A crowd of more than 280 people gathered Sunday evening at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame to celebrate the induction of the Hall of Fame class of 2024. Trainer Jim Campbell, trainer/driver Ed Lohmeyer, and breeder/owner David McDuffee led the group, which was honored during the annual induction dinner on the Museum lawn.
Month: July 2024
Wager On Me is impressive at Philadelphia
Longshots ruled in the $14,000 fast-class handicap pace Sunday afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia after heavy favorite Ervin Hanover was interfered with while behind non-advancing cover, but Wager On Me, a 14-1 shot, was quite impressive n his own right while taking a new mark of 1:48.3 on the hot day.
Imaginary Line takes fifth straight victory at Pocono
The Betting Line gelding Imaginary Line took his fifth straight victory in the $16,500 claiming handicap pacing feature at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania Sunday night, parlaying a pocket trip into a fairly easy win in 1:50.3.
Slip The Hundy N wins feature at Tioga
Slip The Hundy N (Mike Merton) took the $12,000 featured pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (July 7).
Entries due for Signature Series at Wellston
Just a reminder that the entries for the Signature Series Pace at Wellston are due by 11 a.m. on Tuesday (July 9). Entries for the Trot are due by 11 a.m. Wednesday (July 10).
Second-round Sire Stakes in Sunday spotlight at Oak Grove
A total of $600,000 in purses are on the line in the second preliminary round of the Kentucky Sire Stakes series for 2- and 3-year-olds, taking place on Sunday’s (July 7) 15-race card at Oak Grove.
Grand Circuit Moni Maker and Nadia Lobell contested at Scioto Downs
The Grand Circuit moved to Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday (July 6) as the track played host to the Moni Maker and Nadia Lobell for the first time.
Gorgeous Big Guy cruises to 11th straight
A new driver brought about an old result as Illinois champion Gorgeous Big Guy coasted to his 11th consecutive victory Saturday (July 6) at Springfield.
Maine’s freshman trotters debut at Cumberland
Maine’s 2-year-old trotters rolled into their first sires stakes action of the season on Saturday (July 6) with two divisions opening the 12-race card at Cumberland Raceway.
Ohio Sires Stakes contested at Scioto Downs
Ohio Sires Stakes action moved to Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday (July 6) with a lone division for 3-year-old colt trotters and two divisions for pacers.