John Wagner and Richard Hans have been dominant trainers in the Maryland Sires Stakes program in recent years. That trend continued for both Tuesday night (May 14) at Rosecroft, as Wagner trainees Geralds A Keeper and KJ Dash took the top two spots in the $87,500 colt and gelding trot for 3-year-olds.
Author: by Pete Medhurst, for Rosecroft Raceway
Dr. Alexander Savran, 86, dies
Dr. Alexander Donath Savran, 86, died May 11, 2024, after a long illness.
Van Otterloo is ready to make his mark
Justin Van Otterloo, who is set for his first season at Running Aces as a professional trainer/driver, may have taken the long route to get here, but is now making his way in harness racing, the sport that he grew up in and the sport that has deep roots as a tradition in his family.
Massachusetts champ Keep Asking comes home for Battle of Bunker Hill Trot
The Grand Circuit returns to Plainridge Park on Thursday (May 16) featuring the $100,000 Battle of Bunker Hill Trot for 3-year-olds. Six have entered the race, but one of the key players is a hometown hero, born and raised. Keep Asking was foaled in Rochester, Mass., in April 2021 and was destined for dual stakes eligibility, a result of Massachusetts’ resident mare program. And the colt took full advantage of all his opportunities during a freshman year that ended with him becoming a Massachusetts Sire Stakes champion.
Great Seats scores redemption in Oak Grove feature
After having wins snatched from him in his last two tries at the class, Great Seats returned from a stint in the Kentucky Sire Stakes to go a no-holds-barred 1:51.4 mile in the featured $15,000 conditioned pace at Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel on Tuesday (May 14).
Final call for Meadowlands Racetrack annual charity contest
The Meadowlands Racetrack’s annual charity handicapping contest is scheduled for Saturday (May 25). The deadline for charities to register for a chance to participate is this Thursday (May 16).
Jerry Kipp, 84, dies
Jerry R. Kipp, 84, died April 24, 2024, at his home with his family by his side after a two-year battle with cancer.
AHDC donates to Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society
The American Harness Drivers Club, which donated $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald house on Sunday night (May 12), made another donation from its short Canadian tour on Monday night (May 13).
Meadowlands hosts free $10K handicapping contest Saturday
The Meadowlands Racetrack is hosting a free to play handicapping contest this Saturday (May 18). The contest is open to anyone over 18 years of age and offers a $10,000 total prize pool, with prize payouts to the top ten finishers.
Last call for May 15 stakes payments
The May 15 deadline is drawing near for many stakes payments. Below are a list of notices that have recently been submitted to the USTA Newsroom.