Dublin Valley Farms announces the addition of the Chapter Seven stallion Slay 2,1:52.4; 3,1:51 ($748,931) at their Fredericksburg, Ohio facility for the 2024 season, standing his first season for an introductory fee of $5,000.
Month: February 2024
2024 Museum stallion breeding fundraiser deadline nears
The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame’s deadline to receive bids for the 2024 breedings is near. Bids must be called in, emailed or postmarked by Saturday (Feb. 10).
Porter continues hot hands at Rosecroft
For the second straight card, 22-year-old Trae Porter won three of the first four races on his way to a Tuesday night (Feb. 6) grand slam at Rosecroft.
2024 Ohio Stakes Guide now available online
The 2024 Ohio Stakes Guide is now available at the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association website, www.OHHA.com.
Stanley Miller, 77, dies
Stanley W. Miller, 77, of Etna Green, Ind., died Feb. 1, 2024, at his residence.
California Sires Stakes stallion registration information for 2024
Stallion registrations for the breeding season of 2024 are now being accepted for the California Standardbred Sires Stakes program.
JL Cruze cruises to victory at Bally’s Dover
Entering the second month of his 13-year-old season, JL Cruze upset a field of quality conditioned trotters at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 6).
Nominations for Miami Valley late closers due Feb. 15
Nominations for the first round of late closers at Miami Valley are due no later than Feb. 15.
‘Chip’ remains mighty at Monticello
Gary Messenger describes Chip Chip Conway as “one tough little horse,” and it is easy to understand why. After being sidelined five months because of emergency intestinal surgery in 2022, the then 6-year-old male trotter returned to action in mid-October of that year at Monticello Raceway and won the Open. But that was just a warmup for 2023. Last year, Chip Chip Conway posted 14 victories to finish tied for the most wins among all older trotters in North America.
Gold strike in Hawthorne trot
Double A Goldrush, capably handled by Casey Leonard, came up with a no-doubt victory in Hawthorne’s Open Trot to end Bluebird Deacon’s recent domination of the regular Monday $11,100 feature.