Nine qualifying races are carded and ready to roll at First Tracks Cumberland (Maine) on Saturday (April 5). Fifty-six horses filled the entry box for the noon post time, which will be broadcast in its totality on the Racetrack Television Network.
Author: by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland
Having a blast with Rocket Deo
Brian Gordon and Matt Morrison have thought highly of Rocket Deo since the day she was born, and their admiration for the pacing mare has only increased over time. Rocket Deo — a 4-year-old who is competing in the Blue Chip Matchmaker Series, an event won by her mother, Rocklamation, in 2012 — has captured 11 of 23 career races and earned $513,089 for owners Gordon and Morrison (as Morrison Racing Stables) and John Fielding.
Sheridan, Krivelin win Yonkers NAADA trots
Yogi Sheridan swooped to the lead and rolled while Robert Krivelin annihilated his competition to win their respective $14,100 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) trot at Yonkers Raceway on Thursday night (April 3).
GoFundMe organized in memory of Skip DeMull
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created for those that would like to honor the memory of Skip DeMull, who died March 26 doing what he loved, racing horses, and to support his wife Julie DeMull as she navigates this sudden and unexpected loss.
American Horse Council announces new member loyalty rewards program
The American Horse Council is excited to announce the launch of its new member loyalty rewards program.
Itsrockandroll A named Horse of the Meet at Bally’s Dover
The United States Harness Writers Association announced that Itsrockandroll A has been named the Horse of the Meet at Bally’s Dover for the 2024-2025 live harness racing season.
Pandy’s Meadowlands selections for April 4
Handicapper Bob Pandolfo offers his selections for the full card at The Meadowlands on Friday night (April 4).
Sire Stakes atop Cal Expo marquee
The Minnesota Kid, who has established himself at the top of the division, seeks another trophy in Friday night’s (April 4) $20,000 California Sire Stakes for the 3-year-old pacing colts at Cal Expo.
Tritton Big M trainee is a horse of a different ‘Colour’
Saturday night’s (April 5) fifth race at The Meadowlands has one starter that may have onlookers rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Yes, Always B Colour IR looks different. So different, in fact, you’ve likely never seen one behind a starting gate that looks like him. You see, Always B Colour IR is a pinto, or skewbald, as they are known in Australia.
GoFundMe organized for Sarah Atlas
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created by Gen Sullivan to assist with medical expenses for Sarah Atlas, who is undergoing treatment for a benign brain tumor.