Tony Beltrami bolted from the backfield and John Calabrese led from pillar to post to take their respective $9,000 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club Trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday (April 6).
Author: by Ray Cotolo, for the AHDC
Harrington Raceway’s 78th season debuts Monday
Harrington Raceway’s 78th season of live harness racing will commence Monday (April 8) with a 15-race program starting at 4:30 p.m.
Ônas Prince ready for the Paralympic Trot
The Paralympic Trot at Aby Racetrack on May 4 in Gothenburg is the first big open trot race in Sweden in 2024. The race carries a purse for the winner of $140,000 and the contenders will be found in four elimination races plus wild cards.
Lip Reader A silences field at Buffalo Raceway
Lip Reader A silenced the pacers in Buffalo Raceway’s $14,000 Open on Saturday night (April 6) by putting in a devastating performance against six rivals. He beat Better Take It by 2-1/2 lengths in 1:53.2 over the fast track while Optical Illusion N was third.
Admiral Hill a commanding winner at Big M
In an interview done earlier in the evening, driver Jason Bartlett said he was confident in his chances with Admiral Hill in the Saturday (April 6) feature at The Meadowlands, a $27,500 winners-over pace. But even Bartlett must have been surprised at how well his horse would do, given that this was his first start of the year while facing a tough bunch of older competitors.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for April 6
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (April 6).
Harrah’s Philadelphia draw schedule reminder
Harrah’s Philadelphia horsemen should be advised of the following draw schedule.
Cumberland qualifiers postponed to Tuesday; racing on Saturday-Sunday
First Tracks Cumberland management has announced that due to the Nor’easter that blanketed the area with a foot of snow and left several hundred thousand Maine residents without power, the opening qualifiers have been postponed until Tuesday (April 9).
Red Right Hand sells for $150,500 at onGait.com
The Captaintreacherous stallion Red Right Hand p,4,1:48.1 sold Friday (April 5) at onGait.com for $150,500.
Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend welcomes Hambletonian Society as a sponsor
The Vincent Delaney Memorial Racing Weekend is pleased to welcome the Hambletonian Society onboard as a sponsor in 2024.