Tioga and Vernon Downs’ stall applications for the 2024 harness racing season are now available for download on the horsemen’s pages at www.tiogadowns.com and www.vernondowns.com.
Month: March 2024
$5,194 Pick-5 carryover Wednesday night at MGM Northfield Park
A foggy Tuesday evening (March 5) made it difficult for Pick-5 bettors, forcing a crafty $5,194 carryover into the Wednesday (March 6) program at MGM Northfield Park.
First Captain Kirk mares pronounced in foal
Winterwood Farm of Ohio is excited to announce that the first group of mares bred in February to Captain Kirk are pronounced in foal.
Branded By Lindy and Lou’s Pearlman’s first mares bred checked in foal
Hickory Lane Farm, Findlay, Ohio, is please to announce that the first mares bred to both Branded By Lindy and Lou’s Pearlman have been checked in foal.
14 divisions of Game of Claims action Monday at Pocono
The entire Monday (March 4) afternoon 14-race card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania was devoted to first preliminary round action of the Game of Claims Series for two divisions — $10,000 races for $15,000 base-priced pacers and $7,500 events for $7,500 base-tagged pacers, both seven divisions strong. The competitive contests saw 28 horses changing hands for a total outlay of $348,750, as owners try to buy horses capable of making their rich Championships.
Kelsie Awaiting Tops PEO Mixed Sale
The well-bred 3-year-old trotting filly Kelsie Awaiting, a full sister to the multiple stakes’ winning Walner Payton was the sales topper in the Monday (March 4) Preferred Equine Online Mixed Sale.
John “Mike” Hughes, 79, dies
John Michael “Mike” Hughes, 79, of Delaware, Ohio, died March 1, 2024, in the comfort of his family at his home.
Tequila Talkin impressive in Sunday feature at MGM Northfield Park
Tequila Talkin made short work of his foes on Sunday (March 3), scoring impressively in the featured $18,000 Open Trot at MGM Northfield Park.
Francis ‘Rick’ Morse, 76, dies
Francis Frederick ‘Rick’ Morse, 76, died Jan. 4, 2024, at his home in Schuylerville, N.Y.
Discus Hanover scores in Open Trot at Saratoga
Discus Hanover (Credit Winner) became the first two-time winner in the Open Trot this season at Saratoga as the Dave Dewhurst trainee went coast-to-coast in Sunday’s (March 3) $15,000 feature.