The recently landed 4-year-old New Zealand-bred Johnny Lincoln N made a statement in his second start at Plainridge Park on Monday (Sept. 7) afternoon as he cruised to his first North American win in the $17,000 conditioned pacing feature and take a new lifetime mark in the process.
Author: by Tim Bojarski, for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
Digging For Gold wins Open Pace at Vernon Downs
Digging For Gold (Jimmy Whittemore) captures the $8,500 Open Pace at Vernon Downs on Monday (Sept. 7).
Bluesville (Ron Harp) was first to the opening quarter in :26.1. Digging For Gold ($2.56) made his move heading down the backstretch. He emerged to the half first in a fast :54.0. He flew to three quarters in 1:21.4.
Three straight for Machs Legacy A, Gray wins five at Batavia Downs
It was easy work for Machs Legacy A on Labor Day at Batavia Downs on Monday (Sept. 7) as he went gate to wire to post his third straight win after taking the featured $8,000 pace for fillies and mares.
Tenzing Bromac N repeats in $15,000 Windsor Fair Invitational
Tenzing Bromac N dominated an ultra-accomplished field of top-level pacers on Saturday (Sept. 5), rolling to victory, in near record time, while claiming top honors in the $15,000 renewal of the Windsor Fair Invitational for the second year-in-a-row.
World Of Wishes romps again, Beckwith wins 6 at Big M
Apparently not satisfied with a 1:48.4 romp last week, World Of Wishes came back Saturday (Sept. 6) night at The Meadowlands and did it again in the same exact lifetime-best time, walloping five overmatched foes in the $27,500 feature, an Open II for pacers.
Kountry Plunge stays perfect with NYSS win at Vernon
Kountry Plunge (Brian Sears) takes the $110,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old trotting fillies at Vernon Downs on Friday (Sept. 4)
Car Keys again shows big motor, wins Philly feature
In last Friday’s $14,000 featured pace for females at Harrah’s Philadelphia, Car Keys got to set a :57.2 half, then outsprinted the opposition home. This Friday (Sept. 4), she was forced to take back, but found lively cover and came from behind to win again in 1:50.4.
Chapter Geo J wins $115,500 NYSS at Batavia Downs Wednesday
After getting a perfect pocket trip, Chapter Geo J (Chapter Seven-Miss Vet Hanover) held off three opponents to capture the lone $115,500 NYSS division for 3-year-old male trotters that was held at Batavia Downs, where driver Drew Monti won half the card with his five victory performance on Wednesday (Sept. 2) evening.
Black Hope Takes Harrington Open Trot
David Hamm and Frank Chick’s Black Hope ($12, Brandon Givens) was a 1:56 winner in the $22,500 Open Trot Wednesday (Sept. 2) at Harrington Raceway.
Top Eligibles for the 81st Little Brown Jug (Grade 1)
Week #4 (of 6) – September 2, 2026. The Little Brown Jug will be raced on Thursday, September 24, 2026