One of Maine’s favorite daughters, Gowestyounggrace, returned to action in preparation for her upcoming 4-year-old season, and driver Walter Case Jr. took four of nine Cumberland Raceway qualifiers during Saturday’s (April 5) opening round of harness racing in the Pine Tree State.
Author: by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
Out of this world ‘Universe’ wins again at Big M
After finishing an uninspiring ninth in his seasonal debut on Jan. 17, Rock My Universe sported a record of one win from 30 lifetime starts. Since his inauspicious start, Rock My Universe has won four of his last six Meadowlands outings, including a victory in the Friday night (April 4) feature, a $17,500 high-end conditioned trot.
Beautiful Seaside and Aardie B Miki N repeat in Blue Chip Matchmaker Series
The second leg of the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series saw a pair of 1-9 favorites taken down in the first two $50,000 divisions at MGM Yonkers Raceway on Friday night (April 4). Beautiful Seaside and driver Tim Tetrick put an end to the four-race win streak of Walkin On Sunshine in dramatic fashion, winning at 10-1 in the second division, completing her mile in 1:53 at the expense of the heavy favorite.
First Philadelphia qualifiers of 2025 raced Friday
The first qualifying races of the 2025 season at Harrah’s Philadelphia were held on Friday morning (April 4), over a track rated good.
Harrah’s Philadelphia draw schedule reminder
Horsemen should be advised of the following draw schedule at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Western New York racing community supports the family of Hunter Myers
Hunter Myers, his fiancée Chloe Fisher, and his son Hayden continue to be in the thoughts and prayers of the harness racing community of Western New York.
Cal Expo cards Kirschenbaum, Sire Stakes
Divine Art, fresh from back-to-back impressive victories, has top billing in Saturday night’s (April 5) $12,500 Alan Kirschenbaum for pacing fillies and mares at Cal Expo.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for April 5
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (April 5).
Matching Funds Grant for Fairs: deadline May 1
The application deadline for the USTA’s Matching Funds Grant Program for the fairs is midnight, May 1.
Tetrick and Crissman-Bier feted at Bally’s Dover
Driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Crissy Crissman-Bier achieved leading driver and trainer awards following the 2024-2025 live harness racing season at Bally’s Dover.