Cheese Omelet sat just off a contested pace before striking the front in upper stretch for a gutsy 1:54.3 win — his third in a row — in Thursday’s (Aug. 22) featured $8,500 conditioned pace at Ocean Downs, capping hat tricks for trainer Michael Hall and driver Johnathan Ahle in the act.
Month: August 2024
Sea Can takes Plainridge Park Open trot
Plainville, MA — Sea Can turned an advantageous trip into his second feature win at Plainridge Park after taking the $25,000 Open Handicap trot on Thursday (Aug. 22) afternoon. Sea Can (Nick…
Madison Hughes performance set to highlight Sunday Night Lights at The Red Mile
Lexington, KY – The Red Mile is thrilled to host the next edition of Sunday Night Lights, presented by Crawford Farms, on Sunday, August 25. This action-packed day will be highlighted by…
Svanstedt sweeps Philly trot features
Chester, PA – Trainer/driver Åke Svanstedt burnished his already-fine statistics at Harrah’s Philadelphia (.392 UDR /.481 UTR) by winning both of the $12,000 featured events on the trot and also an $11,000…
USTA Roadster Classic Finals, Thursday, Aug.22
The 27th annual USTA Roadster Classic Finals will be held Thursday evening (Aug. 22) at the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, KY. The purse for the final is $35,000.
Shenandoah Downs offers ‘Own a Horse for a Day’
As Shenandoah Downs prepares for its Sept. 14 harness season opener in Woodstock, VA, fans will have a chance to win their share of a $5,250 purse in the popular Virginia Harness Horse Association’s (VHHA) “Own a Horse for a Day” contest on opening weekend.
NYSGC seeks Supervising Vet at Yonkers Raceway
The New York State Gaming Commission is seeking qualified candidates for a position as the Supervising Racing Veterinarian at Yonkers Raceway, located at 810 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, NY. The immediate need is for a veterinarian available from September 12, 2024 – December 20, 2024 (a total of 70 race days).
Freehold Meet Begins Friday, Aug. 23
After its annual summer break, Freehold Raceway re-opens for live harness racing on Friday, Aug. 23.
Sugar Instead dominates Ohio Sires Stakes
Sugar Instead reasserted her dominance on Wednesday evening in the fourth leg in the Ohio Sires Stakes for sophomore trotting fillies. A sole $100,000 division went behind the gate at MGM Northfield Park.
SBOANJ’S Home Grown Pace and Garden State Trot approaching fast
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey would like to remind all owners and trainers that the Home Grown Pace and Garden State Trot will take place at Freehold Raceway in September.