Dune Buggy ($2.90) made an early move just past the opening quarter, and that maneuver proved to be the winning one as he scored a head victory over a stubborn Oogleville in the $119,700 New York Sire Stakes for sophomore colt and gelding pacers at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (June 4).
Author: by Brian Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
NA Cup Night stakes to take shape this weekend
Elimination races take over Woodbine Mohawk Park this weekend to set the stage for Canada’s most prestigious night of racing on June 14.
June Hoof Beats: Pinehurst, Past and Present
The June edition of Hoof Beats takes readers to Pinehurst, N.C., a winter hotbed of Standardbred training for over a century.
Hoof Beats: Genes in Motion
Standardbred racing has always been driven by performance — both on the track and in the breeding shed. But as the sport evolves and public scrutiny intensifies at a swift pace, we are learning that genetics matter — not just for speed, but also for sustainability, welfare and perception.
Hoof Beats: Going the Extra Mile
Pinehurst, N.C., is known worldwide for golf and boasts 42 courses, including five designed by the legendary Donald Ross. But it has also been a haven for harness racing for well over a century and home to a litany of Hall of Fame performers. While this beautiful destination is steeped in history and guarded by preservationists, there is one unprotected location that a lifelong resident of the community is on a mission to bring under that same umbrella.
DP Freedoms Chrome scorches Oak Grove trot
Last season’s Minnesota Harness Horse of the Year, DP Freedoms Chrome, continued his tear in the top class at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday afternoon (June 3) with a 1:51.3 win — two-fifths of a second off the track record — in the $33,000 Open Trot.
Incaseyoudidntknow scores in Harrington Open
James Magno and Joe Fonte’s Incaseyoudidntknow ($5.60, Jim Morand) overcame an overland route to notch a 1:52.4 win in the $18,000 Mares Open on Tuesday (June 3) at Harrington Raceway.
Quiksilvr Bluechip dominates Pocono trot
Maybe Quiksilvr Bluechip wants to be the next Chapolier. “Quiksilvr” is building a resume getting closer to the stellar summary page of the other, on Tuesday afternoon (June 3) winning the $16,000 featured claiming handicap trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania in 1:53.2.
Prince Hal Hanover, Bourbon County take ‘Beach’ splits
The final stop on the road to the Pepsi North America Cup took place Saturday night (May 31) at Woodbine Mohawk Park with two divisions of the Somebeachsomewhere, for 3-year-old pacers.
Purple Lord easy winner in Tioga trot
Purple Lord (Jim Pantaleano) took the featured $16,000 Open Trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 31).