Since it rejoined the Pennsylvania fair harness racing circuit in 2013 after a 23-year absence, the Bedford Fairgrounds has seen its share of rain-caused cancellations. But the track was blessed with two dry days for its Fair meeting on Thursday (July 20) and Friday (July 21), and Pennsylvania fans and horsemen were rewarded with a speed show that likely has never been equaled, even if allowing for the different average times in different eras.
Author: by Pennsylvania Fair Harness Horsemen’s Association, Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, and Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen’s Association
Massey, Allen take Friday feature at Northville
A pair of Opens shared the Friday (July 21) spotlight at Northville Downs as six-year-old pacing mare She The North ( Sunshine Beach –Western Jewel ) with driver Kody Massey and five-year-old trotting horse Plumville Prince (Father Patrick – Lady Athens) and driver Kody Massey won their respective divisions.
Believer wins feature at Tioga
Believer (Ridge Warren) captured the $10,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Friday (July 21).
Kobe’s Gigi overcomes post eight in Philly feature
The JK Endofanera mare Kobe’s Gigi, taking on a field of both seasoned rivals and talented three-year-olds such as Charleston, overcame her assigned number eight post in winning the $20,000 distaff Open handicap pace Friday (July 21) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
NYSS sophomore fillies tackle Tioga Sunday
Tioga Downs welcomes two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing fillies on Sunday (July 23).
Morrill Jr. scores upsets at Buffalo Raceway
It’s not too often when you can catch driver Jim Morrill Jr. at a long price. Friday afternoon (July 21) it was a rare occurrence.
Incommunicado noses Yanks Dugout at Pocono
Incommunicado was backed down to 1-5 upon coming to Pocono for the $20,000 featured fast-class trot on Sunday evening, but he had to work hard to catch Yanks Dugout by a nose in 1:55.2 over a sloppy oval.
Fashion Annie sets track record at Harrah’s Philadelphia
It’s less than a month away from the Hambletonian Oaks, raced on that big card in New Jersey, and the connections of last year’s Oaks winner Fashion Schooner – trainer Jim Campbell, owner Fashion Farms LLC, and driver Tim Tetrick – have a three-year-old trotting filly peaking at an opportune time in Fashion Annie, who won one of a pair of $69,848 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes third preliminaries at Harrah’s Philadelphia Sunday (July 9) afternoon in a track record 1:52.1.
Signature Series at Wellston (OH)
Just a reminder that the entry box for the Bob Willis Signature Series Pace at the Jackson Co. Fair in Wellston, Ohio, on Thursday (July 13) closes at 11 a.m. on Monday (July 10).
No Lou Zing upsets in Oak Grove feature
Oak Grove, KY — With 3-2 favorite Carbine a victim of interference on the first turn, No Lou Zing found himself an unabated leader for much of his 11-1 upset in Sunday’s (July…