Due to the overwhelming number of horses entered to participate in the Kentucky Proud Series for the Western Kentucky State Fair that is to be held at Oak Grove on June 18, the following will be the guidelines for all horses competing on that day.
Author: from the Kentucky Horse Racing & Gaming Corporation
Dealin With Dewey Romps To Win At Buffalo Raceway
The participants in Buffalo Raceway’s $16,000 Open Trot on Friday (June 13) afternoon ‘couldn’t deal’ with Dealin With Dewey as he upended Makes Me Charlie by four lengths in a snappy 1:56.2 over the fast track.
Super Chapter was simply super in EBC at Vernon
Vernon Downs played host to the Empire Breeders Classic (EBC) for both sophomore trotting fillies as well as 3-year-old trotting colts & geldings on Friday (June 13).
Luka wins Jake Saner Memorial
To celebrate the life of Iowa horseman, Jake Saner, family and friends gathered at Eldon, Iowa on Wednesday (June 12). At his favorite track, race two featured the Iowa Registered 3-Year-olds and Older Trot which was named in his honor, the Jake Saner Memorial.
Mohatu As placed first in Philly trot feature
Six foes couldn’t defeat Mr Bluebird in the $14,000 featured trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Thursday (June 12) afternoon, but his own decorum did – on a line on the turns, he went inside three consecutive pylons late on the final bend while well ahead, and although clear under the wire in 1:53.4, the violation, under Pennsylvania rules, caused him to be moved from first to seventh/last, elevating 13-1 shot Mohatu As to the top spot.
Double Metal Wins Harrington Open
Carlo Poliseno and Todd Burger’s Double Metal ($16.60, Cody Poliseno) was an upset winner in the $18,000 Open Pace Monday (June 9) at Harrington Raceway in 1:52.3.
King Strait upsets in Monday feature at Pocono
15-1 King Strait moved outside after sitting third much of the way in the $15,000 featured trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon (June 9), then closed well to catch pacesetting favorite Soncando while taking a new mark of 1:55.4.
Ramborain takes feature at Vernon.
Ramborain (Josh Kinney) captures the featured $7,500 trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (June 6).
Armbro Flight & Goodtimes Eliminations rescheduled to 4 p.m. Saturday
Woodbine Mohawk Park has announced that the Armbro Flight and Goodtimes Stakes eliminations, originally scheduled for Friday (June 6), will now take place tomorrow (Saturday, June 7) at 4 p.m.
George Hensley Jr., 73, dies
George Hensley Jr., born on January 10, 1952, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. He devoted over thirty years to Dunn Rite Land Service, where his exceptional talent and keen eye for flowers were apparent to all who knew him. George’s passion for his work was matched only by his deep commitment to those he cherished.