December 2024 – Page 7 – U.S. Trotting News

Campbell slams on Cumberland’s closing day

Posted on December 23, 2024December 26, 2024 by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

Driver Drew Campbell closed out the Cumberland Raceway meet on Sunday (Dec. 22) with another dominant display, grabbing a natural grand slam while capturing some of the loftiest purses of the meet.

4-Year-Old French Keep Going Ready for Prix d’Amerique

Posted on December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Senior Newsroom Correspondent

Only one new spot for the Prix d’Amerique was awarded on Sunday afternoon Dec. 22) at Vincennes, and it went to the 4-year-old Keep Going, who won the Criterium Consolation.

Tarpon Springs S wins Philly feature in US bow

Posted on December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 by PHHA/Harrah’s Philadelphia

The Uncle Lasse gelding Tarpon Springs S won his initial United States start after being shipped over from Sweden, taking a $12,000 conditioned trotting feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.

Quill, Stillwell score in Freehold AHDC Trots

Posted on December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 by Ray Cotolo, for AHDC

Seamus Quill romped and Jacob Stillwell popped pocket to score in their respective $7,500 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (Dec. 21).

Machtu N takes Auld Lang Syne

Posted on December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

Machtu N won the $6,000 Auld Lang Syne farewell pace, for 14-year-olds, at Cumberland Raceway on Saturday (Dec. 21) in a nail-biting tight finish with a fast closing Rockaholic.

Cumberland guarantees Sun. Pick-5 at $7,500

Posted on December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

First Tracks Cumberland has announced a $7,500 Pick-5 guarantee on Sunday (Dec. 22) in races 3-7. The popular wager has a 16% takeout and a 50-cent minimum bet.

Silver Label, Prohibition Legal cap off racing careers; Millar Farms and MacDonald recognized

Posted on December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 by Mark McKelvie, Woodbine Communications

Award-winning mares Silver Label and Prohibition Legal put a bow on their racing careers during a night of celebrations on Saturday (Dec. 21) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.