Lt Loverboy was in the spotlight again Wednesday night (Aug. 14) at MGM Northfield Park as he won for the third time in Ohio Sires Stakes action, capturing one of three $50,000 divisions for 2-year-old male trotters.
Author: by Frank Fraas, Outreach and Public Relations Coordinator, Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association
Only I Exist continues dominance in Maryland stakes
Richard Hans’ homebred Only I Exist rolled to her seventh win in as many starts of her sophomore season with a 1:57 score in the $46,000 Maryland Standardbred Race Fund (MSRF) for 3-year-old trotting fillies, held Wednesday (Aug. 14) at Ocean Downs.
Eliminations set for Wellwood and Peaceful Way
Grand Circuit season at Woodbine Mohawk Park launches this Saturday night (Aug. 17) with the eliminations for the William Wellwood Memorial and Peaceful Way.
Unbeaten rivals meet in NYSS at Vernon
Vernon Downs plays host to a $110,100 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and gelding on Saturday (Aug. 17).
2024 SBOANJ and BCAP scholarships awarded
The 2024 SBOANJ and BCAP scholarships were awarded based on academic excellence, community service, financial need, and affiliation with the New Jersey Standardbred industry.
Vivid Wise As pulls out of MGM Yonkers International Trot; Capital Mail takes his place
Vivid Wise As, the 2023 MGM Yonkers International Trot winner and first horse to receive an invitation to the exclusive $1 million event at Yonkers Raceway, will not be able to defend his title and will be replaced by fellow Italian representative Capital Mail.
Andy Harrington stays hot at Skowhegan State Fair
Andy Harrington has carried over the momentum gained from his recent driving championship earned at last week’s Topsham Fair to remain one of the most relevant drivers competing at the latest stop along Maine’s fairground circuit, the Skowhegan State Fair.
Pocono paddock to open at 7 a.m. Saturday
On Saturday (Aug. 17), the Pocono Downs paddock will open at 7 a.m.
Bar Hopping colt tops Solvalla Yearling Sale
At the annual Solvalla Yearling Sale held at the racetrack Tuesday evening (Aug. 13) a colt sired by the deceased Bar Hopping, Talisman Zon, fetched the top price at 2.5 million SEK or US$237,500.
Peanutbutterfalcon soars to three in a row in freshman trot at Aces
Minnesota-sired freshman action was featured on the Tuesday night (Aug. 13) program at Running Aces with three divisions of rookie pacers and two divisions of rookie trotters.