The Sunday night (July 13) harness racing program at Running Aces featured top trotters in the spotlight, including two divisions of Minnesota-sired sophomore action going for $17,500 in each split.
Author: by Darin Gagne, for Running Aces
Burke doubles up in Ohio Sires Stakes for freshman male pacers at MGM Northfield Park
The Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers made a stop at MGM Northfield Park on Sunday (July 13) with four divisions.
She’safirewoman, Seaside Shuffle score in Ohio Sires Stakes at MGM Northfield Park
The Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year-old filly pacers made the first stop on its schedule on Sunday (July 13) at MGM Northfield Park.
$10k Pick-5 guarantee Monday at Oak Grove
Fueled by a $1,962 carryover from the Sunday (July 13) card and in conjunction with the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program, Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel will offer a $10,000 total-pool guarantee on its Monday (July 14) Pick 5.
Twin B Joe Fresh repeats in Dorothy Haughton
Twin B Joe Fresh and driver Dexter Dunn made a big move on the backstretch to take the lead and never looked back on their way to a 1:48.1 win in Saturday’s $142,000 Grade 2 Dorothy Haughton Memorial for older female pacers at The Meadowlands. Sylvia Hanover finished second, 2-1/4 lengths behind the winner, and Walkin On Sunshine was third.
Enjoying every minute with Papis Pistol
Chris Arvanitis is not someone who gets easily excited, but this week has been a little bit different for the proprietor of a popular central New Jersey diner. Having a horse in the Meadowlands Pace can do that to a fella.
Hohneck receives first invite to MGM Yonkers International Trot
The $1 million Grade 1 MGM Yonkers International Trot is just two months away on Sept. 13 at MGM Yonkers Raceway and track management has been hard at work assembling an all-star field for the 2025 edition. Accepting the first invitation is French superstar Hohneck.
Guy Keith “Dudley” Carey, 104, dies
Guy Keith “Dudley” Carey, 104, of Columbus Junction, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Trotters open 2025 Ohio Sires Stakes for 2-year-olds Saturday at Scioto
With three legs of the Ohio Sires Stakes for sophomores already in the books, the freshmen will open their 2025 OSS schedule on Saturday (July 12) as part of a 16-race card at Eldorado Scioto Downs.
Takter, Gingras combine to take three at Breakfast With The Babies
Meadowlands Pace weekend edition of Breakfast With The Babies, sponsored by Fashion Farms, got underway at 9 a.m. on a muggy, overcast summer morning at the Meadowlands.