Facing the likes of Twin B Joe Fresh, Kobes Gigi and Grace Hill all year long can make 12 months feel like a whole lot more when you have no wins, but trainer Ake Svanstedt found just the right spot for his 5-year-old pacer Valar Dohaeris to perk up in Friday night’s $27,500 Open 2 Handicap for fillies and mares at The Meadowlands, and she responded with her first victory of 2024 in her 14th start.
Month: December 2024
Blue Chip Farms Announces 2025 Stud Fees
Blue Chip Farms is increasingly excited about their evolving stallion lineup as already well-supported Captain Albano p,1:48.1 ($1,564,253) and Winner’s Bet 4,1:49.3 ($1,326,821) join the ranks in 2025. Chapter Seven’s book is, once again, full and closed. Back Of The Neck 1:51 ($1,463,733), whose oldest foals are 2025 yearlings; and the proven Crazy Wow 1:51.1 ($2,532,143) round out Blue Chip’s diverse New York trotting lineup. On the pacing side, Cannibal p,1:48.1 ($785,040) stands his second year after a full book in 2024. Also, Messenger victor, American Courage p,4,1:47.4 ($838,152) begins his third year at Blue Chip. Finally, Shadow Play’s p,4,1:47.4 ($1,549,881) gorgeous first New York-eligible foals hit the ring next in 2025.
$5,000 Pick-5 guaranteed pool at Cumberland Saturday
First Tracks Cumberland is pleased to announce a $5,000 Pick-5 guarantee on Saturday (December 7) in races three through seven. The popular wager has an attractive 16% takeout on the 50-cent minimum bet.
Brett Beckwith visits Philly, wins feature
Chester, PA – Brett Beckwith, a leading contender for this year’s Rising Star Award after a brilliant campaign on several fronts, made a stop at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday afternoon (Dec. 6)…
Winbak Farm selling seven weanlings
Winbak Farm will be offering seven pacing weanlings with stakes-winning pedigrees on onGait.com starting Friday, Dec. 6. The listings will close on Monday, Dec. 9.
Hanover’s Captaintreacherous book full and closed
Hanover Shoe Farms has announced that Captaintreacherous‘ book is full and closed. He has been the Flagship for 2-year-old pacing sires by money earnings for four straight years.
PHHA Manderino Scholarship deadline Dec. 13
The PHHA would like to remind horsemen that the 2024 James Manderino Scholarship application deadline is approaching on Friday, Dec. 13
Museum Family Holiday Celebration & Craft Event
Bring the kids to the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen, NY on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. to ring in the season with a holiday celebration craft event.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 7
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (Dec. 7).
Qualifiers set for Saturday at Cal Expo
A total of 88 horses have been entered for Saturday’s qualifiers as the Friday. Dec. 13 opening night approaches for the winter/spring Cal Expo harness meet.