meeting, which will be held in March.
Jushua Tree marches on in France
The 5-year-old Jushua Tree, trained and driven by Jean Michel Bazire, is the next French superstar.
OHHA annual banquet to be live streamed
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association 2024 annual banquet will be live streamed on the association’s Facebook page.
Northville Downs canceled for Saturday
Due to the adverse weather, causing unsafe travel conditions, and in the interest of the health and safety of the horses and racing personnel, live racing is canceled at Northville Downs on Saturday (Jan. 13).
Open Pace, Trot featured at Cal Expo
An Open Pace that finds A Major Omen eyeing his third straight score at the head of the class and an Open Trot featuring Louis and Mandeville share the spotlight at Cal Expo Sunday night (Jan. 14).
Ferrari wins GLADA at Northfield
Amateur driver Larry Ferrari began his 2024 season just as he wrapped up 2023 — with a win.