Hamburg, NY — The ink had hardly dried in the Buffalo Raceway record book but Double Class broke his own mark he set a week earlier for the 4-year-old gelding trotters with heart-stopping…
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MADC in action Saturday at The Big M
With two races on the Saturday night (July 20) card, the MADC races brought some exciting finishes. It was almost a rarity as both betting favorites almost pulled off wins but ended up in the top two spots in both events.
Races cancelled following accident at Cumberland
Following the second race on Saturday (July 20), the card at First Tracks Cumberland was canceled after an accident occurred during the race.
Anthony Napolitano wins six at Pocono, including both features
Driver Anthony Napolitano guided six winners on the Saturday (July 20) afternoon card at Pocono Downs at Mohegan, Pennsylvania, and combined with trainer Lance Hudson, owner William Hartt and the photo finish camera for the two success stories of the afternoon’s $17,000 trotting features.
Iconic Red Mile opens Sunday
Kentucky’s iconic Red Mile, with its history reaching back to 1875, opens on Sunday, July 21, for its “sesquicentennial” 150th anniversary with a 5:05 p.m. post time, the first of nine continuous Sunday night programs.
Breakfast with the Babies reveals a few late comers
Breakfast With The Babies went to post on Saturday (July 20) at 9:00 on a windless morning over a fast track with clear skies and temperatures in the high 70’s.
Illinois freshmen fillies grab Du Quoin spotlight
Hawthorne’s Night of Champions is a long way off, but the road to the November gala evening of racing began yesterday and resumes Saturday for many of its nominated 2 and 3-year-old pacers and trotters.
Expert selections for Spirit of Massachusetts Day
The $250,000 Spirit of Massachusetts Trot will be held at Plainridge Park on Sunday (July 21) during the biggest race day of the summer in Massachusetts. The card also features the $100,000 Clara Barton Distaff Pace and the $75,000 Bert Beckwith Memorial Pace on a day with a total of over $600,000 in purses up for grabs. Below are the selections of eight racing media members who made their picks for the three marquee events.
$333,110 carryover for Hi-5 mandatory payout at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Horseplayers will want to lock in on tonight’s (Saturday, July 20) final race at Woodbine Mohawk Park for the latest Jackpot Hi-5 mandatory payout.
Katelyn’s Angel takes Camp Kippewa Pace at Cumberland
Maine-bred Katelyn’s Angel put on quite a show for the 20-plus Camp Kippewa equine enthusiasts on hand for their eponymous event on Friday (July 19) at Cumberland. Not only did the 4-year-old daughter of Western Maverick take a new 1:55.4 lifetime mark with Bruce Ranger in the bike, but her clocking was just a tick off the track record.