Nominations for the 2024 Dan Patch Free-for-all pace at Running Aces are due on Monday (June 24).
Author: by Darin Gagne, for Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack
Gorgeous day, ‘Gorgeous’ result at Springfield
Ideal weather conditions with a sunny sky, temperatures in the low nineties, and a balmy breeze of 10 miles per hour coupled with a very fast track set the stage for the Illinois Department of Agriculture sponsored Violet and Cardinal stake events for ICF 3-year-olds of both gaits at Springfield on Friday (June 21).
Athearn sweeps Maine Sired Trots at Cumberland
Driver Mark Athearn and trainer Gretchen Athearn swept a pair of Maine Sire Stakes trotting events on Friday at Cumberland Raceway, recreating a similar instance last season where the same two youngsters won their stakes debuts on the same day.
Trio of MADC races featured Friday night at Big M
With three races on the card Friday night, the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Drivers Club races went back to their norm, with favorites losing in all three races.
‘Appetite’ gobbles up foes in Big M’s TrackMaster
Santafe’s Appetite completed a three-race sweep of the TrackMaster Series for female pacers with a rating of 76.5 or less Friday night at The Meadowlands by using her usual late-closing kick.
Seaside Diva looks to stay perfect in Ohio Sires Stakes
The Ohio 2-year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year has started defense of her title with a bang. She has won all four of her starts earning just under $100,000.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for June 22
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (June 22).
Ohio USHWA offers Hirt Workshop scholarship
The Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is offering one Ohio-based journalism student the opportunity to participate in the Clyde Hirt Journalism Workshop from July 31 – Aug. 3, 2024 in East Rutherford, NJ.
SOA of NY Member and Fan Appreciation Night on June 28
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York will be conducting an SOA Member and Fan Appreciation Night on Friday (June 28) from 6 – 10 p.m. near the winner’s circle.
Sophomore filly pacers head to Eldorado Scioto Downs for Buckeye Stallion Series
Four divisions of 3-year-old filly pacers will take to the Eldorado Scioto Downs track Friday (June 21) in search of a win in the second leg of the Buckeye Stallions Series.