Fireinsidemyveins ($11.60) had ‘ice’ inside his veins late as he held off a stubborn J-s Hopscotch in Buffalo Raceway’s $15,500 Open Trot on Saturday evening (June 24) after managing to squeak out the head victory in 1:57.2 over the fast track from the seven post.
Author: by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
Pocono features to Casual Cool, Speed Away
Casual Cool and Speed Away won the $18,500 featured races on their respective gaits during the Saturday afternoon (June 24) card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Cruise Alert and McSeaside will battle head-to-head in Ohio Sires Stakes action
On Saturday night (June 24) at Northfield Park there will be two divisions of Ohio Sires Stakes for 3-year-old filly pacers. There will be $110,000 on the line with each division going for $55,000.
Meadowlands seeks Stakes sponsors
As the Grand Circuit stakes season gets underway, The Meadowlands needs the support of those in the industry who benefit most from these stakes to help cover the cost of maintaining the program at its current level by sponsoring them.
Cordarius Stewart stays hot at Springfield
The temperature at Springfield, IL reached the 90s Friday (June 23) but the weather wasn’t the only thing that has become hot. Driver Cordarius Stewart has been sizzling
Outlawofthevalley takes Maine Sire Stakes at Cumberland
Despite an early miscue, Outlawofthevalley overcame his inaugural round jitters to grab the lone $14,491 division of the Maine Sire Stakes for 3-year-old male trotters on Friday (June 23) at Cumberland Raceway.
McGivern’s Miracle: The Story of Powerscourt
If you hang around the racetrack enough, you’re sure to get a lifetime supply of stories from horsemen about their experiences and their horses. One story most horsemen have that doesn’t get enough recognition is the one of the miracle horse – the horse that overcomes the odds and makes it back to the track. For the McGivern Stable, that horse is Powerscourt.
Coqui Coqui and Saulsgood all good in Friday Northville Opens
Six-year-old pacing mare Coqui Coqui (Justin Irvine) and 4-year-old trotting gelding Saulsgood (Jason Merriman) captured the co-featured Friday night (June 23) Opens at Northville Downs.
Saturday Allison, Iowa racing canceled
The races scheduled for Saturday at Allison, Iowa have been canceled due to rain.
It’s Academic top of the class in Big M feature
It’s Academic got back into the win column after a two-race losing streak by taking the Friday night feature at The Meadowlands, a $31,500 Open Handicap for trotters.