Younger horses were again in the spotlight on Thursday afternoon (June 29) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with three divisions of a $12,600 condition for horses on their way up the class ladder featured on the program.
Author: from PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia
Next Generation filly fields set
The fourth annual Next Generation events at Eldorado Scioto Downs will be held Saturday (July 1). First post is 5:50 p.m. with the 2-year-old filly pace going off as race three and the 2-year-old filly trot going behind the gate for race seven.
Northern Express wins third straight Harrington Open
Arty Foster Jr.’s Northern Express ($5.00, Russell Foster) won his third straight race in the featured $20,000 Open Trot Wednesday (June 28) at Harrington Raceway in 1:56.3.
Down Under ‘God of Thunder’ joins International Trot lineup
The second horse to join the $1 Million MGM Yonkers International Trot has a god-like name of Greek origins, but he is most certainly of Australian descent. The connections of Group 1 winner Aldebaran Zeus have received and accepted an invitation to the 1 1/4-mile worldwide trotting contest on Sept. 9 at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Younger horses in Philly spotlight Wednesday
A trio of $12,600 events for developing horses — two on the trot and one on the pace — highlighted the opening of the racing week Wednesday afternoon (June 28) at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Woodbine monitoring air quality
With the air quality index for Milton, Ont., currently measuring at ‘High Risk’ by Environment Canada, Woodbine is monitoring the situation and in communication with COSA as it pertains to the status of live racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Thursday (June 29).
Maryland Sire Stakes summer series open at Ocean
Phoenix Rising, a late blooming star in the Frank Gannon barn, proved that her upset win Monday night (June 26) at Ocean Downs was no fluke as she bested rival Val’s Girl by a nose in the Maryland Sire Stakes 3-year-old pacing filly preliminary.
Stride The Hill strolls in Oak Grove Open
Wayne Oke trainee Stride The Hill found his way back to the winner’s circle of the top class at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel, taking the $35,000 Open Trot going coast to coast in 1:54.1 on Monday (June 26).
Athearn red-hot at Plainridge Monday
Matty “Ice” Athearn was cool as a cucumber at the lines on Monday afternoon (June 26) at Plainridge Park as he scored a grand slam during the afternoon, including both featured trots.