As mentioned in Hometown Life last week, representatives from Northville Downs submitted a proposal to build a new racetrack in northwest Plymouth Township, just a few miles from the current location at Seven Mile and Sheldon Road in Northville.
Author: from the Michigan Harness Horsemen’s Association
3-year-old colt topped the Prix d’Amerique-sale in France
A 3-year-old colt, owned by legendary French horseman, Jean Pierre Dubois was the most expensive horse sold at the annual Prix d’Amerique-sale Friday night (Jan. 27) at Vincennes, Paris, France, as he was sold for 470,000 Euro.
British invader On The Money Again at Big M
It may not be having the same impact as the four lads from Liverpool had when they arrived in America some 60 years ago, but the Ron Burke barn’s On The Money GB brought smiles to her connections and her backers while winning for the second time in as many North American starts Friday night (Jan. 28) at The Meadowlands since her arrival from Great Britain.
Batavia Downs offers $10,000 guaranteed pool Monday
When live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Monday (Jan. 30) at 3 p.m. there will be two carryovers and one guaranteed pool available on the betting menu.
Carryovers key to $7-million weekend at Big M
With a following that was carryover crazy, total handle on Saturday night (Jan. 7) at The Meadowlands reached $3,673,861, giving the track a weekend total of over $7 million, reaching that lofty plateau for the first time since Hambletonian weekend five months ago.
AHDC in action at Freehold Raceway
With any good TV show, there is always a rerun and J S Peyton decided to turn Freehold Raceway into Peyton Place by dominating the AHDC Trot for the second consecutive week for pilot Jacob Stillwell.
Carryovers highlight Sunday MGM Northfield Park program
James Day once again made his presence felt at MGM Northfield Park on Saturday (Jan. 7), leading 55/1 All About Amy to victory helping deal a blow to many live Pick-5 and Pick-6 tickets.
Racing set to resume at Rosecroft
Live racing action returns to Rosecroft Raceway on Thursday, January 19, with the usual 7:15 p.m. post time. Racing will be held on Tuesday’s and Thursdays through April 27, before switching to a Tuesday’s and Saturday schedule, closing out the Winter – Spring meet on May 20.
McSeaside named 2022 Ohio 2-year-old Pacing Filly of the Year
It was a rough start to McSeaside’s career in 2022, but she was able to right the ship, winning the $300,000 Ohio Sires Stakes championship on her way to being named the 2022 Ohio 2-Year-Old Pacing Filly of the Year.
Big M rings in new year with a bang
To say it was an eventful night on the first racing program of 2023 at The Meadowlands Friday (Jan. 6) is an understatement of monstrous proportion.