Chuck Simon, who briefly served as the assistant racing secretary at Yonkers during the early 1990s before venturing into what would be a successful training career in the Thoroughbred industry, passed away Sunday (Sept. 8) in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was 57 and had been battling cancer.
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George Brennan collects 12,000th career driving victory
George Brennan added his name to an exclusive list of drivers to have 12,000 lifetime victories after he won the fifth race on Monday night (Sept. 2) at MGM Yonkers Raceway with Night Hawk.
Tetrick joins the 14,000 club, Woman Of Passion ends Date Night Hanover’s win streak at The Red Mile
On a gorgeous Monday (Sept. 2) Tim Tetrick had plenty to smile about as he became the seventh driver in the history of harness racing to steer 14,000 winners when Reload captured the $10,000 fourth leg of the Kentucky Wildcat Series for 3-year-old filly trotters in 1:54.4.
Late brush by Side Piece takes Plainridge Open
After following a torrid first half, Side Piece shook loose and cleaned up late in the $25,000 fillies and mares Open Handicap pace at Plainridge Park on Monday (Sept. 2) afternoon.
It’s Corona Time in Batavia’s winner’s circle
Indiana-campaigned but locally owned, It’s Corona Time made her western New York debut one to remember as she mare-handled the competition while winning the $13,500 Open Handicap distaff pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Monday (Sept. 2) afternoon.
Captaincountrystar Notches 10th Win Of Year
Tlb Racing’s Captaincountrystar ($9.40, Pat Berry) notched his 10th win of the year Monday (Sept. 2) at Harrington Raceway in the featured $22,500 Free-For-All in 1:52.3.
The Word Is Out dominant in Ohio Sires Stakes action
News is spreading fast about the dominant performance from The Word Is Out in the Ohio Sires Stakes action for 2-year-old filly pacers on Sunday night (Sep. 1) at MGM Northfield Park. The Word Is Out defeated the perfect Odds On Hieleah with lengths to spare in the sole $100,000 division.
Royal Emeralds shines in Pocono feature
On a sunny Monday afternoon (Sept. 2) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, favorite Royal Emeralds sparkled as she won the $15,000 featured trot in 1:56.2.
Le Massif takes Labor Day feature at Vernon
Le Massif (Steeven Genois) charges late to capture the $7,500 featured pace at Vernon Downs on Monday (Sept. 2).
Unusual Clarity wins exciting feature at Vernon
Unusual Clarity (Ron Harp) captures the $6,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace at Vernon Downs on Friday (Aug. 30).