Wednesday’s (Jan. 18) $30,000 Open Handicap Trot at Miami Valley produced a major upset as Rose Run Valor (Kayne Kauffman) took full advantage of his inside post position to win at 31-1.
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JL Cruze caps Dover hat trick
JL Cruze rolled to his third consecutive top-level win, taking Tuesday’s (Jan. 17) $25,000 Open Trot at Bally’s Dover in 1:53.4.
Benoit Frenette, 60, dies
Longtime harness racing industry participant Benoit Frenette, of Laval, Quebec, passed away on Jan. 6 at the age of 60.
Chase The Ace sweeps Claim To Fame prelims, claimed again
Chase The Ace, by virtue of a dominant 1:53 win in the second preliminary leg of the “Claim To Fame” Series for $12,500 female pacers on Tuesday (Jan. 17) at Miami Valley, established herself as the favorite for next week’s $22,500 final.
Semi Tough strikes in Yonkers Open
Semi Tough began his 7-year-old campaign with a 1:53.1 win in the featured $40,000 Open Handicap Pace on Monday night (Jan. 16) at Yonkers Raceway as its 2023 meet got underway.
Bernie upsets in Northfield Open
Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. On Sunday (Jan. 15), Bernie was both lucky and good, getting the perfect trip to victory in the $18,000 Open Pace at MGM Northfield Park.
Brookview Bullet hits bullseye in Miami Valley Open
Brookview Bullet fired his best shot in the $27,000 Open Handicap at Miami Valley on Sunday (Jan. 15), winning in 1:50.2.
Horsy Dream wins final Prix d’Amérique prep
Horsy Dream, driven by Éric Raffin, was an easy winner of the Prix de Belgique – the last test race for the upcoming Prix d’Amérique — held Sunday (Jan. 15) at Vincennes.
Deadline for MHRI Board election nears
The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for election to the Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. Board of Directors.
Beach Glass to race at 4; Jablonsky to manage stud career
The Schooner II Stable has announced that the stallion career of its star pacer Beach Glass p,3,1:47.2 ($1,110,544) will be managed by former Hanover Shoe Farms executive vice president and now private Standardbred consultant Dr. Bridgette Jablonsky.