Slugger On Deck impressively won the $51,300 final of the Bally’s Dover Late Closing Series for Delaware-sired 3-year-old male pacers on Thursday night (April 2) at Bally’s Dover.
Author: by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally 's Dover
Hey Hey Mama takes Miami Valley feature
Hey Hey Mama picked up her third win of the year by taking Thursday’s (April 2) $36,000 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at Miami Valley Raceway.
Ponda Jet leads Hochstetler hat trick
Trainer Jay Hochstetler ventured away from his usual haunt of Harrah’s Hoosier Park, in Anderson, Ind., down to Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel with a loaded trio on the Tuesday (March 31) card that all found the winner’s circle, including stable star Ponda Jet, who took the $30,000 Open Handicap Trot in his 6-year-old bow as the even-money favorite.
Theobald wins Miami Valley feature
Theobald used a first-over move to secure victory in Tuesday night’s (March 31) $22,000 featured conditioned trot at Miami Valley Raceway.
Northfield cancels Tues. after four races
Due to ongoing severe thunderstorms and persistent lightning in the area, live racing at MGM Northfield Park was canceled following race 4 on Tuesday (March 31).
Fiftyshadesofblu easy winner in Pocono feature
The Fiftydallarbill gelding Fiftyshadesofblu is now three-for-three for trainer Britney Dillon and Joseph Musser Trust, coming to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania and overcoming the outside post 8 to win Tuesday’s (March 31) $15,500 featured trot.
Swee’pea upsets in Dover series final; Fruit Snacker repeats
Swee’pea surged late along the pylons and registered an 11-1 upset in the $51,100 Bally’s Dover Late Closer final for Delaware-sired 3-year-old male trotters on Tuesday (March 31) at Bally’s Dover.
Harrington 2026 meet approaching
Harrington Raceway’s 2026 harness racing meet will commence April 13 on a primarily Monday-through-Wednesday schedule (post time 4:30 p.m.).
Pennsylvania commission March meeting recap
Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly visited Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday (March 30) as part of an effort to educate lawmakers on the economic impact horse racing has on the state, as well as the intricacies of a typical race day.
Brett Miller wins eight, sweeps Miami Valley Opens
Brett Miller won eight races on the Thursday (March 26) harness racing program at Miami Valley Raceway, including both Open events for distaff pacers.