Frank N. Mastrodonato passed away at home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 64, after his courageous battle with ALS. Predeceased by his parents, Frank “Chappy” & Ruth Mastrodonato; brother, Nick; son, Anthony. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Mastrodonato; children, Gina & Frankie Jr. Mastrodonato; step-son, Jamie Felker; sister, Anna (Dominic) Guerrieri; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Frank was an active member of the WNY Horseman’s Association for many years.
Author: from USTA Communications Department
Chapheart cruises, Ranger wins five at Plainridge Park
After two unsuccessful starts at Plainridge Park earlier this month, the third time’s the charm for Chapheart who rationed out the speed and won easily in Monday’s (July 31) $22,500 feature trot.
Dolce Amara soars at Red Mile
On Monday (July 31), Dolce Amara (Tim Tetrick) broke her maiden in style at Red Mile in the only $80,000 Kentucky Sire Stakes division for freshman trotting fillies. Lucas Wallin harnessed the granddaughter of champion Pizza Dolce on a sun-splashed afternoon in Kentucky.
Illinois Racing Board receives applications for 2024 dates
The Illinois Racing Board on July 31 received three applications for 2024 racing dates—two from Hawthorne Race Course for Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing and one from FanDuel Sportsbook and Racing (the former Fairmount Park) for Thoroughbred racing.
Siegelman Stable presents Hambletonian 2023
Horse racing enthusiasts and novices alike are in for a treat as Siegelman Stable proudly announces the launch of an exclusive 5-piece capsule collection dedicated to the prestigious Hambletonian race. In honor of the 98th edition of America’s greatest harness race, the New York-based luxury streetwear brand has yet again crafted a collection that captures the essence of this renowned event. The capsule is set to drop on Friday, July 28th at 1 p.m. on www.siegelmanstable.com, just a week ahead of the highly anticipated race day, which falls on Saturday, August 5th at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey.
Bill Bauer wins trotting feature at Plainridge Park
Massachusetts-bred and two-time Massachusetts Sire Stake champion Bill Bauer brushed late to claim his second win of the year in the $20,000 top trot at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (July 24).
Evil Guy a good guy for his backers in Pocono feature
The Il Sogno Dream gelding Evil Guy used the uncovered route to get a neck victory in the $15,000 featured trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (July 24) afternoon.
Ranger wins seven, Cecere five at Plainridge Park
Driver Bruce Ranger and trainer Domenico Cecere put on a clinic in their respective positions as they both set performance records at Plainridge Park on Monday afternoon (July 17).
A rollercoaster of racing at Bedford (PA)
Fairgrounds are noted for their exciting rollercoaster rides, and the 11-race meet held at the fairgrounds in this southwest Pennsylvania town on Sunday (July 16) and Monday (July 17), conducted as a “2-Day Pennsylvania Fair Sire Stakes meet” per state statute, had more ups and downs than the thrill machines located at any other place of grand amusement.
Handle doubled, purses up at Oak Grove in 2023
The 2023 harness racing season at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, which concluded July 10, saw significant increases in all-sources wagering handle and total purses paid, giving cause for optimism among players and participants alike for the future of the sport in the Bluegrass State.