Ocean Downs announces the following changes due to weather concerns in the Mid-Atlantic region:
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Double dose of NYSS action at Buffalo Raceway
There will be a double dose of New York Sire Stakes action at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday afternoon (June 25) as 3-year-old trotters of both sexes come to town.
Bythemissal lowers Scioto track record for older pacing geldings
Bythemissal set a new track record for older pacing geldings at Eldorado Scioto Downs and was just a tick off the track record for all horses on a five-eighths-mile track when he won in 1:47.1 on Saturday (June 21).
Oak Grove Wednesday post time adjustment
Due to the continued concern of heat in southern Kentucky, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and Oak Grove have agreed to adjust post time for Wednesday (June 25) to 11:25 a.m. (CDT).
Unknown Jabalpur defeats Go On Boy and sets world record
One of the major summer races at Vincennes for open class trotters is the Group 1 Prix Rene Balliere over 1-5/16 mile with a total prize pool of 200,000 Euros.
Maine trotters back in Bangor
Week two of the Maine Sire Stakes saw the return of three $11,000-plus divisions for 3-year-old trotters at Bangor Raceway on Sunday (June 23), with a new face joining a pair of last week’s victors that enjoyed repeat performances.
Harrington post time change for June 23-25
In consideration for the heat wave next week, at the request of the Delaware Harness Racing Commission and Delaware Standardbred Owners Association, post time at Harrington Raceway for June 23-25 will be moved to 7 p.m. (EDT).
McCarthy ‘thrilled’ to continue ride with Captain Albano
Captain Albano and Nijinsky will renew acquaintances at The Meadowlands on Saturday when they meet in a field of 12 pacers for the third round of the Graduate Series for 4-year-olds.
A Friday edition of Breakfast with the Babies
Breakfast With The Babies, sponsored by Fashion Farms, got underway over a fast surface at The Meadowlands at 9 a.m. on a bright, sunny Friday morning, departing from the Saturday tradition. The temperature was a comfortable 75f but a considerable breeze, bordering on gusty wind, was in their faces through the homestretch. Joe Romanelli called the action.
NAADA announces charitable donations
Joe Faraldo, president of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA), announced today two donations of $2,500 each.