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.
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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.
Optrix again surprises at Pocono on Monday
Optrix became the first horse to pay over $50 to win twice at the 2023 meet at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (July 17), making a strong backstretch move to the lead and going on for a new lifetime mark of 1:55.1.
The Pantheist A wires Oak Grove distaffers; Tharps wins four
Douglas Overhiser’s The Pantheist A made every call a winning one in the closing day feature at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, scoring at odds-on in 1:50.4 in Monday’s (July 10) $30,000 Fillies and Mares Open Pace.
Marquis Lafayette shines in career best effort at Plainridge
Overcast skies and a rain-laden track were the conditions to be dealt with on Monday (July 10) at Plainridge Park, but speedy miles were the call of the day for the many trotters that went postward. The fastest of the group was posted by Marquis Lafayette who notched a new lifetime mark while winning the featured $25,000 Open for the diagonal gaited.
Freshman pacing colts shine in PA All-Stars races
Precocious 2-year-old pacing males were on display in four $30,000 divisions of a Pennsylvania All-Stars event on Monday afternoon (July 10) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, and the four winners all emerged as still unbeaten in purse contests.