Dennis J. Watson, 74, of Lakewood, N.J., died March 4, 2024.
Month: March 2024
Eternal Camnation, 27, dies
Standardbred Canada is reporting that Hall of Fame pacing mare Eternal Camnation passed away at the age of 27 at trainer and owner Jeff Miller’s farm in Haviland, Ohio, where she had been living since retiring from racing two decades ago.
Sunshine Meadows qualifying events March 16
Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village will host qualifying races on Saturday (March 16).
Massive double carryover awaits guests Tuesday at MGM Northfield Park
When racing resumes at MGM Northfield Park on Tuesday (March 12), gamblers will have a significant opportunity to score after the Pick-5 went unsolved for a second straight night, sporting a $19,797 carryover.
Defiance County horsemen to hold silent auction for breedings
The Defiance County (Ohio) Area Horsemen’s Association is holding a silent auction for breedings to numerous stallions. The auction currently has one Ohio pacing stallion and three Ohio trotting stallions.
Explosive Matter euthanized in Finland
The 18-year-old stallion Explosive Matter, known for being the sire of Hambletonian winner Pinkman, has been euthanized in Finland due to his aggressive behavior.
Louis Rapone, 98, dies
Louis Rapone, 98, died March 10, 2024.
USTA Board of Directors Annual Meeting concludes Sunday
The third and final day of the 2024 U.S. Trotting Association Board of Directors Annual Meeting began at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
Italy’s Vernissage Grif wins Gran Criterium de Vitesse
Vernissage Grif with Alessandro Gocciadoro led from start to finish in the Gran Criterium de Vitesse at Cagnes sur Mer on Sunday afternoon (March 10), winning in a European record and the world’s fastest time this year of 1:49.3.
Sheridan powers to AHDC win at Freehold
Yogi Sheridan persevered through a parked mile behind 9-5 favorite Drazzmatazz to grind a last-to-first victory in the $9,000 American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (March 9).