Kinglet Bird with Ôrjan Kihlström in the bike and trained by Daniel Redén won the Stochampionat at Axevalla with a purse for the winner of $225,000.
Author: by Karsten Bønsdorf, USTA Senior Newsroom Correspondent
Muskateer Hanover steals the show at Running Aces with fastest mile ever
The Sunday night (July 21) program at Running Aces featured two $20,000 elimination heats for the 2024 Dan Patch FFA Pace which produced very exciting contests and resulted in a brand new overall track record.
Sheridan sweeps AHDC events at Philly and Pocono
Not only did Yogi Sheridan win both $7,500 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club Pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (July 21), but he also shot up the highway to win both divisions of the AHDC Trot at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania that same night.
Red Mile qualifiers moved to Tuesday
Red Mile qualifiers scheduled for Monday morning (July 22) will now be held Tuesday (July 23) at 10 a.m. due to rain.
Papi Grad tops brigade of Pocono fillies
The Papi Rob Hanover–Betterthangraduate 2-year-old pacing filly Papi Grad has now opened her purse career with three consecutive 1:51.1 wins after winning her division of three $60,608 Pennsylvania Sire Stake second round prelims on Sunday evening (July 21) at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Harold “Bucky” Gray Jr. remembered at Ocean
A large number of horsepeople gathered Sunday (July 21) in the Ocean Downs winner’s circle to remember the life of trainer-driver Harold “Bucky” Gray Jr., who passed May 26 — the opening day of the 2024 Ocean meeting — at the age of 56.
Position available at the SBOANJ office
The SBOANJ is looking for a responsible individual with overall knowledge of the horse industry to work in the office 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for July 20
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (July 20).
OHHA to livestream four County Fairs
The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will continue its 2024 Ohio County Fair racing season with livestreaming coverage beginning on Saturday (July 20).
New rules for using the whip in races in Europe
Members of the European Trotting Association (UET) have unanimously decided to adopt a new philosophy for the use of the whip in trotting races.