After a sparkling 2025 debut that resulted in a fast-closing second-place finish to an ultra-impressive winner last week, all eyes were on Winter Soldier in the $17,500 featured conditioned trot Friday night (Jan. 10) at the Meadowlands, and the Tony Alagna trainee delivered as the 1-9 favorite in 1:55.1.
Author: by Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations
Elektra A wires Dover distaffers
After finishing second in her last two starts, Elektra A wired the field in Wednesday’s (Jan. 8) $25,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover.
Mocha Hill Ohio’s top rookie trotting filly
Mocha Hill was dominant from the start, winning six of nine races to secure her place as the 2024 Ohio 2-Year-Old Filly Trotter of the Year.
Hoovler named to Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame
Donald ‘Skip’ Hoovler, a longtime Standardbred owner known for his relentless dedication to the sport, has been elected as the 51st member of the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame by a vote of the members of the Ohio Chapter of the United States Harness Writers Association.
Majorca N holds sway in Dover distaff
On a cold and windy Wednesday night (Jan. 1) at Bally’s Dover, Majorca N finally sealed the deal and won the $25,000 Mares Open Pace.
$13k Pick-5 carryover Wed. at Dover
There will be a $13,170 Pick-5 carryover on Wednesday (Jan. 1) at Bally’s Dover.
Benjamin Hanover impressive in Philly trot
Benjamin Hanover, despite being handicapped outside to post seven, had too much for his opposition in Friday’s (Dec. 27) $15,000 fast-class handicap trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Two hat tricks on Freehold’s penultimate card
Freehold Raceway’s penultimate program, held Friday (Dec. 27), saw drivers Vinny Ginsburg and Mark Herschberger both visit the winner’s circle three times on the 11-race card.
Wayne Shaffer, 54, dies
Wayne A. “Bud” Shaffer III, 54, of McClellandtown, Pa., died Dec. 23, 2024.
Machtu N takes Auld Lang Syne
Machtu N won the $6,000 Auld Lang Syne farewell pace, for 14-year-olds, at Cumberland Raceway on Saturday (Dec. 21) in a nail-biting tight finish with a fast closing Rockaholic.