Nominations for the first round of late closers at Miami Valley are due no later than Feb. 15.
Author: from Miami Valley Raceway
I Did It Myway rolls to victory
I Did It Myway made amends for his defeat last week and roared to victory in the Winners Over/Blue Hen Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Thursday night (Feb. 1).
Primo Uomo, Credit List upset in Batavia features
Steady rain and an off track threw a curveball at bettors at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Feb. 1) as many favorites failed to fire, allowing some bountiful payoffs to prevail. That included both featured races, where photos were needed to decide the winners.
Muscle Dynasty dominates in Bally’s Dover Open Trot
Muscle Dynasty won gate to wire in the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Jan. 30).
Black Hope powers to Dover upset
Black Hope and 21-year-old driver Cole Olsen took the overland trip to a 17-1 upset in the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Jan. 23).
Weaver named Wisconsin Horseperson of the Year
The Wisconsin Harness Horse Association has announced that Wayne Weaver will be honored as its 2023 Horseperson of the Year at the organization’s Jan. 27 event in Madison, Wis.
Western Fair cancels Tuesday races
Unsafe track conditions caused by weather has forced the cancellation of Tuesday’s (Jan. 23) race program at The Raceway at the Western Fair District.
Smith rewarded with one-time risky claim
Anyone who is a follower of horse racing knows that not all the gambling on the sport comes from the racetrack’s mutuel system. There has always been plenty of horsepeople’s money changing hands through the track’s claiming box, as well.
Deliciousstone DK wins GLADA Trot at Norhtfield
Lauren Harmon teamed up with the 9-year-old Deliciousstone DK (Wishing Stone) to score a handy win approaching three lengths in MGM Northfield Park’s Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) Trot on Saturday night (Jan. 20).
Engblom trains five winners at Big M
Not once did a trainer win more than four races on a single card at the Meadowlands during 2023, so maybe it was on Per Engblom’s list of New Year’s resolutions to accomplish the feat.