Mary Kat ($8.80) was the “cat’s meow” in Buffalo Raceway’s $11,000 pace for fillies and mares on Wednesday afternoon (May 7) as she beat American Jazz by 2-1/2 lengths in a season’s best of 1:55.4 over a fast track.
Author: by Brian Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
Freshman Focus to feature Jeff Smith
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will feature Jeff Smith and his Ohio 2-year-olds in training in this week’s edition of Freshman Focus.
Keg Stand soars in Oak Grove Open Trot
Working a second-over trip, Keg Stand struck at the most opportune time to scoot away from his competition and notch a 1:53.3 win in the $33,000 Open Handicap Trot at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday afternoon (May 6).
Grandeur Seelster upsets at Harrington; Hundertpfund wins 2,000th
George and Tina Dennis and Mark Stonesifer’s Grandeur Seelster ($82.00, Ross Wolfenden) was a long shot winner in Tuesday’s (May 6) $18,000 Mares Open Pace at Harrington Raceway, covering the mile in 1:54.2.
Nine in a row at Pocono for Chapolier
Chapolier has now won every one of his nine 2025 starts at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, making a hard trip from the outside post eight look easy as he won Tuesday (May 6) in 1:54.3 over a track rated sloppy.
Darke County (Ohio) to host matinee May 17
The Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association will be holding their annual spring matinee on Saturday, May 17. Races will start at 12 noon.
Scenic Adventure strolls to Buffalo win
It was a clear, crisp afternoon at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday (April 30), and it was a perfect time for Scenic Adventure to take an easy stroll over the half-mile oval. She enjoyed the daytime journey with a confident 1-1/2-length, 1:56.3 score over Mary Kat in the featured $11,000 pace for fillies and mares.
Speed Away loves Harrington Raceway
Breakaway Racing and Yorwollahan Racing Team’s Speed Away ($3.80, Corey Callahan) continued to display his affinity for Harrington Raceway with a 1:54.1 win in Wednesday’s (April 30) $18,000 Open Trot.
Disturbed Hanover dominates Harrington distaffers
The Wiz Kids Stable’s Disturbed Hanover ($3.60, Barton Dalious) was a decisive 1:54.1 winner in the $18,000 Mares Open Pace on Tuesday (April 29) at Harrington Raceway.
Ohio Harness Racing Fantasy League returns
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) has announced the return of the Ohio Harness Racing Fantasy League for its ninth season in 2025. This competition invites fans to create their own “fantasy stable” and follow the real-life success of Ohio’s Standardbred racehorses.