Andrew Glassmeyer’s Sweet Angel Boy ($3.60, Tony Morgan) overcame post eight in scoring a decisive 1:52.2 win in the $22,500 Free-For-All Pace Monday (Aug. 12) at Harrington Raceway.
Month: August 2024
Sainthood gets the decision in Pocono Monday feature
On a day not favorable to front-end horses at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, the International Moni sophomore gelding Sainthood came first-over, ducked to the inside, then moved up in the famous Pocono Pike to catch pacesetting favorite Royal Emeralds in 1:54.4 in the $15,000 featured trot on Monday afternoon (Aug. 12).
Sun Stakes Saturday brings the stars to Pocono
The financial lure of $2,300,000 in purses, plus in many cases divisional bragging rights, have attracted many of harness racing’s stars to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania this Saturday afternoon for its biggest card of the year, Sun Stakes Saturday. The 14-race program, starting at 2:30 p.m., is bringing to the mountain oval many of the best horses in North American harness racing, both this year and in recent campaigns.
Guaranteed pools; note on road closures on Sun Stakes Saturday at Pocono
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania has made its $2 million-plus Sun Stakes Saturday super card even more exciting for the wagering public by announcing that, in conjunction with the USTA’s Strategic Wagering Program, guaranteed pools will be in effect for the following multi-race bets on this Saturday’s card, which begins at 2:30 p.m.
Early speed dominates in Buckeye Stallion Series
The fourth leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series for sophomore colt trotters saw early speed dominate the fields on Sunday (Aug. 11) at MGM Northfield Park. Three divisions, each carrying a purse of $20,000, went behind the gate.
Hechkoff, Beltrami win in AHDC trots; Sheridan doubles in pace
Bob Hechkoff strode down the road and Tony Beltrami ripped from off the speed to win their respective $10,000 divisions for the American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Sunday night (Aug. 12).
Dead heat in mare division of Iowa-Registered at Humboldt
With a full card of 14 races on Sunday (Aug. 11) at Humboldt, the mare division of Aged Iowa-Registered 3-Years and Older Pace brought the crowd to their feet.
Harrington Raceway meet resumes Monday
Harrington Raceway’s 78th season of live racing will resume Monday night (Aug. 12) with a 15-race program (post time is 4:30 p.m.).
Quebec’s Prix d’Ete and its interesting history
Coming up on Sunday (Aug. 18), the Quebec Jockey Club will present its richest and most prestigious race of the year at the Hippodrome 3R in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec with the return of the C$200,000 Prix d’Ete.
Winbak Farm videos for Ohio Selected Jug Yearling Sale posted
On Sept. 13, Winbak Farm will be selling three pacing yearlings in the Ohio Selected Jug Sale. These yearlings will be selling as part of the Spring Haven Farm consignment.