Winbak Farm is saddened by the loss of Crown Prince Gar 2,2:01.4h; 3,1:57.4; 1:57.1f ($229,569).
Author: from Winbak Farm
2023 SOA of NY general meeting and elections concluded
On Saturday (Dec. 2), the Standardbred Owners Association of New York held its Board of Trustees and Board of Directors meetings.
Multiple carryovers Tuesday at MGM Northfield Park
A pair of carryovers will light up the Tuesday evening (Dec. 5) program from MGM Northfield Park with a $4,707 carryover in the Pick-5 and a $3,557 in the Pick-6.
Ohio move pays off for Widger
Sam Widger was no stranger to success in Indiana in recent years, but this season the longtime driver took to calling Ohio home when it came to racing. The change has worked out well, with Widger setting a career-high with $4.25 million in purses.
Shawn Wiles voted USHWA Member of the Year
Shawn Wiles, the Executive Director of Racing and Facilities at Monticello Raceway, has been recognized for his efforts on behalf of the United States Harness Writers Association, the sport’s leading media organization, by being voted USHWA’s Member of the Year in a polling of past winners of the award.
Reisenweaver, Verruso victorious in AHDC splits
Steven Reisenweaver grabbed and clung to a late lead and Anthony Verruso powered off a helmet to win their respective $9,900 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 3).
SOA of NY Bonus Days Dec. 12 and 20
The Standardbred Owners Association of New York will conduct Bonus Races Tuesday (Dec. 12) and Wednesday (Dec. 20).
Switzer slams, Case triples at Cumberland
Kevin Switzer Jr. won four and Walter Case Jr. three, including the feature, giving the veteran reinsmen over half of the victories on Sunday’s (Dec. 3) soggy 12-race card at Cumberland Raceway.
Casey Leonard shines in Hawthorne series
Casey Leonard completed a driving sweep of Hawthorne’s Pop-Up series for ICF freshman horses Sunday night (Dec. 3) when he guided Lous Amazon and Mazin Blazin to victories in their respective events.
Monticello cancels live racing Monday
Live racing and simulcasting has been canceled Monday (Dec. 4) at Monticello Raceway due to emergency water repairs.