After being overpowered by Sinatra De Vie a week ago, William and Sarah MacMillan’s Coventry Hall landed back in the win column with a 1:57.1 victory in Wednesday’s (July 31) $11,000 Open Handicap Trot at Ocean Downs.
Author: from Ocean Downs Racing Publicity
Zeron happy for chance at another Hambo
Scott Zeron was left without a drive in Saturday’s Hambletonian Stakes following last week’s eliminations, but the three-time winner of the event didn’t have to wait long for that to change. Zeron picked up Bella’s Musclehill, giving the driver the opportunity to become the first back-to-back winner of the sport’s premier race for 3-year-old trotters in 36 years.
Iowa owners sue HISA over Prairie Meadows assessment
Bloodhorse.com is reporting that two Iowa-based horse owners are suing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and Federal Trade Commission amid a disagreement over HISA’s assessment fees at Prairie Meadows.
Thomas Barry, 73, dies
Thomas “Tom” Charles Barry, 73, of Grand Haven, Mich., formerly of Ohio, died July 9, 2024, at Dogwood Shores Assisted Living.
DRF: HISA puts out RFP for Lasix study
A story from Daily Racing Form’s Matt Hegarty effectively describes the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority’s (HISA) issuance of a request for proposals for scientific studies concerning the administration of furosemide (Lasix) to racehorses, and asks whether Lasix should be considered a “performance-enhancing” drug.
Scioto to host freshman fillies in Ohio State Fair Stakes
Freshman fillies will kick off the Ohio State Fair Stakes at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Thursday (Aug, 1).
Carson Kressley adds some flair to Hambletonian 2024
Emmy Award-winning TV personality, style expert, fashion designer, interior designer, and New York Times best-selling author Carson Kressley is the 2024 Hambletonian Ambassador.
Speaking Volumes had plenty to say in Aces Tuesday feature
The $12,700 Open II Handicap Pace was the featured event on the Tuesday night (July 30) program at Running Aces and it offered a very well matched field of nine contenders.
Freshman trotters fly in Sire Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
A new week of racing kicked-off at Harrah’s Hoosier Park on Tuesday (July 30) with Indiana Sire Stakes action throughout the 13-race card. Three divisions of round two for the 2-year-old trotting fillies and two for the trotting colts were featured on the night.
Borups Victory wins Aabergs Memorial in 1:51f
The 6-year-old Swedish trotter Borups Victory (sired by Googoo Gaagaa) with trainer/driver Daniel Wäjersten has risen to fame this year, finishing second in the Elitlopp at Solvalla, winning the Kymi Grand Prix in Finland and now he won the Aabergs Memorial at Jägersro in 1:51f.