Frank Fay Quillen, 93, of Harrington, Del., died Dec. 1, 2024.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Workslikeacharm much the best in DSBF prelim
After claiming a divisional Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) title this summer at Harrington Raceway, Workslikeacharm kicked off the December DSBF series at Bally’s Dover in victorious fashion, posting a 1:58.3 win over seven rivals in the first of two $20,000 first-round divisions for 3-year-old male trotters on Tuesday (Dec. 3).
Abuckabett Hanover reels in Ruthless Hanover again, wins FanDuel Championship
Abuckabett Hanover and driver Dexter Dunn got a pocket trip behind pacesetter Ruthless Hanover before moving to the outside off the last turn and surging through the stretch to win the $325,000 FanDuel Open Pace Championship by 3-1/2 lengths in 1:48.1 on Saturday (Nov. 30) at the Meadowlands. Ruthless Hanover held for second and Seven Colors was third.
Logan Park goes pillar to post in FanDuel upset
Pylon starter Logan Park hustled to the lead and, at odds of 11-1, rejected 1-9 favorite and retiree Winner’s Bet to claim the crown in the $325,000 FanDuel Open Trot Championship at the Meadowlands on Saturday night (Nov. 30).
Captain Optimistic makes it happen in Governor’s Cup
Following a third-place finish in the Metro Pace and a fourth-place effort in the Breeders Crown, Captain Optimistic put it all together with a powerful two-move mile to win the $382,200 Governor’s Cup, for 2-year-old male pacers, on Saturday (Nov. 30) at the Meadowlands.
Melanion N, Biscoe take Batavia features in a flurry
Winter hit Batavia Downs hard on Saturday (Nov. 30) night, and a spate of scratches due to weather-related transportation issues shortened many of the fields. But the horses that did show up went dashing through the snow — including the winners of the night’s two feature races.
What A Bid Hanover clinches win in Goldsmith Maid
What A Bid Hanover stormed home mid-stretch and down the center of the track to win the $455,000 Goldsmith Maid, for 2-year-old trotting fillies, at the Meadowlands on Saturday (Nov. 30).
Twin B Joe Fresh repeats in FanDuel distaff
Chris Ryder entered the 2024 season with high expectations for Twin B Joe Fresh. After watching his 4-year-old mare close out her campaign Saturday (Nov. 30) with a win in the $150,000 FanDuel Championship for female pacers at the Meadowlands, the trainer acknowledged that harness racing’s No. 1-ranked horse had met them all.
Monserrate stalks, surges in Valley Victory
Three weeks after his runner-up finish to Breeders Crown champion Maryland in the Kindergarten Series final, Monserrate pounced late and recorded a lifetime-best 1:52.1 win in the $447,000 Valley Victory, for 2-year-old male trotters, on Saturday (Nov. 30) at the Meadowlands.
Miki And Minnie motors to equal Three Diamonds stakes record
Breeders Crown champ Miki And Minnie sat poised off tumultuous speed and thrusted forward from a helmet in the stretch to win the $338,200 Three Diamonds final, for 2-year-old pacing fillies, at the Meadowlands on Saturday night (Nov. 30).