Driver Aaron Hall swept all three of the $6,000 divisions of the Jack Frost Trotting series at Cumberland on Sunday (Dec. 17), two of which were from his own stable, and one from his dad Craig’s barn.
Author: by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
Joggingtothebank scores impressively in $18,000 Open Trot at MGM Northfield Park
Entering Sunday night (Dec. 17), Joggingtothebank, had already had an impressive season with over $100,000 in earnings; he continued to shine bright on Sunday evening, jogging to his fourth win in his last five starts in the $18,000 Open Trot at MGM Northfield Park.
PHRA launches “Hot 2 Trot” – It’s not your normal horse racing podcast
The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association, an organization dedicated to marketing and promoting Thoroughbred and harness racing, as well as both Thoroughbred and Standardbred breeding, has launched a new podcast, “Hot 2 Trot.”
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for Dec. 16
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at the Meadowlands on Saturday night (Dec. 16).
Shenandoah Downs 2023 — by the numbers
Shenandoah Downs completed its 2023 pari-mutuel harness racing season in Woodstock, VA on Oct. 29.
Roberts slams Thursday night Rosecroft card
If Jonathan Roberts is able to catch Johnathan Ahle for the fall driving dash title at Rosecroft, Thursday night’s (Dec. 14) win with HP Lis Shadow in the $12,000 Open I Pace, may be the key race in his comeback.
Margaret Gillon named Caretaker of the Year
Margaret Gillon, who is a longtime and greatly appreciated member of the Burke Brigade, has been named the 2023 Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year.
Second leg of Winter Series highlights Cumberland weekend
The Winter Late Closing Series at First Tracks Cumberland highlights the long weekend of racing at the iconic Southern Maine oval, with five divisions of the Gingerbread Series kicking off the activities on Friday.
Veteran pacers career finales at Monticello
The Au Revoir Pace for 14-year-old senior pacers headlined the Thursday (Dec. 14) afternoon card at Monticello Raceway.
Mohawk Park 2023 holiday racing and draw schedule
Woodbine Mohawk Park announced this year’s holiday racing schedule on Thursday.