Winnerup (Credit Winner x Up Front Hotsey x Sj’s Caviar) will stand his inaugural season in Minnesota in 2025. The 9 year old trotter tied the all-age track record in 2023 at Running Aces Racetrack, but has found immense success across the country on tracks of all sizes. He’s banked $515,287 and boasts a mark of 1:52.1 with a beaten time of 1:51.1.
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Celia Bayama strikes again at Batavia Downs
Although she moved up in class, out in post and completely reversed racing strategies, Celia Bayama claimed her second straight win in the $9,500 fillies and mares pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 10) afternoon.
Very busy Monday as Pocono prepares to open for 2025
The trotters and pacers took their first 2025 spins around the 5/8-mile oval at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (Feb. 10) morning. The conditions were not prime (mid- to high-20s, and a “good” track rated at “+1” and later “+2”), but several horses showed they are ready to get the season underway, with the first card Saturday (Feb. 15) at 1 p.m.
USTA Roadster Off-Track Series Renewed
The U.S. Trotting Association is pleased to announce the renewal of the USTA Roadster Off-Track Series for 2025.
Pocono draws for first qualifiers; season starts Feb. 15
Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, the northeast Pennsylvania racino, has started swinging into high gear, as on Friday (Feb. 7) it drew for the first qualifying races of the 2025 season, which will begin a week from Saturday, on February 15. Those qualifiers will be held this coming Monday (Feb. 10).
Distaffers battle in Cal Expo Sire Stakes
Over Ice, an accomplished invader; and Overthemoonforyou, who has been sensational at this meet, get the top billing in Saturday (Feb. 8) night’s $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old pacing fillies.
Favored Oaxacan Dream N bucked longshot bias at Batavia
Batavia, NY — Sent off at 50-cents to the dollar in the featured $9,500 pace for fillies and mares at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 3), Oaxacan Dream N lived up to…
Makayla Renee Lavery, 24, dies
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Makayla Renee Lavery on January 26th, 2025 at the age of 24. Makayla was a Michigan native, born April 27th, 2000 to JoAnne Lavery and Otis McLeod.
Woodbine Mohawk cancels after seven races
Woodbine Mohawk Park was forced to cancel Monday (Jan. 27) evening’s card of live racing following the seventh race due to unsafe racing conditions caused by extreme wind and snow.
Makayla Lavery fundraiser
Makayla Laverty was killed over the weekend in a tragic car accident. She played an active role in the harness racing industry and many knew her for her infectious smile.