Matt Zuccarello launched a successful off-the-speed assault to win as the second longest shot on the board in the Billings Amateur Driving Series pace at Flamboro Downs on Sunday (May 12).
Author: by Ray Cotolo, for the Billings Series
Bet On Joe rewards Cumberland punters
Bet On Joe captured the $6,000 featured pace at Cumberland on Saturday (May 11), picking up his second win in eight starts this year and rewarding his backers with a ‘triple return’ on their investment.
Izoard Vedaquais wins dramatic Prix des Ducs de Normandie in France
The 6-year-old French trotter Izoard Vedaquais (sired by Bird Parker), trained by Philippe Allaire and with Benjamin Rochard driving, won the prestigious Prix des Ducs de Normandie at the track in Caen, Normandy, in a new race record of 1:53 (mile rate).
Opening weekend complete at Scioto
The 2024 opening weekend at Eldorado Scioto Downs has come to a close. The cool night air during all three race cards may have hampered the fans on the patio, but inside establishments were full, especially Saturday night with a sold-out clubhouse.
Purse for Opens to increase by starter at The Meadowlands
As the stakes season gets underway, The Meadowlands will endeavor to provide starts for those horses prepping for both Grand Circuit and regional programs.
Ohio fair judges meeting set for June 1
A fair judges meeting will be held Saturday (June 1) at the Washington Court House Fairgrounds at 213 Fairview Ave. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served.
Hambo trail heats up with NJSS, Karl at Big M
Returning Dan Patch Award winner Karl will make his first start of the season Saturday (May 11) when he leads a group of 18 Hambletonian-eligible colts and geldings into the first round of the New Jersey Sire Stakes for 3-year-old male trotters at The Meadowlands.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for May 11
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (May 11).
Handle up on opening night at Scioto
Opening night at Eldorado Scioto Downs provided many things that aren’t typically wanted during a race card — a chilly, rainy evening with weather delays. However, the horses were ready to go, and the wagering was on fire with handle up 65.89 percent over 2023’s first race card.
Kilauea looks to erupt at Cumberland
The Pine Tree State’s best trotters just got a pay increase this week, as the winners over class of over-achievers will go for $7,000 this Friday (May 10) at Cumberland.