Bob McIntosh sent out two elimination winners in the $205,200 Battle of Waterloo final, presented by Winbak Farm, at Grand River Raceway on Monday afternoon (Aug. 7), and neither one of them disappointed. Do Better, a gelded son of Bettors Delight, guided by Sylvain Filion, delivered as the public’s choice to capture the prized event in 1:54.3. Always A Thrill, the second of two homebred rookies for McIntosh, finished second to complete the exacta for the stable.
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Freehold seeking Charter/Assistant Race Secretary
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Drew Campbell wins four on Friday at Cumberland
Drew Campbell had the hot hands at Cumberland on Friday (Aug. 4), winning four races on the penultimate day of the Summer meet at the iconic Southern Maine racetrack.
Juxta Cowgirl and I Get It take Friday Northville Open
The Friday (Aug. 4) spotlights at Northville Downs were on races five and six as 9-year-old pacing mare Juxta Cowgirl (Relentless Yankee – Juxtaposition) and driver/trainer Art McIlmurray captured the Mares Open Handicap Pace in 1:55.1 by 2-3/4 lengths while I Get It (Dontyouforgetit – Less Stress) captured the Open Trot with owner/trainer/driver Bob Rowland in 1:57.4, an easy victory.
Merton wins five including feature at Tioga
Driver Mike Merton won five of the seven races that were contested at Tioga Downs on Friday (Aug. 4) including the $11,500 featured trot with Andover Contessa.
Telenovela charges late to win Vernon feature
Telenovela (Dylan Huckabone-Miller) flies down the stretch to steal the $7,500 featured trot at Vernon Downs on Friday (Aug. 4).
Frank N. Mastrodonato, 64, dies
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.
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.