After winning three consecutive races on Wednesday, leading driver Jimmy Taggart Jr. continued his hot streak at Monticello, winning six out of the eight races on Thursday (Aug. 17) at the Mighty M.
Author: From Monticello Raceway Media Relations
Dougsmonkeybusines shines in sophomore action at Aces
The Thursday evening (Aug. 17) harness racing program at Running Aces was loaded with freshman and sophomore action in the Minnesota-sired program and there were many standout performances throughout the night.
A homecoming for Chris Long at Skowhegan State Fair
From Saratoga Springs to Skowhegan, Chris Long made the journey home to his native-born state on Thursday (Aug. 17), showcasing the talents that have made him a fan favorite ever since he first burst upon the Pine Tree circuit back in 1988.
Lexington Selected catalog available
The catalog for the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale is now available and may be viewed or downloaded at lexingtonselected.com and on the Equineline Sales Catalog app.
Wiseman Memorial Trot heads Sunday Aces card
The Sunday night harness racing program at Running Aces will feature the $35,000 Steve Wiseman Memorial Trot final and will turn the spotlight on colon cancer awareness and prevention.
Hardin gets kudos as Maine Freshman wrap at Topsham
A pair of $14,000-plus divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers closed out the 169th week of harness racing at historic Topsham Fair. The duo of early, non-wagering races kicked off the final, blockbuster card Saturday (Aug. 12), which was met with praise and applause for the second-year director of racing Michelle Hardin.
Clever Cody wins for third time in Ohio Sires Stakes
While the top 3-year-old pacers in the country were on display at MGM Northfield Park Saturday night, the best of Ohio’s freshman colt pacers and sophomore colt trotters were also featured in Ohio Sires Stakes action.
Wild Wild Western, Oberto shine in MGM Northfield Park Opens
On an already stacked undercard, Wild Wild Western and Oberto put together solid performances in their respective $21,000 Open events on Saturday night
Angel’s Express wins feature at Tioga
Angel’s Express (Tyler Miller) was the winner of the $10,500 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday
NYSS freshmen pacers shine at Vernon
Vernon Downs hosted two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies as well as a leg for pacing colts & geldings on Saturday.