The Netherlands’ Rick Ebbinge became only the second driver to ever repeat as the winner of the World Driving Championship, claiming his second title Friday night before a large crowd at Rennbahn Berlin in Germany.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Noble doubles up in Buckeye Stallion Series action
For the second time in less than a week, Dan Noble recorded two wins in Buckeye Stallion Series action. Last Sunday (Aug. 13) Noble recorded two wins at MGM Northfield Park. Thursday night at Eldorado Scioto Downs, Noble won two of the five $20,000 races for 2-year-old colt trotters.
Horse racing now available to Ontario sports bettors
Woodbine Entertainment, Canada’s leading race track operator, and global sports betting leader, bet365 announce four-year partnership.
‘Allywag’ looks for third Sun Stakes Saturday score
After picking up his first win of the season two weeks ago, Allywag Hanover will travel to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania for Saturday’s $100,000 Always B Miki Invitational Pace, an event the 6-year-old has captured in each of the past two years.
Jim Taggart wins six at Monticello
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.
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.