Vernon Downs plays host to a $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (July 26).
Author: by John Horne, for Vernon Downs
Top Canadian trainer Moreau suspended by AGCO
DRF Harness is reporting that Richard Moreau, who saw his 10-year reign as O’Brien-winning Trainer of the Year in Canada end in 2023, was “fully suspended” as of July 23 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian Week Nine
The Meadowlands has released Ken Warkentin’s Road to the Hambletonian Week Nine.
Former MLB catcher Darrin Fletcher drives in celebrity race
When former MLB catcher Darrin Fletcher told friends he’d be driving in a celebrity harness race at the Champaign County Fair, many said they’d make the trip to Urbana, Ill., to watch.
Dalgety riding the wave
Carter Dalgety has needed little time to make a big impression. The 21-year-old Dalgety, who earlier this year became the quickest junior driver to reach 100 wins in New Zealand history, recently arrived in the U.S. to spend a couple months observing harness racing firsthand on this side of the world. Not even two weeks into his stay, he made an impact here as well.
Kennedy triples and captures both Tuesday features at Aces
Driver James Kennedy led the Tuesday night (July 23) program at Running Aces by going a perfect three-for-three on the evening and capturing both of the feature races on the card.
Primo Maschio completes Ocean series sweep; Porter wins four
After odds-on wins in both preliminary legs, Primo Maschio prevailed again as the 2-5 favorite in Tuesday’s (July 23) $14,600 final of the Bucky Gray Jr. Memorial at Ocean Downs, completing a sweep of the series for 2-year-old pacers and remaining undefeated through three career starts.
Mandy Jones takes the lead in Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series
After eight stops in the Spring Haven Farm Ladies Driving Series, Mandy Jones has taken the lead with 177 points. Lauren Harmon stands second with 155 points, and Jennifer Main occupies the third spot with 135 points. Nineteen different ladies have driven in the series thus far.
Freshman filly trotters in BSS action at Scioto Downs
Muscle Hill mares bred to Volstead won two of the five $20,000 Buckeye Stallion Series events for 2-year-old filly trotters on Tuesday (July 24) at Eldorado Scioto Downs. Dublins Dragonfly and Volstarita each won their division in 1:57.4.