Vernon Downs will host eight New York Excelsior Series finals on Friday (Sept. 13).
Author: by John Horne, for Vernon Downs
Cloer cleans up in Allegan (Mich.)
Paul Cloer Jr. was the star of the two-day harness racing meet at the Allegan (Mich.) County Fair, harnessing five winners combined on the Monday (Sept. 9) and Wednesday (Sept. 11) programs.
Chindano grabbed a six pack at Batavia Wednesday
Driver Joe Chindano Jr. put on a driving clinic at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 11) night by winning six races on the card.
Perfect Sting adds luster to sales
Every year, the introduction of first crop sires to the yearling market generates a high level of enthusiasm. This year that will be true as ever, when the first crop by champion pacer Perfect Sting steps in front of the auctioneer’s podium.
Trailers to play key role in Illinois finals
It’s almost a month late, however the good news is that Springfield’s eight Illinois stake championships are at long last a “go” for Wednesday’s 15-race program. The state-bred finals each will have a $55,000 purse on the line.
Caesars Entertainment to sponsor 2025 Dan Patch Awards banquet
The U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is proud to announce that the 2025 Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, will be held Sunday night (Feb. 23) at Rosen Centre on the famed International Drive in Orlando, Fla.
Mac’s Marvel posts monster mile in Aces Tuesday feature
The Tuesday night (Sept. 10) racing program at Running Aces featured the weekly $15,500 Open Handicap Pace and this week’s edition was an action-packed contest that went to Mac’s Marvel who posted a monster first-over effort to capture a narrow victory.
Stalls available in Pinehurst for 2024-25 winter training
The Pinehurst Harness Track is excited to offer winter training for 2024-2025, and stalls are available for new stables. The training center is available for stabling from Oct. 15 to May 1 with seasonal and monthly rates available.
Register for Ohio Selected Jug Sale online bidding now
Now is the time to register with CCI.live for online bidding for this Friday’s (Sept. 13) Ohio Selected Jug Sale, being held at the Pickaway Ag Center, Centerville, Ohio. Over 270 of the state of Ohio’s finest yearlings are being offered at the annual event, which will begin at 10 a.m.
Running Aces adds $7,500 instant guarantee for Tuesday early Pick-4
Running Aces, in conjunction with the USTA’S Strategic Wagering Program, has added a $7,500 guarantee for the early 50-cent Pick-4 on Tuesday night (Sept. 10).