Lynn George Wilfong, 84, of Kentland, Ind., died unexpectedly on Sept. 9, 2023, at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Watseka, Ill.
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Mass-breds dominate, Ranger wins five at Plainridge
Massachusetts-bred trotters had a big day at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 12) with both young and old participants hitting the winner’s enclosure. Three of the day’s victors will be competing in the $2.5 million (est.) Massachusetts Sire Stakes, which start on Sept. 25.
Majorca N scores in Tuesday Harrington feature
Michael Casalino and Dylan Davis’ Majorca N ($3.60, Corey Callahan) overcame post position eight and prevailed in 1:53.3 in the featured $20,000 Fillies and Mares Open Tuesday (Sept. 12) at Harrington Raceway.
Our Lady Lara A takes new mark in Plainridge feature
Taking full advantage of second-half cover, Our Lady Lara A finished with a flurry to claim her 10th win of the year with a lifetime best effort in the $25,000 fillies and mares winners-over pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Friday afternoon (Sept. 8).
OHHA to stream Morgan County (Ohio) Fair races
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live streaming coverage from the Morgan County Fair, in McConnelsville, Ohio, on Friday and Saturday (Sept. 8-9).
Worlds collide in $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot
The eyes of the Standardbred world will be firmly entranced on Yonkers Raceway on Saturday afternoon (Sept. 9) when 10 older trotters from all ends of the globe convene for the $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot. The invitation-only event is the featured attraction on an 11-race card which offers $3.3 million in purses and also includes the New York Sire Stakes championships for 2- and 3-year-olds.
Draws held for MGM Yonkers International Trot program
France’s Etonnant drew post position two and has been installed as the 3-1 morning line favorite for Saturday’s (Sept. 9) $1 million MGM Yonkers International Trot at MGM Yonkers Raceway. Saturday’s card also includes two $250,000 Invitationals for older horses, the Robert Miecuna Trot and the Aria Pace, and eight $225,000 New York Sire Stakes finals for 2- and 3-year-olds of both sexes and gaits.
Teague trio triples Tuesday at Harrington
A trio of Lather Up-sired 2-year-old pacing fillies trained by Clyde Francis and owned by George Teague Jr. were victorious on the Tuesday (Sept. 5) program at Harrington Raceway.
Dancin Champion, Allegiant soar to Red Mile winner’s circle
Dancin Champion (David Miller) took full advantage of a miscue by leader Ivy Park in mid-stretch to spring a mild 7-1 upset in the $80,000 fourth-round leg of the Kentucky Championship Series for 2-year-old male pacers on Tuesday (Sept. 5) at the Red Mile. Allegiant (Scott Zeron) collected her second consecutive victory in the division for freshman filly trotters.
Harrington qualifying advisory
Horsepeople qualifying on Wednesday (Sept. 6) at Harrington Raceway are advised that qualifiers will begin at 10 a.m.