M.GM Northfield Park cancels Sunday program.
Author: by Michael Carter, for MGM Northfield Park
Calabrese captures close AHDC Trot
A scant difference of a nostril made John Calabrese and his charge Lucky Matter the victor of the $9,000 American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday afternoon.
Sire Stakes, Open Pace on Cal Expo bill Sunday
A $20,000 California Sire Stakes for 4-year-old mares that brings out Stevies Girl and Made Of Mischief and an Open Pace headed by A Major Omen are highlights on Sunday’s Cal Expo program.
Rose Run Vincent claims Northville top trot
In front of a fan-filled grandstand, Rose Run Vincent and driver/trainer David Lake captured the featured $21,600 Open Trot on Friday’s program at Northville Downs.
Thoroughbred trainers and HIWU Metformin suspensions
There were more than 90 million prescriptions for Metformin in the United States last year, making it the most widely used diabetes medication taken by mouth. If you’re not on it, you almost certainly know someone who is. It is everywhere.
Hot Mess Express goes out a winner at Big M
Showing the heart of the champion she’s been throughout her racing career, Hot Mess Express made her final career start a winning one Friday night, taking a mid-range conditioned pace for mares at The Meadowlands in 1:53.2 in ultra-game fashion.
Trotter of the Year Jujubee receives a warm welcome at Ivy Lane Farm
Dan Patch Trotter of the Year Jujubee, was introduced at Ivy Lane Farm’s Open House on Jan. 27 and visitors were impressed by his good looks and demeanor.
MGM Northfield Park cancels Saturday racing program
Due to a small area of the track surface that is still unsuitable for racing, MGM Northfield Park must cancel both live racing and qualifiers for Saturday (Feb. 3).
Baubletina is High Mileage Standardbred
The 2023 American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) High Mileage Standardbred, presented by the U.S. Trotting Association, is Baubletina. The 15-year-old mare is fresh into her third career, courtesy of long-time endurance enthusiast Larry Gray from Pennsylvania.
Million dollar day at Monticello Raceway
When live racing was cancelled on Monday (Jan. 29), Race Secretary Eric Warner and Monticello Harness Horsemen President Alan Schwartz worked together and carded 13 races for Thursday to help the horsemen who got shut out on Monday, the decision worked out well for both parties, the 13-race card handled $1,114,118.36, with a per race average $85,701.