It was “Tricky Tuesday” at Northfield Park, resulting in dual carryovers in both the Pick-5 and Pick-6. Both wagers from Tuesday (April 8) will roll over to the Wednesday evening (April 9) program.
Author: by Kenny Livengood, for MGM Northfield Park
Fess Up N takes Monticello Open
The featured race on Tuesday (April 8) at Monticello Raceway was the $8,500 Open Pace that saw the out of town import Fess Up N, from the powerful Rob Harman barn, go wire-to-wire in 1:57.4 ($2.20) with Mike Merton in the bike.
Harrah’s Philadelphia opener set for Friday
The draw is complete for the first racing card of 2025 at Harrah’s Philadelphia, which will take place on Friday (April 11) with a special evening post time of 6:30 p.m.
Meadowlands to reduce drag
Starting this Friday (April 11), the Meadowlands Racetrack will begin reducing the drag by one minute each live race night.
Qualifiers at Illinois State Fairgrounds on April 11
Qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Friday (April 11).
Meadowlands Racetrack seeks race secretary
The Meadowlands Racetrack, North America’s premiere harness track, is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of race secretary.
Teen and octogenarian team up to win USHDC feature at Oak Grove
An 83-year-old trainer with over a half century of history in harness racing teamed up with a 19-year-old up-and-coming driver to take top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club amateur feature at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming on Monday (April 7).
Don’tmesswithles resolute at Rosecroft
Don’tmesswithles made two early moves to secure control of the terms before coasting to a 4-1/4 length win in Monday’s (April 7) $10,500 winners-over pacing feature at Rosecroft Raceway.
Bartlett and Stratton divvy up MGM Borgata Pacing Series splits
Either Jason Bartlett or Jordan Stratton was the winning driver in all five $50,000 divisions of the second leg of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series on Monday night (April 7) at MGM Yonkers Raceway as Bartlett was victorious with Its A Me Mario, Huntinthelastdolar and Coaches Corner, while Stratton guided repeaters For Once Inmy Life and Mossdale Ben N.
Harrington Raceway driver/trainer meeting on April 14
There will be a driver/trainer meeting in the Harrington paddock on April 14 at 3:30 p.m.