An 83-year-old trainer with over a half century of history in harness racing teamed up with a 19-year-old up-and-coming driver to take top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club amateur feature at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (April 7).
Month: April 2025
Don’tmesswithles resolute at Rosecroft
Don’tmesswithles made two early moves to secure control of the terms before coasting to a 4-1/4 length win in Monday’s (April 7) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway.
Bartlett and Stratton divvy up MGM Borgata Pacing Series splits
Either Jason Bartlett or Jordan Stratton was the winning driver in all five $50,000 divisions of the second leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series on Monday night (April 7) at MGM Yonkers Raceway as Bartlett was victorious with Its A Me Mario, Huntinthelastdolar and Coaches Corner, while Stratton guided repeaters For Once Inmy Life and Mossdale Ben N.
Saulsbrook Victor scores at Oak Grove; MacDonald wins 2,000th race
Ontario-based reinsman Brett MacDonald came to Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a single drive on the 12-race card. MacDonald not only guided his charge, Saulsbrook Victor, to win the $30,000 Open Pace on Monday), but he also earned the 2,000th win of his driving career.
Trotters highlighted in Weiss Series at Pocono
Trainer Julie Miller sent out the fastest divisional winner of each sex as 3-year-old trotters raced for $20,000 a cut in the Bobby Weiss Series Monday afternoon over a track rated “good” at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Man beat racehorse to death at Orange County training facility, DA says
According to the Mid Hudson News, “A 27-year-old Canadian has been convicted following a bench trial on Monday in connection with the beating death of a racehorse on July 17, 2023, at the Pine Bush Training Facility in the Town of Crawford.
Southern Tier Harness Horsemen’s Association announces Tioga Downs Incentives
The Southern Tier Harness Horsemen’s Association (STHHA) is proud to announce new incentives for the 2025 racing season at Tioga Downs.
Harrington Raceway driver/trainer meeting on April 14
There will be a driver/trainer meeting in the Harrington paddock on April 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout set for Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Woodbine Entertainment has announced a mandatory payout for the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 will take place this Saturday (April 12) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Yonkers Raceway $20,000 Pick-5 guarantee reminder
Every Monday and Friday during the MGM Borgata Pacing Series and the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series legs (five legs each), MGM Yonkers Raceway, along with the SOA of NY, will offer a $20,000 guaranteed Pick-5 pool beginning in race five.