Nancy Takter’s unbeaten Tactical Landing colt Karl makes his move out of Kentucky Sire Stakes domination onto the Grand Circuit, where he will put his four-race win streak on the line in the fifth of five divisions for $405,100 Bluegrass Stakes for 2-year-old trotting colts and geldings on a dynamite Thursday (Sept. 28) card to open the stakes meet at the Red Mile.
Author: by Ray Cotolo, for the Red Mile
OHHA to live stream Tuscarawas (Ohio) County Fair races
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will continue its 2023 Ohio County Fair racing season with live streaming coverage from the Tuscarawas County Fair, in Dover, Ohio, Friday through Sunday (Sept. 22-24).
Therewasthisgirl, Racey Rach N best in Plainridge distaffs
It was ladies’ day at Plainridge Park on Thursday (Sept. 21) as featured paces for fillies and mares topped the card of 11 races.
Little Brown Jug Day undercard wrap-up
Delaware, OH — In addition to the Little Brown Jug, Old Oaken Bucket and Miss Versatility, a number of stakes events dotted the undercard of the marathon 25-race program at the Delaware…
Louie The Lilac scores fifth straight in Batavia feature
Louie The Lilac has been smelling like a rose at the current Batavia Downs meet. Her success continued on Wednesday night (Sept. 20) after she extended her winning streak to five in the $15,000 Open I Handicap Pace for fillies and mares.
Italian-American Friendship competition moves from Torino to Albenga
Paul Minore, driving Zayn Malik, coasted to a picture-perfect victory in the first leg of the Italian-American Friendship competition at Ippodromo Vinovo, in Torino, Italy, on Wednesday (Sept. 20).
Remarkable De Vie notches ninth seasonal win
TLB Racing’s Remarkable De Vie ($3.60, Pat Berry) recorded his ninth win of the year in Wednesday’s (Sept. 20) $20,000 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway in 1:55.2.
Sweet victory for Sugar Instead on Jugette Day undercard
Sugar Instead continued her dominance in the state of Ohio with a 1:56 win in her $65,600 division of the Ohio Breeders Championship for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Wednesday (Ssept. 20) at the Delaware (Ohio) County Fair.
Best Head West wins third in a row
Let It Ride Stable and Bottom Line Racing’s Best Head West ($5.40, Montrell Teague) was a 1:54.1 winner in the $20,000 Mares Open Pace on Tuesday (Sept. 19) at Harrington Raceway, her third straight victory.
Skyway Victor wins thriller in Plainridge feature
Trainer Mark Eaton had his charges ready to roll on Tuesday (Sept. 19) at Plainridge Park and watched all three of his entries visit the winner’s circle. The most notable victory came in the $25,000 Winners-Over Handicap Pace, which Skyway Victor won in the shadow of the wire.