The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing season with live-streaming coverage from three fairs on Monday.
Author: by Frank Fraas, for the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association
French top trotter Hohneck might race in the International Trot
Phillipe Allaire-trained Hohneck (sired by Royal Dream) with Gabriele Gelormini won the Prix de Washington at Enghien, Paris- France in convincing style in 1.51.3.
Top Speed Opens Saturday at Scioto Downs
The miles were hot at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday (July 13) with Carbine taking the $26,000 open pace in 1:48.4.
Duly Resolved cruises to Open win at Tioga
Duly Resolved went gate-to-wire to capture the $16,000 Open Handicap Trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday,
First 2-year-old OHSS races at Scioto Downs for colt and filly pacers
Five divisions of Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year-olds were held at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday (July 13). Three divisions of colts went for $50,000 while two divisions of fillies went for $65,000 each. Trainer Ron Burke teamed up with driver Chris Page to win four of the five events.
Whittemore wins six including featured pace at Vernon
Driver Jimmy Whittemore won six races including the $6,500 co-featured pace with Major Leaguer at Vernon Downs on Saturday.
R Royal Port has on time arrival at Buffalo Raceway
R Royal Port pulled into ‘port’ on time and scored a two-length victory over E Street in Buffalo Raceway’s $14,000 Open I-II Trot on Saturday evening
Tyler Buter wins six races at Pocono Saturday
Tyler Buter had a first-rate day in the sulky Saturday afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, coming back to the winner’s circle six times on the program, including winning two of the three trotting features and the top pace.
Gowestyounggrace equals Cumberland track record
Heavy favorite Gowestyoungrace used a first over trip to overpower her rivals while equaling the track record at First Tracks Cumberland for 3-year-old pacing fillies.
Hidalgo stays unbeaten as NJSS kicks off at Big M
Hidalgo, a $600,000 purchase at the Harrisburg Yearling Sale, continued to return on his connections’ considerable investment Friday night at The Meadowlands by remaining unbeaten in two lifetime starts on an evening that saw nine $25,000 leg one divisions of the New Jersey Sire Stakes for 2-year-olds of each sex and gait.