Trainer Virgil Morgan, Jr. took both opens Friday (May 31) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. In a five-horse mad dash for the finish, Refined came out victorious in the $27,000 Open Trot in 1:53.2, while Strong Poison took the $26,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace in 1:49.4.
Author: from Eldorado Scioto Downs
Verruso, Sheridan victorious at Big M
With just two MADC races and perfect weather conditions on Friday (May 31) night, speed or just off the leader is where you wanted to be. This proved pivotal in both races.
Newcomers Sherrod and Sook Win Sportscaster Charity Derbies
Eight NY sportscasters competed in two non-wagering harness races at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Friday (May 31), to benefit their selected charitable organization.
Hellabalou gives Burke record fifth Camluck Classic
Hellabalou turned in a brilliant wire-to-wire victory in Friday night’s C$150,000 Camluck Classic Invitational Pace, presented by Seelster Farms, giving trainer Ron Burke a record fifth win in London’s signature race. His previous wins had some with Won The West, Foiled Again (twice) and Rockin Ron. It was the third victory in the event for driver Louis Phillippe Roy.
Huntinthelastdolar wins 2024 Juravinski Cup at Flamboro
Huntinthelastdolar utilized an aggressive steer from driver Yannick Gingras to take the C$263,000 Charles Juravinski Memorial Cup for four-year-old pacers which highlighted the 11-race stakes heavy card on Sunday (May 19) at Flamboro Downs.
Security Protected quickest in Pennsylvania All-Stars action
Two out of three favorites prevailed in the $30,000 divisions of a Pennsylvania All-Stars event for three-year-old trotting colts Sunday evening at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, with the fastest winner, the Father Patrick colt Security Protected, scoring in 1:53 after closing furiously in his seasonal bow.
Ruthless Hanover returns — in 1:47.1
Ruthless Hanover, who paced the fastest mile ever in harness racing history over a 5/8-mile track, 1:46.3, in the Joe Auger Memorial on Super Sunday last year at Harrah’s Philadelphia, showed absolutely no rust after not racing in six months, winning the $13,000 fast-class handicap pace in an astounding 1:47.1 on Sunday (May 19).
Dynamite Dylan wins Sunday feature at Tioga
Dynamite Dylan (Tyler Miller) captured the $11,000 featured pace at Tioga Downs on Sunday (May 19).
Heats for 2024 Elitlopp drawn, field includes Joviality
The draw for the two heats in the upcoming Elitlopp at Solvalla was done on the Swedish National Television channel, TV12, this afternoon.
Emma Town Bud wins feature at Tioga
Emma Town Bud (Pierre Bovay) charged late to capture the $12,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 18).