“Double D” Dexter Dunn scored winning marks in a sweep of the $25,000 Breeders Crown eliminations for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Friday afternoon (Oct. 18) at The Meadowlands, registering a track-record mile with Captain Optimistic and a minor surprise with Swingtown.
Author: by Ray Cotolo, for the Breeders Crown
Mad Max Hanover tallies as Harrah’s Philadelphia returns to action
The Always B Miki gelding Mad Max Hanover (George Napolitano Jr.), bottomed out a bit chasing a wild pace but still second last week, moved after the quarter to the lead in the $13,000 featured pace and was a handy winner in 1:51.1. Mad Max Hanover, a five-year-old who is trained by Jake Leamon for owner Marvin Rounick, was a multiple stakes winner in his youth and second in the Governor’s Cup at two and the Meadowlands Pace at three; he now has a career bankroll of $769,433.
Johnson wins Pace for the Cure at MGM Northfield Park
Northfield, OH — Yes, Northfield Park hosted their $2.4 million dollar Ohio Sire Stakes Finals on Saturday night but, of equal importance to the millions seeking a cure of cancer, the track…
Sig Sauer wins 132nd Kentucky Futurity
Sig Sauer plowed forward off a tumultuous tempo and persevered through a weary charge in the stretch to win the $500,000 132nd Kentucky Futurity – sponsored by Hunterton Farms, Stoner Manor Inc. and Menhammar Stuteri AB – in 1:49.3 on Sunday (Oct. 6) at The Red Mile.
Bythemissal lasts, Sylvia Hanover notches track record in Allerage Paces
Bythemissal secured the lead from post 10 and maintained command to the finish while Sylvia Hanover lowered the track record for aged pacing mares in their respective divisions of the Allerage Farms Pace on Sunday (Oct. 6) at The Red Mile.
R Melina massive in Filly Futurity Win
Driver Todd McCarthy hustled R Melina forward, refused to relinquish the lead despite swift fractions and successfully bottomed the well on her peers to claim the $301,550 59th Kentucky Filly Futurity – sponsored by Crawford Farms – in a 1:50.1 mile on Sunday (Oct. 6) at The Red Mile.
My Girl EJ, Rocket Deo jog in Glen Garnsey Memorial
Favorites My Girl EJ and Rocket Deo both delivered power-packed performances to take their respective divisions of the $233,000 Glen Garnsey Memorial, sponsored by Diamond Creek Farm, on Sunday (Oct. 6) at The Red Mile.
Nobles sweep Buckeye Stallion Series Finals
The 2024 Buckeye Stallion Series wrapped up on Saturday (Oct. 5) at Hollywood Dayton Raceway with eight $75,000 Finals. Not only was a track record equaled, but Dan Noble drove four to victory while trainer Christi Noble claimed three of the Stallion Series titles.
Maine sires wrap at Fryeburg
Trainer Valerie Grondin swept the Maine Sire Stakes for sophomore trotters at the Fryeburg Fair on Saturday (October 5) as the popular and well-attended meet comes to a close.
Wisher Jr., Fagan score in Amateur action at Shenandoah
The United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) was back in action at Shenandoah Downs on Saturday (Oct. 5) and it was Adrian Wisher, Jr. and Dylan Fagan capturing their respective events.