Driver Charlie Norris brought in the Daily Double on Wednesday morning’s 13-race 2-year-old qualifying session at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, and in doing so guided the fastest colt on both the trot and the pace for the day.
Author: from the PHHA/Pocono
Thursday and Friday Illinois racing moves to Du Quoin
Please be advised that due to construction at the Springfield Fairgrounds, the races originally scheduled for Springfield Thursday (June 13) and Friday (June 14) will now be held at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds.
Menary a big fan of his Fan Hanover final duo
Trainer Dave Menary holds a pair of aces, namely, Pass Line and Its A Love Thing, in the C$425,000 Fan Hanover final, part of the stacked deck of stakes action on Saturday evening (June 15) at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Legendary French broodmare to be covered by Tactical Landing
The 19-year-old Reethi Rah Jet — the dam of Bold Eagle, the richest French trotter ever — has recently foaled by the French stallion Express Jet and her owner, the Hunter Valley Stud, has chosen Tactical Landing as her next partner.
Illini Classic deadline approaching
The management of the Illini Classic Sale Company has issued a reminder that the entry deadline for the 2024 yearling sale is Saturday (June 15).
Enter Blooded Horse Summer Mixed Sale now
The Blooded Horse Sale is currently taking entries for its black type yearling session and mixed sale, set for Tuesday (Aug. 27) in Springfield, Ohio.
Mac’s Marvel back on top at Running Aces
The Tuesday night (June 11) program at Running Aces featured the weekly $15,500 Open Handicap Pace, with this week’s edition drawing a field of seven talented contenders.
Maine Sire Stakes opens at Bangor Wednesday
Two fields of six sophomore male pacers highlight the first $32,832 round of Maine Sire Stakes action at Bangor on Wednesday (June 12), which marks the start of the 18-week season of New England’s premier harness racing showcase.
Tetrick wins nine 2-year-old qualifiers at Harrah’s Philadelphia
The 2-year-olds went in 12 qualifying heats at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Tuesday morning (June 11). Driver Tim Tetrick was the dominant force, winning nine of the dozen freshman contests.
Stun Gun stuns competition in USHDC race at Oak Grove
In yet another of harness racing’s “bang-bang” finishes fashioned by Racing Secretary Kevin Mack at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming, Stun Gun (Always B Miki), driven by Shae Vandervort, fired off a lethal bullet in the stretch and won the United States Harness Driving Club’s feature on Monday (June 10), stopping the clock in 1:56.1.