Driver Andy McCarthy bided his time off torching speed laid by Thai Hanover and launched into action at the right time to seize a 1:48.4 victory in the third of four dashes for the $298,500 Bluegrass 2-Year-Old Colt & Gelding Pace – a division sponsored by Brittany Farms – on Friday (Sept. 26) at The Red Mile.
Author: By Ray Cotolo, for The Red Mile
Southwind Chaska charges in Bluegrass filly trot
Jim Oscarsson pupil Southwind Chaska revved off a pocket ride and downed 4-5 favorite Carve in the final strides for a 1:51.4 victory in the third of four divisions for the $378,000 Bluegrass 2-Year-Old Filly Trot – a division of the Norman Woolworth Memorial sponsored by the Arden Homestead Stable, LST Stable and William DeVan – on Friday (Sept. 26) at The Red Mile.
New Jersey Sire Stakes Board of Trustees announces new races for NJ-sired horses
The NJ Sire Stakes Board is excited to announce that it has approved a new additional series for New Jersey-sired horses for 2026 and hopefully continuing thereafter. New Jersey-sired horses will be eligible to race in both the Platinum (formerly Premier) or the new Silver Series. This new series gives New Jersey-sired 2- and 3-year-olds additional opportunities to race.
Breeders Crown Charity Challenge benefit auction set for Tuesday
The 2025 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge is ramping up ahead of Tuesday’s (Sept. 30) cocktail reception and benefit auction at the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
Yo Tillie tries for perfect 10 in Saturday Bluegrass
Trainer Andrew Harris looks to continue a strong season with his 2025 class of high-caliber acquisitions when sending Yo Tillie, who is undefeated from nine starts in her sophomore campaign, in the last of four divisions for the $294,200 Bluegrass 3-Year-Old Filly Trot on a stakes-packed Saturday (Sept. 27) at The Red Mile.
Arlie Tinder, 91, dies
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend Arlie Tinder.
‘Ervin’ looks to keep his groove in Dayton Pacing Derby
Tom Pollack entered this season with high hopes for Ervin Hanover, and the 5-year-old pacing stallion has done his best to meet his owner’s expectations, particularly over the past two months.
Crocodile Station aims for Ohio Triple Crown as Dayton hosts OSS Scarlet Championships for pacers
Crocodile Station is looking to stake his claim to an Ohio Triple Crown-winning season on Saturday (Sept. 27) as Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway hosts the 2025 Ohio Sires Stakes Scarlet Championships for pacers.
Trotting trio looking to complete Ohio Triple Crown in OSS Scarlet Championships
Three horses – Big Ranger, Demonic Niko, and Mocha Hill – are looking to complete Ohio Triple Crown-winning seasons on Saturday (Sept. 27) as Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway hosts the 2025 Ohio Sires Stakes Scarlet Championships for trotters.
Plante wins four at Rosecroft; College Tuition repeats
Roger Plante Jr. was the kingpin at Rosecroft Raceway on Thursday (Sept. 25), leading all drivers with four wins on the 13-race card and capturing the co-featured $9,000 top-level conditioned pace for fillies and mares with Dice Dice Baby.