Nuttin But Finesse and Jonathan Roberts did the hard work to wear down the pace setting Marco Beach and then held off the pocket-sitting Precision Bluechip to win the $12,000 Open I Handicap at Rosecroft Raceway.
Author: by Pete Medhurst, for Rosecroft Raceway
Thoroughbred trainer facing two-year suspension for Clenbuterol from hair sample
In Bill Finley’s Thoroughbred Daily News story, “Facing A Two-Year Suspension For Clenbuterol, Trainer Jeffrey Englehart Says They’ve Got The Wrong Guy,” Englehart, who races at the NYRA tracks and at Finger Lakes, is adamant that he never gave the drug to the horse in question.
Dr. Andy Roberts reelected as District 6B director
Incumbent U.S. Trotting Association Director Dr. Andy Roberts has defeated challenger Steve Stewart by a count of 133-97 in the District 6B election. Dr. Roberts will commence his new term at the seating of the Board of Directors in Columbus, OH on Saturday, March 9.
Live racing cancelled Saturday at MGM Northfield Park
Due to poor and unsafe track conditions caused by fluctuating winter weather, live racing and qualifiers have been cancelled for Saturday (Jan. 27) at MGM Northfield Park.
Northville Downs cancels racing for Friday Jan. 26
Due to the fluctuating winter weather causing deteriorating track conditions, and in the interest of the health and safety of the horses and racing personnel, live racing is canceled at Northville Downs on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Racing inspector positions available at Buffalo Raceway
Opportunities for racing inspectors are currently available at Buffalo Raceway.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Jan. 27
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night.
Mogan elected president of the OHHA
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association has elected Scott Mogan as its new president. Mogan has served on the OHHA’s Board of Directors for 11 years. He replaces Steve Bateson who served as president from 2019-2023.
Friday program cancelled at The Raceway at Western Fair District
The Raceway at Western Fair District has been forced to cancel Friday night’s (Jan. 26) program due to unsafe track conditions caused by the fluctuating winter weather.
Marco Beach powers to Open win at Rosecroft
Marco Beach and Eric Davis spent many a night in the Fall meet cutting big miles against Rosecroft’s best in the $12,000 Open I handicap from outside post positions.