A heavier than expected amount of freezing rain, snow and rain in the London area, impacting track and travel conditions, has forced the cancelation of Wednesday night’s (April 2) live race program at The Raceway.
Month: April 2025
Like mother, like daughter
The phrase “like mother, like daughter” is a well-known idiom that in this case is being used to show how a filly trotter has inherited the traits of her dam in a successful way.
Thirteen qualifiers and matinee at Pinehurst Harness Track
On Thursday (April 3), the Pinehurst Harness Track will host 13 qualifiers starting at 9 a.m.
Patrick Crowe, 87, dies
Longtime horseman Patrick (Pat) Joseph Crowe, 87, the regular driver and trainer of Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame pacer Cam Fella, died March 28, 2025.
Vernon Downs opening April 19
Vernon Downs is set to begin its 72nd anniversary of racing on Saturday (April 19). Post time for opening night is 5:05 p.m. and features a t-shirt giveaway after the third race.
Dual carryovers Wednesday at Rosecroft
Horseplayers will be treated to over $9,000 in carryovers on the Wednesday (April 2) harness racing program at Rosecroft Raceway.
Melvin G dominates in Dover series final
Melvin G won his 11th consecutive race when he captured Tuesday’s (April 1) $50,850 ate-closing series final for Delaware-eligible 3-year-old male trotters at Bally’s Dover.
Bluebird Deacon shakes loose for Oak Grove feature win
Last season’s leading tandem of trainer Erv Miller and driver Atlee Bender made their first appearance in the Oak Grove winner’s circle for the 2025 meet when 4-5 favorite Bluebird Deacon emerged from a pocket ride to score a 1:56.2 win in the $17,000 featured trot on Tuesday (April 1).
Captain Terminator strong in Pocono series final
Persistence paid off for owner Glasser Racing and trainer Mike Watson as Captain Terminator won a $17,500 Game Of Claims Pacing Series final on Tuesday (April 1) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Roger Conard, 68, dies
Roger L. Conard, 68, of Saegertown, Pa., died at his home surrounded by family on his birthday, Monday, March 31, 2025.