Saturday night’s (April 5) fifth race at The Meadowlands has one starter that may have onlookers rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Yes, Always B Colour IR looks different. So different, in fact, you’ve likely never seen one behind a starting gate that looks like him. You see, Always B Colour IR is a pinto, or skewbald, as they are known in Australia.
Month: April 2025
GoFundMe organized for Sarah Atlas
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created by Gen Sullivan to assist with medical expenses for Sarah Atlas, who is undergoing treatment for a benign brain tumor.
April 15 is first SOA of NY bonus race card for 2025
This is the fourth year in a row where the Standardbred Owners Association of New York will be conducting 20% bonus race cards.
Spy Booth upsets, leads Roberts grand slam
Spy Booth took advantage of a close seat behind quick early fractions before lifting to a 7-1 upset in Wednesday’s (April 2) $12,000 Open Handicap Trot at Rosecroft Raceway and capping a grand slam for driver Jonathan Roberts.
Bartlett six-bagger at Yonkers includes Brennan Series hat trick
Jason Bartlett had six consecutive victories on Wednesday night (April 2) at MGM Yonkers Raceway, including a trio of tallies in the opening leg of the John Brennan Trotting Series. Each of the series races went for a purse of $30,000.
Bella Artiste surges, wins Dover series final
Bella Artiste benefited from an early speed duel and won the $51,750 final of a late-closing series for Delaware-eligible 3-year-old pacing fillies at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night (April 2).
Oaxacan Dream N puts it together at Buffalo
After four straight finishes in the money but not finding the winner’s circle, Oaxacan Dream N ($5.50) finally put it all together Wednesday (April 2) and captured the featured $12,500 Open I-II Handicap Pace for fillies and mares at Buffalo Raceway.
Emma Town Bud and Paya Tuesday take Monticello Open Trots
Wednesday afternoon’s (April 2) 10-race card at Monticello was highlighted by two Open Trots.
Pacing mare Majorca N retired
Owners Michael Casalino Jr. and Dylan Davis have announced that pacing mare Majorca N has been retired.
Top Ontario Breeder Rewards recipients reinvesting heavily in the province
In a story on Ontarioracing.com, Dave Briggs writes that “George Millar could produce Standardbreds anywhere. But Canada’s reigning Breeder of the Year said Ontario Breeder Rewards — that in 2025 will be about C$2.5 million in total — are the prime reason he produces all of his horses in province.”