Swan Chase and driver Trace Tetrick narrowly defeated Pass The Vape (Trevor Smith) and Lane Of Stone (Dan Noble) in Tuesday’s (Jan. 12) featured $22,500 Open Trot at Miami Valley. The 1:53.4 clocking was the quickest thus far of the eight-day-old 2021 meet.
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Pompano offers $150k Pick-5 guarantee Sunday
For the second time in less than one week, Pompano Park will offer a $150,000 guarantee on its Pick-5 wager on Sunday (Jan. 10).
The Bethinator, Claim To Fame highlight Friday at Miami
The Bethinator (Tyler Smith) is on quite the roll on the southwest Ohio circuit, copping her third Mares Open in her last four tries with a 1:52 win in the Friday (Jan. 8) feature at Miami Valley Raceway.
Wild Wild Western holds on, wins Meadows Open
Wild Wild Western made the top with an uncovered move and found the line just in time in Friday’s (Jan. 8) $16,200 Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Obrigado repeats, Fusco Series begins at Freehold
Even in a more advanced age, Obrigado’s class continues to shine through. He won the $12,000 Preferred Handicap Trot at Freehold Raceway for the second week in a row on Friday (Jan. 8).
Itsrockandroll A unwavering in Dover Open
Itsrockandroll A dug deep to repel a stubborn Goldberg in Thursday’s (Jan. 7) $20,000 Open Handicap Pace at Dover Downs.
McWicked welcomes first foal of 2021
The first known 2021 foal sired by McWicked has arrived: a filly out of Bestfriendforever that was born on Thursday (Jan. 7) at 8:20 a.m.
Charlie May named Ohio 2-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year
Charlie May started his freshman year with a bang by winning his first career start in the $150,000 Next Generation at Eldorado Scioto Downs, and capped the year being named the Ohio 2-Year-Old Pacing Colt of the Year.
Hereslooknatyou N upsets at 22-1 in Meadows debut
Newcomer Hereslooknatyou N followed cover beautifully and then roared through the lane to spring a 22-1 in Thursday’s (Jan. 7) co-feature at The Meadows, a $9,400 fillies and mares conditioned pace.
Merton wins four at Monticello
Mike Merton finished the 2020 season on a high note. In the first week of the 2021 season, he picked up right where he left off and led all drivers with four winners on the Thursday (Jan. 7) card at Monticello Raceway.