William H. “Bill” Richardson, 91, of Hamburg, N.Y., died June 26, 2024.
Author: from the USTA Communications Department
Ken Hanover looks to stay sharp at Big M
Ken Hanover was on his game last week when he won his division of the Graduate Series in a career-best 1:47.4 at The Meadowlands, and the 4-year-old stallion will look to bring another top effort to the Big M on Saturday (June 29) when he meets a deep field of older pacers in the $152,190 Dave Brower Memorial.
Zweig draw on Monday
The 50th edition of the Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial 3-year-old trot “Open to the World” will be raced on Thursday (July 4) at Vernon Downs with a post time of 6:05 p.m.
Monticello Raceway presents New York Sire Stakes action Monday
On Monday (July 1), Monticello Raceway presents New York Sire Stakes action when 2-year-old filly pacers take the stage. On tap are three divisions of the Excelsior Series worth $20,000 per spilt and a lone division of the Sire Stakes worth $106,300.
El Parrandero Q and Deja Vu Babyboo grab headlines Thursday at Aces
The Thursday night (June 27) card at Running Aces featured four divisions of the Minnesota-sired sophomore pace with a total purse of $50,000. The contests did not disappoint on excitement and the night was filled with action-packed races and close finishes.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for June 29
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (June 29).
My Saving Grace looks to score again at Cumberland
The Maine-bred trotters return to First Tracks Cumberland on Friday (June 28) for two divisions of the Maine Sire Stakes, where the Athearns’ My Saving Grace will try to make it two in a row as she takes on a handful of fillies in the opener.
Ahle, Ferrell shine Thursday at Ocean
Johnathan Ahle won four races on Thursday (June 27) at Ocean Downs to extend his lead over Trae Porter atop the drivers’ standings. Two of Ahle’s wins came for trainer Darren Ferrell, who notched a hat trick on the 12-race card.
Roach achieves 1,000th training win
Trainer Tim Roach reached the 1,000-win milestone on Thursday (June 27) when Elian’s Lightning trotted to a 2:08.4 win in her $5,650 Colt Stakes event for Michigan-sired 3-year-old trotting fillies at the Tuscola County Fairgrounds, in Caro, Mich.
New items added to Legends auction; 50/50 pot grows to over $800
Two new memorabilia items have been added to the Legends Day online auction at Clinton Raceway, in support of the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation.