Now that the Maine Sire Stakes have crowned their champions, many of the star 3-year-old pacers are still itching for action in the Pine Tree State.
Author: by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
Paul Roberts, 86, dies
Paul J. “Jim” Roberts, 86, (Jan. 15, 1937 – Nov. 2, 2023) of Wapakoneta formerly of Spencerville, died at 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
Perfect Sting bookings to Deo Volente
Brittany Stallion Management and the Perfect Sting Syndicate have announced that 2024 bookings to 2- and 3-Year-Old Champion Perfect Sting should be directed to Deo Volente Farms for the 2024 breeding season, and not to Brittany Stallion Management as before.
Allywag Hanover, Tattoo Artist set for rematch in $125,000 Potomac Pace
Allywag Stable’s Allywag Hanover will reunite with archrival Tattoo Artist Thursday night at Rosecroft Raceway, where two of North America’s most celebrated aged pacers will face off for a rematch in the $125,000 Potomac Pace Invitational.
Amateur drivers donate to Corbin Community Backpack Program; Track honors Bruce Carpenter, Mayors Razmus and Harrison
With Cumberland Run’s inaugural 12-day meet coming to an end Tuesday, the new harness track in Corbin had a couple of special presentations during Sunday’s races on a gorgeous autumn day.
The Bird Dance takes First Tracks Cumberland’s opener
When live harness racing resumed at Maine’s Cumberland Raceway on Sunday, one of the state’s top pacers, The Bird Dance N, continued his winning ways grabbing the $6,000 featured pace in 1:56.4.
Hawthorne newcomer can impact distaff Open
There’s a new mare in town and by the looks of her accomplishments she should have a strong impact in Monday’s filly and mare Open pace at Hawthorne Race Course.
A Delightful Act N puts it all together in $20,000 Filly and Mare Distaff at MGM Northfield Park
A Delightful Act N, who had been a bridesmaid instead of a bride against Open company the past few weeks, finally put it all together on Sunday in the $20,000 Filly and Mare Distaff at MGM Northfield Park.
Diamond Creek announces 2024 stud fees
Three new stallions join the Diamond Creek roster for 2024: Cannibal, Confederate and Tactical Approach.
Two senior citizens of racing take GLADA at Northfield
Two “senior citizens of harness racing”– 76-year-old driver Floyd Rhodes and 10-year-old trotter Another Breath — teamed up to get their first victories in 2023 in the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Series race at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday.