In the nearly 40 years they’ve been breeding and campaigning Standardbreds, Jim Kezios and John Krillies — racing as Tripoli Stable of Norridge, Ill. — have followed a consistent theme in naming their horses for Greek islands, mythical characters or war heroes. Mykonos, who is named for the island where Zeus battled the Titans, hopes to live up what his name represents on Saturday (Dec. 15) at The Meadows.
Author: by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows
Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout announced for December 22
Woodbine Entertainment Thursday (Dec. 13) announced a mandatory payout for the Standardbred Jackpot Hi-5 on Saturday (Dec. 22) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Green has big night at Rosecroft on Wednesday
When your Grandfather and Father have won races at Rosecroft, you might as well follow in their footsteps, right? Jason Green continues to do that, as last night he piloted four winners including the mares feature with KG Rocks in 1:53.4.
Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.; Brian Brown take Kaltenbach honors
Trainer Brian Brown captured his first Kaltenbach training title in 2018, sending 104 youngsters postward in the 2018 Ohio Sires Stakes (OSS) legs, finals and consolations.
Pandolfo’s Picks: December 13 Meadowlands
Bob Pandolfo offers his picks for the $50,000 Late Pick 4 at the Meadowlands on December 13, part of the USTA Strategic Wagering program.
France cuts purses by 11 percent
Betting on horse races has declined in several years in France, and a cut in purses was expected. The French governing body for harness racing, Le Trot has just announced, that purses in races in 2019 will be cut by 11 percent – that is 26 million Euro.
USTA ID Technician in Northern Florida
USTA ID Technician, Jeff Schaefer, will be in the Northern Florida area this weekend (Dec. 14-16). The USTA strongly encourages those that need identification and DNA services to reach out to Schaefer to avoid any registration delays.
The Royal Harry scores on Wednesday at Saratoga
The Royal Harry (RC Royalty) completed the sweep of the Holiday Trotting Series on Wednesday (Dec. 12) afternoon. The former Hambletonian participant didn’t have his best year in 2018 and thus qualified to compete in the Holiday Trot, which began last month.
Foiled Again earns 108th win
A mere three weeks away from mandatory retirement, Foiled Again ($2.20) withstood three strong challenges en route to a gritty 1:54.2 win — the 108th of his career — in Sunday’s (Dec. 9) $10,000 Foiled Again Farewell Tour Invitational at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Bold Eagle disappoints again
Even-money favorite, Bold Eagle, driven by Franck Nivard finished a disappointing sixth in the Grand Prix du Bourbonnais, the second qualifying race for the Prix d’Amerique.