Kingpin Hanover toughed out a first-over victory in Tuesday’s $16,000 Open Trot at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Author: by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Casino Hotel
Seriously Feared repeats for Noah Stanley in Oak Grove Amateur
For the second consecutive week, Seriously Feared, driven by the Gerrads Cross, United Kingdom native Noah Stanley, took top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (April 21).
Kenneth “Butch” James Daniels, 73, dies
Kenneth “Butch” James Daniels, age 73, of Clayton, Delaware, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover, Delaware.
Richard R. (Dick) DeSantis, 88, dies
Richard R. (Dick) DeSantis,formerly of Saratoga Springs NY, crossed the finish line Dec.24th, early Christmas Eve morning. He was 88 years of age.
Meadowlands continues road to zero drag
The Meadowlands Racetrack continues to work towards eliminating the post-time drag each live race night.
Derby Day dining at the Meadowlands Racetrack
The greatest two minutes in sports – the Kentucky Derby – takes place on Saturday, May 3, and the Meadowlands Racetrack is the best place to watch and wager.
Desperate Man fastest in fourth round of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series
Desperate Man, who was third in last year’s MGM Borgata Pacing Series final as the favorite, lacked a win in the 2025 edition of the event coming into Monday’s (April 21) fourth leg at MGM Yonkers Raceway, but changed his fortunes with a commanding 1:51 performance in the third of four $50,000 divisions.
Heather Wilder appointed to Hall of Fame Screening Committee
Heather Wilder, best known for her work with Altmeyer Wilder Racing and as president of the Keystone Chapter of the United States Harness Writers’ Association, has been appointed to a six-year term on the Screening Committee for harness racing’s Hall of Fame.
Native’s Filou navigates victory in Rosecroft feature
Native’s Filou made his debut for owner Robert Cacamese and trainer Steve LeBlanc a winning one by withstanding a sustained first-over attack from Don’tmesswithles to post a 1:50.1 score in Monday’s (April 21) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway.
Cal Expo cards Sire Stakes, Open Trot Saturday
A $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 4-year-old males headed by Celebrity Status and an Open Trot featuring Valottalove get the marquee treatment at Cal Expo Saturday evening.