The feature race at Plainridge Park on Friday afternoon (June 14) was the $14,000 Winners-Over Handicap trot and Sortie Hanover made a bold move to capture the winner’s share.
Author: by Tim Bojarski, for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
James “Jim” Beanblossom, 86, dies
James “Jim” Beanblossom, 86, passed away peacefully at Norton Hospital, in Louisville, Kentucky, surrounded by his family on June 12, 2019.
Pennsylvania-sired colts impressive in stakes action
A preview of next week’s Beal Trot eliminations at Pocono and the big jewel, the Hambletonian at The Meadowlands on August 3, was on display during competition among Pennsylvania-sired 3-year-old trotting colts at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday afternoon (June 14). Three divisions of the third preliminary round for the Sire Stakes and four sections of Stallion Series action produced many impressive winners.
Pelling’s Caviart Ally ready to challenge Shartin N in Roses Are Red
Caviart Ally will take aim at ending Shartin N’s rule over the older pacing mare division when the two again spar in the C$330,000 Roses Are Red Final on Pepsi North America Cup night (June 15) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
GoFundMe to help caretaker Crystal Picciariello injured in car accident
While returning home after paddocking horses at Hoosier Park on Saturday (June 1), caretaker Crystal Picciariello, who works for Mark P’Pool, and her daughter were in a serious car accident.
Borth knocks off four wins at Dresden Raceway
Tyler Borth captured the crown as the leading dash driver at Dresden Raceway last year as he amassed 38 wins in just 11 days of racing and this year he is aiming to do the same.
Drew Campbell wins six at Scarborough Downs
Drew Campbell put on a clinic of harness driving prowess on Sunday (June 2) winning six races on the 10-race program while inching closer to the latest milestone in his sights, membership into the 5,000 career win club.
Rebellious wins open pace at Tioga Downs
Rebellious (Tyler Buter) captured the featured $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (June 2).
Ulster takes Sunday Saratoga feature
With no Open Trot on the docket, the $12,500 Winners Over for trotters was the feature on the Sunday card (June 2) at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
None Bettor A scores fifth in a row
After reeling off four consecutive sub-1:50 wins in New Jersey, None Bettor A ($3.60) won his Harrah’s Philadelphia debut in similar fashion, posting a 1:49.2 victory in a $30,000 Great Northeast Open Series event for pacers on Sunday afternoon (June 2).