The 39th edition of the “War on the Shore,” the $200,000 Grade 2 Battle of Lake Erie at MGM Northfield Park, drew the who’s who in the sport of harness racing, with nine of the sport’s top older pacers taking center stage on Saturday (June 7).
Author: by Michael Carter, for MGM Northfield Park
Illini Classic deadline approaching
The management of the Illini Classic Sale Company has issued a reminder that the entry deadline for the 2025 yearling sale is Sunday, June 15.
Running Aces cancels Tuesday card
Due to poor air quality and under guidance from the Minnesota Racing Commission, Running Aces officials have cancelled the live racing and qualifiers for Tuesday night (June 3).
Meadowlands Racetrack Beer Fest just days away
This Saturday (June 7) the Meadowlands Racetrack hosts the Racetrack Beer Fest in the Backyard. Doors open for VIP guests at 4 p.m., followed by general admission at 5 p.m.
Clearchoice De Vie takes USHDC feature at Oak Grove
The United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) feature at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming featured yet another club donation to Redemption Ranch on Monday (June 2) with the “clear choice” to the betting public, Clearchoice De Vie, a handy winner for Roy Marohn.
Fields drawn for Pepsi North America Cup eliminations
Woodbine Mohawk Park is set to play host to three C$50,000 eliminations for the 42nd Pepsi North America Cup (G1) this Saturday evening (June 7).
Freshmen make 2025 debuts at Harrah’s Philly
As a sure sign that summer is just around the corner, the season’s first 2-year-olds made the racetrack during Tuesday morning’s qualifying session at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with a pair of 2-year-old pacing fillies getting their first charted lines.
Northfield to hold Caretaker Appreciation Night
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) will host Caretaker Appreciation Night on Saturday (June 7) at MGM Northfield Park. The event will begin at 4 p.m. in the track kitchen.
Women Layer wins back-to-back in KYSS at Oak Grove
Virgil Morgan Jr. trainee Women Layer took another step towards another series sweep in Kentucky Sire Stakes (KYSS) action at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel when scoring a 1:49.2 win in hand in the lone $50,000 dash for 4-year-old pacing horses and geldings on Monday afternoon (June 2).
BJM’s Lil Man wins NYSS at Monticello
On Monday (June 2), Monticello Raceway hosted its first New York Sire Stakes of the 2025 season with 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters. Tyler Buter walked away with a driving double, taking the lone $119,700 NYSS event with BJM’s Lil Man and an Excelsior dash aboard Habanero Blues.