DP Freedoms Chrome, who captured the 2024 sophomore male trotting division crown, was also unanimously selected as the 2024 Minnesota Harness Horse of the Year by those in attendance at the MHRI annual meeting and awards banquet on Saturday (Feb. 22) at Running Aces.
Month: February 2025
Tony’s Mom rules at Big M
Tony’s Mom has been on a form spree at the Meadowlands of late, spanning five starts dating back to Dec. 13, 2024, but she hasn’t had much to show for it as the Per Engblom trainee has gone some troubled trips, coming away with just one win over that period of time while hitting the board on every occasion.
Bartlett wins seven at Pocono
When you go into a card of racing having yearly statistics of a 36% win rate and a .481 UDR, it’s hard to improve on those current numbers, but that’s just what Jason Bartlett did on a cold Saturday afternoon (Feb. 22) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania. Bartlett won half of the races on the 14-race card, and his “batting average” on the day was .603.
Giwner, Taylor to Communicators Hall of Fame ballot
Derick Giwner and Ellen Taylor were selected as the two candidates advancing to this summer’s balloting for the Communicators Hall of Fame, as determined during the Saturday (Feb. 22) directors meeting of the United States Harness Writers Association.
$10,000 guaranteed Jackpot Hi-5 with must-pay at Batavia Downs Monday
The Jackpot Super Hi-5 at Batavia Downs has not been hit in several days and as a result, the carryover has now grown to $4,251.
Pandy picks eight on top at The Meadowlands
USTA handicapper Bob Pandolfo had eight winners on top in 14 races at The Meadowlands on Friday (Feb. 21).
Pick-5 carryover to take place Monday at Yonkers
Monday night’s (Feb. 24) program at MGM Yonkers Raceway will include a Pick-5 carryover of $3,284.75 after nobody hit the wager on Friday night (Feb. 21). The pool will be guaranteed at $10,000.
Luke’s Bar rallies to take Big M feature
As it turns out, for Luke’s Bar, it’s better to be the pursuer rather than the pursued.
Double carryovers Sunday at Northfield
The Sunday night (Feb. 23) program at MGM Northfield Park will feature an Early Pick-4 carryover of $5,478 and a Pick-6 carryover of $13,859.
Sire Stakes, Open Trot set Saturday at Cal Expo
An Open Trot that brings out All Champy and Lous Lancelot and the first $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 3-year-old pacing fillies share the spotlight Saturday evening (Feb. 22) at Cal Expo.