Ruel “Dude” Goodblood, 69, died Nov. 18, 2024, in Burnham, Maine.
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Chapheart wins Dover Open Trot
Chapheart survived early interference and won the $25,000 Open Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Nov. 19).
Melvin G romps to sixth straight win in DSBF prelim
Dover, DE — Legacy Racing of Delaware and Nanticoke Racing’s Melvin G rolled to his sixth consecutive victory on Tuesday (Nov. 19) at Bally’s Dover, leaving his five rivals well behind en…
Field set for Western Fair Drivers’ Holiday Challenge
The Raceway at Western Fair District has finalized its field of eight drivers for the fifth annual Drivers’ Holiday Challenge, which takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in support of Toys for Tots.
Jax Spratt seeks fifth straight at Cumberland
According to a 17th century nursery rhyme, ‘Jack Sprat could eat no fat.’ Despite its antiquity, that 400-year-old adage may still apply to Standardbred Jax Spratt, who is looking for his fifth consecutive victory at First Tracks Cumberland on Saturday (Nov. 16).
Sugar Valley Farm announces 2025 stallion roster
Sugar Valley Farm, in Delaware, Ohio, has confirmed its stallion roster, with stud fees, for the 2025 breeding season.
Illinois Hall of Fame inductees selected
As the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association continues to work to restore the pride in Illinois racing and move harness racing back into prominence, the IHHA understands the importance of honoring those who have made significant and meaningful contributions to the Standardbred industry.
Supplemental entry Dandy Ideal wins Matron
Supplemented by his connections to the tune of $20,000, Dandy Ideal brought a three-race winning streak into Thursday’s (Nov. 14) $178,900 Matron Stakes for 2-year-old male pacers at Bally’s Dover. And the American Ideal-OK Heavenly gelding did not disappoint, making good on his owners’ risk with a lifetime best-equaling 1:50.3 victory.
‘Peyton’ wins sixth straight in DSBF filly pace
Donna Messick’s homebred Little Miss Peyton rolled to her sixth consecutive win, posting a 1:55.1 score in the second of three $20,000 first-round Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund events for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Wednesday (Nov. 13) at Bally’s Dover.
Faze upsets in Matron filly pace
After winning the Kentucky Golden Rod Series final and finishing third behind Papi Grad in her first Grand Circuit assignment, Faze captured the biggest win of her career to date when she nabbed Rose up the open stretch in the $133,100 Matron Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies, held Wednesday (Nov. 13) at Bally’s Dover.