Jan. 1 is party day for all horses as tradition has it that all of our four footed family members become a year older on this day. One such horse that will now enjoy the Life of Riley in retirement is the French bred gelding Ursis Des Caillons (Kool Du Caux) who today turns 16 years old.
Author: by John Berry, for GLADA
Eaton doubles up in Hawthorne Open Trot
Illinois Harness Racing Hall of Fame trainer Jim Eaton will double-up on his chances to have a winning horse in Monday’s (Jan. 1) featured $11,100 Open Trot at Hawthorne.
47-1 longshot Gu d’Heripre wins the Prix de Bourgogne at Vincennes
The chestnut trotter Gu d’Heripre, trained by Fabrice Souloy and with Francois Lagadeuc in the bike, was a surprising winner of the Prix de Bourgogne at Vincennes on New Year’s Eve.
Multiple carryovers Tuesday night at MGM Northfield Park
The new year got off to a fast start at MGM Northfield Park on Monday evening (Jan. 1), producing four carryovers into the Tuesday night (Jan. 2) program.
Bob Nadeau featured in Portland Press Herald story
Bob Nadeau, 86, of Saco, Maine, and his 14-year-old Putnams Storm were honored in an Au Revoir Retirement Showcase at Cumberland just before Christmas. In a story in the Portland Press Herald, Nadeau said harness racing has changed a lot during his 50 years in the sport.
Pebble Beach to stand at Sugar Valley Farm in Ohio
Diamond Creek and the Pebble Beach Syndicate have announced that Pebble Beach will stand at Sugar Valley Farm in Ohio in 2024.
Robert J. Kane Pace purse increased to $100,000
Batavia Downs, in conjunction with the Western New York Harness Horsemen’s Association, is pleased to announce that the purse for its signature event, the Robert J. Kane Memorial Invitational Pace, has been increased from $75,000 to $100,000.
Help Page eyes Open encore at Cal Expo
Help Page, who made 8-1 look like easy money in the most recent top dance for the trotters, goes from the rail to the demanding 10 post in Saturday night’s (Dec. 30) featured $8,800 Open Trot at Cal Expo.
Illinois trainer gets much more than a thanks
Most of the time when someone does a favor for someone else, the usual reply is a thank you. However, there are instances when the response is totally unexpected and much more than just thanks.