Ocean Downs is looking for an experienced outrider for their live meet which runs from Sunday (May 26) through Thursday (Sept. 5).
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2024 Buckeye Stallion Series kicks off Wednesday
Sugar Instead, the 2023 2-year-old Ohio Filly Trotter of the Year, will make her season’s debut Wednesday (May 1) in the first leg of the Buckeye Stallion Series at Miami Valley Gaming.
Maine Sire Stake program sustaining and yearling nomination deadline is May 15
The deadline for the Maine Sire Stake program 2- and 3-year-old sustaining and yearling nomination forms is May 15.
Fox Valley Landen looking to graduate
fter completely dominating the ICF sophomore male pacing division last year, the Amy and Kyle Husted stable’s talented Fox Valley Landen will get an opportunity to take on some of the best open company pacers this season. If the son of Somestarsomewhere’s recent qualifier is any indication, the Illinois champ is on the right path to be a significant player down the road against what certainly will be some rugged competition.
Running Aces nominations due soon; condition sheets and barn assignments posted
Running Aces management would like to remind owners and trainers that nominations for the first three late closing events of the 2024 season are coming due in May.
Dinges, Stillwell take USHDC races at Oak Grove
Oak Grove Racing and Gaming presented a pair of harness racing events highlighting the United States Amateur Driving Club on Monday (April 29) and drivers Tony Dinges and Jacob Stillwell were victorious in their respective events.
Devon Tharps has found his niche in life and racing
If Devon Tharps was any happier, he might need surgery to remove some of the excess joy that’s invading his body. “Man, I couldn’t ask for it to go any better; 2024 has been a year full of blessings for me,” said the man whose life has seemingly begun at age 30.
Virginia-Certified horses shine in Mountain Racing Series finals
Pam Wagner’s K J Todd, Charles Myers’ Hillbillyclassygirl and Scott Woogen and Brenda Messenger’s KJ Hunter all successfully advanced from their Mountain Racing Series prep race wins a week ago to the winner’s circle in a series of $25,000 finals Saturday (April 27) at Shenandoah Downs.
Fun and food highlight Kentucky Derby Day at MGM Northfield Park
The best place to watch and wager on Saturday’s (May 4) 150th Kentucky Derby in the state is MGM Northfield Park. With contests, a food truck festival, and bands, the northeast Ohio facility has plenty to offer.
Trix And Stones repeats, Back In My Day upsets in $19,500 features at MGM Northfield Park
Trix And Stones made a repeat visit to the winner’s circle on Sunday (April 28) with a game 1:55.2 victory in the $19,500 featured Open Trot at MGM Northfield Park.