An early moved paid big dividends for Heinikin Bythebay as he won the $25,000 Open Handicap Pace at Plainridge Park on Tuesday (Sept. 3).
Author: by Tim Bojarski, for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
$1.2 million on the line in 3-year-old PASS finals
The shining stars among the 2024 Pennsylvania-sired 3-year-olds, some of whom have been racing against the very best sophomores in North America, will be coming to Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon (Sept. 9), with all four groups of 3-year-olds sporting $252,000 championship races and $50,000 consolation races.
Sharp winners tally in Pocono features
Three $15,000 featured events topped the bill of fare at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 3).
Dire Straits wins easily Thursday at Philly
Dire Straits was the sultan of speed in the $12,000 fast-class trotting feature on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 29) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, making a strong mid-race move to command and then powering off to a 5-1/4-length victory in 1:52.
Delayed Hanover much the best in Plainridge trot
Delayed Hanover got his second win in his last three starts at Plainridge Park with an easy score in Thursday’s (Aug. 29) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot.
Running Aces cancels Thursday races due to weather
Due to safety concerns after severe thunderstorms and heavy rains pelted the track late in the afternoon, racing officials have canceled Thursday night’s (Aug. 29) racing program at Running Aces.
My Debt Collector sets national season’s mark in Batavia NYSS
Record-breaking total domination is the only way to describe the performance put on by My Debt Collector at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Aug. 28) night. The Chapter Seven-Magic Presto filly was absolutely peerless while winning the $102,500 New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies.
Swan Flyer wins Harrington debut
J&T Davis’ Swan Flyer ($12.00, Allan Davis) had an auspicious Delaware debut as he prevailed in 1:54 in the featured $22,500 Free-For-All Trot on Wednesday (Aug. 28) at Harrington Raceway.
Lexington Mixed Sale canceled
Lexington Selected Sales Company has announced the cancellation of the fall Mixed Sale scheduled for Oct. 5 due to a lack of entries.
Risenshine Seaside tops Blooded Horse Summer Sale
Open pacer Risenshine Seaside topped the 69th annual Blooded Horse Sale, held Tuesday (Aug. 27) at the Champions Center, in Springfield, Ohio.