Four-year-old Pure Athena, trained by Fredrik Wallin and driven by Carl Johan Jepson, scored a convincing victory in Sweden’s Stochampionat, earning a purse for the winner of $180,000.
Author: by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Senior Newsroom Correspondent
Daytoremember, Real Horrorshow continue to dominate
The Pine Tree State’s top division returned to Bangor Raceway on Sunday (July 19) for a pair of $15,000-plus Maine Sire Stakes splits for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers, with the usual suspects capturing decisive victories.
The Ebony Dragon, Ultimate Catch notch second BSS victories
The Ebony Dragon and Ultimate Catch each posted their second Buckeye Stallion Series wins of the season on Sunday (July 19) as Northfield Park Racino hosted four $20,000 divisions of the fourth leg for 3-year-old male colt pacers.
Freshman male trotters on tap at Monticello
On Monday (July 20), Monticello Raceway will host two $52,500 divisions of New York Sire Stakes action when 2-year-old male trotters come to town. Also on tap are two divisions of the $20,000 Excelsior Series.
American Power sets track record in G2 Zweig at Vernon
American Power became the fastest trotter ever at Vernon Downs on Sunday night (July 19) as he captured the $300,000 Grade 2 Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial Open Trot for 3-year-olds in 1:50.
Post time change for Warren County Fair
Post time at the Warren County Fair in Lebanon, Ohio, will be changed to 3 p.m. on Monday (July 20).
Beachy hopes Moni Maker Stakes an Oaks springboard for Victorianas Secret
Two years ago, Allegiant gave trainer Vernon Beachy his first trip to the Hambletonian Oaks at the Meadowlands. Now, he hopes Victorianas Secret can get him to the Grade 1 event for 3-year-old female trotters a second time.
No Waitlist looks to finish strong in Adios elim
No Waitlist has shown the ability to start strong. Now, he’s showing the ability to finish that way as well. And buoyed by his recent performances, his connections made the decision to pay $35,000 to supplement the colt to the Grade 1 Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids, presented by 1/ST BET, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Twin B Joe Fresh looks razor sharp heading into the Clara Barton at Plainridge
Twin B Joe Fresh has been racing at the highest levels of competition in North America since 2022 and has posted gaudy numbers throughout a career that finds her as formidable now as she has ever been.
Big Rapids (MI) July 16 overnight races rescheduled
The overnight races scheduled for Thursday (July 16) in Big Rapids, Mich., were postponed due to poor air quality.