Team Cancelliere, owner John and trainer Tom, rolled out their big fast-class pacing guns for their 2025 debuts on Tuesday morning (April 29) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, and both were easy front-end winners.
Author: from the PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia
Longshot USHDC winner sparks Steele Magnolia Sanctuary Day at Oak Grove
The United States Harness Driving Club feature, honoring Steele Magnolia Sanctuary, had “Fourth of July” toteboard fireworks on Monday (April 28) as amateur driver Roy Marohn piloted the 11-year-old gelding Somebeachsomeday to a 33-1 upset victory in 1:55.4 over a lightning fast Oak Grove track.
Sheer Terror leads Roberts five-bagger at Rosecroft
A week after posting the fastest win time of the current Rosecroft Raceway meet with a 1:49 victory in a conditioned pace, Sheer Terror again cracked the 1:50 barrier on Monday (April 28), holding off Don’tmesswithles for a 1:49.4 score in the $12,000 Open Pace and kicking off a five-win night for driver Jonathan Roberts.
MGM Borgata Pacing Series prelims in the books
Coaches Corner, Chase H Hanover and Desperate Man posted victories on the front-end in the trio of $50,000 divisions of the last leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series on Monday night (April 28) at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
Meadows Monday Memo
Here is this week’s Meadows Monday Memo.
Rosecroft draw schedule advisory
Horsepeople are advised of an amended draw schedule for May racing dates at Rosecroft Raceway.
SPHO-NJ seeking National Show sponsors
The SPHO-NJ will be hosting its 31st annual National Standardbred Horse Show the weekend of Sept. 19–21 at the Horse Park of New Jersey.
Winbak Farm partners in Nijinsky
Winbak Farm is proud to announce that they have partnered with the existing ownership of O’Brien Award winner Nijinsky.
Horseplay car giveaway returns for Meadowlands Championship Meet
Here’s your chance to win big. Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment is reviving the fan-favorite Horseplay promotion, offering a new 2025 Toyota GR86. The excitement kicks off on Friday (May 2) and runs through Friday (Aug. 1).
Hambletonian centennial exhibit opening and birthday reception at Museum
Join us at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame on Sunday (May 4) from 1-3 p.m. for the opening of our new exhibit celebrating the 100th Hambletonian Stake to be held Aug. 2 at the Meadowlands.