Disturbed Hanover exploded in the stretch to post a 19-1 upset in Wednesday night’s (Jan. 15) $25,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.
Author: by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally's Dover
SPHO-NJ awards banquet nearing
Though Freehold Raceway has been silenced, Freehold, N.J., will be in the limelight again on Sunday, Feb. 16, as the iconic Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of New Jersey will present its awards banquet at the equally iconic Radisson Hotel.
Benjamin Hanover rides pocket to Dover win
Benjamin Hanover benefitted from a pocket trip and won the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Jan. 14).
Hawthorne Open favorites look to continue dominance
All winning streaks eventually end, but the question always remains: When? Is Sunday (Jan. 12) the night the recent dominance in Hawthorne’s filly and mare Open Pace or its top-level trotting event comes to a close?
Oak Grove racing applications now available
Racing and stall applications are now available online for the upcoming Oak Grove Racing & Gaming meet.
‘Brue’ trips out, takes Big M feature
David Miller wasn’t exactly sure how things were going to go for him and Brue Hanover in the Saturday night (Jan. 11) featured $24,000 high-end conditioned pace at the Meadowlands, but a combination of early aggressiveness followed by typical Miller patience resulted with the pair in the winner’s circle at the conclusion of a 1:50.2 mile.
Nathan Bower, 73, dies
Nathan F. Bower, 73, died Nov. 27, 2024, in College Park, Fla., due to heart complications.
Rosecroft set to return Jan. 20
After a short winter hiatus, racing action returns to Rosecroft Raceway on Jan. 20.
OHHA charity luncheon to benefit Shoes 4 The Shoeless
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will again host its charity luncheon at OHHA’s annual awards banquet at 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 18. Every year, luncheon attendees hear from a local guest charity to learn about the organization’s mission, allowing attendees an opportunity to impact their communities through donations.
$100k Pick-5 guarantee Sat. at CalX
Spurred by a $25,614 carryover, there will be a $100,000 guaranteed gross pool in Saturday night’s (Jan. 11) Pick-5 at Cal Expo.