There was a single Pick-5 ticket alive to the favorite in the 10th race on Tuesday night (Feb. 20) at MGM Northfield. However, the favorite couldn’t hold off a late surge, sending a carryover into the Wednesday evening (Feb. 21) program. The $1 wager with its low 14-percent takeout will have a zestful carryover of $5,413 and feature an estimated pool of $30,000.
Author: by Kenny Livengood, for MGM Northfield Park
Energetic Hanover electric in Blue Hen/Open Pace at Dover
Energetic Hanover circled the pack three-wide at the top of the stretch and won the Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 15).
Triple feature Thursday at Batavia
After a lengthy respite, winter returned to western New York as persistent snow and wind kept things challenging for the Thursday afternoon (Feb. 15) card at Batavia Downs. The program featured the three top weekly classes and two big efforts from the meet’s leading drivers.
$4,419 Pick-5 carryover Wed. at Northfield
There were a couple of upsets throughout the Pick-5 sequence on Tuesday evening (Feb. 13) at MGM Northfield Park. This creates a delectable wagering opportunity on the Wednesday (Feb. 14) Valentine’s Day program.
I Get It scores at Bally’s Dover
I Get It got the job done with a 1:55.3 win in Tuesday’s (Feb. 13) featured $16,000 Winners Over Trot at Bally’s Dover.
Idao de Tillard wins Prix de France
Idao de Tillard, with Clement Duvaldestin in the bike, stamped himself as a champion, winning the prestigious Prix de France at Vincennes in a new race record of 1:51.3 (mile rate).
Hawthorne all alone on Super Sunday
The penultimate program of Hawthorne’s winter meet is slated for Sunday (Feb. 11), and the 12-race card stands alone nationwide on Super Bowl Sunday for harness racing devotees.
Kandy Sweet, Ferrari win GLADA Trot at Northfield
With harness racing celebrating being “back in business” at Northfield Park, Kandy Sweet, handled by Larry Ferrari, put some “icing” on the cake on Saturday (Feb. 10) by winning the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) Trot.
Joviality S named Sweden’s Horse of the Year
Joviality S, previously named Sweden’s top 4-year-old trotting mare of 2023, has also been named the country’s Horse of the Year.
Oakwood Ardan IR wins fifth straight at Big M
East Rutherford, NJ — The hottest horse anywhere put another beating on his foes Saturday night (Feb. 10) at the Meadowlands, as the amazing Oakwood Ardan IR registered his fifth consecutive victory…