Minnesota-sired sophomore pacers were featured at Running Aces on Thursday night (June 26) with four divisions going for a total purse of $50,000.
Author: by Darin Gagne, for Running Aces
Nine straight for On To Norway as Burke sweeps INSS
Trainer Ron Burke took home the lion’s share of both splits of round three of Indiana Sire Stakes for 3-year-old trotting colts, headlined by On To Norway extending his win streak to nine with a career-best score Thursday (June 26) at Harrah’s Hoosier Park.
Daley happy with progress of freshmen at Magical Acres
Noel Daley watched six of his 2-year-olds pick up wins and Chris Ryder notched three victories – including with Ebony Hill, the debuting full sister to Party Girl Hill – as Magical Acres hosted its second session of qualifiers for freshman pacers and trotters on Thursday.
Super Chapter aims to author Yonkers Trot win
After opening his campaign with back-to-back wins, including a victory over stablemate and returning Dan Patch Award-winner Maryland, Super Chapter will look to capture the first jewel in the Trotting Triple Crown when he faces four rivals in Friday’s $300,000 Grade 2 MGM Yonkers Trot at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Final 2-year-old qualifiers at Gaitway
Gaitway Farm hosted its third and final session of qualifiers for 2-year-olds Wednesday, with trainer Ron Burke winning six of the seven events for the freshmen, including a 1:52.4 victory by pacing colt Frantic Hanover.
Ken Hanover, Nijinsky make moves in Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll
Ken Hanover moved up three spots and Nijinsky joined the Top 10 in the Week 2 edition of the Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown poll released Wednesday.
Empire Terrace dinner promotion for owners that are SOA of NY members in the six stakes races
The SOA of NY will pay for a buffet dinner only (no alcohol) up to four people per horse who are racing in the Yonkers Trot, MGM Grand Messenger, Park MGM Pace and the New York New York Mile, where an owner is present and IS A SOA of NY MEMBER.
Three fillies double up in Philly baby Qs
Three 2-year-old fillies recorded their second victories in as many starts during freshman qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
Saratoga County Fair Open Horse Show returns July 27
The Saratoga County Agricultural Society invites equestrians and spectators alike to the Saratoga County Fair Open Horse Show, taking place on Sunday (July 27) beginning at 10 a.m. at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, N.Y.
SBOANJ Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey and the Backstretch Community Assistance Program of New Jersey will award scholarships to qualified students currently enrolled in or plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university.